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Nigeria needs more rebels to stand and speak the truth — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said for Nigeria to move forward, it needs “more rebels” to stand and speak for the truth. Obasanjo spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while unveiling the autobiography of the Babanla Adinni of Egbaland, Chief Tayo Sowunmi, titled “Footprints Of A Rebel.”The autobiography, which was reviewed by Hafsat Abiola Costello, founder of Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, was unveiled as part of the 80th birthday celebration of former activist and elder statesman, Sowunmi.Obasanjo said, “Looking at the title of the book, I ask myself, why would someone call himself a rebel, but it is good.…
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Tinubu, Oyetola will destroy you, expose Asiwaju’s secrets now – Reno to Aregbesola
Reno Omokri has advised Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola to expose APC National leader, Bola Tinubu and Oyetola or risk been destroyed and miserable Omokri was reacting to the result of the APC primary election for the forthcoming gubernatorial poll in Osun State, where Aregbesola’s candidate, Moshood Adeoti, lost his (Aregbesola) ward to Governor Gboyega Oyetola, his political rival. Reno in a post on Facebook wrote; “See how you have been disgraced by Tinubu and Oyetola in Osun. Now is the time for you to expose your godfather, Tinubu. Tell the world his real name, his genuine age, and the…
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2023: It’s shameful old, bullion van politicians not leaving the stage for youths – Pastor Bakare
The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has decried the refusal of old Nigerians to leave the political stage for the younger ones. He said this while delivering a speech tagged ‘Worthy Nation Building Legacies By The Older Generation of Nigerians’. Bakare blamed the challenges facing the nation on those he described as “moneybags and bullion van politicians,” whom he accused of wanting to be in power without considering the younger ones. “It is a shame that while younger generations are taking over leadership in other countries, older generation refuses to leave the stage in…
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5G Network: “I couldn’t accept the use of mobile phones till after one year” – Pantami
Minister of communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has disclosed that he couldn’t use mobile phones when they were first released into Nigeria. He said it was because there were rumors that it was linked to cancer. He made the remark while allaying fears of Nigerians towards the deployment of the 5G Network. The Minister explained that Nigerians have the right to be skeptical about the deployment of the 5G Network due to their beliefs. He disclosed this at the public presentation of National Policy on 5G Network and Spectrum for 5G Deployment in Abuja. Pantami said: “I can personally…
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“My lawyers are currently studying it for our next line of action” – Okagbare reacts to 10-year ban for doping
Nigerian Athlete, Blessing Okagbare has reacted to the 10-year ban on multiple breaches on anti-doping rules slammed on her by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The AIU took the decision after Okagbare tested positive for human growth hormone. The 33-year old was expelled from the Tokyo Olympics last year before the women’s 100m semi-finals. Reacting to this in a post on Instagram, she said her lawyers are currently studying the statement issued by the AIU and will soon reveal their next line of action. In her words; “My attention has been drawn to the statement issued by the AIU regarding…
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Tinubu has the magic wand to fix the issues plaguing our nation – Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has continued to rally support for the Presidential ambition of APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu. Speaking in Lagos yesterday, Sanwo-Olu noted that Tinubu knows the issues plaguing the nation like the palm of his hands and has the magic wand to fix it. He said; “Tinubu knows the issues plaguing our nation like the back of his hands and he has the magic wand to fix it.“So, because of our Apex leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it is time for us to take Lagos to Nigeria’s agenda.“That is why I am calling on all…
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“If any member of my church mistakenly goes for big brother, he must die” – Mummy GO
Controversial Evangelist Funmilayo Adebayo popularly known as Mummy G.O has warned members of her congregation against auditioning for the famous reality TV show, Big Brother Naija. Speaking to her congregation, she described the show as demonic adding that death awaits any of her members who tries to audition for the show. “Any member of this church mistakenly or stupidly tries it, I will tell God to kill him on that stage. From there he must go to mortuary. He wouldn’t come back. He will die. I wouldn’t even pray for repentance. It’s death because if he comes back, another person…
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VIDEO: Any member of my church who purposely or mistakenly goes for Big Brother Naija will d*e – Mummy GO warns her members
Controversial clergywoman, Evangelist Olufunmilayo Adebayo aka Mummy G.O, has wished death on any member of her church that auditions for a reality TV show, Big Brother Naija. According to the clergywoman, the show is demonic and any child of God who watches the show will die. Speaking to her congregation, the clergywoman said; ”Any member of this church mistakenly or stupidly tries it, I will tell God to kill him on that stage. From there he must go to mortuary. He wouldn’t come back. He will die. I wouldn’t even pray for repentance. It’s death because if he comes back, another person…
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Stop blaming IPOB or ESN for your ordeal – former presidential aspirant Adamu Garba tells Abba Kyari
Adamu Garba has told suspended police officer Abba Kyari to stop blaming the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra or its security outfit, the Eastern Security Network for his ordeal. Abba Kyari told a panel set up to investigate him over his alleged ties to disgraced fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abass, aka‘Hushpuppi, that IPOB was out to destroy him. He told the panel that the allegations against him were being propagated by members of the group and the Eastern Security Network, ESN because of his onslaught against them in the South-East. Reacting to the development via a statement on his Facebook Page, Garba criticised the…
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“Harry is our captain and he will stay until the end of the season” – Man.United coach, Ralf Rangnick denies rumours on Cristiano Ronaldo as new captain
Manchester United coach, Ralf Rangnick has dismissed media speculation about a change to the team’s captain as “nonsense,” insisting that Harry Maguire will remain the club’s captain until the end of the season. Recent reports in the press claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo might be in line to replace Harry Maguire as skipper, to reduce pressure on the Englishman. Speaking to journalists ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match with Leeds United, the Reds’ interim manager confirmed there would be no change in captaincy. “Well, to start with, I must say that this is absolutely nonsense,” began Ralf. “I have never spoken with any…
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“I’m tired of trying” – Super Falcons Captain & Barcelona Forward, Asisat Oshoala posts disturbing tweet and then deletes it
Fans and Twitter users have expressed concerns over Super Falcons Super Falcons captain and FC Barcelona forward, Asisat Oshoala, after she shared a disturbing tweet. In the now-deleted tweet, Oshoala said, “Life is just unfair…tired of trying.”
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For 16 years, PDP ‘built’ the Second Niger bridge with their mouths – Femi Adesina
The Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said the Peoples Democratic Party platform built the Second Niger bridge with ”mouths” for sixteen years. The presidential spokesperson said this in an article titled, ‘INDABOSKI! If Only For 2nd Niger Bridge, This Country Won’t Ever Forget Buhari’, released today February 18. Adesina noted that despite the trauma and travails users of the River Niger bridge passed through, the administrations before that of President Buhari used the construction of the Second Niger Bridge to cajole people to vote for them and then abandoned the project shortly after they…
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