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Thank You for giving me a chance – Adekunle Gold thanks Olamide for helping his career
Popular Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has expressed his gratitude to rapper Olamide on social media for giving him an opportunity to join the YBNL music label. Olamide founded the record label in 2012 following the release of his second studio album, ‘YBNL’. Adekunle Gold joined YBNL in 2015 and released his debut album, ‘Gold’. After his contract expired, he left the label. On Friday, Adekunle shared a cover of his debut album on X, thanking Olamide for his role in his career development. “Thank you @olamide for giving that young graphic designer the chance to not only design the YBNL…
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Don’t wait for England and choose Nigeria when you’re 29’ – Mikel Obi tells footballers with African heritage
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has criticized footballers with African heritage who opt to represent European countries. Speaking on his podcast, Obi emphasized that their homeland should not be a secondary choice. The ex-Chelsea midfielder stated that these players should not consider playing for Nigeria or their African nation if things don’t work out in Europe. He said: “They say they wanna play for England or France or whatever it is, and then they wait. They keep waiting and keep waiting. “When they get to 25 or 26 and they don’t get a call up from England, then…
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Protest: Nigeria cannot be seen to be copying the footsteps of ‘smaller countries’ like Kenya – Lawmaker, Benjamin Kalu
Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, expressed that the planned nationwide protests will be detrimental not only to Nigeria but to Africa as a whole. Kalu emphasized that Nigeria should not be emulating ‘smaller countries’ such as Kenya. He made these remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s news program. He said: “Nigeria cannot be seen to be copying the footsteps of ‘smaller countries’ like Kenya. We play the big brother role in Africa, this protest will be emulated across Africa if not discouraged. President Tinubu is only asking for patience to correct the 16 years of…
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Over $1.5bn spent since 2020 to curb crude oil theft – SGF Akume
George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), disclosed during a public hearing by the House of Representatives that over $1.5 billion has been allocated to protect oil infrastructure and combat crude oil theft since 2020. Akume emphasized the ongoing issue of crude oil theft, highlighting its negative impact on the national economy, security, and stakeholder trust. He referenced a 2020 report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), which revealed that from 2009 to 2020, approximately 619 million barrels of crude oil worth $46 billion were stolen. Akume called for a strengthened legal framework to ensure…
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We have identified those behind planned nationwide protest – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced that it has identified the individuals behind the planned nationwide protest over the rising cost of living. In a statement released on Thursday, July 25, DSS spokesperson Peter Afunanya revealed that the agency is using “non-kinetic measures and conflict resolution” strategies to address the situation and prevent any potential unrest. Youths across the country are currently preparing to stage protests on August 1 in response to the escalating cost of living.
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All the politicians in Nigeria are scared of protest, most have booked their flights out of the country – Israel Joe
Activist Comrade Israel Joe has asserted that many Nigerian politicians are planning to leave the country ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. “All the politicians in Nigeria are scared of protest. National Assembly have taken a break. Majority of the politicians have booked their flight out of the country all before 1st of August,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday. “The leaders are the cause of the problems they are running away from. A lot of youth leaders have come out to denounce and distanced themselves from the protest but they can’t even get close…
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Don’t force Lagos government to regret accommodating non-indigenes — Monarch warns protesters
Oba Lukman Adebambo, the Gbadewolu of Araromi in Lagos, has warned prospective protesters in the state. The monarch suggested that those planning the protests are not indigenes of Lagos and should be careful not to allow the state regret accommodating non-indigenes Oba Adebambo told The Nation: “Whenever there is a protest, infrastructure in Lagos State bears the brunt. People should remember that Lagos State accommodates all and indigenes should not be made to regret their accommodative gesture. “We will, henceforth, not tolerate destruction of infrastructure under the guise of protest.” “It is true that there is hardship in the country,…
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“No Oro ceremony will stop Nigerians from protesting” – Nigerians react to announcement Oro festival will hold from August 1-15
Nigerians are reacting to the announcement that the Oro Festival will be held from August 1 to August 15, coinciding with some groups’ planned #EndBadGovt protest. The festival was announced in a notice to Lagos residents that went viral on social media on Wednesday, July 24. The notice read, “Please be informed that the Oro Festival will be observed in various communities across Lagos from 1st of August to August 15. This traditional Yoruba cultural event involves significant rituals.” This announcement comes just days after some groups revealed plans to stage demonstrations across states from August 1 to August 10…
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Protest: Give the Federal Government enough time – Oba of Benin urges Nigerians
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II, has urged Nigerian youths to cancel the planned protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Benin monarch acknowledged that improvements take time and appealed to Nigerians to give the current administration time to implement economic policies aimed at alleviating the present hardship The Monarch also called on the federal government to intensify efforts in implementing its economic and security policies. Oba Ewaure advised those planning the nationwide protest to reconsider their plans.
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Super Eagles no longer a big team, the players lack seriousness – Former Super Eagles player Omokaro
Former Nigeria player Bright Omokaro has voiced his disappointment with the current Super Eagles team, stating that they lack the cohesion and commitment seen in past squads. In an interview with Brila FM, the former Osun United FC coach commented on the previous era of the Super Eagles, noting the difference in team dynamics. According to him; “There was a very big cooperation, there was cohesion. When you are invited, you have to show that you can do it. We always had time to train together before the match proper; there was commitment back then.If you are stubborn and you dont…
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You can’t pay your househelp or worker less than N70K – Akpabio speaks on implication of new minimum wage
Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized that domestic staff and artisans must receive at least the mandated N70,000 minimum wage. This is coming after the Senate’s passage of the new Minimum Wage Act. In his remarks after the bill’s approval, he stressed the importance of adhering to this regulation. Akpabio said;If you are a tailor and you employ additional hands, you cannot pay the person below N70,000. If you are a mother and you have a newborn child and you want to bring in a housemaid to look after your child, you cannot pay that housemaid below N70,000. “It is not…
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The biggest fool among men is the one who invests his money in a woman’s education with the aim of marrying her – Writer list three things men do ‘wrong’ regarding marriage
A writer has criticized men who sponsor women in schools with the intention of marrying them upon graduation. He also condemned men who assume that women who attend church will make good wives. Additionally, he reproached men who attempt to impress women while seeking love. See his post below;
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