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”This stark imbalance should raise questions about equitable representation” – Bashir Ahmad kicks as he says only two Northerners have assumed office of INEC chairman compared to the 10 from the South
Former Presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has expressed concern over the limited representation of Northerners in the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a post on X, Ahmad highlighted that of the 12 INEC chairpersons appointed since the commission’s inception, 10 hail from the South East and South South regions, while only two have come from the North. He described this as a “stark imbalance” and argued that it raises important questions about equitable representation in one of Nigeria’s most critical democratic institutions.
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Do not prioritize your wife above your siblings. They are your blood while she is an outsider – Nigerian lawyer advises men
Nigerian legal practitioner Wale Omolegbon Odusola has stirred conversation with his advice on family loyalty and marital relationships. In a recent Facebook post, he urged men not to prioritize their wives over their siblings, especially those living with them. According to Odusola, “Your siblings are your blood while she is an outsider that just came into your life in the middle of your life. Choose your family above her. If you allow her to take you away from your siblings, you are digging your early grave.”
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When Tinubu finishes his eight years, power will come to the north – Niger state Governor, Umar Bago
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has asserted that political power is set to return to the northern region after President Bola Tinubu completes a second term in office. Speaking during an appearance on TVC, Governor Bago addressed calls from some quarters for a northern presidency just two years into President Tinubu’s tenure. He described such demands as premature, cautioning against pushing for political transitions before the appropriate time. “For crying out loud, this man has just spent two years in office and you want it to come back to the north. How?” the governor asked. “When he finishes his…
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”This is the longest I have been single” – Nkechi Blessing on relationship status
Actress Nkechi Blessing has lamented her single status, saying on her show Unfiltered with NBS that she is tired of being alone. The 36-year-old ended her relationship with 27-year-old Xxssive in 2024, a year after her highly publicized split from Ekiti-born politician Opeyemi Falegan. Nkechi confirmed the breakup with Xxssive in a viral Instagram post earlier this year. While revealing that she has never been this single, the actress said “This is actually the longest that I have been single. “I am literally tired of being single. Before, once I leave one relationship, two working days, I don find another…
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”After 10 years of bloodshed, this yeye lawyer is stylishly preaching Nepal Experience in Nigeria” -Igbokwe blasts IPOB lawyer, Ejiofor
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has criticized IPOB’s counsel for “subtly promoting” a Nepal-style revolution in Nigeria. The lawyer had compared corruption in Nepal, which recently sparked a deadly uprising, to Nigeria’s situation, lamenting that, unlike Nepalese youths, young Nigerians feel powerless. Igbokwe, in a Facebook post, condemned the remarks and linked the lawyer’s comments to the unrest in the South East. He wrote, “The IPOB, UGM, ESN etc, Lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor is not done yet. Their bloody groups have left unimaginable wreckage, massive destruction and thousands of deaths in the South East. “Having failed woefully in 10 years bloodshed and…
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Akon’s wife Tomeka Thiam files for divorce after nearly 30 years of marriage
Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, has filed for divorce. Court documents show that Tomeka, who married the singer in September 1996, is ending the marriage on grounds of irreconcilable differences. This is coming just days before their wedding anniversary. The couple share a 17-year-old child, and Tomeka is requesting joint legal custody but wants physical custody awarded to her. She is also seeking spousal support while asking the court to bar Akon from receiving any in return. Akon has long been vague about the number of “wives” he has, but Tomeka’s filing sets her stance in black and white. The singer…
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Nepal: The Igbos are yet to recover from the havoc of the civil war even after over 6 decades- Lawyer, Stan Alieke, warns Nigerians
Abuja-based lawyer, Stan Alieke, has urged Nigerians not to attempt replicating the revolution currently unfolding in Nepal. In a post on Instagram, Alieke cautioned that rebuilding a nation after a revolution is often a daunting challenge. The lawyer, who once served as counsel to singer Speed Darlington, noted that the Igbo community is still grappling with the scars of the civil war, six decades after it ended. He added that anyone pushing for a revolution in Nigeria is either ignorant of history or does not have the country’s best interest at heart.
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A man who asks what a woman brings to the table is not worthy to be a husband – Nigerian lady says
A Nigerian lady, Rashidah Suleiman, has stated that any man who asks what a woman brings to a relationship is unfit to be a husband. According to her, a man who poses such a question is not worthy of marriage.She shared her opinion in a post on Facebook See her post below;
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No school is allowed to increase school fees without our approval – Kano govt
The Kano State Government has barred private and voluntary schools from increasing tuition fees without official clearance. Special Adviser to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Private and Voluntary Institutions, Baba Abubakar Umar, announced the directive at a press briefing, stressing that “no school is allowed to increase fees without receiving formal approval from this board, no matter how big that school is.” According to Umar, any proposed fee adjustment must first be discussed at a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meeting involving parents, teachers, government officials, and state PTA representatives. The decision must secure a two-thirds majority and later be approved by…
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Natasha: It is an aberration. Senate should be symbol of democracy, not dictatorship – Laolu Akande
Laolu Akande, former spokesman to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has condemned the Senate leadership for blocking Kogi lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her duties after serving a six-month suspension. Speaking on Channels Television, Akande described the action as “simply outrageous,” warning that it had gone beyond a personal dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha. He argued that the refusal to allow her return undermines the Senate’s standing as a democratic institution, stressing that no group of senators has the constitutional power to override the mandate freely given by voters. “After the upper chamber of the National Assembly…
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”This government is duty-bound to protect the moral integrity of our society” – Governor Yusuf moves to criminalise same-sex marriage and ‘immoral practices’ in Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the transmission of a bill to the State House of Assembly seeking to ban same-sex marriage and other practices the government deems immoral. The approval was given during the 31st Executive Council meeting in Kwankwasiyya City, according to a statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf emphasized that his administration will not compromise on Islamic values, cultural norms, or the teachings of the state’s heritage. He explained that the bill specifically targets same-sex marriage as well as practices locally known as Madugo and Liwadi, which are considered forbidden.…
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In no time, we are going to witness a country where there is 24/7 uninterrupted power supply – Minister of Power, Adelabu
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that an uninterrupted electricity supply is on the horizon. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance in Abuja at the inauguration of two blocks housing five training workshops and a 104-room hostel at the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN). “In no time, we are going to witness a country where there is 24/7 uninterrupted power supply. This is possible, and we have certainly seen the signs,” Adelabu declared. He further noted that government interventions in the power sector were beginning to yield tangible results, citing the country’s recent achievement of its…
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