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Nollywood actor, Sam Obiago is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, Sam Obiago aka Daddy Sam, is dead. His death was confirmed by president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas, on Wednesday in a post on Instagram. Emeka, who didn’t disclose the cause of the actor’s death, prayed that Obiago rests in peace. He wrote, “Another Sad Day. RIP Daddy Sam.”
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FG introduces digital token to replace 11-digit NIN
The federal government has introduced virtual national identification number (NIN) tokens. The digital tokens which comprises of 16 alphabets and numbers, will replace the NIN from January 2022. Speaking at a stakeholders workshop on the ‘NIN Tokenization Solution’ organised by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Abuja on Wednesday December 22, Minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami said NIN tokenisation is aimed at protecting the personal information of citizens. He said Nigerians can use the virtual NIN when verifying their identity with an agent or enterprise that needs to confirm their identity before offering them a service…
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I am ready to reconcile with Ganduje – Kwankwaso
The leader of the Red Caps Followers, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says there is nothing bad about reconciliation as he is ready to reconcile with Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar GandujeThe Governor has expressed full readiness to reconcile with his former friend and political ally, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.However, Kwankwaso while answering questions from media practitioners who were on condolence visit to his Millar Road Country home in Kano, Wednesday, shows clear readiness to accept any reconciliation move from Ganduje.Kwankwaso, who thanked Governor Ganduje for showing his sympathy to him for losing his brother, Comrade Inuwa Musa Kwankwaso, said the condolence…
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(VIDEO) Female preacher claims Olamide is a member of Illuminati
A female preacher has claimed that Nigerian music star and record label owner, Olamide is a member of Illuminati. Evangelist Funmilayo Adebayo who made the claim while preaching to her members in Ogun state, also claimed that members of Illuminati work directly with the devil and also have direct communication with him. Same female preacher had also claimed earlier that Tonto Dikeh is not human and has gone far in the spirit world. Watch the video below………………………
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(PHOTOS/VIDEO) Actor Lateef Adedimeji weds actress Adebimpe Oyebade in a star-studded event
Comic actor Lateef Adedimeji and actress Adebimpe Oyebade are married. The wedding is currently underway in Lagos. The couple had a Muslim Nikkah ceremony before proceeding to their reception. A great number of Nigerian celebrities, including veterans, are at the wedding reception. Adedimeji took to Instagram after their Nikkah to promise to always be there for his wife. He wrote: “ALHAMDULILAH. May Allah be praised. Adebimpe Rahmatullah, I just want you to know I love you and I will always be there. Welcome to my world.” Watch a video below…
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People now avoid Imo due to killings. The state is turning to Afghanistan…this is not the state I left behind – Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo state and senator representing Imo west, Rochas Okorocha has expressed sadness over the killings witnessed in the South-East state. Speaking at Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State during the burial of the mother of his son-in-law, late Ezinne Jemaimah Adanweze Nwosu on Wednesday December 21, Okorocha appealed to youths to stop spilling blood in the state. He said; “I know there is no job, many are unemployed, but stop spilling the blood of your brothers and sisters no matter the cause of your anger.“I do not subscribe to bloodletting.” The former Governor also said that killings in the state…
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“Marriage is a SCAM, it can only last if you are married to Jesus Christ himself” – Kenyan socialite, Huddah Monroe
Kenyan socialite, Huddah Monroe has said that marriage is a scam and can only last if one is married to Jesus Christ himself. The Big Brother Africa star stated this on Thursday while reacting to Devon Franklin and Meagan Good’s breakup. “Marriage can only last if you are married to Jesus Christ himself. I am ready to be a baby momma to a king who wants an ovary donation lol, No string attached.” she wrote. The entrepreneur also said that men know that they can never be loyal to one woman but are not honest about it. “First of all men…
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COVID-19 is real and not politically arranged – Kumuyi
General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi has affirmed that COVID-19 is real and not politically arranged. The Cleric said this during a media briefing on a six-day crusade organised by the church on Tuesday December 21. Kumuyi narrated how a pastor of the church became infected with the virus and had to go into isolation. He said; “From my observation, I know that COVID-19 is real and it’s not fake. It’s not a politically-arranged thing. It’s real. We’ve had people who had real COVID-19 situations and they were in isolation. In fact, one of our pastors…
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It’s anti-Islam. Such contest teaches girls not to be shy and reserved – Kano Hisbah to invite Shatu Garko’s parents following her participation in Miss Nigeria
Islamic Police, Hisbah board has condemned Shatu Garko, the winner of the 2021 Miss Nigeria Pageantry for her participation. Garko from Kano state, became the first hijab-wearing contestant to clinch the much-coveted crown since the pageant debuted in 1957. Reacting to this, Haruna Ibn-Sina the Kano Hisbah board commandant who disclosed plans to invite the new Miss Nigeria’s parents in an interview with BBC Pidgin, described Garko’s participation in the beauty pageant as “illegal”and forbidden by Islam. He noted that the group will invite her parents to talk to them about the action of their daughter. According to them, the…
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BREAKING: Senate passes 2022 budget, increases it by N1trn
The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed the 2022 appropriation bill.President Muhammad Buhari had on the 7th October 2021, presented the budget estimates to the joint session of the National Assembly.The version of the budget passed by the Senate contained estimates of N17,126,873,917,692, as against the N16,391,023,917,692 proposed by President Buhari in October.
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BREAKING: Senate passes 2022 budget, increases it by N1trn
The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed the 2022 appropriation bill.President Muhammad Buhari had on the 7th October 2021, presented the budget estimates to the joint session of the National Assembly.The version of the budget passed by the Senate contained estimates of N17,126,873,917,692, as against the N16,391,023,917,692 proposed by President Buhari in October.
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2022 will be Politically Turbulent – Wike
Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike has expressed that 2022 will be a tumultuous political year that will require a lot of attention.He stated that President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, would have a ripple impact on the polityOn Tuesday, the Governor signed the Rivers State Appropriation Law No. 11, 2021 into law at the Executive Chamber of Government House in Port Harcourt.Kelvin Ebiri, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, revealed this in a statement to press.“So, next year will be politically turbulent and it will affect performance of every budget. But I pray…
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