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My wife emptied her account for me when I needed money to complete office rent – Nigerian man says as he celebrates his partner
A Nigerian man, Audu Daniel Esthekpaobo has shared a heartwarming story about how his wife selflessly provided him with all the funds from her bank account when he required it to secure a larger office space. Daniel, in a Facebook post dated Saturday, September 9, 2023, expressed his deep appreciation for his wife’s unwavering support, noting that she has never pressured him for anything and accepts whatever he provides with immense joy. “In 2019 when I needed to move to a larger office space and needed some money to complete the rent, my wife emptied her account for me. I…
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If I see N1bn now, I will faint – Former Adamawa Governor, Bala Ngilari speaks on corruption allegations
Barrister Bala Ngilari, the ex-governor of Adamawa State, recently shared his thoughts on what his response would be upon obtaining one billion Naira. Ngilari, who served a brief term as the Governor of the North-Eastern state from October 2014 to May 2015, had faced a corruption conviction related to 166 million Naira after leaving office, leading to his imprisonment. In an interview with Daily Trust, Ngilari addressed the corruption allegations against him and clarified that there were no ongoing legal proceedings accusing him of embezzlement. When asked if he had “like N1bn of your own?”, he replied, “If I see…
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PHOTOS: Banky W, Mike Okonkwo, Matthew Ashimolowo, Others Attend late Odukoya’s Funeral
At the funeral service for the late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya of the Fountain of Life, which took place on Saturday, prominent figures such as the well-known Nigerian artiste Bankole Wellington, also known as Banky W, along with notable clergymen, were in attendance. Pastor Odukoya passed away on August 7 in the United States at the age of 67. Among the distinguished pastors spotted at the service were Bishop Mike Okonkwo, the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission; Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre; and David Abioye, the Senior Pastor of Living Faith Church.
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Nigeria ready to play a major role in G-20 – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the 18th G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, emphasized Nigeria’s willingness to assume a significant role within the G-20 and contribute to shaping a more equitable global landscape. This commitment to global cooperation, inclusiveness, and a fairer world order was conveyed by the President during his address to world leaders. In his speech, President Tinubu also recognized the crucial role of the G-20 in shaping a rules-based international system that advances shared prosperity and security, as reported in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in…
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The forces we are up against are entrenched and formidable but not insurmountable – Peter Obi tells supporters
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential election, has called on his supporters, affectionately referred to as “Obedients,” to stay composed in the aftermath of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) rejecting his petition against President Tinubu’s victory. The court’s ruling on Wednesday, September 6, declared that his challenge to Bola Tinubu’s declaration as the winner of the February 2023 presidential election did not have a valid basis He has now called on his supporters that he is determined to rescue Nigeria adding that the forces they are against are formidable but not insurmountable…
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By the grace of God I will be alive to complete my tenure – Akeredolu says as he returns to Nigerian after undergoing treatment in Germany
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has expressed his determination to serve out his entire term as governor. Following a three-month medical stay in Germany, Governor Akeredolu officially resumed his duties on Friday, September 8. He returned to Nigeria on Thursday, September 7, after undergoing treatment for an undisclosed ailment. During his first day back, the governor convened a meeting with key stakeholders from the state, including Olamide Oladiji, the Speaker of the Assembly, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at his residence in Ibadan. During the meeting, Akeredolu handed over his resumption letter…
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Africa Union becomes permanent member of G-20
The G-20, also known as the Group of 20, has welcomed the African Union (AU) as a permanent member. This announcement was made by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during the inauguration of a leaders’ summit in New Delhi, India’s capital, gathering leaders from the world’s wealthiest nations. In his opening speech, Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Azali Assoumani, the chairman of the African Union, to join as a permanent member of the group. “today, as the president of G-20, India calls upon the world to come together to transform the global trust deficit into one of trust…
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INEC has broken the trust of Nigerians – Osinbajo’s aide
Laolu Akande, the media aide to former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, expressed on the ‘Politics Today’ program on Channels Television that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shattered Nigerians’ trust by not electronically transmitting the results of the 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections as promised. Akande also highlighted INEC’s failure to deliver on its commitment to publish polling unit results on their Result Viewing Portal. “It is important to establish something we cannot basically run away from. INEC came out of this election as a damaged goods, he said “There is no doubt about that. INEC itself set…
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Seminarian burnt to death as bandits set Catholic parish house ablaze in Kaduna
Suspected bandits launched an attack on St. Raphael Catholic Church in Fadan Kamantan, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, resulting in the tragic death of the seminarian, Bro. Naam Stephen Ngofe Danlami. This incident occurred at the Parish in Kalimantan, which falls under the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Jema’a Local Government Area of the state. According to a report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the assailants carried out their assault on the parish house around 8:00 p.m. on Thursday night, September 7, 2023, setting it on fire along with a vehicle. The seminarian, Stephen Naman,…
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Teach your sons how to cook and clean. This generation of girls won’t marry rubbish – Nigerian woman tells parents
Ima Obong Uboh, a Nigerian woman, has offered advice to parents, urging them to raise their sons properly. She wrote; “Dear parents, Raise your sons right o. Teach them to be responsible and accountable. Teach them how to cook and clean o. This generation of girls won’t marry rubbish o. Your sons go de dia papa house tire o. I say make I update una,”
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Shettima and his gang may celebrate a stolen mandate but a time will come when they will feel the impact of what transpired – Timi Frank
Comrade Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasized that only God can remove Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from politics. His statement came in response to Vice President Kashim Shettima’s assertion that he would “retire Atiku and teach him how to rear goats and broilers,” following the Presidential Election Petition Court’s decision on petitions challenging Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the February 25, 2023, presidential election. Frank underlined that despite Shettima’s remarks, many recognize Atiku and Peter Obi as champions of democracy in Nigeria, and…
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I know that Obi won’t win the election, it was a tough election – Nyesom Wike
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, asserted that those backing Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, lack a deep understanding of politics. He made this statement during an interview on Channels TV on Thursday, following the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal’s confirmation of Bola Tinubu’s win in the February 2023 presidential election. He said; “I know that he [Obi] won’t win the election. Let me tell you the truth, I am a realist. For me, the way the election went, it was a tough election. I give it to INEC. “Yes, as a young man, people would…
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