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Atiku was a spare tire, has never handled any executive position – Asari Dokubo says as he declares support for Tinubu
Niger Delta activist, Asari Dokubo has thrown his weight behind the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC Bola Tinubu. He said the reason for his decision is because of Tinubu’s track record He spoke on Friday while featuring in Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. According to him, the APC presidential candidate is miles ahead of other contenders for the country’s top job. While he said other contenders like the Labour Party’s Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) were former governors and in a similar league like Tinubu, he said Atiku Abubakar of the…
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They will all be laid off – Adeleke speaks on 30 newly appointed civil servants
Osun State governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke has vowed to sack on Monday the new permanent secretaries appointed by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday, Oyetola had on Thursday approved and installed 30 senior civil servants as permanent secretaries while Adeleke is due to be inaugurated as the State Governor on Sunday, November 27. Reacting to this in a statement by his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, all the newly appointed civil servants will be laid off He said; “The Governor-elect affirmed that taking such appointments at this last minute indicated the readiness of those directors to exit the state service. ”We want to put…
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Breaking: Gospel Artist, Sammie Okposo is dead
Gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, has died. The sad news was confirmed by his project manager, Hillary Vincent “Yes it’s true. It happened this morning, he said There are speculations that Okposo slumped and died. This is coming months after he was embroiled in an adultery scandal
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Nigerian club, Lobi Stars rule out move to sign sacked Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo
Nigerian club, Lobi Stars have ruled out a move for Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who was recently sacked by English side, Manchester United. The club in a tweet it shared, said its management has not made any contact with Cristiano Ronaldo or his representatives. The tweet read; “Please be informed that #WeAreLobi is yet to make any contact with representatives of #CristianoRonaldo following his release from Manchester United.“We wish him the best & #LobiStars will make no further comment on this.”
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“It might be your last chance” Actress Uche Ebere advises women without jobs to ignore advisers telling them not to marry until they make money
Actress Uche Ebere has advised women against waiting until they have a source of income before getting married. The Nollywood actress opposed advisers who tell women they have no business getting married if they do not have a source of income, so that they can have something to fall back on in case of emergencies. Reacting, Uche told women to get married if they have a suitor, even if they do not have jobs. She said a woman can still get a job when married but that suitor might be her only chance at getting married. See below.
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‘Women were not created to take care of themselves’ – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo writes; Nigerians react
A number of Nigerians have reacted to a tweet shared by Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo. The pastor tweeted: “Women were not created to take care of themselves.” He added: “Provision for a woman is not limited to financial and material though”. His tweet started a debate, with some men angered by it, while some women supported it. See a few reactions below…
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the First Male Player to score at Five FIFA World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male football player to score at five World Cups in a span of 20 years, after opening the score sheet in Portugal’s 3-2 World Cup win against Ghana on Thursday evening, November 24. The 37-year-old set the record when he smashed home a penalty in the 65th minute at the 974 Stadium in Doha to give Portugal the lead in the Group H clash with the Black Stars. He won the spot-kick himself when he was brought down by a challenge from Mohammed Salisu. He overtakes Pele and Germans Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose, who all…
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DSS withdraws suit against ex-terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday November 24, withdrew a suit filed at a Federal High Court, Abuja to detain the former terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu, for 60 more days after his arrest. DSS’ counsel, A.M. Danlami, told Justice Nkeonye Maha about their decison shortly after the matter was called for hearing. The suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2022 between SSS and Tukur Mamu, was listed for further proceedings on the day’s cause list. Upon resumed hearing, Danlami, who sought to withdraw the case, said that the matter has been overtaken by events. “My Lord, this matter is slated for hearing…
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I can’t date anyone below my tax bracket anymore – Make-up artiste and ex-wife of actor Emmanuel Ikubese, Anita Brows, says
Make-up artiste and ex-wife of actor Emmanuel Ikubese, Anita Adetoye aka Anita Brows, says she can no longer date anyone below her tax bracket. Speaking in a recent interview, Anita opined that most Nigerian men go after women who appear to be doing well for themselves. She stated that a lot of Nigerian men know how to ”pad things up” so well that a woman can get into a relationship with them and then fall in love. She averred that love alone cannot be used to enter a relationship. ”You can’t really use love to enter a relationship. I guess I…
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“Dear men, no relationship starts in November, protect your wallet” – Lady advises men as the festive season approaches
A Kenyan lady, Evangeline Ngungi has advised men to protect their wallets as the festive season approaches. “Dear Men. No relationship starts in November. Protect your wallet my brother and you ladies take good care of yourselves. A good woman is worth the efforts and sacrifices.” she wrote.
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I’ll iron out my differences with Obi soon – Soludo says after they hug at Thanksgiving event
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has said that reports of the alleged rift between him and his predecessor, Peter Obi, who is also the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), is mischievous. Speaking at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Awka, during the Thanksgiving mass for Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor in celebration of his 70th birthday on Thursday November 24, Soludo, who had in an article titled: ‘History beckons and I will not be silent,’ dismissed the chances of the Labour Party flag bearer in the 2023 presidential poll, said he would soon be meeting with Obi to iron out their rift which he…
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I am not yet convinced that the new naira notes can increase the value of our currency – Giwa
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has said that he is not convinced that the redesign of the Naira notes can increase the value of the Naira. The cleric, who described the move as “brainless”, said the notes “look fake and ugly”. “The new N500 is just like the old N200 in color while the new N500 is the same as N10 in color. “I am not yet convinced that the new naira notes can increase the value of our currency. “Can they reduce the prices of garri, rice or beans?”, his statement asked.…
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