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Nothing can separate Nigeria. Not ethnicity, region or class – Osinbajo
Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo has opined that ethnicity, religion or class cannot separate Nigeria. Speaking on Saturday, January 8 during a courtesy visit to the palace of Umar Farouk, Emir of Katagum, shortly after attending the wedding of Fatima Adamu, daughter of Adamu Adamu, Education minister, in Azare, Bauchi state. “This is one occasion where you will find that our country is truly a united country and that nothing can separate this country, not ethnicity or religion or class.” Laolu Akande, Osinbajo’s spokesperson, quoted the vice-president as saying: “There is nothing that can separate this country. In fact, this is…
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“Come and learn how to respect people’s culture”- Crossdresser James Brown tells Bobrisky who got dragged by Edo people after he asked H.R.M Oba of Benin to marry him (video)
Crossdresser, James Brown has mocked his senior colleague, Bobrisky, following his clash with Benin people. Bobrisky drew the wrath of Edo state indigenes after he asked the revered Oba of Benin to marry him. Shortly after landing the state, Bobrisky via his Snapchat showed how excited he was to be in the state. In his excitement, he asked that the Oba of Benin should come and marry him as he is a pretty woman. This did not go down well with Edo indigenes who came online to express their anger. Bobrisky was forced to make a video apologizing for his…
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It’s no big deal If my wife, Toyin Abraham, is richer than I am – Actor Kolawole Ajeyemi
Actor Kolawole Ajeyemi has said he sees no big deal in his wife and colleague in the film industry, Toyin Abraham, being richer than him. The Dad of two who spoke to Tribune, said as long as he and his wife do not boast about their wealth to each other, it remains inconsequential who is richer of the two of them. “I was born in 1979 and I have a lot of colleagues that know my age. As I said earlier, I joined the industry in 1997 and I believe she hasn’t joined the industry then. So, subtract my age from 1997…
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Black soot: Governor Nyesom Wike orders arrest of illegal refinery operators
Governor Nyesom Wike has ordered the arrest of illegal refinery operators. The Governor gave the order at the Rivers Police Command dinner and award night at the Police Officers Mess, Old Government Residential Area, Port Harcourt. He asked the Commissioner of Police to collaborate with other security agencies, council chairmen and traditional rulers to arrest and prosecute all persons involved in illegal bunkering and operation of refineries. Wike who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Emeka Woke, accused those involved in the illegal act of causing the black soot menace and environmental degradation endangering the health of residents. He added that “the state…
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I dreamt I was winning souls for God but…. -BBNaija Mercy Eke
Reality TV star, Mercy Eke, has said that she dreamt that she was winning souls for God and healing people. The winner of the Big Brother Naija season four edition said this on her Snapchat story. She noted that she neither lied nor drank alcohol on the eighth day of the year, as she prayed to God for more strength. The 28-year-old further revealed that she dreamt that she was winning souls and preaching. She wrote; “Day 8: No alcohol, no lies, no sin, no party. God, I need more strength to keep going but outside is already calling my…
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Bobrisky tenders public apology after Benin people slammed him for asking the revered Oba of Benin to come and marry him
Bobrisky has tendered a public apology after Benin people slammed him for asking the revered Oba of Benin to come and marry him. Bob who is in Benin City for an event organized by interior designer Ehi Ogbebor, arrived yesterday and as he was being driven in a convoy, he made a video where he was showing his excitement for being in the city. While speaking, he hailed himself as a “pretty woman” and then mentioned that the Oba should come and marry him. ”The queen is here. We are here to disturb Benin. Oba of Benin, Bob don enter…
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Zainab Marwa: Imo-born wife of NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa, Dies At 66
Zainab, the first wife of Buba Marwa, chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is dead. Mrs Zainab Marwa, YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine learnt, died after a brief illness. A native of Emekuku in Imo State, she was the mother of Marwa’s first set of children. Their marriage, however, later ran into a ditch, leading to Marwa allegedly divorcing her and marrying a second wife, Munirat. Confirming the story, top journo and politico, Aare Dele Momodu, wrote this on his Facebook page: “The families of BRIGADIER GENERAL MOHAMMED BUBA MARWA (RTD.) and AGBASO of Emekuku, Imo State, have announced…
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Pastors are mentally enslaving many people — Actress, Uche Jombo
Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo has opined that pastors are mentally enslaving many people.The actress, in a tweet on Saturday, advised Nigerians to focus on rather knowing and worshipping God.Her reaction is coming at a time when an evangelist, Fumilayo Adebayo, nicknamed Mummy G.O, claimed many people were going to hell fire for playing football, watching comedy, among other reasons.Uche Jumbo in a tweet wrote, “Many people are enslaved mentally by pastors when the focus should be knowing and worshiping God.”
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Prophet Fufeyin gifts sick Nollywood Actor, Micheal Duru N5M
Founder of Christ Mercyland church in Warri, Prophet Fufeyin has gifted N5million to Veteran Nollywood actor, Michael Duru, who has been battling with an amputated leg due to diabetes. This is coming after the man of God saw a viral video of the actor which he made earlier on social media regretting his state and seeking for assistance from Nigerians. The actor has been confined in his home town in Anambara state after his doctor insisted that he must be amputated to survive. In a video posted on the Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Foundation social media page, Michael Duru explained that…
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We must seek divine intervention to end insecurity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the fight against insecurity and other challenges in Nigeria needs divine intervention.The President made the remark at the National Prayer Session for Nigeria and President Buhari, organised by the Kano State Government, held at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday.The President who was represented by Minister of State for Agriculture, Mustapha Baba Shehuri, said his administration has been up and doing to overcome the security challenges bedevilling the country.According to him, the Federal Government has not rested on its oars in supporting security personnel with needed equipment and welfare in a bid to bring…
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Political solution is still being pursued in Nnamdi Kanu’s case – Ekweremadu
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has said that the South East Caucus of the National Assembly is still pursuing a political solution on leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu’s case. This follows a recent comment by the President stating that Nnamdi Kanu who is currently in custody of the Department of State Services has a case to answer following the terrorism and treason charges filed against him. Reacting to this, Ekweremadu in an interview with Dream FM, Enugu averred that political solution in the Kanu’s matter is still very feasible. He said; “Political…
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“This is just a tactic to justify the reopening of the school, they have not shown us the autopsy result” – Sylvester Oromoni’s sister speaks after the Lagos State govt said autopsies showed Sylvester died a natural death
Anabelle Oromoni, the sister of Sylvester Oromoni, a Dowen College student who died last year, has reacted to the Lagos State government’s report on her late brother’s autopsy results saying he died a natural death. Sylvester’s family had said he was beaten up by older students and given a substance to drink. Sylvester named 5 of the boys who allegedly assaulted him. However, the Lagos State Government later cleared the five students and five employees of Dowen College accused of complicity in the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni. The state cleared them as well as the school following the Legal…
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