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Some people are just hoping for their partner to die so they can be free – Human rights activist, Israel Joe
Nigerian human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, has claimed that some individuals remain in unhappy marriages, secretly hoping for their spouse’s demise to gain freedom. He shared this in a post on Facebook. See his post below
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Peter Obi congratulates Tems on Grammy win
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian singer Tems on her victory at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Tems’ Love Me Jeje won the Best African Music Performance award on Sunday, beating Tomorrow (Yemi Alade), MMS (Asake & Wizkid), Sensational (Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay), and Higher (Burna Boy). In a statement shared via his X handle on Monday, Obi also praised other Nigerian artists who were nominated in various…
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“He killed himself to avoid paying $1,900” Francis Van-Lare says his daughter’s partner who allegedly took his life to avoid paying $15k monthly for child support was a “dead beat dad”
Francis Van-Lare has remained steadfast in defending his daughter following the tragic passing of her former partner in the U.S. Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a Nigerian cardiologist based in the U.S., took his own life on Jan. 26. Reports circulating online suggested that his death was linked to losing a custody battle, being ordered to pay $15,000 per month in child support, and having his medical license revoked. However, Van-Lare has refuted these claims, stating that…
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No responsible lady can take advice from “Juju Wh0restin” – Rita Edochie slams an unnamed woman who could not keep her first marriage and is now a second wife to a married man
Actress Rita Edochie has criticized an unnamed woman for advising others on marriage despite failing in her own past relationships and becoming a second wife to a married man. In an Instagram post, Rita called the woman “Juju Whorestine and stated that no God-fearing, responsible woman should take advice from her. She questioned how someone who couldn’t sustain her first and second marriages could now claim to offer guidance while being with a man she…
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Nigerians defend corrupt Leaders yet complain about corruption – EFCC boss, Olukoyede
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has criticized the tendency of Nigerians to denounce corruption while simultaneously defending corrupt leaders when they face prosecution. He made this remark on Friday, January 31, while hosting officials from the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by Chris Olukolade, in Abuja. Olukoyede also highlighted his leadership approach, emphasizing that since assuming office, he has focused more on prevention rather than enforcement in…
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Kano to spend N2.5bn on Mass weddings
The Kano State government has allocated N2.5 billion for quarterly mass weddings across its 44 local government areas in 2025. This was disclosed by Musa Shanono, the Commissioner for Planning and Budget, during a breakdown of the state’s 2025 budget, which was passed by the State House of Assembly on January 31. The mass weddings are part of the N91.32 billion budgeted for governance and service delivery, aimed at promoting social welfare, human rights, and…
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“Make I no go talk the one wey go make people remember my own, con dey drag my head” – Basketmouth speaks on why he won’t comment on 2Face’s divorce
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has finally broken his silence on the ongoing marital drama between singer 2Face and his wife, Annie. 2Face announced their separation on Sunday evening, sparking widespread reactions, especially among celebrities. In a viral Instagram video on Saturday, Basketmouth addressed those questioning his silence, stating that he prefers to stay out of the conversation. Having faced public scrutiny during his own divorce in 2022, he emphasized that he does not want to be…
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2face and Annie: If I were to stop living with my wife today, No one would know – Charly Boy advises couples to keep their business private
Veteran singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has advised Nigerian celebrities to keep their private lives out of the public eye. Speaking in a recent interview with TVC, he shared his thoughts on the ongoing marital issues between Nigerian power couple, 2Baba and Annie Idibia. Charly Boy, who is in his seventies, emphasized his commitment to privacy, stating that if he ever decided to divorce his wife, the public would never know. “I…
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[Full list]UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw confirmed
The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs was conducted on Friday. Eight teams have secured direct qualification to the Round of 16 following the conclusion of the league phase. These teams include Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, and Aston Villa. While these clubs will resume their Champions League campaign in March, others still have additional matches to play. Teams that finished between 9th and 24th in…
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CBN policies prevented 42.81% inflation in 2024 – CBN Governor, Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, stated that without the bank’s policy interventions, inflation in Nigeria could have surged to 42.81% by December 2024. Speaking at the 2025 Monetary Policy Forum, Cardoso highlighted key measures taken to stabilize the economy, including raising the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50% and increasing the Cash Reserve Ratio to 50.00%. He also projected a significant rise in diaspora remittances, expected to reach N31.79…
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Pregnant woman who fought with spirit in her dream wakes up to find bloody handprint on her belly
Residents of Grand Cape Mount County in Liberia have been left in shock after a young pregnant woman recounted how she discovered a mysterious, bloody handprint on her stomach after slapping a spirit in her dream. Sharing her chilling experience in an interview with Liberian journalist Donso Sheriff on Thursday, the woman revealed that three nights ago, she had a terrifying dream in which an unknown woman attempted to take her unborn baby. In a…
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FG donates N30m to family of late Taiwo Akinkunmi, Nigerian flag designer
The Federal Government has donated N30 million to the family of the late Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian flag. Akinkunmi passed away on August 30, 2023, at 87, after a brief illness. He was laid to rest on September 6, 2024—one year after his death—following a prolonged wait for the state burial promised by the government. On Thursday, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, alongside the Oyo State Director…
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