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I felt like the world was against me when I lost election in 2015 – Former President, Goodluck Jonathan
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan shared his emotional experience following his defeat in the 2015 election. He spoke at the inaugural Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture in Abuja on Friday, October 25. Organized by Daar Communications and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, the event honored the late media mogul Raymond Dokpesi, who passed away in May 2023. “It is not easy to lose an election as a president. You will think the whole world is against you,” he remarked. In the 2015 election, he sought a second term on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but was…
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I would have gotten third term presidency if I wanted, Govs were interested – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stated that he could have secured a third term in office if he had wanted one, but he chose not to pursue it. In an interview with News Central TV on Thursday, Obasanjo explained that his decision was based on a lack of desire for a third term. He also mentioned that some former governors in his administration were interested in extending their own terms and were waiting for him to take the lead before advancing their ambitions. According to Obasanjo: “If I had wanted a third term, I would have gotten it. I didn’t want…
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Igbos want fairness and equity. Treat us as you are treating everybody else – Abaribe
Former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, stated that the Igbos have long sought fair treatment and equality, similar to that given to other regions in the country. Abaribe made this remark during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday night, October 24. He expressed that the Tinubu administration has shown unfairness toward the South East by appointing only five individuals from the region to his cabinet, while selecting up to ten from other regions. He said; “Sometimes when I discuss with my friends in this administration, they ask me You Igbos, what do you want?’. I want to tell…
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If you want trouble you will get it – Falz tells Verydarkman after he refused to apologize for defaming the singer and his father
Nigerian singer and activist Folarin Falana, known as Falz, has warned social media critic VeryDarkMan that he will face consequences for his actions. This comes amid a legal battle between the two, sparked by a leaked audio recording of crossdresser Bobrisky alleging that Falz and his father, human rights lawyer Femi Falana, contacted him about a N10 million presidential pardon during Bobrisky’s jail term for naira abuse. The leaked audio, shared by VeryDarkMan, caused significant public reaction. In response, Falz clarified in a lawsuit that Bobrisky had actually reached out to him for financial help. During an interview on the…
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Matawalle was not sacked because allegations of him being involved in banditry have been proven to be untrue – Bayo Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has stated that allegations linking the Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, to banditry in the North-West have been investigated and proven false. Matawalle, the immediate past governor of Zamfara State, had been accused of involvement in bandit activities by his successor, Dauda Lawal. However, in an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, October 23, Onanuga explained that Matawalle was not dismissed because the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) thoroughly investigated the claims and found them baseless. “As far as I know, most of those things are…
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“Be a man” is a statement masked in silencing men, ignoring their happiness and a trigger for tox!city – Reality TV star, Leo DaSilva
BBNaija star Leo DaSilva has stated that the phrase “Be a man” is often used to silence men, disregard their happiness, and promote toxic behavior. He stressed that it is okay for men also to prioritize their mental health and general well-being He shared this in a post on X. See his post below;
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‘Is South-East still part of Nigeria’ – Kanayo questions FG over military presence
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has called out the Nigerian government over the heavy military and police presence in the South-Eastern region of the country. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Kanayo expressed his concerns, drawing attention to the mistreatment and humiliation endured by travelers in the area. He questioned why the South is heavily policed with checkpoints at every 200 kilometres. ”While comparing the region with his experience from Ibadan to Lagos, the actor said, “I left the Felele Olorunsogo area of Ibadan at 7:15 this morning and I am in Lagos state at…
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I prefer side chic to second wife – Seyi Law
Controversial Nigerian comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, popularly known as Seyi Law, has stated that he would prefer having a mistress over marrying a second wife. The 41-year-old comedian made this revelation during a recent episode of Hip TV’s program Trending, during which he discussed some of his personal choices. The host, Pascal asked, “Would you rather have a side chick or marry another wife?” Seyi Law replied, “Ah! Side chick [laughs].”
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Tinubu nominates Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu and six others as ministers, sack 5 Ministers
President Bola Tinubu has nominated seven new ministers as part of a significant government restructuring to enhance operations. The appointments were revealed in a statement from the presidency following the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, October 23. The new ministerial nominees are: Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Minister of Labour & Employment), Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu (Minister of State for Foreign Affairs), Dr. Jumoke Oduwole (Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment), Idi Mukhtar Maiha (Minister of Livestock Development), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata (Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development), and…
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Denying Igbo presidency for attempting to break out from Nigeria unfair – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed that it is unfair not to give Igbos presidency for attempting to secede from Nigeria. He pointed out that all three major ethnic groups in the country had, at various times, made attempts to break away from the nation. Obasanjo added that he feels disheartened whenever people claim that no Igbo person should become Nigeria’s President due to their involvement in the January 15, 1966 coup, which led to the collapse of the First Republic. He emphasized that individuals from other regions of the country also attempted to secede. Obasanjo made these remarks while…
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Buy Petrol at N1000 per liter or CNG at N200 _ Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigerians now have the choice of purchasing premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at N1,000 per litre or opting for compressed natural gas (CNG) at N200 per standard cubic meter. In a statement by presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu made this remark during a meeting with the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, October 22. The President praised NIPCO’s contributions to the nation’s energy transition, particularly its support for the presidential compressed natural gas initiative (PCNGI), highlighting that CNG offers consumers substantial cost savings.…
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He was detained in the female cell because of his controversial lifestyle – FCID sources reveal how Bobrisky spent his night at their facility after being caught trying to flee
A source at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State, revealed that controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, spent the night in a female cell at the police facility. Bobrisky was arrested by Immigration officers at the Seme border while attempting to flee to Benin Republic. He was later transferred to the FCID on Monday, October 21, where he spent the night. “Bobrisky was brought to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10 p.m. on Monday. Immigration arrested him at the Seme Border and brought him for safekeeping. He is in detention at the FCID, Alagbon.…
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