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You owe Muslims no apology – Wole Soyinka tells Davido over controversial music video
Literary icon, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has asserted that Davido does not owe Muslims an apology for a controversial music video shared by his signee, Logos Olori, on Twitter. It should be recalled that Davido responded to pressure and removed the music video snippet after facing accusations of disrespecting Islam due to its depiction of people praying and dancing in front of a mosque. Despite the video being taken down, some Muslims are still demanding an apology from the singer. In defense of Davido concerning this recent incident, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka highlighted the case of former Governor of Kaduna State,…
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DSS ignores court order, returns Emefiele to custody
Despite the Federal High Court in Lagos issuing an order, the Department of State Services (DSS) has disregarded it and returned the suspended governor of the Central Bank, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, to custody. Earlier, the court had granted bail to Emefiele after he pleaded not guilty to two counts of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Justice Nicholas Oweibo approved the bail and ordered that Emefiele be remanded in prison until he fulfilled the bail conditions. However, conflicting actions arose between officials of the secret police and the Nigerian Correctional Services over who would transport Emefiele from the court. Recently,…
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Submission in marriage has nothing to do with your wife’s money – Nigerian Lawyer tells Husbands
In a Facebook post on Monday, July 24, Jemimah Ifeng, a Nigerian lawyer and pastor’s wife, expressed her views on marriage dynamics. She emphasized that the responsibility of providing for the family lies with the husband, and any financial assistance the wife wishes to offer should be entirely voluntary. Jemimah clarified that the concept of submission in marriage is not related to the wife’s financial contributions. Instead, she stressed that it is the husband’s duty to fulfill the role of provider within the family. Furthermore, she advised hardworking women to avoid marrying lazy men, implying that a strong work ethic…
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If a man can marry a second wife, a woman should be able to take a second husband – Media practitioner, Ogar Solomon says
Media practitioner and consultant, Ogar Solomon Ogar, has expressed his opinion on polygamy, stating that if a man is allowed to marry a second wife, a woman should also have the right to take a second husband. In a Facebook post on Monday, July 24, Ogar shared his unique perspective, advocating for gender equality in polygamous relationships. He emphasized that if men can have multiple wives and coexist harmoniously, women should also have the same opportunity to take on additional husbands. He playfully addressed the “Side Chicks Association,” suggesting that multiple partners can live together happily in such arrangements.
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Breaking: Court grants Emefiele N20m Bail
On Tuesday, a Federal High Court in Lagos granted bail to the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The court approved a bail sum of N20 million along with a surety in the same amount for Emefiele. This decision came after he faced a two-count charge of illegal possession of a firearm, brought against him by the Department of State Service (DSS). Emefiele’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, argued that the offense for which his client was charged is bailable, following Emefiele’s plea of not guilty to the two-count charge. Approximately a month ago, the DSS…
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If the tribunal wants to be fair, the best is to call for a rerun but forces behind the case will want the election result to remain as it is – Primate Ayodele reveals
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has made a revelation about the 2023 presidential election, foreseeing the possibility of a rerun. However, he believes that powerful forces backing the initial election results will strongly oppose any such rerun. According to Primate Ayodele, there are vulnerabilities in the judiciary system that have not been adequately addressed, and he predicts that these inadequacies will eventually expose the All Progressives Congress (APC). He further stated that the APC has come to the realization that there is no alternative route to the election tribunal, and they are closely monitoring the…
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We are sitting dangerously on a keg of Gunpowder – Obasanjo
Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has issued a grave warning about the state of the country, stating that Nigeria is precariously perched on a keg of gunpowder. Obasanjo expressed his concerns over the country’s poor implementation of good policies, which has led to pushing many citizens into poverty. He pointed out that over the past 63 years, Nigeria has not lived up to its expectations as the much-vaunted giant of Africa. The former president made these remarks during a keynote address at the public presentation of a book titled “Reclaiming the Jewel of Africa,” authored by Olusegun Aganga, a former…
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Never make such grave mistake again – Bashir Ahmad warns Davido over video
Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has responded to the decision made by renowned singer and record label boss, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, to remove a short clip from the controversial video of his artist Logos Olori’s new single ‘Jaye Lo’, which he had previously shared on Twitter. In the clip posted by Davido, some individuals were seen praying and dancing in front of a mosque. The video sparked widespread criticism, with many people calling on the singer to take it down and apologize to Muslims for what they perceived as a “disrespectful” portrayal of…
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Operatives of Boko Haram, IPOB, ESN, and the bandits know well and fear him – El-Rufai speaks on the competency of new COAS
Former Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed admiration for General Taoreed Lagbaja, who has recently been confirmed as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). El-Rufai praised Lagbaja, expressing confidence that he will effectively combat terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. He pointed out that the new COAS is held in fear by Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and other criminal groups, as he leads from the front. The former Governor shared a video of the new army chief directing troops to eliminate all criminal elements and put an end to the…
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APC did not promise a magical or overnight solution – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has clarified that President Bola Tinubu did not make any promises to instantly resolve the numerous challenges facing the nation. During an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, the former governor of Edo State stated that the President is not a magician and cannot be expected to solve all problems overnight. He reaffirmed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is still committed to its campaign promises, and at no point did it guarantee a 24-hour solution to Nigeria’s issues. The lawmaker expressed his optimism that the Tinubu administration would fulfill its…
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We work for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and he will succeed. Anybody who is planning for him to fail, that person already failed – Asari Dokubo
Former militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has assembled a private “army” that he claims will be in the service of President Bola Tinubu. Addressing the militants from his balcony upon returning from a hajj trip to Saudi Arabia, Dokubo asserted that those who seek to bring down Tinubu will be unsuccessful. He issued a warning that anyone who acts recklessly will face the consequences. He stated: “Whatever the enemies are planning, they will fail. I am not a ghost. I just come Saudi Arabia (I just returned from Saudi Arabia). We are here. We work for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and…
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Presidential Tribunal: The court must do justice, rather ‘let the heavens fall’ – Atiku
Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to exhibit the courage needed to administer substantial justice in response to his petition seeking the annulment of Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 election. On Sunday, Atiku emphatically stated that Tinubu’s warnings of dire consequences should not deter the tribunal from removing him as Nigeria’s president due to overwhelming electoral fraud that led to his ascension to office. In his final written submission, Atiku dismissed Tinubu’s threats as hollow tactics aimed at intimidating the tribunal and preventing the…
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