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Artistes no longer make meaningful music – Bright Chimezie
Veteran Nigerian musician Bright Chimezie has voiced concerns about the lack of lyrical depth in today’s music. While acknowledging that many contemporary artists produce catchy tunes, he noted that their songs often fall short in meaningful content. Speaking on a recent episode of the CreativTea podcast, Chimezie urged younger musicians to focus on incorporating rich, thoughtful lyrics into their work. He reflected on his own era, saying that the music he and his peers created during their peak stood the test of time because of its substance and lasting impact. ”Music is more profitable now than my time. The only…
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My pastor told me not to accept acting jobs on Sundays – Actor Yemi Solade on why he stopped attending church for 10 years
Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has revealed why he has stayed away from church services for more than ten years, citing personal experiences that conflicted with his career and peace of mind. Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Solade recalled a turning point in 2013 when a pastor at his former church instructed him not to accept acting jobs on Sundays. The directive made him uncomfortable, as it directly impacted his profession and livelihood. “That work is what puts money in my pocket and allows me to give offerings,” Solade explained. “That was when I decided to stop attending regularly.”…
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”Without submission in marriage, there will be division” Reno Omokri weighs in on Femi Otedola’s advice to daughter
Reno Omokri recently shared his thoughts on marriage, emphasizing that a relationship lacking submission is likely to face division. He expressed this view on his Instagram page while reflecting on advice billionaire businessman Femi Otedola gave his daughter, Temi, during her wedding to singer Mr Eazi in August. At the wedding reception, Otedola told Temi that Eazi is now her “boss” and urged her to submit to him at all times. Omokri used this moment to caution women who resist the idea of submitting to their husbands, suggesting that mutual respect and understanding, rooted in this principle, are essential for…
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DSS gives Sowore one week ultimatum to delete post against Tinubu
The Department of State Services (DSS) has given human rights activist Omoyele Sowore a one-week ultimatum to remove a social media post it deemed “false, malicious, and inciting” against President Bola Tinubu. In a letter dated September 7, the DSS alleged that Sowore made criminal and derogatory statements in an X post on August 26, calling the President a criminal and accusing him of misleading Nigerians by claiming corruption no longer exists under his administration. The DSS warned that failure to delete the post would compel it to take all legal measures to protect national security and public order, adding…
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They are conditioning us to accept glitches in 2027 election – Aisha Yesufu raises alarm
Activist Aisha Yesufu has expressed concern that Nigerians are being conditioned to accept “system glitches” ahead of the 2027 elections. In a post on X, she alleged that the recent surge in technical disruptions across institutions was deliberate, warning that similar failures could be excused during the next polls. Her remarks follow ongoing debates about the 2023 elections, which were marred by glitches on INEC’s Result Viewing Portal. Recent disruptions at JAMB and WAEC have further fueled doubts, with observers noting that INEC’s tech failures continue to weaken public trust.
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It is purely a political strategy – Kenneth Okonkwo speaks on why Peter Obi proposed one-term presidency
Opposition coalition member Kenneth Okonkwo has claimed that Peter Obi’s pledge to serve only one term as president was a political strategy aimed at winning northern support. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Okonkwo argued that without such a promise, Obi risked losing northern votes. He added that for any opposition party to successfully challenge an incumbent, its candidate must agree to a single term to prevent any region from feeling marginalized. “So I brought the theory as a way for any opposition party to inspire Nigerians to know that each side will not lose when they make any choice,…
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Tinubu: I understand the word ‘working’. I understand the word ‘vacation’. The sentence ‘working vacation’ is something else – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has criticized the Presidency’s description of President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Europe as a “working vacation.” In a post on X, Sani wrote: “I understand the word ‘working’. I understand the word ‘vacation’. The sentence ‘working vacation’ is something else.” Tinubu left Abuja on Thursday, September 4, for his 2025 annual leave in Europe. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the vacation will span 10 working days, with Tinubu spending time in France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria.
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The Tax is unfair at struggling Nigerians – ADC Bolaji Abdullahi
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized the Federal Government for imposing a new 5% tax on petrol, labeling it an extra burden on Nigerians already struggling with the removal of fuel subsidies In a statement released on Thursday, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, called the timing of the tax deeply insensitive. He urged the government to suspend the measure until Nigerians start seeing real benefits from ongoing economic reforms. Abdullahi also challenged the government’s claims of increased revenue, stating that these assertions don’t match the country’s current financial situation. The ADC spokesman pointed out that despite reports…
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Tinubu proceeds on holidays, departs Abuja for UK, France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will begin a 10-day working vacation in Europe on Thursday as part of his 2025 annual leave. The announcement was made in a brief statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed that the president will spend the period between France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria. This trip comes less than two weeks after Tinubu’s return from Brazil.
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Tinubu supporter in Bauchi pledges September salary to fund Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday project
A strong supporter of President Bola Tinubu in Bauchi State, Khamis Musa, has pledged to donate his September salary to mark First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday. Mrs. Tinubu, who turns 65 on September 21, 2025, had asked well-wishers to forgo gifts, cakes, and newspaper greetings, and instead contribute to the completion of the National Library project. She described the initiative as the most meaningful gift she could receive. Responding to her appeal, Musa commended the gesture as a genuine effort to promote education in Nigeria and urged other citizens to support the cause.
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Don’t throw Nigerians into debt and despair – Peter Obi tells FG
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has urged the federal government to end policies that worsen debt and hardship for Nigerians. In a post on X, he called for more compassionate governance by directing resources toward job creation and critical sectors. Obi lamented that many key economic players and institutions are struggling financially, with some even protesting due to their inability to meet bank and staff obligations. “Why are retired public servants, including service men and women who have risked their lives for the nation, still protesting over unpaid gratuities and pensions? “It is shameful that those who…
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This is how the truth keeps setting us back everytime – Actress Shan George reveals how telling the truth to a very wealthy Nigerian man made her lose an investment opportunity
Actress Shan George has shared how speaking the truth once cost her an investment opportunity. She recounted that after producing a movie a decade ago, she met one of Nigeria’s wealthiest men and invited him to watch it. When he asked about the production cost, she honestly told him it was ₦6 million. According to her, this response made him dismiss her and continue to brush her off in subsequent encounters. Years later, the businessman admitted that he “doesn’t take any little person serious in business,” which made her realize why he refused to invest in her project. Shan noted…
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