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Headies Awards organisers disqualify singer Portable over death threat to kill co-nominees and claims that he formed ‘One Million Boys’
The organisers of 2022 Headies Awards have disqualified fast-rising singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable over his recent controversies. Recall that last month, the controversial singer made a threat in a viral video that he would kill or cause harm to the other nominees in the same categories of awards he was nominated for – ‘Rookie of the Year’ and ‘Best Street-Hop Artiste’ – if he doesn’t emerge winner. After the video went viral, the organisers threatened to disqualify him if he doesn’t tender an apology and take down the video. He, however, took down the video and issued…
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Popular Enugu wig seller who describes herself as “Small Girl With A Big God” in Facebook Bio Arrested by NDLEA with 2kg of Cocaine
The popular Enugu wig vendor arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking, described herself as a “Small Girl With A Big God” in her Facbook profile Bio. Onuorah Caritas Onyinye a.k.a Smart Beyoncé was arrested on Saturday July 23 at the arrival hall of an Enugu airport after arriving the country on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa. A search of her luggage led to the discovery of 2.192kilograms of cocaine concealed in two designers women handbags with false linings.
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Insecurity: If care is not taken, Buhari too can be kidnapped – Buba Galadima
A former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima, has said that if care is not taken President Muhammadu Buhari may not escape the wrath of the lingering insecurity. He said this during an interview on BBC Hausa. This is coming after the abductors of Kaduna-Abuja train passengers had threatened to kidnap the president and Governor El-Rufai of Kaduna state if the necessary actions are not taken to secure the release of their victims. Buba Galadima in his interview said the president knows nothing and can do nothing . According to him, if terrorists can have access to break Kuje…
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If you cannot stop fornication while single, adultery won’t be a big deal to you – Eucharia Anunobi
Veteran Actress cum Evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi is of the opinion that people who cannot stop fornicating while single wont find adultery a big deal when they get married She shared this in a picture post on Instagram. According to her, Adultery is the Senior brother of fornication
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2025 AFCON: Nigeria likely to co-host tournament – Pinnick
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick has hinted that the country may host the 2025 All African Cup of Nations, AFCON Addressing Journalists in lagos on Tuesday, Pinnick disclosed that Nigeria was in a favourable position to host the 2025 AFCON alongside Benin republic. He described it as a good opportunity as he cited many advantages attached to hosting such competitions He said; “We are putting a bid together for a co-hosting of the tournament with the Benin Republic.“The Minister of Sports has given his endorsement on the bidding.“It is high time Nigeria hosted an international tournament…
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Bandits abduct 36 Kaduna residents
Bandits have abducted about 36 residents including children and nursing mothers in Keke B Community in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened at about 9pm on Monday night, July 25. The residents were said to be indoors as a result of the rain. According to an eye witness, the bandits moved from house to house shooting sporadically and kidnapping the occupants “Many of us were still outside when the bandits attacked because it was quite early, around 8.30pm. They came in a large number, shooting sporadically and brandishing weapons,” he narrated. “The broke into people’s houses…
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“You will never see her again” – Abductors tell family of victim allegedly kidnapped in Abuja
An Istanbul-based Nigerian man, Iwuala Nnamdi has raised an alarm about his cousin, Favour Amajor who was kidnapped in Abuja. Amajor was last seen at Dawaki Galadima area of the Federal Capital Territory on Monday afternoon, July 25, 2022 before she went missing. According to Mr Iwuala, the abductors sent a message to her family, saying they will never see her again. “DISTRESS CALL; PLEASE HELP!!! My Younger cousin was KIDNAPPED. This AFTERNOON at Dawaki Galadinma Fct-Abuja.“Her Phone is Switched and the Only Message they sent is THAT WE WILL NEVER SEE HER AGAIN. “Her Name is FAVOUR AMAJOR. LAST seen:…
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Delegates at APC presidential primary now regretting their decisions — Rotimi Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that some of the delegates, who voted at the special convention of the APC were now regretting their decisions. He said this at the 60th birthday celebration of Apostle Eugene Ogu, General Overseer of Life Abundant Life Evangel Mission in Port Hacourt. He said even with the money they got, they now have regrets “Those who voted at the APC primaries, who are they? They are ordinary Nigerians. The small money they got solved their immediate problem, now they are saying they made a mistake, you are now hearing different things, He…
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Obi may be the best candidate but he is no saint – Deji Adeyanju
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has revealed the reason he stopped supporting the Presidential candidate of labour Party, Peter Obi. Adeyanju in a tweet he shared noted that during a conversation with Obi, the former Governor told him he had used state funds to invest in his family business and even tried to justify his actions. Adeyanju in his reaction described it as the height of corruption and abuse of office. He noted that even if Obi is the best candidate, he is no saint. “The real reason I stopped supporting Peter Obi was after I met him for a…
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Organ Harvesting: Court grants Mrs Ekweremadu bail
A United Kingdom, UK, court has granted former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu’s wife, Beatrice bail. The couple were accused of trafficking a young Nigerian to the UK for the purpose of harvesting his kidney. They were accused of plotting to traffic a 21-year-old to transplant his organs to their daughter who suffers from kidney failure. Ekweremadu and his wife appeared at the Old Bailey for a bail hearing. While the court denied Ekweremadu bail, that of his wife was granted. According to The Common Serjeant of London, Judge Richard Marks, he granted Beatrice bail under stringent conditions. The…
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We never claimed to represent CAN or portray ourselves as their emissaries – Bishops who attended unveiling of Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate
The controversial bishops who attended the unveiling of the Vice Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress, Senator Kashim Shettima, have reacted to the controversy that their attendance at the political event caused. Speaking at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre on Monday July 25, the Bishops who denied being sponsored by the ruling party and APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, presented “proof” of their ministries and ordination certificates. Commenting on authenticity of their churches, they gave out some of the names as Christian Revival Evangelical Mission Worldwide, founded by Apostle Godwin Livinus, Divine Prophetic End Time Gospel Faith in Kubwa, a shepherd by Bishop Dr. Emeka…
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Terrorists attack Presidential Guards after threat to kidnap President Buhari
Troops of the Guards Brigade have been ambushed by armed bandits in Abuja in an attack which occurred barely 24 hours after terrorists threatened to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari and Kaduna Governor Nasir el’Rufai in a viral video. The Nation reported that three soldiers were wounded during the attack. The publication also reported that the terrorists were heading to the Nigerian Law School in Bwari when they ran into the troops. Intelligence sources told Vanguard; “Troops on routine patrol along Kubwa – Bwari were ambushed by suspected terrorists. Three soldiers were injured during the attack. The soldiers have been evacuated…
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