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2023: I still have a role to Play in Politics – Jimi Agbaje
Former Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, has pointed out that he still has a role to play in politics. Agbaje who has been defeated twice by governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress, however, state that his political ambition is not at all cost. In an interview with Arise TV, he further stated that time and event would tell what political office he would be contesting for come 2023. “I remain in politics. My running for office is not at all cost. What role I will play is still very unclear but I…
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Crossover Services: CAN directs Lagos Churches to end by 11pm
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised churches in Lagos to adhere to the curfew imposed by the Lagos State Government, as it has directed all churches to close their crossover services on December 31st by 11 pm. The Lagos State CAN chairman, Bishop Stephen Adegbite announced this while briefing journalists on Monday. He said, “As part of our responsibility as a law-abiding organisation and in response to the appeal made to us by the State Government, we hereby direct that all churches should ensure their services on 31st of December, 2020 end at 11:00 pm so as to allow…
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Gunmen kidnap auxiliary Bishop and his driver in Owerri
The Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Dr. Moses Chikwe and his driver have been abducted by unknown gunmen. The Bishop was being chauffeured when their vehicle was attacked along the World Bank – Umuguma road in the evening on Sunday, December 27. The car was later dropped at the Assumpta Cathedral. According to the the spokesperson of the state police command, Orlando Ikeokwu, who confirmed the incident, said the state commissioner of police, has activated the Commands Quick Intervention Team and Anti-Kidnapping Unit to move into the matter with a view to rescue the Bishop and possibly…
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Insecurity: Buhari should surprise Nigerians and change Service Chiefs – Ejiofor
Former Director-General of the Department of State Security, Mike Ejiofor, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to change the service chiefs. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, the former DSS boss noted that changing the service chiefs, their tactics, equipments and approaches would lead to progress in the fight against insecurity. He said, “I expect that Mr President should take Nigerians by surprise, change the service chiefs; and Nigerians, their attitude to security agencies, should change too. “I think by the change of tactics, equipment, attitude, service chiefs, and approaches, we’d make some progress, I believe very strongly.”
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Nigerian couple welcome twins after 27 years of marriage
A Nigerian couple, Dr. Mike and Dr. Modupe Obiora have welcomed a set of twins after 27 years of marriage without a child. The dedication of the twins, a boy and a girl, was held at the World Alive Church in Calabar, Cross River State on Sunday, December 13. Speaking at the dedication, the new University of Calabar graduate thanked God for wiping away her tears. She also thanked her husband and his family as well as her own family and all those who prayed for them during the 27 years of waiting. “I want to thank God because he is God…
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Nigerian lady allegedly commits suicide three months after she called out her father who is a pastor for repeatedly raping her
Ohirenua Giwa-Amu, the Nigerian lady who publicly called out her popular pastor dad, Femi Giwa-Amu for allegedly repeatedly raping her when she was 7-years-old has committed suicide. Ohirenua’s death was confirmed by her friends who penned down their tribute to her on social media. Her uncle, Ozolua Giwa-Amu who confirmed her death in a Facebook post wrote; Thank you all,On behalf of the SIO Giwa-Amu family and specifically the Obafemi Ehimigbai Giwa-Amu (my elder brother), family of Evbiobe (Sabongida-Ora) Edo State, I state the following:It is with the utmost regret it falls on me to announce, that our most beautiful daughter, Ohirenua…
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Nigerian lady goes on ”30 days fasting and prayers” for Hushpuppi (photos)
A Nigerian lady from Enugu state, Bella Ada, claims she recently went on 30 days of dry fasting for arrested suspected internet fraudster, Hushpuppi. Bella shared photos of herself on the mountain, burning a candle as she prayed for Hushpuppi who was arrested by Dubai police in June 2020 and has been extradited to the US to face charges bordering on internet fraud. ”30 days fasting without water or food thanks to those that checked on me I was in mountain praying for my boyfriend thanks to those that waited for me am back like I never left ”Bella wrote
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No one in this country or elsewhere is rich enough to pay me off – Pastor Tunde Bakare says his sermon about Tinubu was taken out of context
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the serving overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly (LRA) has denied claims of being paid to praise former governor of Lagos state and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu in a recent sermon. Recall that Bakare had described Tinubu as someone who has fought and won many battles for the Yoruba people, and further likened him to Jephthah in the Bible who delivered his people despite the circumstances of his birth. However in his Sunday December 27, sermon titled ‘There is None Holy as the Lord’, the popular Pastor stated that there is…
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I go leave this music for una – Davido tweets after his faceoff with Burna Boy in Ghana
Davido has threatened to leave the music industry. This comes hours after his faceoff with Burnaboy in Ghana. In a tweet posted on his handle this afternoon, the DMW record boss wrote; ”I go leave this music for Una”
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“Women are and will always remain second class creatures in the midst of men because that’s the plan of God” – Nigerian man says
One Emmanuel Johnson has said that women are and will always remain second class creatures in the midst of men because it is “God’s plan” The Ahmadu Bello University graduate stated this after another Nigerian man said he will never accept that women are equal to men until the day he sees a woman marrying two husbands. Johnson also said that he is against physical and emotional abuse of any kind, however, what people call abuse is actually “a natural norm” He added that men are lords to women whether they accept it or not. See more of her posts…
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I recently became a Christian, but I don’t know how to pray – Former Atheist seeks assistance
A woman has taken to social media to announce that she recently converted to Christianity but she is having challenges praying. According to the lady, she was born into an atheist family, so the whole concept of religion and praying is new to her, hence why she sought guidance from Christian faithful on how to pray. Speaking via her Twitter handle @elbolina said that she wishes to build her relationship with God In her words; ”I recently became Christian, from a very atheist family, and have no idea how to pray, has anyone got any tips? I just want to…
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“I was a man for almost 25 years, nothing to show for it” – Bobrisky reveals why he abandoned his male gender
Controversial Nigerian barbie, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has taken to his social media page to reflect on his life’s journey. In a lengthy post via Instagram, the crossdresser explained why he decided to switch to the female gender. Bobrisky said he was a man for almost 25 years and he had nothing to show for it. However, when he got into the cross-dressing business, in less than one year, he started making so much money. In his words; ”Dis message is for you all to read before you judge me. I was formally a man for almost 25yrs,…
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