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‘If a man refuses to get on one knee to propose, walk away. You deserve better’ – American woman tells ladies
Alicia Bittle, an American writer, has given counsel to women, suggesting that they should consider leaving if their partners refuse to kneel when proposing marriage. According to her, ”Ladies, if a man refuses to get on one knee to propose, walk away. You deserve better”
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The most successful era in Nigeria’s history was the second tenure of Obasanjo – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai stated that, in his view, the second term of former President Olusegun Obasanjo was the period of Nigeria’s “most successful” economic growth, job creation, and inflation rate. He said this during a session at the Africa In the World conference held in Stellenbosch, South Africa on Friday. According to him, oil prices began to rise during this period but the Obasanjo government did not waste the windfall. He said that Nigeria’s fiscal health was at its best in 2007, such that when the global financial crisis took place in 2008, the country did not…
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Tinubu to depart Abuja Sunday for UNGA in New York
Rephrase President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nation’s capital, on Sunday to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2023, which will be held in New York, United States of America. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who confirmed this on Friday, said that the President, besides the main event of the UNGA, will be meeting with key economic stakeholders around the world. He confirmed that the President is scheduled to hold discussions with top executives and leaders of prominent multinational corporations, such as Brad Smith, the Worldwide President of Microsoft Company; Sir…
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Tinubu appoints Michael Cardoso as CBN Governor
President Bola Tinubu has designated Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Cardoso’s initial term is set for five years, awaiting confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The announcement was made by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement released on Friday. He said the directive conforms with Section 8 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007, which vests in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria the authority to appoint the governor and four deputy governors for the Central Bank…
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Nigeria gradually falling into lawlessness, no longer respects rule of law – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, expressed concern about Nigeria gradually losing a crucial intangible asset—respect for the rule of law. On International Democracy Day, he posted a statement emphasizing the nation’s drift away from true democracy. Obi urged Nigerians to unite and strengthen the country’s democratic foundations, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in building and fortifying the nation’s democracy, echoing these sentiments as a former Anambra State governor. “As witnessed in the country today, the mindless erosion of the very ideals and tenets on which Nigeria’s democracy was built, if not checked, will only push the…
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Tinubu attended CSU and graduated in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree – Chicago state University verifies
Chicago State University (CSU) has once more verified that President Bola Tinubu indeed attended the university and obtained a bachelor’s degree in 1979. This confirmation was conveyed in a statement sent to CBS Broadcasting Inc., commonly known as CBS News, on Thursday, September 14. However, the university clarified that it is legally bound by United States federal law to refrain from disclosing any additional details about Tinubu’s records unless granted consent or authorized to do so through a court order. “As an educational institution, we are sometimes asked to provide information related to student records. Federal law known as FERPA…
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Nigerians are not lazy people, we are richly endowed and have no reason to be poor – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu emphasized that Nigerians, being industrious individuals, should not find themselves in poverty. He said this during his meeting with a significant delegation of 62 members, including leaders from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, September 14 The President’s sentiments were conveyed through a statement by Ajuri Ngelali, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. He promised to work hard and not give excuses. He said; “We are not lazy people. We are richly endowed. We just need to be our brothers keeper, and good neighbours…
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Buhari may have taken wrong decisions but no one can question his intentions when those decisions were taken – Garba Shehu
Former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu has asserted that although former President Muhammadu Buhari may have made several incorrect decisions during his time in office, the underlying intentions behind those decisions should not be questioned. In a post titled ‘100 Days After Buhari,’ which he shared on his X platform, Shehu emphasized that there was no sector in the country left untouched by the former president. He stated that during its eight-year tenure, the Buhari administration made numerous “significant” decisions, in contrast to previous governments that made only four to five decisions in four years and then swiftly celebrated themselves in…
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Naira Marley’s close friend, Sam Larry deactivates his Instagram account after being accused of assaulting late singer Mohbad
Lagos socialite Sam Larry recently deactivated his Instagram account amid accusations of assaulting singer Mohbad multiple times before the artist’s untimely demise. Sam Larry, a close associate of Naira Marley, who was Mohbad’s former label boss before their falling out, faced allegations of mistreatment and harassment towards Mohbad. The singer passed away on September 12 and was laid to rest in Ikorodu in accordance with Islamic customs. After Mohbad’s demise, outraged fans accused Sam Larry of his mistreatment, sharing video evidence of alleged attacks. One video even depicted Sam Larry attempting to disrupt a video shoot involving Mohbad, only to…
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Mohbad: If you are into entertainment or business and you have no lawyer, it may cost you irreparable loss – Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has advised aspiring artists to consider having legal representation as an essential aspect of their careers. Effiong expressed the view that individuals involved in entertainment or any form of business without legal counsel were exposing themselves to significant risks that could result in irreversible losses. He conveyed this message through a post on his verified social media platform X on Thursday. This advice follows the recent passing of Nigerian singer and rapper Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, who has been laid to rest in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. In a video…
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Labour Party leadership knows that Peter Obi did not win but wants to force lies on Nigerians – Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka, a Nobel laureate, has expressed that the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) is well aware that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate, was not victorious in the February 25 election. Nevertheless, they are determined to disseminate “falsehoods” to the Nigerian public, insisting that Obi emerged as the winner. Soyinka made these remarks during an event held on September 13 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. According to him; “This recent election – two things happened first of all. One party took over the labour movement, which is not my favourite movement, and then it became a regional party. Whereas it…
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We started receiving death threats after my dad reformed the banking sector in Nigeria – Adaora Soludo speaks on why she relocated abroad
Adaora Soludo, the daughter of Anambra state governor, Charles Soludo, revealed that her departure from Nigeria was prompted by threats to her family’s safety following her father’s significant banking sector reforms Charles Soludo assumed the role of Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2004, following his appointment by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In July 2004, one of the pivotal reforms implemented by Soludo was the substantial increase in the minimum capital requirement for banks in Nigeria, raising it from N2 billion to N25 billion, with a deadline for compliance set at the end of 2005. This reform generated…
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