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My husband discouraged me from adopting his name – Joke Silva
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has explained why she chose not to take her husband, actor Olu Jacobs’ surname after their marriage. According to her, it was actually Jacobs who encouraged her to keep her maiden name to preserve her professional identity. The 62-year-old made this revelation during a recent episode of the Leadership podcast, hosted by Stephen Akintayo. The host asked: “Is there a reason you didn’t change your last name after getting married?”…
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Pope Francis: Okpaleke only Nigerian Cardinal eligible to participate in the election of new Pope
The Catholic Broadcast Commission of Nigeria (CBCN) has announced that only one Nigerian cardinal is currently eligible to vote in the election of a new Pope. In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the CBCN identified His Eminence, Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, 62, Bishop of Ekwulobia, as the sole Nigerian cardinal qualified to participate in a papal conclave. The commission explained that the other three Nigerian cardinals are ineligible due to age restrictions.…
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Pope Francis devoted his life to the service of God and humanity. His legacy will live on – Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned Pope Francis’s death, calling him a moral compass in a troubled world. In a message shared on his official X handle, Obi expressed deep sorrow over the Pope’s passing at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. Reflecting on their three personal meetings, Obi praised the late Pope for his humility, wisdom, and moral courage, describing him as a true embodiment of faith, hope, and…
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Marry a woman that will secretly lay hands on you to pray when you are sleeping instead of the one that will check your phone – Nigerian man tells men
A Nigerian man, Omera Ugbede Opaluwa, has urged men to marry women who will pray for them while they sleep, rather than those who snoop through their phones. “Marry a woman that will secretly lay hands on you to pray when you are sleeping instead of the one that will check your phone,” he wrote.
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”Anyways, nothing to prove, I just dey enjoy myself” – Peter Okoye responds to no-talent claims as he blames fans for P-square split
Peter Okoye has addressed long-standing claims that he lacks talent and that his twin brother, Paul Okoye, is the true talent behind their rise to fame. The debate over talent has persisted for years, especially during the period of conflict between the P-Square duo. Many have argued that Peter is merely a dancer, while Paul is credited with the singing and songwriting abilities. However, on the night of April 20, Peter delivered a performance at…
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The people that claim to be gospel ministers are just artists, in the business to make money – Spyro says
Nigerian singer Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, widely known as Spyro, has stated that many gospel artists are primarily in the music industry for financial gain. According to him, there is little to no distinction between gospel musicians and their secular counterparts, as the pursuit of money drives both. The self-proclaimed ‘Jesus boy’ made this remark during a recent episode of the Hip TV show Trending, hosted by Pascal. He said, “The people that claim to be…
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Pope Francis dies at 88
The Vatican has officially announced the passing of Pope Francis. He had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, stated that the pontiff died at 7:35 a.m. on Easter Monday. Speaking at the Casa Santa Marta, Farrell said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned…
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Me and my wife are taking a break from having children -Davido
Afrobeats star Davido has shared that he and his wife, Chioma, are pausing on having more children. The father of five explained that he’s not ready for more kids at the moment, emphasizing that Chioma deserves time to focus on her career after having three children. He made the revelation during a recent episode of Ride Along With Darryl. He said, “I don’t want more children now. Me and my wife are taking a break.…
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Peter Obi had no chance of winning the election, I don’t do social media candidates – Wike on why he backed Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he did not support Labour Party’s Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, the former Rivers State Governor said he believed Obi stood no realistic chance of winning. Wike added that he does not support candidates driven solely by social media hype, which is why he chose to back President Bola Tinubu instead. “He…
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Nigerian girls rescued from sex trafficking in Ghana
Three Nigerian teenagers — Divine, Favour, and Bright, aged 17 to 19 — have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring in Ghana and returned safely to Nigeria, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed. Lured from Bayelsa and Ebonyi states with false promises of lucrative jobs, the girls were instead forced into sex work. They were received in Lagos and handed over to NAPTIP for counseling and reintegration. NiDCOM Chairperson Abike Dabiri-Erewa stressed the…
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I wanted the removal of Fubara, Mr President did the right thing – Wike says
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he initially wanted Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara to be completely removed from office. Wike stated that President Bola Tinubu’s intervention — suspending Fubara for six months and appointing a Sole Administrator while declaring a state of emergency — prevented a full-blown crisis in the state. He emphasized that the president’s actions helped avert potential chaos and instability in Rivers State. Addressing a…
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Blood flowing like water but our leaders are silent — Pastor Enenche laments killings in Nigeria
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, has voiced serious concern over the relentless killings in parts of Nigeria and the silence of those in power. Speaking during a Special Service at the Glory Dome in Abuja, Enenche questioned why bloodshed continues unchecked while leaders remain unresponsive. He recounted a distressing call he received from a village pastor, who described how entire families were slaughtered and children killed in their sleep during…
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