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I endured Sexual Abuse for Seven Years to get an education – Nigerian Lawyer, Oluwatoyin Falaiye
According to a recent conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Nigerian lawyer Oluwatoyin Falaiye revealed that she suffered sexual abuse for seven years in order to receive an education. Falaiye disclosed that she was first raped by her neighbor’s son at the age of 10, and then two years later, her aunt’s husband and her foster father began to sexually abuse her. She shared that the abuse continued for seven years until she started menstruating and had occasional days off. Falaiye stated that she was threatened with expulsion from school and being sent back to her village if she reported…
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Before I go to Paradise, I should see a better Nigeria, it is possible – Cardinal Onaiyekan
Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has expressed hope that he will see a better Nigeria before he dies. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Onaiyekan expressed that the election was rigged stressing that those involved in manipulating the outcome of the elections know themselves He lamented the failure of the election tribunal to adjudicate on the opposition parties’ petitions before the May 29 handover and expressed a belief that the perpetrators of electoral fraud were known to God. He said, “I am 80, so I am not going anywhere. I am still dreaming that before…
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Veteran Singer, Chris Mba is dead
Chris Mba, a renowned Nigerian pop musician who had reportedly been suffering from heart disease, passed away on Wednesday at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). The artiste, who hailed from Abia State, died from a heart-related ailment on Wednesday night. Michael Odiong, the General Manager of Premier Music, confirmed the news of his death on Thursday in a post. In 2019, journalist Azuka Jebose shared a distress message from the musician on Whatsapp, seeking financial assistance for his hospital treatment at LUTH. The late Chris Mba was a popular figure in the 1980s, known for his iconic Jerry curl…
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The reason fine people are single is because everybody assumes they are not single – Nigerian Lady says
A Nigerian relationship coach and nutritionist has said that fine people are single because everyone assumes they are in relationships. “The reason fine people are single is because everybody assumes they are not single. So nobody approaches them,” he tweeted.
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”Say what you like on social media, I can’t refund Wike” – Tinubu
President-elect Bola Tinubu has challenged his social media critics to continue expressing their opinions freely, as he believes in a society that upholds free speech. He explained that he declined Governor Nyesom Wike’s request for a refund of the cost of flyovers constructed in Rivers State because he could not commit to it until he assumes the presidency. At a banquet held in his honor on Wednesday evening, Tinubu revisited his exchange with Wike, which has sparked various reactions on social media. Despite being called every name imaginable on social media, the former Governor of Lagos State emphasized that he…
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With four wives, 28 kids, I have the temperament to lead HOR – Doguwa
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa has said that he has the temperament to lead the 10th House of Representatives as the Speaker. He shared that his capability to have four wives and 28 kids makes him a better candidate. Dogunwa who declared his intention to contest for the seat of Speaker on Wednesday in Abuja said the people who perceived him to be a highly temperamental person misjudged him. According to him, he is a humble person. Speaking on the alleged murder case against him, Doguwa noted that he wouldn’t like to comment so much…
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If your wife feels comfortable and happy in her father’s house more than in your house, you have failed as a MAN – Nigerian Woman tells men
Facebook User, Tokoni Gloria has said that a man has failed if his wife feels more comfortable and happy in her father’s house than in his. She opined this in a post via the microblogging site on Tuesday, May 2 “As a husband, if your wife feel comfortable and happy in her father’s house more than in your house, you have failed as a MAN, he wrote.
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Buhari has set Nigeria 100 years back, divided Nigeria across religious lines – Buba Galadima
A Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima says President Muhammed Buhari has set Nigeria 100 years back, and divided Nigeria across religious lines. He said this reacting to a statement made by Femi Adesina, the spokesperson of President Muhammadu Buhari. Adesina claimed that Buhari would improve the country’s security and economy beyond what he met in 2015. In response, Galadima expressed a wish for Adesina to experience firsthand the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, he said; “We wish that he (Buhari) could have kept the country (as he…
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I am your President, I will leave Sanwo-Olu to give you back your banter and response – Tinubu tells Wike
President-elect, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, took a dig at Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, but rather than responding to Wike’s comments directly, Tinubu said he would leave it to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to reply. During the commissioning of the Rumuokwuta/Rumuola flyover in Port Harcourt, Tinubu explained that as the President-elect, he would not engage in a verbal exchange with Wike. Tinubu expressed his gratitude to Wike for the preparations made to welcome him to the state and declared himself a happy man. He said; “It’s on the strength of your character that I stand to fulfil…
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UNIBEN final year student dies in her sleep
Maria Precious Tunde, a final-year student at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), passed away while sleeping, as reported by the Nigerian Tribune. The tragic incident took place on April 30, 2023, at her off-campus hostel in Ekosodin Village, which is a student community close to the school’s Ugbowo campus. According to sources, Maria was in good health and went to bed on Saturday, April 29, 2023, before the unfortunate occurrence. It was also revealed that she was studying in the Faculty of Education at UNIBEN. All efforts to resuscitate her proved abortive. Co-tenants subsequently invited her parents to the scene.
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Binani: Police arrest Adamawa INEC REC, Yunusa Ari
On Tuesday, the police arrested Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the news in a statement. The police spokesperson stated that Hudu was arrested in Abuja on Tuesday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had requested that Hudu be apprehended for his illegal declaration of Aisha Dahiru Binani Ahmed, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, as the winner of the supplementary poll.
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Despite $5.4 billion Paris refund, 133 million people live below the poverty line – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has said that the challenges facing Nigeria are a result of human actions. Despite state governors receiving a substantial sum of money from the Paris refund, Sani expressed dismay that over 133 million Nigerians now live below the poverty line. In a tweet posted on Monday, Sani pointed out that the World Food Programme (WFP) estimates that 4.3 million individuals in the Northeast are experiencing severe hunger and malnutrition. “In eight years, $5.4 billion Paris refund was shared to states governors; 133 million people now live below the poverty line and 4.3 million people in…
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