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We may be a poor country but we are capable and won’t beg anyone – Minister, Ali Pate
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has affirmed that the country can sustain its healthcare system despite the withdrawal of USAID support. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, head of President Donald Trump’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has criticized USAID, calling it corrupt and ideologically biased. U.S. Congressman Scott Perry also alleged that the agency has misallocated funds, including claims of financing terrorist groups. Speaking with Channels Television, Pate emphasized that…
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Tuface’s Family Reports Him “Missing,” Seeks DSS Intervention
The Idibia family has called on the DSS to help locate Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or Tubaba, claiming he is missing. According to the family, Tuface left home in lounge wear on February 10 without his bodyguard, and they initially assumed he was taking a short walk. However, he has not returned since then. Adding to their concerns, some of his friends have reportedly received messages from him requesting financial…
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My late husband would have been alive if he had listened to me – Betty Akeredolu
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has stated that her late husband might still be alive if he had listened to her. Akeredolu passed away on December 27, 2023, due to complications from prostate cancer. In an interview with Star News publisher Olumide Akinrinlola on Thursday, February 13, Mrs. Akeredolu revealed that her husband chose to follow the advice of spiritualists and pastors instead of heeding her counsel. “What came…
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Valentine’s Day: Making of money cakes, money bouquets are all criminal offences – Lawyer Stan Alieke tell say Nigerians
Abuja-based lawyer Stan Alieke has cautioned that creating money cakes, money flowers, or money bouquets is a criminal offense, carrying a minimum jail term of six months. He shared this in a post via his instastory.
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Valentine’s day: ”Manifesting that this is my last one unmarried” – DJ Cuppy
Popular disc jockey, Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, marked Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt prayer, expressing her hope to be married by next year’s celebration. Sharing a photo on her social media handles on Friday, February 14, the billionaire’s daughter wished herself a happy Valentine’s Day. “Happy Valentine’s Day to me! Manifesting that this is my last one unmarried. Lord, do your thing!” she wrote
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Yahoo boys now involved in ritual killings, kidnapping, banditry – EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has raised concerns over the growing criminal activities of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo boys, warning that they have expanded beyond online scams into more dangerous crimes, including kidnapping, ritual killings, and arms trafficking. Speaking on February 13, 2025, at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, Olukoyede revealed that Nigeria lost over $500 million to internet fraud in a year. He also emphasized the commission’s internal anti-corruption efforts, stating that…
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‘2Face doesn’t deserve to remarry, it reflects poorly on Natasha’s part’- Morayo Brown
Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has criticized Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru for dating veteran singer 2Face Idibia, suggesting that it reflects low self-esteem. Speaking on Your View on TVC News, Morayo stated that 2Face, a controversial father of seven, does not deserve to remarry. Her comments come in response to the singer’s recent public proposal to Natasha. “Doesn’t it reek of low self-esteem to date somebody like 2Face? For you to allow 2Face to propose…
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Nedu steps down from Honest Bunch Podcast after Verydarkman makes sex-for-role allegations
Popular On-Air Personality, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, known as Nedu, has announced his decision to step down as the host of The Honest Bunch Podcast due to recent controversies surrounding him. The move follows allegations by social media critic Martins Ortse, aka VeryDarkMan, who accused Nedu of demanding sex for movie roles from content creator Jojo. The accusation emerged amid a feud between VeryDarkMan and comedian Deeone, who had previously claimed on the podcast that he…
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(video): The beads you put on his hand and on his neck, remove them and free him – Tuface’s mother tells Lawmaker, Natasha
Rose Idibia, mother of Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has urged Nigerians to appeal to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawuru to distance herself from her son. In a viral video on Thursday night, she claimed that 2Face might not be in his right state of mind and asked the lawmaker to remove the “beads” she had placed on his hand and neck. This comes amid reports of 2Face’s public marriage proposal…
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I slept with 12 men daily- 14-year-old sex worker rescued in Ogun says
A 14-year-old survivor of sex trafficking in Ogun State’s Ifo Local Government Area revealed she was forced to sleep with 10 to 12 men daily while held captive. The victim trafficked from Akwa Ibom State on January 29, 2024, was rescued during a raid by the Ogun State Amotekun Corps on February 12. The operation led to the arrest of 15 suspected sex workers and their boss, Idem Joy, at the Railway Line Hotel in…
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“They can go to hell”- Nuhu Ribadu blasts Canada for denying military chiefs visa
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has criticized Canadian officials for denying visas to top Nigerian military officers, including the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Speaking at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) at the Shehu Yar’adua Centre in Abuja on Thursday, Feb. 13, Ribadu expressed his disapproval of the situation. The remarks followed a revelation by the CDS, General Musa, that he and…
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Tuface should not be allowed to go scot free over what he did to Annie. He probably stayed with her because of societal pressure – Media Personality Morayo Brown
Media personality Morayo Brown has called out Nigerian music star Tuface Idibia over his treatment of his estranged wife, Annie Idibia, insisting he should not be allowed to walk away without accountability. Brown accused Tuface of emotionally harming Annie and misleading her, suggesting that he may have remained in the marriage due to societal pressure rather than love. She also criticized his public admission of falling out of love with Annie, demanding that he specify…
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