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Poverty in Nigeria has birthed the likes of Bob and James Brown – OAP Destiny Amaka
OAP Destiny Amaka says poverty in Nigeria has birthed crossdressers, the likes of Bobrisky and James Brown. Amaka shared this opinion in an appreciation post she wrote to young men who are striving to make a living in a country like Nigeria. According to her, Nigerian men are by far the most hardworking men in the world and if given opportunities other young men abroad have, Nigerian men would do better because they work hard.…
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Sanwo-Olu decries Alleged Brutality against Lekki Protesters
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned the alleged brutality against people who protested at the Lekki tollgate on Saturday. At least 30 persons were arrested by police officers on Saturday during a protest against the planned reopening of the Lekki tollgate. Reacting to the outcry that followed the arrests, Sanwo-Olu directed the State’s Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, to open an investigation into the incident. Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho,…
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Nollywood actor Victor Decker found dead in his apartment
Veteran Nollywood actor, Victor Decker, has died. The decomposing body of the 72-year-old was found on a couch in his apartment by his neighbours who had not seen him for days and decided to knock on his door to check on him. When there was no response, they decided to break open his door only to find his decomposing body. His family members were alerted and his remains have been moved to the mortuary. The…
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(Photos)#BeLikeNgoziChallenge trends as Nigerians dress up like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to celebrate her emergence as WTO Director-General
Nigerians have taken on a new challenge dubbed #BeLikeNgoziChallenge. It is currently trending on Nigerian Twitter as Nigerians share photos of themselves dressed in African print and headgear that is peculiar to former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. This is to celebrate the newly appointed DG of the World Trade Organization, making her the first woman and African to lead the organization. See some of the photos below
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Buhari asks senate to confirm abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC Boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was according to a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. In a letter to the President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said he was acting in accordance with Paragraph 2(3) of Part1, CAP E1 of EFCC Act 2004.…
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Insecurity: Sunday Igboho is a Child of Circumstance – Akeredolu
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has described Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Igboho, as a child of circumstance. Speaking on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Akeredolu called for the examination of the situation that led to the intervention of Igboho. According to him, everything we do has a circumstance behind it. He said, “Sunday Igboho is a child of circumstance. We must look at the circumstance that led to each of…
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WTO: I was surprised Donald Trump blocked my selection – Okonjo-Iweala
Newly appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has expressed surprise that the administration of former United States, US, President, Donald Trump could stand against her selection as DG. Speaking during her inaugural press conference, the former Finance Minister said she felt she had a good understanding with Trump’s administration after she was interviewed twice about the WTO job. She said: “I think I was quite surprised when that came (opposition from…
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“Don’t let anybody judge you, Churchill has been yours since day one” – Uche Maduagwu tells Rosy Meurer
Actor, Uche Maduagwu, has advised his colleague, Rosy Meurer not to be moved by tongues wagging to the circumstance surrounding her marriage. He told her to concentrate on her marital life to Olakunle Churchill, the ex-husband of actress Tonto Dikeh. In a video shared on his IG page, Uche said ”Dear Rosy, don’t let anybody judge you. From PA to Mrs, its an elevation. He has always been yours. He has always been your man…
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Buhari needs to come out and condemn Herdsmen violence – Abaribe
Minority leader in the 9th Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari for his approach towards the herdsmen crisis across the country. The lawmaker made this assertion while speaking on Channels TV on Monday. He noted that the reaction of Buhari seems to have increased the activities of criminal herdsmen. He said, “The President needs to come out and say I do not support these types of actions, these criminal elements, he has…
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BREAKING: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history, confirmed as WTO DG
Dr Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed as the Director-General of the WTO. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala becomes the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her appointment was confirmed following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world. According to a tweet by the Trade Organisation, her term starts on the 1st of March, 2021 The tweet reads: “Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is appointed as the next WTO Director-General. “Her term starts…
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‘Even if no one asked you out, celebrate and appreciate yourself’ – Ifu Ennada tells Ladies
Popular reality TV star, Ifu Ennada has advised Nigerian ladies to celebrate and appreciate themselves regardless of whether or not they are in a serious relationship. She shared this via her Insta-story in celebration of Valentine’s day as she also noted that ladies should not make the mistake that would lead them to commit an abortion in a few months time. In her words: ”My Valentine’s Day Message to You… It’s been Valentine’s Day here…
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Our leaders need to know that we feed them – Singer Sean Tizzle
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Sean Tizzle has stated that Nigerian leaders need to be aware of the fact it is the citizens that feed them. He took to his Twitter page to rant about the state of things in the country. According to the Afro-pop singer, Nigerian youths are the future and they need to come together as one. In his words: ”This country Na wa o ! Almost ruined my day yesterday. Wonder when…
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