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We attempted to stop 2Face from womanising – Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe says
Ace music executive and CEO of Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe, has disclosed that the record label took measures to discourage iconic singer 2Face, also known as 2Baba, from engaging in womanizing during his time with the label. Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Baba Keke explained that while many women sought the young artist’s attention, the label actively restricted his access to them. He added that after 2Face parted ways with Kennis Music, the label could no longer influence his personal choices. Ogungbe said, “When 2face was with us [at Kennis Music], we prevented him from…
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El-Rufai mocks Reno Omokri with throwback protest photos against Tinubu where he held up a placard which read “No to a drug baron in Aso Rock”
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, took to social media to mock political commentator Reno Omokri by sharing images from a 2022 protest in London, where Omokri demonstrated against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the photos posted on El-Rufai’s verified X account, Omokri is seen holding a placard that reads, “No to a drug baron in Aso Rock.” El-Rufai captioned the images with a jab at Omokri, stating: “NIGERIA UPDATE – The interesting lifecycle of Wendell Simlin, also sometimes retained as a political mercenary by any person or government that can pay.”
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Tinubu has the final say — NNPC speaks on reports of Mele Kyari’s exit
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has clarified that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu holds the authority to decide on the alleged retirement of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, in January 2025. Speculations suggest that Kyari, who turns 60 on January 8, 2025, might retire and be succeeded by Bayo Ojulari. However, NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye dismissed these claims as false. Soneye stated that while Kyari has a defined tenure at NNPC, the decision to retain or replace him ultimately rests with President Tinubu. “I don’t know anything about that; all those things are rumors and false. The man…
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Ibadan stampede: Yes there is hunger in Nigeria but the way people are going about it is exaggerated – Clergyman, Femi Emmanuel, says
Clergyman Femi Emmanuel acknowledged the presence of hunger in Nigeria but described the public reaction as exaggerated. He made this statement while addressing the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, where 35 children lost their lives. While preaching recently, he said; ‘’ Can I say this to you, you may not believe it, whether you believe it or not. Yes, there is hunger in Nigeria but the way people are going about it, it’s exaggerated. Go and find out. Many of those that were trampled over in Ibadan, many of those women have houses, they have shops but…
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The restart of Warri Refinery today brings joy and gladness to me and Nigerians —Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed joy at resuming operations at the Warri Refinery, a milestone he described as a significant achievement for 2024. In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu celebrated the refinery’s restart after years of rehabilitation. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, announced that the refinery, which has a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, is now operating at 60 percent capacity. Tinubu commended Kyari and the NNPCL for restoring Nigeria’s status as a leading oil-producing nation. The President emphasized that the refinery will produce essential products…
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Sleeping in different rooms as a married couple promotes cheating – Nigerian lawyer says
A Nigerian lawyer, Stella, has stated that married couples sleeping in separate rooms can encourage infidelity and prolong conflicts and resentment. “Stop sleeping in different rooms if you are married. Sleeping in different rooms as married couple promotes cheating, she wrote on Friday. I pity couples sleeping in different rooms in the name of I want my space Una dey miss. “One of the disadvantages of separate rooms is that when there is a disagreement and both parties aren’t agreeing with each other, the separate room helps prolong the disagreement and malice. One of the parties can decide to lock himself or…
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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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