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President Tinubu to leave Nigeria for Saudi Arabia on Sunday
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Nigeria on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will address the ongoing situation in the Middle East. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced the trip on Saturday, with the summit scheduled to begin on Monday, November 11, 2024. The statement added, “It is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and follows last year’s summit in the same Saudi city. “During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate…
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Hardship: ‘I am not organizing national prayer’ – First Lady Remi Tinubu clears air
Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has dismissed claims that she is organizing a national prayer session to address the country’s economic challenges. Reports suggested she was collaborating with others to plan the event. However, her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, issued a statement on Saturday, labeling these reports as misleading and unfounded. “This is to clarify and inform the general public that the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON is not organizing a National Prayer. “The news making rounds in some conventional and social media platforms is unfounded and misleading. Consequently, anyone who might have come across the…
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The cost of living is overwhelming Nigerians for survival – Osinbajo laments on hardship in the country
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize Nigerians’ welfare amid severe economic challenges. Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, Osinbajo highlighted the need for social welfare programs and affordable healthcare to help citizens cope with rising costs of essentials like food, transportation, and housing. He emphasized the urgency of tackling food insecurity, particularly affecting vulnerable groups and children. Osinbajo also pointed to Nigeria’s literacy crisis, especially in the northern regions where over 67% of women are illiterate, noting that such social and economic disempowerment hinders national development.…
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MC Oluomo elected National President of NURTW
MC Oluomo has been elected as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) during the union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference in Osogbo, Osun State. Delegates from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti states participated in the event. Acting National President Aliyu Issa-Ore, represented by Mrs. Adedamola Salam, confirmed that the Southwest Zone was constitutionally due to produce the next president. Alongside Oluomo, Tajudeen Agbede was elected as Vice President for the Southwest Zone, and Akeem Adeosun as a trustee. After taking the oath of office, Oluomo called for unity and peace within the union, emphasizing his commitment…
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Do not take a second wife if the first one is still living in a rented house – Nasarawa Governor’s aide advises men
Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, a Special Adviser to the Nasarawa State Governor, recently shared some practical advice for men considering polygamy. He urged men not to marry a second wife if their first wife is still living in a rented home. He shared this in a post on Facebook. he wrote; “Do not take a second wife if the first is still living in a rented house. Where will you take the second one? To another rented house? Some people are the reason for their own suffering and that of their generation. God is gracious, but I don’t believe in…
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Treason Charge: No law in this country says a minor cannot be tried – AGF
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has defended the treason charge filed against minors involved in the recent EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria. According to Vanguard, the AGF stated that no Nigerian law prevents the prosecution of minors. He clarified that President Bola Tinubu’s decision to halt further legal action against the teenagers was based solely on compassionate grounds. “No law in this country says a minor cannot be tried, and I have also heard suggestions that they should go to a family court. The study of the law and the constitution leaves you…
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It is stupidity to preach to someone to stop prostitution- Gospel singer Cecilia Marfo
Gospel musician and preacher Cecilia Marfo recently shared her unique approach to ministry, revealing that she intentionally avoids discussing certain subjects in her sermons. Speaking with Fiifi Prat, Marfo, who has increasingly dedicated herself to preaching, reflected on her spiritual journey and the many lives she feels she has helped bring closer to God. Proud of her impact and confident in her approach, Marfo explained that she chooses not to preach about people’s clothing or condemn behaviors like prostitution and womanizing. She views focusing on such topics as purposeless, even calling it “pure stupidity” to base sermons on judging others’…
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No Nigerian actor can buy Range Rover from acting alone – Veteran Actor, Bimbo Manuel
Veteran Nollywood actor Bimbo Manuel recently stated on TVC’s Your View that no Nigerian actor can afford luxury items like a Range Rover just from acting. He criticized colleagues who flaunt expensive cars and mansions on social media, calling it a “fake” lifestyle. “The actors you see flaunting Range Rovers and mansions in Ikoyi are living fake lives. “No actor in Nigeria would say he or she can buy a Range Rover from acting fees alone,” he said.
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Always check your spouses phone to save yourself from embarrasment and sexually transmitted diseases – Nigerian woman says
Canada-based Nigerian, Chisom Chigbo, recently shared her perspective on the importance of checking your partner’s phone, even if it may lead to difficult discoveries. In a Facebook post, the mother of two urged people not to shy away from keeping an eye on their relationships by occasionally looking through their spouse’s phone. According to Chigbo, confronting potential signs of infidelity isn’t just about emotional security—it’s also a matter of health. She highlights that a cheating partner could unknowingly expose someone to the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) “Another reason you should always check your spouse’s phones is to save…
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Baltasar Ebang Engonga: This situation distorts and denigrates the image of our women – Equatorial Guinea First Lady reacts to s3x scandal
Equatorial Guinea’s First Lady, Constancia Mangue Obiang, has voiced strong disapproval over a recent scandal involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), after explicit videos of him and various women circulated online, leading to his dismissal. During a meeting with Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue, she urged the government to take action to protect the dignity and privacy of Equatoguinean women, stressing that the scandal tarnishes their image. In a statement, she emphasized the importance of proactive measures to prevent similar incidents and maintain a respectful environment for women. The Prime Minister also…
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I found out I was being monitored spiritually by friend who gifted me pair of shoes – Seyi Law
Comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, known as Seyi Law, shared a story about discovering that he was being monitored spiritually by a friend who gifted him a pair of shoes. He explained that during a vigil in 2016, he received a revelation that something in his home was being used to track him spiritually. Later, he identified the gifted shoes as the source. After his wife disposed of them, she became pregnant with their daughter. Seyi Law noted that, since the incident, the friend has avoided visiting his home despite multiple invitations. On his X handle, Seyi Law wrote, “I wish it…
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Help Nigeria return $69bn proceeds of stolen crude oil in Texas account – Enenche Peter tells Trump
Abuja-based writer and political analyst Obonyilo Enenche Peter, known as Enenche Enenche, who accurately predicted the victories of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has made a request to Trump. Following Trump’s election win, Enenche took to Facebook, urging him to assist Nigeria in recovering $69 billion from an alleged Texas account holding proceeds from stolen Nigerian crude oil. His appeal was based on a recent claim by Okoi Obono-Obla, an aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, regarding the missing funds. He wrote, “Someone moved $69 billion in proceeds of stolen crude oil to a Texas account,”…
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