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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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Black LGBTQ legislators and activists protest outside Nigerian embassy in Washington, call for release of gay suspects arrested at same-sex wedding in Delta
Black LGBTQ legislators from the District of Columbia and Maryland, along with activists, gathered in front of the Nigerian Embassy in Northwest Washington on Tuesday, September 12th, to denounce the arrest of over 200 individuals at a same-sex wedding in Delta State that occurred last month. Law enforcement agents from the Delta State Police Command conducted a raid on a hotel in Ekpan, Warri, where a same-sex wedding was being held, and apprehended the individuals involved. “What we saw with the recent arrest and detention is not just a violation of people’s rights with this unjust arrest, but the parading…
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Tinubu should release Nnamdi Kanu to prove Nigeria is not a lawless nation – Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimajor, the Special Counsel representing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued an appeal to President Bola Tinubu. Ejimakor has called on Tinubu to demonstrate that Nigeria operates under the rule of law by releasing Kanu. He emphasized that a nation can be considered lawless if it refuses to release Kanu, especially when both local and international communities have declared his arrest as having been conducted in a manner that violates established legal norms. Tweeting, Ejimakor wrote: “It’s only a lawless nation that would persist in detaining a man whose rendition & detention…
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Peter Obi and Atiku cannot win at the Supreme Court, they should forget it and wait for another election. The Emilokan symbol is powerful – Primate Ayodele
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has advised Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) not to consider seeking recourse at the Supreme Court to challenge the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Ayodele has strongly urged Atiku and Obi to refrain from spending their resources on pursuing an appeal at the Supreme Court. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele characterized the duo’s intentions to approach the Supreme Court as squandering vast amounts of money, as it is likely…
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It definitely brought us closer as a couple – Woman explains why she breastfeeds her husband
A woman who frequently breastfeeds her husband claims that this practice has strengthened their marriage. Rachel Bailey, aged 30, initiated breastfeeding her spouse, Alexander, also 30, in 2016. She initially described it as an unusual experience but now asserts that it is entirely acceptable. Rachel emphasizes that this is not a fetish or unusual interest. As a mother of three, Rachel discovered that she was producing more breast milk than required while nursing their children, prompting Alexander to offer his assistance. She recalled: “When my eldest child, Troy, now seven, was breastfeeding, I went away on a cruise with Alexander.…
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Sit-At-Home has ended In South-East – COAS, Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja says the sit-at-home order in the South-East has ended. Speaking at the COAS combined second and third quarter-conference in Abuja, on September 12. He stated that through ”Operation Udoka” security has been heightened in the South East The army chief also said the activities of Boko Haram and other terrorists have been curtailed. He also said the Nigerian Army has established Special Forces units to tackle insecurity across the country. “We have equally heightened our efforts in containing criminalities perpetrated in the South East Region by the Indigenous People of Biafra…
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I think it’s high time you pulled in this clown, heaven will not fall – Lauretta Onochie asks DSS to invite Peter Obi for questioning over a purported video of him speaking in a church
Lauretta Onochie, a former presidential aide, has urged the Department of State Security (DSS) to request the presence of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, for questioning. Lauretta made this request in response to a purported video of Peter Obi addressing a religious congregation and suggesting that the church take action rather than relying solely on prayers. Peter Obi, who was declared the third-place candidate in the election, had his petition contesting President Tinubu’s victory dismissed by the Presidential Election Petition Court on Wednesday, September 6. The court ruled that his petition lacked…
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Nigerians should not expect business as usual – Ajuri Ngelale dismisses claims Nigerians can start flying to the UAE immediately
Ajuri Ngelali, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on media and publicity, has emphasized that the recent lifting of the visa ban on Nigerians by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should not be interpreted as a return to normalcy, particularly regarding UAE visa applications and processing. President Tinubu’s visit to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, September 11, resulted in the UAE government swiftly reversing the visa ban on Nigerians. This announcement generated excitement among many Nigerians, with some already planning their trips to the UAE. During an interview with Channels TV, Ajuri highlighted that every agreement…
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