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Leaving Nigeria doesn’t guarantee you will get Rich – Actor Frank Donga
Popular media sensation, Frank Donga has said that leaving Nigeria does not guarantee that a person would be rich. The actor shared this in a tweet noting that the most important thing is not to leave or stay in Nigeria but to have an enabling environment to achieve one’s dreams. In his words: “The truth is leaving Nigeria does not guarantee you’ll get rich. Likewise, deciding to stay does NOT mean you’re more patriotic. Sometimes,…
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NPF launches Radio Station
The Nigerian Police Force has launched a radio station which it stated that it’s aim is to “bring the Force closer to the people and bolster its partnership and good working relationship with them”. Mr Mohammed Adamu, who is the Inspector General of Police, commissioned the new Nigeria Police Radio – 99.1FM, Abuja on Wednesday in the nation’s capital. Adamu noted that the radio station would provide community-based radio broadcast services and serve as a…
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Nigerian Air Force aircraft goes missing during an operation in Northern Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force has declared one of its aircraft missing in action. This was according to a statement released on Wednesday night, March 31, by the Director of Public Relations of the Nigeria Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. He said the unspecified aircraft lost radar contact while on a mission in Northern Nigeria. ”A NAF aircraft on routine mission in support of own troops at one of the Theatres of Operation in the…
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Insecurity: Nobody takes Buhari seriously, even Service Chiefs – Abaribe
The Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has said that Nobody takes President Muhammadu Buhari seriously not even the service Chiefs. He said this following the way the President has so far handled the issue of insecurity in the country. Abaribe stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He said ; “Why would we take him (President Muhammadu Buhari) seriously? Just the day after he had said we would no…
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FG proposes to spend N396bn on COVID-19 vaccination – Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has revealed that the Federal Government is proposing to spend the sum of N396 billion for the COVID-19 vaccination in 2021 and 2022. Ahmed disclosed this on Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting which was chaired by Vice president Yemi Osinbajo in the absence of the president. Ahmed explained that the figure may significantly reduce as the Federal Government receives more donations of the…
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Ebonyi killings: Ohanaeze gives FG, security agencies 14-day ultimatum to produce herdsmen
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has expressed bitterness over the gruesome murder of over 16 villagers in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State by Fulani herdsmen and has therefore given a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to bring the perpetrators to book There were reports that suspected Fulani militia invaded the sleepy Ebonyi communities on Monday evening and butchered several people. Similar fate also befell Igga natives of Uzo-Uwani. The development has…
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Donald Trump launches a new website after social media bans
Former US President, Donald Trump has launched his official website after being banned from several social media platforms in the aftermath of the January Capitol insurrection. “The Office of Donald J. Trump is committed to preserving the magnificent legacy of the Trump Administration, while at the same time advancing the America First agenda,” states the website. The site stated that it’s goal is to inform, educate and inspire Americans “from all walks of life as…
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Married men should have uniform I think the ring is not working- Nigerian lady suggests
Twitter user @beckyfrancis has suggested a new way for married men to be easily recognised. In a tweet she shared, she said that married man should have uniforms as the rings they wear are no longer working. She tweeted: ”Married men should have uniform i think the ring is not working”
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Social Media makes people feel like they haven’t achieved enough yet – American Rapper, Safaree
American rapper, Safaree Lloyd Samuels has highlighted the evils of social media He shared this in a post on Instagram. According to the 39-year-old, social media makes young people think of suicide and sink into depression for not earning six figures or driving a 7 series at the young age of 22. Safaree further stated that social media makes women feel like they haven’t achieved anything yet in life because they don’t own a Chanel…
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UK Govt slams £125,000 fine on Pastor Oyakhilome’s TV channel for broadcasting Covid-19 conspiracy theories
Authorities in the United Kingdom have slammed a £125,000 fine on Loveword TV channel, owned by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, for airing conspiracy theories about Covid-19 that were unproven. On December 1st 2020, the TV channel had aired a 29-hour programme called the Global Day of Prayer, during which several unfounded claims were made about the coronavirus pandemic. These claims included the notion that the outbreak was ‘planned’, that the ‘sinister’ vaccine can be used to implant…
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Some women can’t cook, feminism breeds domestic violence – Pete Edochie
Veteran Nigerian actor, Pete Edochie, has blamed domestic violence on Feminism. The veteran actor believes women are at fault in most domestic violence incidents, adding that some wives cannot cook and so it is hard for them to keep their husbands. The 74-year-old disclosed this while speaking on BBC Igbo. In his words; “Feminism is not something black people are known for. Once a woman leaves her parents to meet her husband and takes his…
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Army Recruitment: I mentioned 50 Million Youths in Error – Tinubu
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has come out to clarify his statement on the recruitment of 50 million youths into the armed forces at a colloquium to celebrate his 69th birthday on Monday. In a statement by his spokesperson, Tunde Rahman, Tinubu noted that it was an “accidental verbal mistake”. He said that he meant 50,000 youths recruitment into the security architecture of the country. “Asiwaju seeks the expansion…
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