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I am not searching for a man, I have boys SERVICING me when I need it – Korra Obidi speaks on life after Divorce
Korra Obidi, a Nigerian dancer and actress, made headlines in a recent interview when she candidly discussed her love life and financial goals When asked if she was searching for “Mr. Right” two years after her divorce from Justin Dean, Korra Obidi revealed that she has multiple men “servicing” her, a euphemism for romantic partners. Earlier in the conversation, Korra emphasized her focus on achieving financial independence, jokingly stating that if she were to remarry, her husband would essentially become her “wife” – implying that she values her independence and financial stability. Watch video below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C78kd6QMSYe/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=9fe9860f-0503-443f-98f3-b55476b8a4f0
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Tinubu better than Peter Obi, Atiku in terms of capability, commitment, and knowledge – Okupe
Former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, has stated that President Bola Tinubu was the best candidate among all those who ran in the 2023 presidential election. Okupe who was the DG of the Peter Obi Campaign during the 2023 presidential election before he stepped down following a court case asserted that Tinubu surpasses Labour Party’s Peter Obi and the Peoples Democratic Party’s Atiku Abubakar in terms of capacity. He made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. According to Okupe: “Let me tell you, of all the people that actually ran for President in 2023, by the benefit…
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Some human beings can never see anything good – Wike hits back at Nigerians who slammed him for asking Permanent secretaries to bow before President Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has responded to criticism for instructing permanent secretaries to bow before President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning of the Aerial Road N20 Expressway. Some Nigerians condemned the directive, viewing it as disrespectful to the permanent secretaries. In response, the Minister explained that the gesture was meant to show appreciation to the President, who approved the appointments of these permanent secretaries, reviving their stalled career progressions. “Two days ago, when the President came, we tried to thank him for what he did in making sure that those who had already lost hope in…
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Don’t consider any amount below N250,000 – Timi Frank tells organized labour after Judges salaries were increased
Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, urged the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to reject any federal minimum wage offer below N250,000. In a Friday statement from Abuja, Frank accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of double standards in salary decisions, arguing that the same urgency shown in passing a 300 percent salary increase for judges should apply to workers. Frank noted: “How can you increase the salary of an arm of government that is already earning a humongous salary by 300 per cent and add peanuts to the paltry N30,000 that workers have…
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Stop referring to IPOB as a terrorist organization – Nnamdi Kanu’s lead counsel, Ejimakor warns
Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Friday urged the Presidency, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police, and the public to stop labeling the group as a terrorist organization. Ejimakor cautioned that such defamatory and prejudicial labeling of IPOB would be vigorously contested through litigation and other lawful measures. He referenced a current High Court judgment in Nigeria, which declared that the proscription In a statement he signed, Ejimakor said: “Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Team is under firm instructions from our client to issue this final warning to all persons…
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Minimum Wage:“I can’t afford to pay my driver one hundred thousand” – George Akume
George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has expressed concerns over the impracticality of the wage increase demands from organized labour. He conveyed this during a Thursday meeting in Abuja with the National Executive Council of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The former Governor of Benue State urged the Christian community to support the ongoing negotiations of the tripartite Committee on minimum wage. Akume noted that paying a minimum wage of N100,000 to his drivers would be a challenging obligation. “I can’t afford to pay my driver one hundred thousand because they are four,” Akume lamented. He…
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Wike is one of the best appointments ever made in the history of the current democratic dispensation in this country – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, stating that Wike has ceased dancing and singing and has proven to be one of the best appointments in his administration. Represented by Kashim Shettima, the President made this remark while inaugurating the extension of the Inner Southern Expressway (ISEX) and the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) to the Southern Parkway, also known as the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Expressway, in Abuja on Wednesday, June 5. ”Today’s commissioning is the fourth completed road that we have proudly unveiled in the Federal Capital Territory, all executed in less than…
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We are open to welcoming former members but not thinking of a merger – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has announced that it is not involved in any merger or amalgamation talks with other political parties. This clarification comes amid discussions by PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, about forming a coalition with Labour Party’s Peter Obi and others. However, Yunusa Tanko, spokesperson for the former Obi-Datti campaign, stated that Obi is not interested in a merger for political power. Despite this, the PDP expressed willingness to welcome back former members. This statement followed the NWC’s 587th meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. A statement by PDP’s spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, reads:…
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El-Rufai: ‘They left behind estates, malls for their children but debt for poor masses’ – Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has claimed that the previous administration led by Nasir El-Rufai left estates and malls to their children while burdening the children of the poor in Kaduna State with substantial debt. This statement follows the adoption of a report by an ad-hoc committee of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, which calls for an investigation into El-Rufai’s governance from May 2015 to May 2023. The report indicates that many loans obtained during El-Rufai’s tenure were not used for their intended purposes, and in some cases, due process was not followed in securing these loans. According to…
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NDIC to repay Heritage Bank customers within one week – MD assures depositors
The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reassured depositors of Heritage Bank that their funds will be repaid promptly. Managing Director Bello Hassan announced at a press briefing that the NDIC will expedite the repayment process, aiming to settle claims within one week instead of the 30 days required by law. He added that NDIC staff are already stationed at all bank locations to begin verifying insured deposits. He said; ”All depositors are currently being verified for onward payment of insured benefit of N5 million, depositors with insured deposits above N5 million will be paid upon the sale of the…
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If the judiciary doesn’t declare election losers as winners, politicians won’t go to court – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has remarked that some politicians turn to the courts because they believe they might be declared winners of elections they ostensibly lost. During the inauguration of the new state high court complex in Asaba on Tuesday, June 4, Jonathan stated that if politicians were confident the judiciary would remain uncompromised, they wouldn’t seek judicial intervention. ”My thinking is that 50 percent of those who go to court go to court because they felt they were cheated by the electoral management system; they were rigged out. “When you feel naturally aggrieved, you have to go to court.…
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The rising cases of violence against manhood demand a specific law to protect it against being abused – Shehu Sani
Former Senator and Civil Rights Activist Shehu Sani has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of men having their genitals cut off during domestic disputes in Nigeria. Sani during an interview in Abuja on Wednesday, advocated for the implementation of strict laws against such acts in Nigeria. He noted that these incidents have been rising and emphasized the need for legal protections for men against such violent acts by their spouses. Sani also condemned the actions of the Kaduna housewife who attacked and mutilated her husband. ”The woman who cut the manhood of her husband in Kaduna has committed a…
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