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He will be feared, not loved and will ultimately face resistance from both allies and foes – Shehu Sani speaks on Trump’s second term as U.S. president
Former federal lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has labeled United States President-elect Donald Trump as a “disruptor,” predicting that his second term will pose a “challenge” to the world. Sani shared this opinion in a post on his X handle on Monday, just hours before Trump’s inauguration as the 47th U.S. president. “Mr. Trump takes over the American presidency today. A disruptor takes power. It’s going to be a great challenge to the world. “It’s going…
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As Young as I am, I am now an older wife – Nigerian woman laments after her husband married second wife
A Nigerian woman, Shakirah Romoke Razak, has expressed her frustration about being a “young” first wife following her husband’s decision to marry a second wife. She shared her feelings in the comments section of a Facebook post about a Nigerian man and his new second wife.
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‘I was pregnant with twins last year but had a miscarriage’ – Annie Idibia
Annie Idibia, wife of singer, Tuface Idibia has revealed that she experienced a miscarriage last year. During a recent episode of the reality TV series Young, Famous and African, Annie shared the emotional impact of losing a twin pregnancy, describing it as a difficult experience despite already having two children. She admitted struggling to talk about the loss, choosing to confide only in her husband and mother due to discomfort with opening up to others.…
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Anybody advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu should be considered a sworn enemy of this country – Former Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad
Former Presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has declared that anyone advocating for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu should be regarded as an enemy of Nigeria. He shared this in a post on X See his post below;
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You can now call me Jobless. I have a lot more time on my hands now and I will be devoting it to Nigeria – Activist, Aisha Yesufu, writes as her last child graduates from University
Activist Aisha Yesufu is celebrating a significant milestone as her youngest child has graduated from university. Sharing her joy on Instagram, Yesufu expressed excitement about having more time on her hands now that her parenting responsibilities have eased. She revealed her plans to dedicate this newfound time to Nigeria. Congratulations to her!
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I won’t die until I father 32 children — Delta musician says as he marries three women same day
Renowned Isoko highlife musician, Dr. Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela, has declared his goal of fathering 32 children before passing away. At 53, Otor, who already has nine children, married three wives on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Uzere, Delta State, bringing his total to four wives. The ceremony was held at the Anglican Church Field London Base in Uzere Kingdom. “I want to have 32 children, and until I achieve that, I…
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Dangote Refinery was expected to crash petrol price – Shehu Sani laments as fuel hits N1050
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has criticized the recent fuel price hike by Dangote Refinery, expressing disappointment as Nigerians had expected the refinery to reduce fuel costs. Posting on X, Sani wrote: “The expectation was that Dangote Refinery will crash the price of petrol; the news that it’s increasing is baffling.” The refinery announced an increase in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit to ₦955 per litre for marketers buying less than 5…
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Hold Burna Boy responsible if anything happens to my family – Cubana Chief Priest
Nightlife mogul Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, has accused singer Burna Boy of threatening his family’s safety. He alleged that Burna Boy shared a video on Instagram showing his family residence in Ikoyi, accompanied by an eye emoji, suggesting surveillance. Cubana Chief Priest stated he has reported the matter to the police, holding Burna Boy responsible if anything happens to him or his family. Reposting the video posted by Burna Boy via his…
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I received N80m tax bill after revealing my weekly income – Food critic Opeyemi Famakin
Celebrity food critic Opeyemi Famakin has decided to stop discussing his finances after receiving an ₦80 million tax bill shortly after revealing his income in an interview. Famakin shared in a conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service contacted him within 48 hours of his disclosure, suggesting his public statement drew the tax authority’s attention. “Two days after I mentioned my finances, LIRS sent me an email, they billed…
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Simon Ekpa has continued kidnapping for ransom – Soludo claims
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has revealed that Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based self-proclaimed Biafra agitator, remains involved in kidnapping for ransom. Speaking in Awka on Saturday, Soludo described kidnapping as a highly lucrative business, surpassing drugs and oil. He noted that before his tenure, gunmen controlled eight local government areas in the state and recounted his father’s kidnapping in 2009. He said: “Kidnapping is not new, my father had been kidnapped as far back as…
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I refused to do rituals before I became Governor – Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, revealed he refused to perform rituals before his election, attributing his success to his strong faith in God, which earned him the nickname “miracle governor.” This was stated by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, on Saturday. Speaking at the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Annual Day of Thanksgiving, Diri recounted an instance when he was urged in Abuja to perform rituals to secure his governorship. He declined, despite contesting the declaration…
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Local governments to receive direct federal allocations by January – Presidency
The Presidency has announced that starting at the end of January, local governments across Nigeria will directly receive their allocations from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC), a move aimed at ensuring local government autonomy. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, disclosed this during a Thursday interview on Arise News. He emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enforcing the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling, which deemed state control of…
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