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Father cries out for justice after his son ran mad after confessing to being sodomised by a hotelier in Lagos
A Nigerian man has cried out for justice after his 16-year-old secondary school student in Lagos ‘ran mad’ after confessing that he was sexually molested by a popular Lagos hotelier at Bucknor, Isheri Oshun area of the state. Edozie Christian, a spare parts dealer at Ladipo market in Lagos, said the incident started last Christmas when their son told his mother that he had a confession to make before the New Year. The mother obliged their son with confidentiality only to raise the alarm after the boy told her that the owner of a popular hotel in the area lured…
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APC: Tinubu, El-Rufai used to be great friends – Joe Igbokwe laments fallout
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has expressed disappointment over the rift between President Bola Tinubu’s administration and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Igbokwe noted that Tinubu and El-Rufai were once close allies and questioned what led to their fallout in a post on his Facebook page. Recently, El-Rufai has been vocal in criticizing the APC, stating at an event in Abuja that the party no longer upholds internal democracy. He also accused the ruling party of straying from its founding principles and promoting poor leadership. Reacting to this, Igbokwe said : “I am still asking what went wrong between these…
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President Tinubu announces Nigeria has secured $1.1bn AfDB loan to provide electricity for 5 million people by 2026
Nigeria has secured a $1.1 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to provide electricity to 5 million people by the end of 2026. Presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga announced the deal, with Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu presenting the details at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania. President Bola Tinubu also highlighted Nigeria’s plans to utilize a $750 million World Bank fund to expand energy access through mini-grids and standalone solar systems, aiming to reach 16.2 million people. Tinubu expressed gratitude to AfDB President Akinwunmi Adesina, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and other global partners for their efforts…
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As I turn 31, I am unashamedly a virgin by His grace – South African woman says
Sidie Tlapu, a 31-year-old South African prophetic artist, has revealed that she is still a virgin. In a Facebook post on January 28, 2025, she expressed gratitude for God’s protection and grace, stating that He has preserved her for Himself. Celebrating her commitment to sexual purity, she wrote, “As I turn 31 years old, and I am UNASHAMEDLY a virgin by His grace. He has surely kept me beyond my prayers! I give only Him glory”
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The young man is my friend now, we have moved on – Abia Lawmaker, Ikwechegh claims friendship with bolt driver he ass@ulted
Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency (APGA), has revealed that he and Stephen Abuwatseya, the Bolt driver he was seen assaulting in a viral video last year, have reconciled and are now friends. The incident, which drew widespread criticism, showed Ikwechegh repeatedly slapping and insulting Abuwatseya for allegedly disrespecting him by asking him to step out of his residence to collect a snail delivery. Ikwechegh even threatened to make the driver “disappear.” Following the backlash, the 44-year-old lawmaker apologized and stated that they resolved the issue through alternative dispute resolution methods. Reflecting…
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Divorce saga: ‘You will be held responsible should anything happen to 2face’ – VeryDarkMan warns Toke Makinwa
Popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has cautioned media personality Toke Makinwa, stating she will be held accountable if anything happens to singer 2Face Idibia. His remarks followed Makinwa’s reaction to 2Face’s divorce announcement from his wife, Annie, which was shared in a now-deleted Instagram post. 2Face had announced his separation from Annie on Sunday evening, sparking widespread reactions before deleting the posts. Makinwa in response, criticized the singer’s actions as unfair and declared, “We will fight for her.” Addressing the controversy, VeryDarkMan, who appears to support 2Face, issued a public warning to Makinwa against any form of attack on the…
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I’m not interested in coalition for purpose of power grabbing, it is about the will of the people – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has expressed his disinterest in joining any political coalition aimed solely at seizing power in the 2027 general election. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, January 27, during the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria, Obi criticized political coalitions in Nigeria, describing them as mechanisms focused on power grabbing. The conference, themed Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathways to Good Governance and Political Integrity, addressed key issues surrounding governance and integrity in the country. Obi said: “We have seen that whatever happens in democracy affects the citizens. It affects their daily…
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Riches create a certain type of poverty – Catholic priest, Fr. Kelvin Ugwu reacts to content creator, Zic Saloma’s nose job
Nigerian Catholic missionary priest, Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, has stated that many wealthy individuals lack self-esteem, discipline, and contentment, while poverty often masks a person’s true character. On Monday, he shared this perspective in a Facebook post while reacting to comedian Zicsaloma’s recent rhinoplasty. Zicsaloma had announced on social media that he successfully underwent nose surgery in Istanbul, Turkey. “There are certain things you won’t think of doing until a certain amount of money hits your account,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Monday. “Poverty has a way of putting a limit on our capabilities and imaginations. Also, some sins…
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I now feed from renting out my house in Kaduna — Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he depends on one of his properties in Kaduna State to generate income for his feeding expenses. Speaking during the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Katsina State, Buhari emphasized that he did not amass wealth through corruption while in office. He also noted that many Nigerians are unaware of the complexities of governance, often blaming leaders without understanding the challenges involved in managing a country as difficult to govern as Nigeria. “Nigeria is a difficult country to govern, but most Nigerians are unaware. You will not…
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2face Idibia deletes divorce-related posts, video on his Instagram
Nigerian musician 2face Idibia has deleted all posts and videos related to his announced divorce. He removed the confirmation video he shared on his Instagram story and page just hours after posting it. On Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2face made headlines by announcing his divorce from Annie, his wife of 12 years, in a controversial Instagram post. However, he quickly deleted the post, claiming his account had been hacked. The announcement sparked widespread reactions on social media, particularly among fellow celebrities. Later, in a trending video, 2face clarified that he had made the post himself and that his account was…
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“There’s a woman out there watching all of this unfold, plotting how she can be next in line” – BBNaija star Vee writes amidst 2face and Annie divorce saga
Former Big Brother Naija star, Vee, has weighed in on the divorce drama between Nigerian music legend 2face Idibia and his wife, Annie Macaulay. In a cryptic post on Monday, Vee wrote, “At the end of the day, there’s a woman out there watching all of this unfold, plotting how she can be next in line. To God be the glory.” 2face had earlier announced his separation from Annie on Instagram, sparking reactions from fans and colleagues. Though the post was briefly deleted with claims of a hack, the singer later confirmed in a video that the announcement was genuine,…
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There must be truth in what I am saying – Speed Darlington says as he ‘survives g#nshot att@ck’ while leaving a club in Lagos this morning
Controversial singer Speed Darlington has claimed he survived a gunshot attack shortly after leaving a club in Victoria Island, Lagos, early on January 27. In a video shared online, he showed his car with visible dents from the incident. According to him, he and his driver heard gunshots, and upon inspection, they discovered that the shots had struck his car. There must be truth in what I am saying” he said In his comment section, he wrote; ‘’Bro is this necessary? You try to take my life..really?
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