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Northern politicians have failed the region – Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani says
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has openly criticized northern political leaders, stating they have failed the region and must apologize to the people. Speaking during an interview with TRUST TV, Sani emphasized that while constructive criticism of the government is essential in any democracy, it should serve the people’s interests and not be motivated by personal political ambition. He acknowledged his own role in the system, noting that the problems in northern Nigeria stem from decades of neglect and underdevelopment, not just recent years. “All of us who have held office in the past 20 years — senators, governors, ministers,…
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Hushpuppi was my friend, I didn’t know he was into fraud – Davido
Afrobeats star Davido has addressed his past friendship with convicted Nigerian fraudster Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi. In a recent podcast interview, Davido stated that while they were friends, he was unaware of Hushpuppi’s involvement in fraud. He expressed hope for Hushpuppi’s release and noted that Nigeria’s harsh economic conditions often push people into illegal activities in a bid to escape poverty. He said, “Hushpuppi is coming out soon. He lived life. To me, it is not worth it to be locked up. But let me not make excuses for them [fraudsters]. Some people are happy to ball for five…
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He is not speaking as a pastor. He is speaking as a bitter rival who is covetous of President Tinubu’s position- Reno Omokri slams Tunde Bakare
Reno Omokri has criticized Pastor Tunde Bakare following the clergyman’s recent remarks condemning President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style. During a sermon on Sunday, April 20, Bakare took a swipe at Tinubu, accusing him of running the country with what he called a “motorpark brand of politics.” He also alleged that the President had reduced the National Assembly to a rubber stamp institution that merely serves his interests. In response, Omokri took to Instagram, suggesting that Bakare’s comments stem from lingering resentment over his loss to Tinubu in the 2022 APC presidential primaries. ‘’Tunde Bakare wanted to be President. He contested…
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My husband discouraged me from adopting his name – Joke Silva
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has explained why she chose not to take her husband, actor Olu Jacobs’ surname after their marriage. According to her, it was actually Jacobs who encouraged her to keep her maiden name to preserve her professional identity. The 62-year-old made this revelation during a recent episode of the Leadership podcast, hosted by Stephen Akintayo. The host asked: “Is there a reason you didn’t change your last name after getting married?” Silva replied: “He [Olu Jacobs] was the one who actually advised that I don’t. Because he understood the importance of branding. He was like, my…
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Pope Francis: Okpaleke only Nigerian Cardinal eligible to participate in the election of new Pope
The Catholic Broadcast Commission of Nigeria (CBCN) has announced that only one Nigerian cardinal is currently eligible to vote in the election of a new Pope. In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the CBCN identified His Eminence, Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, 62, Bishop of Ekwulobia, as the sole Nigerian cardinal qualified to participate in a papal conclave. The commission explained that the other three Nigerian cardinals are ineligible due to age restrictions. The statement read: “His Eminence, Peter Cardinal Okpaleke (62) is the only Nigerian Catholic cardinal out of four cardinals currently eligible to participate( vote) in…
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Pope Francis devoted his life to the service of God and humanity. His legacy will live on – Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned Pope Francis’s death, calling him a moral compass in a troubled world. In a message shared on his official X handle, Obi expressed deep sorrow over the Pope’s passing at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. Reflecting on their three personal meetings, Obi praised the late Pope for his humility, wisdom, and moral courage, describing him as a true embodiment of faith, hope, and compassion. He wrote; Pope Francis: A Moral Compass in a Troubled world. I received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of the Holy…
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Marry a woman that will secretly lay hands on you to pray when you are sleeping instead of the one that will check your phone – Nigerian man tells men
A Nigerian man, Omera Ugbede Opaluwa, has urged men to marry women who will pray for them while they sleep, rather than those who snoop through their phones. “Marry a woman that will secretly lay hands on you to pray when you are sleeping instead of the one that will check your phone,” he wrote.
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”Anyways, nothing to prove, I just dey enjoy myself” – Peter Okoye responds to no-talent claims as he blames fans for P-square split
Peter Okoye has addressed long-standing claims that he lacks talent and that his twin brother, Paul Okoye, is the true talent behind their rise to fame. The debate over talent has persisted for years, especially during the period of conflict between the P-Square duo. Many have argued that Peter is merely a dancer, while Paul is credited with the singing and songwriting abilities. However, on the night of April 20, Peter delivered a performance at the AY Live Easter show that was met with praise and positive feedback. One X user wrote: “Wahala for AY show this night oooo. Peter…
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The people that claim to be gospel ministers are just artists, in the business to make money – Spyro says
Nigerian singer Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, widely known as Spyro, has stated that many gospel artists are primarily in the music industry for financial gain. According to him, there is little to no distinction between gospel musicians and their secular counterparts, as the pursuit of money drives both. The self-proclaimed ‘Jesus boy’ made this remark during a recent episode of the Hip TV show Trending, hosted by Pascal. He said, “The people that claim to be gospel artists or gospel ministers are just artists -they are in the business to make money just like us in the Afrobeats industry.” Spyro also…
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Pope Francis dies at 88
The Vatican has officially announced the passing of Pope Francis. He had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, stated that the pontiff died at 7:35 a.m. on Easter Monday. Speaking at the Casa Santa Marta, Farrell said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. “He taught us to…
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Peter Obi had no chance of winning the election, I don’t do social media candidates – Wike on why he backed Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he did not support Labour Party’s Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, the former Rivers State Governor said he believed Obi stood no realistic chance of winning. Wike added that he does not support candidates driven solely by social media hype, which is why he chose to back President Bola Tinubu instead. “He had no chance of winning the election; you people like this kind of social media candidate. I don’t do social media candidates. I sit down…
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Nigerian girls rescued from sex trafficking in Ghana
Three Nigerian teenagers — Divine, Favour, and Bright, aged 17 to 19 — have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring in Ghana and returned safely to Nigeria, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed. Lured from Bayelsa and Ebonyi states with false promises of lucrative jobs, the girls were instead forced into sex work. They were received in Lagos and handed over to NAPTIP for counseling and reintegration. NiDCOM Chairperson Abike Dabiri-Erewa stressed the need to expose traffickers, praising the Nigerian Embassy in Ghana, Chief Callistus Elozieuwa of NIDO Ghana, and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for their roles in…
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