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LASU begs Bella Shmurda to come back and sit for his carry overs so he can earn his degree
The official Twitter account of Lagos State University (LASU) published a tweet, begging singer Bella Shmurda to return to school and earn his degree. While marking his birthday, Bella took to Twitter to reveal that his music has exceeded half a billion streams. He added that if not for music, he’d still be in LASU, wining and dining with carry overs and an empty pocket. LASU responded to his tweet, telling him that they are glad to have played a part in his “beautiful story.” “By the way, please come back to class and earn your degree,” LASU told the…
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“People will appear in two movies then post new house” Noble Igwe highlights the different ways Nigerians promote ill-gotten wealth by celebrating “overnight untraceable success”
Noble Igwe has blamed society for the craze for ill-gotten wealth and he highlighted ways society encourages such behaviour. He pointed out that people are celebrated when they show off “overnight untraceable success”. Such people are given titles, preferential treatment, and respect. As a result, more “people will kill or commit crime to get such a treatment”. He added that even Churches receive donations from anyone with money, not minding the source and families do not question their children’s wealth. He called on Nigerians to stop celebrating “untraceable wealth”. See below….
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If we show you the way, shey you go fit do am? – Young boys say as they film themselves in a shrine (video)
Amid an online conversation on the widespread ritual killing carried out by young boys to make money through fraudulent means, a video of some young boys in a shrine has been shared online. In the video, the young boys lip-synched to King Hemjay’s “Ajitu Cruise”. They were heard saying “no hustle o, pepeye you no go shenk. If we show you the way, shey you go fit do am? If you run too fast you go die young, if you run too slow you go die poor”. They also made sure that the entire shrine was captured in the video. Watch the…
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I didn’t penetrate my step-daughter, I only brushed the tip – Man confesses on live radio program (video)
A Ghanaian man who was accused of defiling his step-daughter, has made quite a startling confession while on a live radio program. Appearing on Kumasi-based radio Nhyira FM after he was dragged to the station by his wife who leveled the allegation against him, the man said he never penetrated the girl but merely brushed the entrance or ‘tip’ of her private part. Admitting that he ejaculated, the man stated that he withdrew his manhood and should not be held liable for any wrongdoing. Watch the video below…………….. https://www.facebook.com/nhyira104.5fm/videos/1199956767200745/?t=6 https://www.facebook.com/nhyira104.5fm/videos/1199956767200745/?t=6
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Ighalo joins Al-Hilal on one-and-a-half-year deal from rivals Al Shabab
Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has joined Saudi Arabian side, Al-Hilal from rivals Al Shabab. Al-Hilal who are currently fourth in the Saudi League announced the signing of the Nigeria international after he penned a one-and-a-half-year deal until June 2023. “Welcome the ‘Eagle’, Odion Ighalo,” the tweet from Al Hilal read, accompanied by a graphic image of the Nigerian in his club’s colour. The striker will replace Bafétimbi Gomis after the Frenchman’s contract was terminated on January 24. The former Manchester United striker is currently the top scorer in the Saudi Arabian league with 13 league goals from 19 appearances. Al Hilal are…
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8 Years after being accused of being a witch, young boy graduates as one of the top students in Akwa Ibom, gains admission into University to study Engineering
A young boy, Ernest, has graduated as one of Akwa Ibom´s top students and gained admission into university to study Electricrical Engineering 8 years after he was accused of being a witch and ostracised in his community. According to Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Lovén, who rescued him, Ernest graduated on Friday, January 29, 2022. She also revealed how the youth leaders in the community tried to burn Ernest alive one night they found him sleeping in the bushes. Read her post below: In January 2014 a Danish documentary photographer Thoeger Kappen Nielsen came to Nigeria to film our work. It was the…
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Mannequins cause temptation & remain banned except those ‘without head’ -Kano Hisbah insists during meeting with National Association of Tailors
The Kano State Hisbah Board has insisted that its ban on the use of mannequins in tailors’ shops and boutiques across the state stands. Recall that the board had in June 2021 announced a ban on the use of mannequins to display clothes by tailors, supermarkets and boutique owners in the state. The agency also warned that it would start raiding such places to remove them, describing the use of the mannequins for advert purposes as idolatry. The Commander-General of the board, Harun Ibn Sina, who announced the ban in the state, said the use of mannequins contravened the provision of Islamic injunctions. …
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You will never find a place where God condemned polygamy – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has shared his thoughts on the controversial topic of polygamy and Christianity. Reno while responding to a question on whether polygamy is a sin, stated that in the old testament in the bible, men of God were allowed to have more than one wife. He however stressed that in the new testaments passages of the bible have been interpreted to mean God is not in support of polygamy. He then stated that in no part of the bible did God condemn polygamy. An Instagram user had asked; ”Good evening Pastor Reno Omokri. What would you say about polygamy. Is…
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Toilet rolls are harmful to your anus- Nigerian doctor lists dangers of using toilet paper when using your toilet
Nigerian medical personnel, Dr. Olufunmilayo, has warned against the use of toilet rolls to cleanup whenever one passes excreta. In a thread shared on his Twitter handle, Dr Olufunmilayo opined that toilet rolls are harmful to the anus. He said instead of using Tissue paper, people should use soap and water or wet towels to clean up whenever they use the restroom. His thread reads; ”NEVER use toilet-roll after you shit. NEVER use toilet-roll after you shit. Can tear your anus, Waste of time/money, Leaves your anus dirty and smelly, Can give you urine infection, Stains your pant/boxers with shit.…
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24 years? – Fans question Nigerian footballer Samuel Kalu’s age after his move to Watford
Football fans are questioning the age of Super Eagles footballer, Samuel Kalu, barely 48 hours after he joined the English Premier League side, Watford. The relegation-threatened club announced the signing of the Nigerian winger on a three-and-half- year deal from Ligue 1 outfit Girondins Bordeaux on Wednesday night, January 26. Kalu is the Hornets’ fourth signing of the January window following the arrival of full-back Hassane Kamara, central defender Samir, and midfielder Edo Kayembe. He joins Maduka Okoye, Emmanuel Dennis, William Troost-Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo who are other Super Eagles players at the club. After he was officially unveiled by the…
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Anambra Govt intervenes after 98-year-old widow’s house was demolished by her stepsons
Anambra State Commissioner for Social Welfare, Children and Women Affairs, Lady Ndidi Mezue has visited a 98-year-old widow, Mrs Veronica Mgbokwa Nwafor, whose house was pulled down by her stepsons and their accomplices in Imeohia, Ururo, Umunze, in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the bungalow which was being erected for the old woman by her stepson (son of her late husband’s third wife) was demolished by her other stepsons (sons of another wife) The visit to Nwafor’s family on Friday, followed a directive by the state government to immediately intervene in the issue, to ascertain the reasons for…
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ECOWAS suspends Burkina Faso after military coup
The Economic community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Burkina Faso in the aftermath of a military coup, making it the third member nation to be punished for a military takeover in only 18 months. The West Africa’s main regional bloc made the announcement on Friday January 28, days after mutinous soldiers forced democratically elected President Roch Marc Christian Kabore to resign. The soldiers also went on state television to announce a military takeover of the country, which they said was under siege from armed groups. The military rulers said Kabore failed to stem the violence that has killed thousands during his time in…
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