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I choose 20 years in prison than sing ‘Tinubu’s anthem’ – Aisha Yesufu
Aisha Yesufu, a social critic, has stated that she would prefer to spend 20 years in prison rather than sing the new national anthem, which she refers to as President Bola Tinubu’s anthem. Her comment follows reports of a Bill proposing severe penalties, including up to 25 years imprisonment or a fine of N10 million, for those involved in separatist activities or who refuse to recite the national anthem. The Bill, sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, also includes penalties for defacing national symbols and places of worship. In response, Yesufu expressed her willingness to serve a prison sentence rather than…
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El-Rufai’s former adviser Lawal on ICPC watch-list over N11b project
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has summoned Jimi Lawal, a former Special Adviser to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, in connection with an alleged fraudulent N11 billion Light Rail Project. Reports suggest that there was no official contract for the project, despite full payment being made. Lawal was expected to appear before ICPC investigators but failed to do so. In response, the ICPC has requested the Department of State Service (DSS) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to place him on a watch list to prevent him from leaving the country. The ICPC is also…
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Stop parading yourself as a saint, You are not excluded from corrupt Nigerian political leaders, Oyo monarch tells Obasanjo
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao, has urged former President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop presenting himself as a saint. Alao made this remark in response to Obasanjo’s recent statement suggesting that most Nigerian political leaders deserve to be in prison. Reacting, Alao said, that although he aligned with Obasanjo’s position, the former President should lead by example “by submitting himself for incarceration as a leader of this generation of the so-called corrupt people. There is no way he can exclude himself.” Oba Alao claimed that during Obasanjo’s tenure as President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007,…
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‘I have slept with more than 3,000 married men’ – Actress, Esther Nwachukwu
Controversial Nollywood actress Esther Nwachukwu, also known as Esther Sky, has made a startling revelation about her sexual history. She admitted that she has lost count of the men she has had sexual relations with. Esther shared this during a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch,’ co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, also known as Nedu, along with Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. Nedu had asked: “What is your body count?” Nwachukwu replied: “I have lost count.” Nedu: “Is it up to 1,000?” Nwachukwu: “More than. I turned 30 July 7.” Nedu: “Give me rough estimate of men you’ve…
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Men who braid their hair are not for this altar even after I am gone. Any woman with heavy makeup, we will walk her off the altar – Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has criticized clergymen who wear braided hair and clergywomen who use false eyelashes and heavy makeup. Speaking at his church’s recent annual convention, Adeboye announced that these practices among church workers will no longer be tolerated. He urged those who take pleasure in doing those things to repent and be modest. According to him, any woman who exposes her boobs believes that she is ugly and needs to divert the attention from her face. He said; “In Yorubaland, the only men who braid hair are the priests…
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Any Lady whose husband is based abroad is permitted to have sex with a single guy – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man, Okechukwu Azubuike, expressed the opinion that women whose husbands are living abroad are justified in cheating. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Okechukwu argued that if a man is engaging in sexual activities with other women while abroad, then the wife he left behind in Nigeria, who is sexually deprived, should have the same liberty. “I still maintain my ideology. Any Lady whose husband is based abroad is permitted to have sex with a single guy. If you as a guy frowns at this post, then make sure you either carry your wife along with you to…
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You have been doing everything for the fans to hate me, but they will hate both of us instead because we have disappointed them – Peter Okoye writes open letter to his twin brother, Paul
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has responded to his twin brother Paul Okoye’s claim that he was the primary songwriter for most of the songs they performed together as the PSquare duo. In an open letter shared on social media this morning, Peter expressed his disappointment, stating that Paul has repeatedly taken sole credit for the songs in various interviews, despite their collaboration as a duo. Peter argued that this is unfair, noting that whenever he discussed their music, he always used inclusive terms like “we” and “us,” but Paul consistently took individual credit, even when Peter was present. He also…
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Olympics: Nigeria performed poorly, only participated in sports that don’t need investment – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti has criticized the Nigerian government for its lack of investment in sports. In a viral social media video, Seun expressed his frustration over Team Nigeria’s poor performance at the recently concluded 2024 Olympics in Paris. He pointed out that Nigeria only participated in sporting events that required minimal investment, highlighting the country’s neglect of its athletic potential. “I watched the Olympic games. look at how poorly we performed. How many sports are we competing in? I saw that it was only sports that did not need investment that Nigerians participated in. We only did sports that needed minimum…
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Nigerian Lady narrates how a 22-year-old man reaped her 3-year-old sister, lost 4 other family members
A Nigerian lady living in the US, Blessing Nwachukwu Frank, has shared the heart-wrenching experience of losing four close family members, including her parents, sister, and brother. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 12, 2024, she revealed that her sister tragically passed away at the age of 3 after being assaulted by a 22-year-old man. She also disclosed that her father died from internal bleeding, her mother succumbed to cancer, and she lost her brother as well. “That was my baby sister. She passed on at age 3 right in front of me, after a week of being unconscious…
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We must be mindful of the messages we preach if we must impact our country as Christians – Osinbajo says
Former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has urged churches in Nigeria to shift their focus from preaching prosperity and wealth accumulation to prioritizing peace, productivity, and community development. Speaking at a public lecture over the weekend, Osinbajo expressed concern that churches have, for too long, been overly focused on personal prosperity and material wealth, thereby neglecting the core mission of the gospel, which is to foster peace, unity, and societal development. He cautioned that when preachers emphasize rewards and benefits, particularly for Christians in positions of power, national development is hindered as people’s minds become corrupted, preventing them from doing…
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Why is the japa syndrome not affecting the North like the South in Nigeria – Activist Yemi Fasipe asks
Activist Yemi Fasipe has posed an intriguing question. He wondered why japa syndrome seems to be more prevalent in the South of Nigeria than in the North. He asked this in a post he shared on X. See his post below;
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Protest: Looting resulting in N500 billion is a severe setback for our economy and entrepreneurs – Minister of Trade, Doris Uzoka
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka Anite, stated that the “End Bad Governance in Nigeria” protest has cost the economy an estimated N500 billion. In a post shared on her official X handle, she expressed sorrow over the lives lost and the damage incurred by the protests. She reported that approximately N52 billion worth of goods were destroyed, and the death toll had risen to 21. She further noted that the looting during the protests has been a significant setback for businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide. She said, “The loss of lives during the protests is saddening.…
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