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Labour Party not what people think it is, party is dying – Valentine Ozigbo speaks on why he left Labour Party for APC
Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, has claimed that the Labour Party (LP) is not as strong as it appears. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Ozigbo stated that the party is on the verge of collapse and predicted that mass defections would soon follow. He also alleged that many of the party’s elected officials are planning to seek re-election on other political platforms. He said: “I joined APC from Labour Party and I will make my case very clear, I didn’t just leave Labour Party, I made analogies of what I…
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DSS reveals plans to extradite Simon Ekpa to Nigeria
A Federal High Court in Abuja was informed on May 2 that Simon Ekpa, a known associate of Nnamdi Kanu, embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is expected to be extradited to Nigeria for prosecution. This was revealed by a Department of State Services (DSS) witness identified as PWAAA during Kanu’s ongoing trial. The DSS operative testified that Ekpa is targeted for allegedly supporting Kanu’s secessionist agenda. Under cross-examination, the witness admitted that knowledge of other IPOB supporters came primarily from media and social platforms and said Kanu’s statements about IPOB being peaceful or voluntary could not…
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Sometimes try younger guys. They are sweeter than honey – Nigerian lady tells women
Nigerian interior decorator Nwanyi Bu Ife has encouraged women to consider dating younger men, describing them as “sweeter than honey.” She shared this in a Facebook post, clarifying that she wasn’t referring to minors but to men simply younger in age. See her post below;
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Feedom of speech is NOT free. Always keep some money to pay your lawyer in case you are sued over what you say or posted on your social media account- Senator Shehu Sani warns
Senator Shehu Sani has cautioned that freedom of speech now comes at a cost. In a Facebook post, he advised Nigerians who frequently express their opinions online to set aside money for legal fees in case they face lawsuits over their posts. He added that even lawyers offering pro bono services often request money for fuel or airtime.
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Nigerian men have swag but are not romantic – Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has shared her thoughts on Nigerian men, describing them as stylish but lacking in romance. During a recent interview on GRM Daily’s Thoughts in a Culli, she said Nigerian men have swag and often generous, but added that she desires something deeper and more emotionally fulfilling. ”Nigerian men do have swag but they are not really romantic when it comes down to it. “They know how to swag and splash cash but I’m not looking for that,” she said.
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I developed Afrobeats in 2008, Wizkid was the first artist I signed – Akon
Senegalese-American singer Akon has stated that he was instrumental in launching Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid’s international career. In a recent episode of the Bagfuel Brigade podcast, Akon claimed that Wizkid was a local act until he signed him to his label in 2008 and helped refine his talent. He also asserted that his efforts in developing Nigerian artists and expanding their reach into global markets during the late 2000s and early 2010s played a significant role in shaping the global success of Afrobeats today. “In 2008, I spent my time in Nigeria developing what you see today as Afrobeats. And…
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Don’t marry an Igbo woman and take her abroad without signing a prenup – Nigerian woman advises abroad-based single men
A woman named Ngozi has cautioned Nigerian men living abroad against marrying and relocating Igbo women without signing a prenuptial agreement. She shared this in a post on Facebook, stating that once these women ”cross’ they become live snakes ”agwo ndu”
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People working in the EFCC are not spirits. There will be this propensity for people to misbehave – EFCC boss, Ola Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has responded to allegations that the agency harbors corrupt individuals. This comes amid growing concerns that some EFCC operatives use their positions to amass personal wealth while performing their official duties. ‘’It is important for me and my comrades in the EFCC that if we are going to fight corruption, we must fight it from the position of integrity. We sank that into the minds of every operative in the EFCC and we look into records and we looked into the cases of those with pending disciplinary cases…
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Financial success is good, but a stable family with “untraumatized” kids is one of the most fulfilling things anyone can do in life – Solomon Buchi
Writer Solomon Buchi has proposed that nursing mothers consider taking a seven-year break from their careers to focus on raising their children. In a post that has stirred online debate, Buchi acknowledged the value of dual-income households but emphasized that building a stable home with emotionally healthy children is one of life’s most rewarding achievements. ‘’I understand the economic necessity of a two-income household. Still, it’s wiser for the woman to take a career break to be fully present for the baby because children need their mothers more in the first 7 years of their lives. This ultra-consumerist culture of…
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Davido is teaching me how to love my woman – Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has shared that he is learning both music promotion and romantic gestures from Afrobeats star Davido. Reacting to Davido’s recent birthday gift a brand-new car to his wife Chioma, Odumodublvck praised Davido for teaching him how to promote music and show love to a partner. The rapper, who recently revealed he has two children, also shared a photo of himself with them, stating that he keeps them out of the spotlight for their protection, not secrecy. He did not disclose any information about their mother. Reacting via his X handle, Odumodublvck wrote,…
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FG witness reveals how Nnamdi Kanu was arrested with woman in Lagos hotel
The Federal Government on Tuesday began presenting its case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), detailing his 2015 arrest and alleged use of illegal broadcasting equipment. At the Federal High Court in Abuja, a Department of State Services (DSS) officer identified as “AAA” testified behind a screen, stating that Kanu was arrested on October 14, 2015, at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Lagos, where he was found with a woman and radio equipment allegedly used for operating Radio Biafra. Kanu reportedly resisted arrest and later admitted to founding and running the station without a licence,…
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I’m not leaving PDP, no grudge over Okowa’s defection – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is unbothered by the defection of his 2023 running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his commitment to remaining in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking through his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku emphasized that everyone has the right to choose their political path and that it would be undemocratic to criticize anyone for doing so. “Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, bears no grudges; he has said that, and he means it. “As a democrat, he subscribes to the universality and constitutionality of the freedom of association, which…
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