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To remain with an Odogwu, you must learn how to pretend you are not seeing things – Nigerian lady gives reasons wives of ‘big men’ don’t rant on social media
Evelyn Nneka Obasi has said women married to wealthy men rarely expose marital issues publicly, not because their marriages are flawless, but because they’ve learned to overlook their husbands’ shortcomings, including infidelity. “To remain with an Odogwu, you must learn how to pretend you are not seeing things. There is a reason big men’s wives don’t rant on SM,” she wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “Who says the very big names you hear don’t have cockroaches in their cupboard? You also think their wives do not know? Have you seen where the wife of that man being dragged…
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Plateau Lawmaker Adamu Aliyu surrenders after being declared wanted for alleged fraud
Plateau lawmaker Adamu Aliyu has surrendered to the ICPC after being declared wanted over alleged contract fraud. Aliyu, who represents Jos North-North in the state assembly, turned himself in at the commission’s Abuja office on Monday, September 15, days after Justice Emeka Nwite ordered his arrest for shunning investigators’ invitations. He is accused of duping businessman Mohammed Jidda of over ₦73 million under the pretext of securing an ₦850 million TETFund contract at the University of Jos. Investigators say Aliyu presented a forged award letter for a ₦500 million sports hall project, leading Jidda to transfer funds into accounts linked…
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Let’s not deceive ourselves, Ajaokuta steel company will never work – Dangote
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has expressed doubt that the Ajaokuta Steel Company will ever function. Speaking in a video shared by TVC on Tuesday, September 16, the billionaire stressed the vital role of a strong steel sector in national development but maintained that Ajaokuta is unlikely to succeed. He compared efforts to revive the company to relying on obsolete technology in an era of modern innovation. He said: “There is no nation that you can build without a steel industry and honestly within us here, Ajaokuta will not work. We can keep deceiving ourselves and keep being…
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People who choose to stay childless are the most self aware people – Nigerian doctor says
Nigerian doctor Chioma Adanna has praised individuals who decide not to have children, describing the choice as beautiful. In a post on X, she said such people show self-awareness by recognizing they may not be suited for parenthood. “I would never understand people’s obsession with wanting a child. Many people want children so much that they don’t stop to consider if they would be good parents. In my opinion, people who choose to stay childless are the most self aware people. And I find that very beautiful, she wrote.
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“It’s hard to believe there’s anyone sensible left in these offices that should be making Nigeria work” – Sowore reacts as DSS drags him to court over Tinubu comment
Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has responded to fresh charges filed against him by the DSS. On Tuesday, the agency lodged a five-count case at the Federal High Court, Abuja, listing Sowore, X (formerly Twitter), and Meta as defendants. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2015, was brought by the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Reacting, Sowore said he is ready to appear in court whenever required. He also disclosed that the DSS had earlier asked him to delete a post critical of the President and issue an apology—requests he flatly rejected, vowing not to retract his words or apologize. “The State…
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We will gladly receive him – Rivers APC woos Fubara ahead of Rivers State’s return to democratic governance on Thursday.
The Rivers State APC says it would gladly welcome Governor Siminalayi Fubara into its ranks. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, the party’s reinstated spokesman, Darlington Nwauju, noted that by APC convention, Fubara would automatically assume leadership of the party if he joined. Nwauju also clarified that the Rivers APC has not demanded a probe into the six-month administration of Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd). Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu and the suspended Governor Fubara are expected back in Nigeria on Tuesday, ahead of Rivers State’s return to democratic governance on Thursday. “If I were the…
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‘I want more male children’ – Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has revealed she’s ready to expand her family. In a chat with US podcaster Joe Budden, the singer said she’s no longer freezing her eggs and is now open to having more children, especially sons. Already a mother, Tiwa admitted she once turned to egg freezing to preserve her chances. “I want more children, boys. I have actually done egg freezing. I am just preparing. Like I said, I am not young. I am thinking about my age and want to get my eggs while they are still very healthy,” she said.
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FG to relocate cattle from Abuja to grazing reserves
The Federal Government has announced plans to fast-track the relocation of cattle from Abuja to designated grazing reserves in collaboration with key stakeholders. Minister of Livestock Development, Dr. Idi Maiha, revealed this on Tuesday, September 16, at the 2025 Media Retreat in Kaduna, themed “Driving Livestock Growth through Strategic Communication.” He added that the ministry will soon launch a national peace campaign designed to curb farmer-herder conflicts across the country. Maiha said: “In a few weeks, the ministry will embark on a national peace campaign to achieve sustainable peace between farmers and herders, organised groups, and communities across the country. …
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“Many men will never survive under the condition they expect women to live through” Media personality, Chioma Ahaghotu writes
Media personality Chioma Amaryllis Ahaghotu has argued that many men wouldn’t withstand the same responsibilities they demand from women. She noted that beyond childbirth, childcare, and homemaking, women are also expected to provide financial support. According to her, men who hold such expectations would never agree to trade roles because they recognize it as an “unequal bargain.” See her post below;
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Tobi Amusan Secures Silver in Women’s 100m Hurdles at World Championships
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan claimed silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday, September 15. She finished in 12.29 seconds, just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a new national record of 12.24 seconds to secure gold. American Grace Stark took bronze in 12.34 seconds. Amusan, the 2022 world champion and world record holder, had dominated her semi-final heat but could not hold off Kambundji’s late surge in the final. The silver medal adds to Amusan’s impressive collection, following her historic 12.12-second world record run in Eugene in 2022.
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”We must protect voters, prevent political violence or risk a worse situation that Nepal’s recent unrest” – Political Activist, Timi Frank
Political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has emphasized the importance of credible elections ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Speaking in Abuja, Frank warned that failure to implement essential reforms could spark unrest reminiscent of Nepal’s political turmoil. He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take decisive steps to ensure free, fair, and credible elections, stressing that without urgent reforms and ethical leadership from electoral and security institutions, Nigeria risks heightened violence and political instability akin to the #EndSARS protests of 2020. Frank also called on international actors,…
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It is a criminal offence to reject the Naira, Bribes now paid in dollars – Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has raised concerns over the increasing trend of bribes and payments being made in foreign currency, warning that the dollarisation of the Nigerian economy not only undermines the naira but also fuels corruption. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics on Sunday night, September 14, Falana argued that the widespread use of the dollar, even by government officials, exacerbates Nigeria’s economic challenges and erodes confidence in the national currency. He cited recent examples, noting, “The president was announcing gifts to footballers in dollars, not naira. It has to stop. We must promote the naira, not the…
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