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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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Buhari departs Nigeria for Niger Republic
President Buhari this afternoon November 24, departed Abuja for Niger Republic where he will be attending an African Union (AU) summit. A statement released by Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, says the President will attend the ”African Union Summit on Industrialisation and Economic Diversification, as well as the Extraordinary Session on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),” the statement reads. “The President will also attend the launching of French version of the Book entitled ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’, as well as inaugurate the ‘Muhammadu Buhari Boulevard’, named after him by the Government of the Republic of Niger.The naming…
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My primary purpose in life is to cook for rich married men – Bobrisky
Popular Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has revealed that his one purpose on earth is to cook for married men who are billionaires. He made this known in a video he shared of him cooking and, with a caption, disclosed his primary purpose on earth. He wrote; “I have just one purpose in life. Ask me what’s it? To cook for married men but d guy has to be so rich (BILLIONAIRE).”
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Naira wasn’t redesigned for beauty, CBN deserves kudos – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has said the newly unveiled Naira notes were redesigned for economic and security reasons and not for beauty He said the Governor of the bank, Godwin Emefiele and the CBN board should be applauded He shared this in a tweet via his Twitter handle. According to him, Dollar is powerful because of its value and not beauty. He wrote; ”The Naira was not redesigned for beauty. It was redesigned for economic and security reasons. And it achieved exactly that. Naira appreciated. Bandits were flummoxed. The dollar is powerful, but not beautiful. Emefiele and the CBN board deserve kudos,…
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We will reduce the volume of N500 and N1000 in circulation – CBN Governor, Emefiele
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has announced that overtime, there will be a decrease in the circulation of N500 and N1000 notes. He claimed that the high volume of higher denominations could be part of the factors fuelling inflation in the country, According to him, in the UK the highest denomination which is the £50 is rarely in circulation when compared to £10 He said; “Rarely you find some people spend £20. Nobody sees £50. If you go around carrying £50 in the UK, they will begin to suspect you. Whereas, the reverse is what is…
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(VIDEO) “There is something wrong with a man who doesn’t have a house in his name before marriage” — Actress Lilian Afegbai
Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai has said there’s something wrong with a man who does not have a house of his own before settling down. The thespian who stated this in a chat with media personality, Toke Makinwa noted that if she, as a young girl, can afford to own basic things like a house and a car, then a man thinking of getting married is expected to have these things. Speaking on her preference in men, Lilian said she’s not rich but she is comfortable, and she wants a man who is comfortable enough and has the basics, like a…
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Buhari appoints Lauretta Onochie as NDDC Chairperson
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed his aide on new media, Lauretta Onochie, as the substantive chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The development was addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan in a letter alongside the nomination of 15 others as NDDC board members. The letter, which was read at Wednesday plenary, requested the Senate confirm the nominees
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Insecurity: Buhari will leave the country better than he inherited it – Femi Adesina
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has assured Nigerians that his principal will leave the country better than he met it He said that the hydra-headed kidnapping and banditry would be completely put to rest before the next general elections. He spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at a yearly conference on security and communication. Adesina expressed that the insecurity situation in some parts of the country has calmed down in the past few months. He said; “Although some people, for reasons best known to them, would not agree, the fact and the truth is that Nigeria is overcoming the insecurity challenges. “The…
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