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Tinubu, First Lady leave Brazil after G-20 summit
President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, have left Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, following their attendance at the 2024 G-20 Summit. According to NTA, the Nigerian presidential jet departed Galeao Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro at approximately 10:20 am local time. Nigeria participated in the summit as a guest country, joining the world’s 20 largest economies. During the summit, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, initiated…
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Your children are “visitors” in your marriage. They’ll eventually leave you – Nigerian man educates couples
An X user has ignited a debate by sharing his perspective on the role of children in marriages. He described children as “visitors” in a marriage, emphasizing that they will eventually leave home to pursue their own paths, leaving their parents to live alone. He wrote; “Your children are “visitors” in your marriage. Love, raise and care for them whilst they’re still visiting. They’ll eventually leave you. Only you, and your wife will remain. If you marry the wrong…
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Stop making jest of presidents – Osinbajo’s ex-aide to Obasanjo
Laolu Akande, a former spokesperson for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has urged ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to refrain from mocking other leaders. This follows Obasanjo’s recent remark referring to President Bola Tinubu as “baba go-slow” during a lecture at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, where he criticized the 2023 elections as flawed and accused INEC of compromising the BVAS system. Speaking on Channels TV’s Inside Sources, Akande attributed Nigeria’s political challenges to a…
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“Its unfortunate they rejected 6-year term for President” – Atiku slams Reps members
Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the House of Representatives for rejecting a bill proposing a single six-year term for presidents and governors. Atiku described the decision as unfortunate, noting that Nigeria is at a critical juncture. The bill, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere and others, was dismissed during Thursday’s plenary via a voice vote. He said, “So, it is sad that it was rejected, and we need to ensure…
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Ekpa a terrorist, knows nothing about Biafra – Enugu Govt hails arrest
The Enugu State Government has praised the Republic of Finland for apprehending Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based leader of the criminal group known as Autopilots. The government described him as a fraudster, terrorist, and common criminal with no genuine concern for the welfare of the Igbo people. He labeled Simon Ekpa a murderer and fraudster who exploits the suffering of his people for personal gain. The state expressed its readiness to provide evidence of Ekpa’s atrocities…
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Men who don’t have money are ladies – Shallipopi
Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has stirred online debates with his recent assertion that wealth is essential to defining manhood. According to the singer, men who are not wealthy should be categorized alongside women He shared this on his X handle on Friday when he wrote, “Na money make u be man, if u nor get join the ladies set.” In another post, Shallipopi slammed poor men who fall in love instead…
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Biafra: Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland
Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator Simon Ekpa has been arrested in Finland on charges related to terrorism. Ekpa, who identifies as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, was taken into custody by Finnish authorities, according to reports by BBC Pidgin and The Sun. The Päijät-Häme District Court remanded Ekpa in prison on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. Finnish Central Criminal Police confirmed the arrest, stating that Ekpa is…
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Bill proposing Six-year single-term for President, Governors rejected by Reps
A bill aiming to reduce the tenure of the President and state governors to a single six-year term has been rejected by Nigeria’s House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere and 33 other lawmakers, was debated on Thursday but failed to gain the required support for passage. The bill sought to amend the 1999 Constitution to introduce several key changes, including the reduction of lawmakers’ tenures, the zonal rotation of presidential and…
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Ruling lagos is not the job for boys – Joe Igbokwe Criticizes Calls for President Tinubu’s Son, Seyi, to Run for Lagos Governorship in 2027
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has voiced his disapproval of youth groups advocating for Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to contest for the Lagos State governorship in 2027. In a Facebook post, Igbokwe described the calls as a distraction, emphasizing that governing a state as complex as Lagos requires seasoned leadership, not “boys.” He cautioned against trivializing such a critical role, urging stakeholders to focus on capable and experienced candidates who can manage…
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Anambra Governor, Soludo orders closure of schools ahead of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s burial in the state
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the temporary closure of schools in the Nnewi zone due to heightened security concerns surrounding the burial of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, set to take place on Friday in his hometown, Umuanuka village, Otolo Nnewi. The decision follows threats from non-state actors and a violent attack on Wednesday night when gunmen killed several individuals and set a vehicle ablaze, causing panic in the area. In response, the state…
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Our society has lost it – Nigerian man expresses dismay as ‘90% of women’ show unwavering support for his wife after she left him to marry another man
Anthony Echebiri, an officer with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has voiced his frustration over the reactions of Nigerian women to his marital woes. Echebiri accused his estranged wife, Okechukwu Fortune Adaobi, of abandoning him and their daughter to marry another man, despite still being legally married to him. His claims sparked a heated debate online, with opinions sharply divided. While many sympathized with Echebiri’s situation, a significant number, predominantly women, openly…
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If you do not know how much your church makes annually, you should apologize to the Nigerian Government – Reno Omokri tells Nigerians
Nigerian author and social commentator Reno Omokri has sparked a thought-provoking conversation about financial transparency within churches. In a recent Instagram post, Omokri argued that the Nigerian government is far more transparent with its financial records than many churches in the country. Omokri challenged church members to reflect on their knowledge of their church’s finances. According to him, if members cannot account for how much their church generates annually or how those funds are spent,…
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