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You can’t take a girl who has maids, driver, chef in Nigeria and move her abroad while expecting things to go smoothly – Nigerian lady says
Omotoyosi Ogunbanwo, a Nigerian finance and data expert based in the US, has advised women living in luxury in Nigeria to reconsider relocating abroad. She explained that women accustomed to having maids, chefs, and other domestic workers at their disposal may struggle to adapt to life abroad, as such services often come with significant financial costs. She shared this in a post on Facebook
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#Ramaphosamustgo trends as South Africans call for their President’s resignation over 5-year visa policy for Nigerians
The hashtag #RamaphosaMustGo has gained traction on social media as South Africans express dissatisfaction with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new visa policy for Nigerian nationals. Announced during the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission in Cape Town on December 3, the policy simplifies the visa process for Nigerian businesspeople, granting them five-year multiple-entry visas without requiring a passport during the application. President Ramaphosa described the initiative as part of efforts to modernize visa systems and boost economic growth and tourism. However, critics argue that the government is prioritizing foreign relations over pressing domestic issues. Many South Africans fear the policy could exacerbate unemployment…
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”My cousin died this morning, she refused blood transfusion because she is a jehovah witness” – Nigerian Lady narrates
A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Zanga, has shared the tragic story of her cousin, allegedly a member of the Jehovah’s Witness church, who passed away after refusing a blood transfusion. The mother of three reportedly died on the morning of Friday, December 6. Mrs. Zanga also revealed that the deceased’s husband is now living with his mistress, whom he impregnated. “My cousin d!ed this morning, leaving behind 3 kids. The youngest is 4yo. What killed her? She refused blood transfusions because she’s a Jehovah’s Witness,” she wrote on X. “Allowing your wife or sibling to d!e in this big 2024 because…
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Attend to gunshot victims without police clearance – FG orders public and private hospitals
The Federal Government has directed all public and private healthcare facilities nationwide to provide immediate medical care to gunshot victims, regardless of police clearance status. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare issued this directive on Saturday, December 7, in a statement titled Non-Compliance of Medical Facilities on the Gunshot Act 2017. Signed by Director of Information Patricia Deworitshe, the statement addressed complaints of hospitals refusing treatment to gunshot victims, leading to preventable deaths. This directive was issued under the authority of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate. “In recent times, society has witnessed a…
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‘Those criticizing Tinubu are enemies of Nigeria’ – Umahi
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has dismissed critics of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms as envious and labeled them as adversaries of Nigeria. Speaking during a Senate Committee on Works public hearing in Abuja, Umahi assured that the ongoing reforms will strengthen the economy over time. He emphasized that leaders across various sectors understand the reforms and are working collaboratively to achieve their goals. He believed that Tinubu was turning around the nation on a positive note, adding that critics never believed that the President could do that within the shortest time he ascended. “Mr. President had this dream of…
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Dele Farotimi will be free if he shows proof that his assertions in the book are true – Afe Babalola’s lawyer says
Counsel for Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Owoseni Ajayi, has stated that human rights activist Dele Farotimi, currently in custody, must substantiate allegations made against Babalola in his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, to secure his freedom. Farotimi, arrested on December 3, 2024, and arraigned in Ekiti on a 16-count charge of defamation, accused Babalola of corrupting the judiciary. Ajayi, alongside former NBA chairmen Olasunkanmi Falade and Lawrence Fasanmi, clarified that the accusations stem from a 2014 land dispute case in which Farotimi was not directly involved. He alleged that Farotimi’s grievances arose from his…
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Nigerian Police file fresh cybercrime charges against Dele Farotimi after arrest
The Nigerian Police have filed 12 new cybercrime charges against detained human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, adding to 16 defamation charges filed earlier. The latest charges, submitted to a Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti on December 6, 2024, accuse Farotimi of making defamatory remarks about Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola who was named in his book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’. Farotimi, arrested in Lagos on December 3, 2024, was initially arraigned on charges related to his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, which allegedly defames Babalola. The lawyer was also charged for publicizing details of…
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“May we not all pray and worship in vain” – Pastor Leke Adeboye tells women who attend prayer programs but have refused to speak with their husbands
Pastor Leke Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has expressed his concerns about women who attend numerous prayer programs but refuse to communicate with their husbands, fathers, and ‘sisters.’ The son of RCCG General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Leke, stated that he hopes such women do not pray and worship in vain.
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Justice system weak, sick and needs help – IGP, Kayode Egbetokun
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has described Nigeria’s criminal justice system as weak, flawed, and in need of a complete overhaul. He called on Nigerians to refrain from solely blaming the police. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Lecture/Award Ceremony organized by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN), Egbetokun acknowledged the challenges but emphasized that the police are not the only stakeholders in the criminal justice system and assured that efforts would be made to improve it. “Police is not the only pillar or stakeholder in the criminal justice system in this country. We have challenges, we accept,…
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The only thing missing in Nigeria is the right leader – Davido
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, known as Davido, believes that strong leadership is the crucial factor that will help Nigeria achieve its full potential. In an appearance on the ‘Elevate Africa Convos’ podcast, Davido emphasized that while Nigeria can thrive but poor governance is holding back its progress. “I tell people, if you can survive in Nigeria, you can survive anywhere,” Davido stated. “I just feel the only thing missing is the right leaders to guide us. Once we get that right, I believe there’s nothing that can stop us.”
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I suffered from stage 1 prostrate cancer, lost interest in sex – Charly Boy
Maverick singer Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, has shared his experience with prostate cancer. He revealed that he was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer, which affected his fertility and led to a loss of sexual interest. Charly Boy underwent surgery to address the issue and has since established the Charly Boy Foundation to support men in the fight against prostate cancer. He said, “Now, I understand why men are scared because of this, I had Stage 1 Prostate cancer, I was lucky because my pee and everything were mixing with my bladder, it had become cancerous, so…
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Tax bills have not been withdrawn – Senate President Godswill Akpabio says as he insists Senate will not be intimidated by anyone
The Federal Government has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from unapproved private universities in Benin Republic and Togo since 2017. This action follows investigations revealing widespread certificate fraud, including cases where degrees were acquired within months. Former Education Minister Tahir Mamman disclosed that over 22,500 fake certificates from these institutions were identified and canceled. In response, the government banned the accreditation of such degrees and recognized only eight universities in the two countries as legitimate. An inter-ministerial committee recommended the dismissals, with directives issued to all federal agencies to enforce the decision. The exact number of affected workers remains…
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