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It is better to marry a truthful single mother than a lady with 7 abortions pretending – Actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola
Nollywood Actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola has shared her opinion on marriage. In a post she shared on Instagram, she stated that it is better to marry a single mother of 3 than a lady that has carried out 7 abortions and still pretending to be an angel. She wrote: “Better marry a truthful after 2 or 3 or more than marry a lady with 7 abortions pretending to be an angel yet she’s a mother of…
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Church reopening: We are waiting to hear from God – T.B Joshua
General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has reacted to reports of church reopening by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu. In a statement he made on Wednesday, he applauded the government over their decision but also made it known that he needs to hear from God before his church can resume services. “Good morning and win today! Following the announcement that church services will resume in Lagos on August 9th, 2020…
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Al-Qaeda is penetrating North West region of Nigeria – US government alerts Nigerian government
The United States government says members of the deadly Al-Qaeda insurgent group have started penetrating the North-Western part of Nigeria. The Cable reports that Dagvin Anderson, commander of the US special operations command, Africa, made this known during a press briefing. According to the report, Anderson said “We have engaged with Nigeria and continue to engage with them in intel sharing and in understanding what these violent extremists are doing. And that has been absolutely critical to…
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Messi fails to make list of 10 most lethal strikers in Europe as Ronaldo gets third place (See full list)
Barcelona star footballer, Lionel Messi has missed out on the 2020 list of most lethal/clinical strikers in European football compiled by Sun football. A striker’s lethal level is measured by the number of goals he scores in relation to the time spent on the pitch. Messi’s rival, Cristiano Ronaldo came third in the rankings behind unknown strikers Luis Muriel of Atalanta and Sampdoria star Federico Bonazzoli. Luis Muriel (pictured above) has scored a goal every…
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We’ll retrieve N96bn stolen under Ajimobi – Governor Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has promised to retrieve the N96bn allegedly stolen during his predecessor, late Abiola Ajimobi’s administration. The Governor who made the promise at an event to kickstart the construction of the 21km Ajia-Airport-New Ife expressway road in Ajia town, said the retrieved funds would be used to develop the state’s infrastructure. He also addressed the criticism his administration has faced since announcing that they will be issuing a N100m bond. Makinde was quoted…
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Repentant Boko Haram members are not being absorbed into the Army – Presidency
The Presidency has countered claims of repentant Boko Haram members being absorbed into the Nigerian Army. In a statement released by President Buhari’s spokesperson Garba Shehu today August 5, it was emphatically stated that the de-radicalization, rehabilitation and reintegration of violent extremists of the Buhari administration code named “Operation Safe Corridor,” follows an established example from countries with similar experiences, and is supported academically and materially by the European Union and the United Nations. The Presidency…
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You can’t regulate broadcasting as a politician – Ex-NTA DG, Tonnie Iredia tells Lai Mohammed
Tonnie Iredia, a former director-general of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) has reacted to the increased fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million. The former NTA DG and professor of broadcast management and media law who featured in an interview on Channels Television, stated that the minister of information, Lai Mohammed cannot regulate broadcasting as a politician. Iredia also alleged that the Minister has hijacked the duties of the director-general of the NBC. He said; “Everybody…
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FUTA suspends final year Student for hacking into Premium Times website
The federal University of technology, Akure (FUTA) has indefinitely suspended a final year student for hacking into the website of an online news publication, the Premium Times. According to the institution, the student, Afolabi Emmanuel of the Department of Food Science and Technology was suspended on Wednesday. It was gathered that the University had received a complaint from Premium Times about a Denial of Service, DOS attack on its website between 28th and 29th February,…
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Hate speech fine now alternative to Oil revenue – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has reacted to reports that the federal Government has increased the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5Million. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, reviewed the penalty for hate speech in Nigeria. Mohammed at the unveiling ceremony of the reviewed Nigeria Broadcasting Code organized by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Lagos said the penalty for hate speech has increased from N500,000 to N5…
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Akwa ibom loses APC Chairman
Chairman of the Akwa Ibom state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ini Okopido is dead. He died in the early hours of Wednesday August 5, at the Ibom Multispecialty Hospital (IBH), Uyo. His death has been linked to multiple organ failure. A source told The Nation; “Yes, our state chairman is dead. Infact the entire APC family in the state is in deep mourning. It is a big blow to our party at…
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Daddy Showkey turns 50 today
Music legend, Daddy Showkey is 50 today. The singer took to Instagram to share series of his photos in celebration of his day. He has received overwhelming celebration from fans and other celebrities. Happy birthday to him.
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#RevolutionNow co-convener, Olawale Bakare rearrested
Co-convener of the #RevolutionNow protest, Olawala Bakare who was arrested and granted bail with Omoyele Sowore in 2019 has been rearrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). He was arrested alongside six other protesters today in Osun State. They had converged at Olaiya junction in Osogbo, Osun state capital to express their displeasure against bad governance, lack of infrastructure, extra-judicial activities among others. The follows the arrest of over 40 protesters in Abuja
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