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We are not investigating anything – Police deny knowledge of VDM’s missing N180m
The Plateau State Police Command has denied investigating the alleged theft of N180 million from a Non-Governmental Organisation owned by social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a viral video released on Friday, VDM claimed that a suspect was arrested in Jos, Plateau State, after allegedly hacking the NGO’s website to steal the funds. The video has since drawn widespread criticism. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Command, Alfred Alabo said, “We don’t know anything about that. We are not investigating it. Kindly contact FCT Command to know if the matter was reported…
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It always looks tacky – Nigerian man knocks groom who rock Isiagu to their church weddings
A Nigerian X user has criticized grooms who opt for the traditional Igbo Isiagu attire for their church weddings. Some men tailor the Isiagu fabric into suits, which they wear for their church ceremonies. In a post on his page, the X user expressed that it’s preferable to forgo a church wedding altogether rather than wear Isiagu as a groom. He argued that grooms who don Isiagu for their weddings often appear unrefined.
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Why many women are unmarried in their 30s – Kanayo O. Kanayo
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has shared his perspective on why many women remain unmarried in their 30s. He attributed it to the decisions they made in their younger years, stating that many spent their 20s involved with married older men while turning down potential suitors within their age group. “Some girl will be in the university at 18, 19, 20, she starts dating a very rich guy, sometimes, very old too. Then what you see along the line is that because the guy is very rich and probably married, she refuses the advances of other younger people because…
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Tax reform: Listen to the cries of the North or you are calling for anarchy – Bala Mohammed tells Tinubu
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s tax policies, describing them as unfavorable to northern Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday while hosting the Christian community in Bauchi, Mohammed, the chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, argued that the tax reform bills before the National Assembly are biased toward benefiting only one region. He urged the President to withdraw the bills, stating that they would hinder the North’s ability to generate revenue for essential needs like salaries and infrastructure development. He said; “That is why the presidency must listen to the cries about tax reform. “It is not a…
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2027: Okupe explains why Atiku can’t be President
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former Director-General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, has stated that the South, not the North, should produce Nigeria’s president in 2027. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, Okupe emphasized that fairness demands the South be given the opportunity to complete its eight-year term, similar to the North before President Bola Tinubu’s administration. While acknowledging Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, as highly qualified to contest in 2027, Okupe argued that geopolitical considerations, rather than age, make it unsuitable for Atiku to become president. “Atiku…
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Be patient with Tinubu. With perseverance and collective support, we can overcome current hardships and emerge stronger – Omo-Agege tells Nigerians
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has urged Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing that recent economic reforms, though challenging, are aimed at achieving long-term growth and sustainability. In his Christmas message, Omo-Agege acknowledged the hardships caused by policies such as fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification but highlighted their potential to address decades of mismanagement and shift Nigeria toward self-sufficiency and job creation. He noted emerging benefits, including improved growth rates, reduced imports, increased exports, higher farmer incomes, and greater financial allocations to state and local governments. Omo-Agege called on Nigerians to support the…
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Christmas: Don’t blame constitution, politicians, police for Nigeria’s problems – Bishop Kukah
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has urged Christians to stop attributing Nigeria’s challenges to the Constitution, judiciary, police, or other public officials. Delivering his Christmas message on Wednesday, Kukah reminded Christians in Nigeria of their role as the light of the world. “I appeal to Christians not to forget that we are the light of the world, the city on the hill that cannot be hidden. Christians must not allow the structural weaknesses, the foibles and failures of the Nigerian state, to become an excuse for doing wrong. “We cannot continue to blame the Constitution, the Judiciary,…
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You’re lucky I have a lot to lose’ – Burna Boy reacts to Speed Darlington’s release
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has addressed the release of Speed Darlington from police custody. Darlington, who was rearrested on November 27, had previously mocked Burna Boy over his ties with embattled American rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who is facing serious allegations. Reacting on his Instagram story, Burna Boy stated that his critics are fortunate he has much at stake; otherwise, many of them “would no longer be around.” “When they talk nobody cares, but it’s a Nuclear disaster when I react. “You all don’t know how lucky you are that I have too much to lose now, Walahi a lot…
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My friend with 5 Rolls Royce now use Honda due to fuel price hike – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu shared how the increase in fuel prices impacted one of his friends. According to Tinubu, the friend, who previously owned five Rolls Royce cars, had to switch to a Honda Accord due to the rising cost of fuel. He revealed this during a presidential media chat at his residence in Lagos State. According to Tinubu: “My friend used to have about five Rolls-Royces; the other day I saw him in his Honda; he said that is when you (Tinubu) out me, then I said I didn’t put you there, he said because of fuel price, he could…
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Afe Babalola: ‘I’ve never lied against anybody’ – Farotimi insists after meeting bail conditions
Activist lawyer Dele Farotimi on Tuesday reaffirmed the allegations he made against Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola in his controversial book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. Farotimi emphasized that he has never lied about anyone, asserting that his statements about others are always truthful. He made this declaration while speaking to journalists after being released from the Ekiti State Correctional Centre upon meeting his bail conditions. Farotimi said, “It is not ever an easy journey when you are fighting evil, but some years back, before I started this work, God told me that the truth is enough.…
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Have mercy on Nigerians – Pastor Giwa begs Tinubu, cautions politicians over December palliatives
The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ’s Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Tuesday, called on President Bola Tinubu to show compassion toward Nigerians. Giwa noted that Nigerians had high hopes for a better life under Tinubu’s leadership, given his accomplishments prior to his victory in the 2023 presidential election. He made these remarks during a live broadcast on Glow 99.1 FM in Akure, Ondo State. According to Pastor Giwa: “With the subsidy they removed from oil, I have begged them to remember the poor in the society. Nigerians now spend between N30,000 to N40,000 to fuel their cars unlike…
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BREAKING: Christmas: Tinubu to address Nigerians today on first media chat
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to address Nigerians at 9 p.m. on Monday in anticipation of the Christmas celebrations. This was revealed in a statement by the president’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who noted that the address will mark Tinubu’s first presidential media chat. “The first presidential media chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be broadcast at 9 pm on Monday, December 23, on the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. “All television and radio stations are requested to hook up to the broadcast,” he stated.
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