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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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Nigerian government fires Togo, Benin Republic degree holders from MDAs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and now. This decision follows concerns over certificate racketeering and the validity of degrees from institutions in these countries. The directive comes after investigations revealed widespread irregularities, including a journalist acquiring a degree from a Benin Republic university in just two months to qualify for the National Youth Service Corps scheme. In response, the government banned the accreditation of degrees from such institutions and announced that only eight universities in these countries are officially recognized for awarding degrees…
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If you don’t blend, you will bring out off-spec products which will destroy your vehicles – Mele Kyari defends PH refinery operations
Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has defended the blending of petroleum products at the recently reactivated Port Harcourt refinery, describing it as a necessary aspect of refining rather than a criminal act. Kyari made this clarification on Wednesday, November 4, during the commissioning of the NUPENG Towers in Lagos. The Port Harcourt refinery, which resumed crude oil processing on November 26 after years of inactivity, has begun loading petroleum products for distribution by truck. The refinery produces straight-run petrol (naphtha), which is blended to supply 1.4 million liters of…
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Any man that doesn’t have a woman who can transfer N100k to him in times of trouble is in a big mess – Nigerian lady says
A Nigerian woman, Kate Chinagorom Eze, has said that men will suffer in the long run if they don’t empower their wives or keep marrying women who don’t have a source of income. In a post she shred on Fcebook, she stated that any man whose partner can not transfer N100k to him in times of trouble is in a big mess “Any man who doesn’t have a woman who can transfer N100k to him in times of trouble is in a big mess,” she wrote. If you like to continue getting married to cooks and Nannies , you will suffer…
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A country that has more religious billboards than industrial billboards will be poor, insecure and ungodly – Nigerian Catholic priest says
Nigerian Catholic priest Rev. Angelo Chidi Unegbu has raised concerns about the imbalance between religious institutions and industrial development in the country. According to him, a nation with more churches than industries is unlikely to prosper, as it perpetuates poverty, insecurity, and moral decline He wrote in a post on Facebook; ”A country that has more religious billboards than industrial billboards or adverts cannot be said to be religious. It is rather a country that has excelled in religious merchandise. Such a country cannot but be poor, insecure and ungodly,
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PortHarcourt refinery working, but won’t reduce petrol price — PENGASSAN
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has confirmed that the Port Harcourt refinery, with a daily production capacity of 60,000 barrels, is operational and producing refined petroleum products such as diesel, kerosene, and petrol. Speaking at PENGASSAN’s National Executive Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 3, in Abuja, National President Festus Osifo addressed skepticism about the refinery’s functionality. However, he clarified that its operations would not result in lower petrol prices, citing the significant impact of the naira’s exchange rate on the cost of refined products. He said; “The confirmation I have today is that the…
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Namibia elects first female President
Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party has been declared the winner of the November 27 elections, positioning Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country’s first female president. The Electoral Commission announced that Nandi-Ndaitwah secured over 57% of the vote, while opposition leader Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) received 25.5%. The election, however, has been marred by controversy. The IPC rejected the results, citing irregularities and logistical challenges, including ballot shortages and delays. Despite these issues, nearly 77% of registered voters participated. Observers raised concerns about deliberate disruptions, while the Electoral Commission acknowledged organizational failures. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, campaigned on economic…
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It is in your best interest not to have too many kids, Spouses die, become irresponsible, helpless – Nigerian journalist advises women
Osun-based journalist and development advocate, Adedayo Odeniru, has urged women to consider limiting the number of children they have, noting that the responsibility of raising them may rest solely on their shoulders if their spouses pass away, become ill, or neglect their duties. In a Facebook post, Odeniru also highlighted that in cases of parental loss, older children often bear the burden of caring for their younger siblings “Dear Women, it is in your best interest to not have too many kids. Too many factors should make you pay attention to this very closely,” he wrote. 1. What if you…
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