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How can you go to a salon to fix wig when it’s clear your prayers won’t be answered – Nigerian woman tells Muslim women
In a tweet posted on Monday, June 26, Aisha Umar Bello, a Twitter user, raised concerns about Muslim women who visit hair salons to have wigs and attachments fixed. She questioned the decision, stating that how can a Muslim willingly go to a salon to have wigs or attachments fixed, knowing that their prayers will not be accepted if they do so “How can you, A Muslim, take yourself to the salon to fix wig/attachment when it’s been clear your prayer will not be accepted if you do so. Wai human hair Allah Ya shirye mu. Dear sisters don’t joke…
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”This life is just cruel, why does God let some certain things happen” – Nigerian mourns the death of his 7-year-old nephew
A Nigerian man named Stephen Kumator Nyamkyume is mourning the death of his sister’s 7-year-old son, Sesoo KingDavid Tyohemba, who tragically passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. This devastating loss comes four years after Sesoo’s father’s demise, and the young boy will be laid to rest on Wednesday. In a heart-wrenching message, Stephen expresses his disbelief, stating that even after more than 24 hours, it still feels like a surreal dream. He questions why such unfortunate events are allowed to happen and wonders if the burden on his sister is simply too much to bear. He struggles to find…
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World Bank grants $500 million loan request for Nigeria
The World Bank has granted approval for a $500 million loan request from the Federal Government of Nigeria, aimed at promoting women’s empowerment in the country. The loan will be utilized to expand the financing of the Nigeria Women Programme, which was initially granted $100 million on June 27, 2018. According to a statement issued by the World Bank, the $500 million has been approved for the Nigeria Women Program Scale Up (NFWP-SU). This increased funding will enable the Nigerian government to enhance the well-being of women in the country. The NFWP-SU aims to create improved economic opportunities for women,…
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Some people predicted that 12 of us would die – Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti, an afrobeat musician nominated for a Grammy, shared a recount of a challenging period in his life during an interview with renowned media personality Chude Jideonwo. Following the successive deaths of his father, the late afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, his sister Shola Kuti, and a cousin, Femi revealed that some individuals had made predictions that twelve members of his family would pass away within short intervals. As the eldest son in the family, he found this time particularly arduous, with many urging him to remain strong. Additionally, amidst this crisis, Femi’s wife, Funke, decided to end their relationship,…
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For once in my life I am confused – Businesswoman, Banke Meshida-lawal laments high cost of living in Nigeria
Banke Meshida-Lawal, a businesswoman and makeup artist, expressed her concerns about the exorbitant expenses associated with conducting business in Nigeria at present. In a recent Instagram post on June 27, she emphasized that the costs of various aspects have surged and sought advice from fellow employers on how to alleviate the situation. While acknowledging that raising employee salaries is the appropriate course of action, she pondered the origin of the funds required
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We want to create one million jobs in the digital world – Vice President Kashim Shettima seeks support from Korea
Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed Nigeria’s aspiration to generate employment opportunities for one million young individuals in the digital sector, as stated in a press release on June 26. The statement was made during a meeting with a delegation from the Republic of Korea, headed by Jang Sungmin, who serves as the special envoy to Korean President Yoon Yeol. Shettima emphasized that the longstanding bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Korea is built on mutual trust and collaboration. “A lot of Korean companies are doing business in Nigeria, especially in the area of oil and gas. Six of our LNG trains…
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AEDC debunks claims of increase in electricity tariff, says it hasn’t been approved
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has refuted claims of an upcoming tariff hike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) starting from July 1, 2023. Earlier reports had surfaced, suggesting that the distribution company intended to raise tariffs due to currency fluctuations in the exchange rate market. However, in an official statement shared on its Twitter account on Monday, the management of AEDC clarified that no approval had been received for such an increase. “PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT “Dear Esteemed Customers, Please disregard the communication circulating in the media regarding the review of electricity tariffs. Be informed that no approval for…
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Stop taking laws into your own hands and instead report any alleged crime or blasphemy to the appropriate quarters for necessary action – Sokoto state Governor, Ahmed Aliyu tells residents
The governor of Sokoto state, Ahmed Aliyu, has expressed his determination to take strong action against individuals who commit ‘blasphemy’ against Prophet Muhammed. In response to the murder of Usman Buda, a butcher who was allegedly killed by upset Muslims for reportedly making a blasphemous comment on June 25th, the governor issued a warning. Through his spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, Governor Aliyu emphasized the importance of not degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW, particularly in Sokoto, a predominantly Muslim community. He urged all residents to show respect for and safeguard the dignity and character of the prophet. Furthermore, he called…
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One of my friends collecting Fuel subsidy money met with a former President and asked him to stop it as they were tired of making money- former Gov Isa Yuguda reveals
Isa Yuguda, the former governor of Bauchi state, has revealed that the fuel subsidy scam in Nigeria was so lucrative for those involved that one of them had requested a former president to terminate the fuel subsidy because they were tired of profiting from it. During an interview with Channels TV on June 26, Yuguda disclosed that he chaired a committee in the past that investigated the subsidy regime, and it was through their work that they uncovered the fraudulent practices within the system. He expressed his sadness in sharing what he witnessed, citing instances where subsidy claims were made…
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Obtain customers’ social media handles for Identification – CBN mandates banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to financial institutions, requiring them to collect customers’ social media handles as part of the identification process. Additionally, the CBN has instructed banks to gather other information, including email addresses, telephone numbers, and residential addresses. This mandate is outlined in the new CBN customer due diligence regulations, which aim to enhance the identification procedures within the banking system. The document titled “CBN’s (Customer Due Diligence) Regulations, 2023” was published on the CBN’s website on Friday. The CBN emphasizes that these regulations are intended to establish additional measures for customer due…
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Presidential Tribunal: Tinubu is no saint but he attended Chicago University – Reno Omokri tells PDP
Reno Omokri, a socio-political activist, has reiterated that President Bola Tinubu did indeed attend and graduate from Chicago State University. The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) recently admitted a transcript from South West College, presented by the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as evidence. The document, which identified Tinubu as a female, was submitted alongside other documents to support the allegations made in their joint petition challenging Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. In response, Omokri cautioned the PDP, urging them not to attack Tinubu based on falsehoods, as he believes that…
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Presidential Tribunal: Court must sack Tinubu if he didn’t win the election – Sam Amadi
Sam Amadi, the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, outlined the conditions under which President Bola Tinubu should be removed from office. Amadi stated that if Tinubu did not win the previous presidential election fairly, he should be ousted. He expressed this opinion while criticizing those who suggested that presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, should withdraw their cases against Tinubu at the presidential election tribunal. In a tweet, the public affairs analyst described it as foolish to request that the aggrieved parties drop their…
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