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Avoid over-religious people, they are dumb – Omah Lay says
Singer Omah Lay has taken to his Instagram story to drop a piece of advice for his followers. He urged fans to prioritize self-love, seek truth, and resist undue influence from overly religious individuals, whom he bluntly described as “dumb.”He wrote:The right information is key.Avoid over religious people they are dvmb.Love yourself.Raise your frequency.Find the truth, it will set you free.Life is good
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PDP Zoning Committee Backs South for 2027 Presidential Ticket
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its 2027 presidential ticket will be zoned to the South. National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, revealed this to journalists after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. He explained that the decision was based on the report submitted by the Zoning Committee, chaired by Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri. Ologunagba added that the party also resolved to maintain the current National Working Committee zoning arrangement for its November elective convention. “NEC recommended that the North and South should retain their current NWC positions. “NEC also resolved that since the National Chairman of…
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Subsidy Removal Right Move, Wrong Execution – Ezekwesili says
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said the removal of fuel subsidy by the Tinubu administration was a necessary reform but poorly executed. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Enugu on Monday, she argued that while subsidy removal was inevitable, it was not properly planned and has deepened inflation, worsening the plight of ordinary Nigerians. Ezekwesili stressed that economic reforms must be well-sequenced and designed to cushion the impact on vulnerable groups. She faulted the abrupt manner of the announcement, which she said immediately pushed many households into hardship. “It is possible to implement the right…
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Supporters Call for Jonathan’s Return Ahead of 2027 Elections
Supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday staged a march in Abuja, demanding his return to politics. The group, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Goodluck, come back and save Nigeria,” converged at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters while the party’s National Executive Committee meeting was underway. Many of Jonathan’s loyalists believe he has the capacity to address Nigeria’s current challenges and are urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. Some PDP stakeholders are also reportedly pushing for his candidacy. Meanwhile, Jonathan has remained silent amid the growing calls for his political comeback.
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Stop teaching your daughters how to be in control of their husbands, rather teach them how to be submissive – Nigerian man tells mothers
A Nigerian man, Ifeanyi Abugu, has advised women to teach their daughters the value of submission in marriage rather than showing them how to control their husbands. According to him, mothers play a crucial role in shaping their daughters’ outlook on relationships, and encouraging submission would foster harmony in marriage instead of conflict.
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Bisi Akande Describes Late Buhari as “An Angel in Human Form”
Pioneer national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande, has described the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as “an angel in human form” and a patriotic leader whose legacy will endure. Akande made the remark on Wednesday during a condolence visit to Buhari’s family in Kaduna. He recalled that Buhari showed no signs of ill health during their last meeting and praised him as a rare leader who served Nigeria with distinction. “He was patriotic and maybe he was an angel in human flesh,” Akande said, adding that Buhari’s spirit would live on through the good work he…
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Stop suffering yourself over girlfriends, If you need s3x, go to a brothel – Nigerian Lady tells men
A Nigerian woman, Ify Chimeziem, has sparked debate online after advising young men to patronize s3x workers rather than keep girlfriends. Her comment came in response to frequent complaints from men about being “over-billed” by their partners. “You don’t need a girlfriend. Just stay on your own. If you need s3x, go to a brothel. Stop suffering yourself over girlfriends,” she wrote.
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Nigeria Deports 50 Foreigners Convicted of Cybercrime
The Nigerian Immigration Service has deported 50 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The convicts, which include 49 Chinese and one Tunisian, were part of the 192 Chinese and Philippine nationals arrested by the EFCC in December 2024. Their removal brings the total number of deported convicts to 102 since the exercise began on August 15, 2025. According to the EFCC, the syndicate had been running large-scale cyber fraud and Ponzi schemes, with charges ranging from impersonation to training company employees in fraudulent practices. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede hailed the convictions…
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Nollywood Veteran Fabian Adibe Passes Away at 82
The Nigerian film industry has lost one of its treasured icons as veteran actor Fabian Adibe has passed away at the age of 82. The news of his death was confirmed on Wednesday by the CEO of Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi, who announced that the actor died in the early hours of the morning. Adibe was widely celebrated for his unforgettable performances in several Nollywood classics, most notably his role in the screen adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s literary masterpiece, Things Fall Apart. His artistry and dedication left a lasting imprint on Nigerian cinema, inspiring both audiences and fellow…
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“Elections Are Won at the Grassroots, Not on Social Media” – Kaduna state Governor, Uba Sani tells El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has downplayed the influence of social media in determining electoral victories, stressing that true power lies in grassroots mobilisation. Speaking at an APC stakeholders’ meeting after the party’s victory in Saturday’s by-elections, Sani appeared to take a jab at his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and criticised opposition parties for relying on online propaganda. “There is no ballot box on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. Elections are won at the grassroots,” he said to the applause of party loyalists. The Governor emphasized that while the opposition waged battles online, the APC focused on political engagement, inclusivity,…
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“All I wanted to do was get involved in business” – Femi Otedola on why he didn’t go to university
Nigerian billionaire and chairman of First Bank Holding, Femi Otedola, has revealed why he never pursued a university education. In his newly released 286-page memoir, Otedola explained that his lack of interest in academics led him to stop schooling after his Lower Sixth examination, choosing not to proceed to Upper Sixth. According to him, his passion at the time was to work in his father’s printing press, which shaped the path that eventually led him into business. “My parents enrolled me at the University of Lagos Staff School in 1968, at the age of six. “But there was something about…
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Prayers Can’t Stop Me From Doing My Job – Wike Tells Critics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed attempts by detractors to influence his work, declaring that no amount of prayers can stop him from carrying out his duties. Speaking on Tuesday at the commissioning of the rehabilitated Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant at Lower Usuma Dam in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Wike recounted an incident before his appointment. He revealed that he was once advised to bring pastors to pray before assuming office as minister under President Bola Tinubu, because of “things” reportedly done by his predecessors. Wike, however, emphasized that he remains undeterred and focused…
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