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I am a PhD holder, I wasn’t a trader – Kwankwaso throws jab at Peter Obi
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has aimed a dig at the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, a few weeks before the 2023 elections. He said he is more qualified than Obi as he is a PhD holder with over 30 years in politics Speaking at the Chatham House in London, Kwankwaso said competence should be the yardstick in picking Nigeria’s next president not sentiment. He said; “I’m a PhD holder in civil engineering. I check your candidate for what he has. I have been in the system for over 30 years now. I…
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Corps member attacked by students at the secondary school he was posted to in Osun State
A corps member posted to a secondary school in Osun state was assaulted by his students. The corps member was attacked with a knife and was left with a cut on his head In a video shared online, blood is seen running down the corps member’s face and staining his shirt. “We won’t take this,” voices are heard saying in the background as they condemn the attack on the corper.
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Lagos State Government declares four work-free days for PVC collection
The Lagos State Government has declared four work-free days to enable civil servants collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) This was made known by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. In a circular released, Muri-Okunola said the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, graciously approved the work-free day for the public servants “Consequent upon the extension of the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards by the Independent National Electoral Commission, it is hereby notified for the general information that all public servants who are yet to collect their Permanent Voters’ Cards from designated INEC Centers are encouraged to do so before Sunday, January 29,…
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“Ghana music is a disgrace. Shout out to Naija” Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale hails Nigerian singers one year after calling them out
Shatta Wale has gone on Twitter to sing the praise of Nigerian artistes one year after calling them out. In Dec 2021, Shatta Wale slammed Nigerian artistes for not giving Ghanaian singers the same support they get from them. He told Nigerian artistes at the time, “Learn to say thank you. Ghana has always been your gateway.” Months later, in April 2022, he changed his tune and took to Twitter to hail Nigerian musicians while calling Ghana music a “shame”. Now, he’s back to praising Nigerians and calling out his countrymen. See his latest tweets below.
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Friends commiserate with Nigerian woman whose husband was murdered by kidnappers despite ransom payment
Friends have condoled with one Uba Sandra Chisom, over the death of her husband, Henry Ifeka. It was gathered that Henry was abducted by suspected kidnappers over the holidays and killed despite paying the demanded ransom for his release. On Monday, January 16, 2023, the mother of twins updated her Facebook cover with a photo from their traditional wedding held in Anambra State in 2020. Commenting under the post, friends urged her to take heart and prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed soul. “Dear Uba Sandra Chisom. May the Holy Spirit comfort you. I still lack words,” one Ebere Celestine Ikokwu…
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(VIDEO) Gospel singer Dunsin Oyekan tackles Christians who listen to Asake and other secular singers and still share it on public space
Gospel Singer, Dunsin Oyekan has caused a stir after being spotted in a viral video tackling Christians who listen to secular music and still share it on public space. Speaking during a recent ministration, the gospel singer said people who listen to Asake and other worldly singers are living in a confused state as they can’t hear from God. Oyekan added that he’s always baffled when these people insist they are unapologetically children of God. He said; “At the end of the year, when people were tagging some of us for their Spotify, Apple review for the year, and the people they listen…
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My wife pretends to be sick whenever I ask for sex – Man laments as he seeks advise from the public
A Kenyan man, James Jkorir, has said that he regrets marrying his wife because she always pretends to be sick whenever he wants to have sex with her. “How can I deal with a wife who pretends to be sick whenever I ask for sex… I regret to be in such a marriage!!!,” he lamented on a Christian Facebook group on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. See his post and replies below…
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Romantic pepper seller gets girlfriend’s name carved on his arm
A pepper seller showed the extent of his love for his girlfriend by getting her name carved on his arm. In a video shared online, the pepper seller is seen standing at his stall, with his peppers on display. The camera then zooms in to show the name Zainab cut into his arm. The cut is still fresh and pink, with hints of blood visible. He didn’t wear a bandage or plaster on the arm to prevent the fresh cut from getting infected.
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‘Bad Belle’ Nigerians Stopped Abiola From Becoming President – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasano Jas Described Those Who Prevented Late MKO Abiola From Becoming President In 1993 Are “Bad Belle” People. Obasanjo Said This While Speaking At An Event Marking The 100th Anniversary Of His Secondary School, The Baptist Boys High School (BBHS), Abeokuta. He Disclosed That He And Abiola Were Both Alumni Of The High School, Obasanjo Said The School Would Have Produced Two Nigerian Presidents If Not For ‘Nigerian Bad Belle’. “Chief M.K.O. Abiola, The First Communication Industry Millionaire In Nigeria And The Acclaimed Winner Of The 1993 Presidential Election Was In A Class By Himself. If Not…
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They were at peak of the media hype and we couldn’t reach a compromise – Kwankwaso speaks on why he refused to merge with Peter Obi’s Labour Party
Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria’s People’s party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso has spoken on the intended merger with Labour Party. Speaking at the Chatham House in London on Wednesday, Kwankwaso claimed they couldn’t reach a compromise because LP was at the peak of the media hype. He said: “On Labour Party, I was initially interested in working with them. “But at that time, they were at peak of the media hype and we couldn’t reach a compromise. Our party (NNPP) is a national party, and we’re commanding the support of the masses. ”Kwankwaso added: “If you have a party which…
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Peter Obi: Do not make any attempt to leave where you are because that is a design to reduce our numbers – Kanayo O Kanayo tells Igbos
Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has advised Igbos scattered across the country not to return to the Southeast during the elections. He alleged that the rumour of war and attacks being expected to occur during the presidential poll was orchestrated to instil fear in Igbo people to force their return to their various states. He shared this in a video making rounds, he said; “I’m making this post as a member of the presidential campaign council of the Labour Party targeted at Igbos across Nigeria. “We have to preach to Igbos who stay outside Southeastern Nigeria to stay put wherever…
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Don’t resort to this sort of jaded ‘aproko’ pettiness – Atiku slams Oby Ezekwesili for calling him a liar
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday berated a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili for being petty. Ezekwesili, who served along with Atiku during the administration of former president Olusegun Obasanjo had described the ex-Vice President as a liar after he claimed he played a major role in designing a private sector revival strategy and opening the economy for private sector investments in several sectors. Speaking through his spokesman, Paul Ibe, Atiku accused the former minister of resorting to “jaded ‘aproko’ pettiness.” His tweets read: “Dear @obyezeks, I know it’s political season and…
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