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Heed the voices of the people and come down from your high horses – Atiku tells Federal Government over Nationwide Protest
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called the ongoing nationwide protest against economic hardship in the country significant. He urged the Nigerian government to listen to the voices of the people and come down from its high horse, emphasizing the need for a sincere commitment to addressing the demands of the protesters. Atiku noted that the protest has created an essential platform for the public to express their disapproval of government policies. In a post on his X handle on Friday, He said protesters have conducted themselves with admirable peace and must be commended for their restraint and dedication. He…
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”Let’s not deny truth. Everyone is working to get this country to where we want it to be” – Tonto Dikeh takes stance on Tinubu
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has expressed her support for President Bola Tinubu as the nationwide protest begins today (Thursday). Tonto praised Tinubu’s efforts through an infographic shared on her Instagram page. She wrote: ”Statistics don’t lie: everyone is working to get this country to where we want it to be. “One thing about Nigerians is that if they don’t like you, nothing you do will ever be good enough for them. “Let’s not deny this glaring truth. Stay safe and make wise decisions always.
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(photos) Man strips naked as he joins others to protest
An unidentified elderly man stripped completely naked as he joined other Nigerians in protesting against bad governance in Nigeria. The man walked alongside other protesters with his hands raised.
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You have a right to resist protest, you don’t have a right to force another adult to do as you say – Actress Shan George tells Asari Dokubo
Actress Sharon George has criticized former militant leader Asari Dokubo for warning Nigerians against staging a protest on August 1. Speaking at a public event on Tuesday, July 30, Dokubo warned that protests should not be brought to the Niger Delta, threatening that anyone who does so will face consequences. In a video shared today, Ms. George asserted that while Dokubo has the right to resist protests, he does not have the right to force another adult to follow his directives.
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I am willing to work with Wike as long as he apologizes first for saying I should go and hang on a transformer – Ireti Kingibe
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed a willingness to work with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike if he apologizes for his offensive comments towards her. Kingibe and Wike have had a contentious relationship since assuming their respective offices. Wike threatened to unseat Kingibe in the 2027 general election if she continued to criticize his leadership in the FCT, and even told her to ”hang herself on a transformer” if she was unhappy with his performance. In an interview on Channels TV, Senator Kingibe criticized Wike for his uncomplimentary remarks, noting that she is much older than…
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‘The last time I supported evil was during my friendship with Judy Austin’ – Actress Sarah Martins
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins revealed that the last time she supported evil was during her friendship with Yul Edochie’s second wife, Judy Austin. Sarah made this statement while calling out a friend she accused of attempting to steal another friend’s husband. In a trending video on her Instagram page, the actress explained that this friend relocated to America with the intention of snatching the husband of the friend who had accommodated her. “The last time I supported evil was during my friendship with Judy Austin. “I’m sorry but I will never be part of this evil, and that is why…
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If your husband is taking good care of the house, give him backing to have side chics – Nigerian pastor says
Nigerian pastor Prophet Joseph Apata Enoch has stated that wives should support their husbands if they choose to have side chicks. In a post he shared on Facebook, the cleric noted that as long as the man takes care of the home his wife should support his choice for a side chick. He also advised men to contribute to ending bad governance by refraining from pursuing women if they do not intend to marry them. “GOVERNMENT STARTS FROM OUR HOUSE, AS A WIFE, IF YOUR HUSBAND IS TAKING GOOD CARE OF THE HOUSE, HAVE BUILT YOU A HOUSE, GIVE HIM…
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I lost a lot of followers for talking about Jesus Christ, I don’t regret a thing – Singer, Qing Madi
Nigerian singer Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, popularly known as Qing Madi, revealed that she lost many followers for preaching about Jesus Christ on social media. She shared this information on her Instagram account recently. Despite losing followers, the ‘American Love’ crooner stated that she has no regrets about her actions. She wrote: “LOL. I lost a lot of followers for talking about Jesus Christ. “And from the bottom of my heart, I don’t regret a thing. “Luv y’all.”
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I never said I left Labour Party, I am still a full-fledged member – Kenneth Okonkwo
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has denied rumors that he left the Labour Party. Okonkwo affirmed that he remains a committed member of the party. He made this statement on Tuesday during Arise Television’s Prime Time program. “First of all, let me say I am embarrassed by your comment. I am just hearing it from your media station that I dumped the Labour Party. And I put up the statement that I made so that I wouldn’t be misconstrued. So, where did you get that from? It’s not certainly from the statement that I made. I am still…
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I cannot pay N70,000 minimum wage with lean allocation – Gombe state Governor
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has stated that his administration is unable to pay the new national minimum wage of N70,000. Governor Yahaya, who also serves as the chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, made this declaration during a meeting with labor leaders, civil society organizations, and traders’ associations at the Government House in Gombe on Tuesday, July 30, ahead of the planned nationwide protest. He explained that Gombe State’s limited allocation from the federation account makes it unfeasible to implement the increased wage package, despite the fact that the federal allocation to Gombe and other states has increased…
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We were deceived. We didn’t know we were coming to do a counter-protest – Women who staged ‘say no to protest’ rally in Abuja two days ago lament
Nigerian women who participated in the “Say No to Protest” rally in Abuja two days ago have claimed they were deceived and manipulated into joining the event. In a viral video, one woman lamented and alleged that they had come to the FCT for an empowerment program but were instead made to carry placards with various messages opposing the planned protest against hardship. An X-user who translated what was said in the video stated that one of the women who spoke in Hausa said ‘’They were deceived. They told them that they’d help them with food They didn’t tell them…
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Nobody in Nigeria’s entertainment industry was as naturally beautiful and awesomely talented as Onyeka Onwenu – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to veteran entertainer Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away on Tuesday night, July 30, at the age of 72. In his post, Reno praised her as the most naturally beautiful and incredibly talented figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. He wrote; ”Nobody in Nigeria’s entertainment industry was as naturally beautiful and awesomely talented as Onyeka Onwenu. As a vocalist, she remains unmatched, hitting the right notes without auto-tune. Just look at her here. She could have been Miss Nigeria. She had the looks, charm, and intelligence. She would call on video…
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