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If your intention is to control your husband, may Allah never bless you with one – Nigerian woman says
A Nigerian woman, Seidah Haleemah, has expressed a prayer that women who seek to control their husbands never get married. She shared this in a post on Facebook
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Being a Christian doesn’t mean that one has to see the religion of his forefathers as evil – Nigerian Catholic priest says
Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Angelo Chidi Unegbu, stated that Christians should not regard the religion of their ancestors as inherently evil. He shared this in a post on Facebook. See his post below;
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Nigeria loses $3bn annually to imported ankara fabrics — Minister of Arts and Culture, Musawa
Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, disclosed that the country loses around $3 billion annually to foreign manufacturers of Ankara, a popular wax print in West and Central Africa. Speaking at the 2024 Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) in Algiers, Musawa emphasized the importance of strengthening Africa’s fashion and textile industry. According to a statement by her Special Adviser, Nneka Anibeze, she noted that traditional fabrics like adire, kente, bogolan,…
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Current insecurity worse than during my government, we prioritised the security of lives and properties across the country – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed serious concern over the escalating insecurity in Nigeria and called for urgent measures to address the issue. Obasanjo made this statement on Sunday, October 20, during a visit to Bauchi State, where he inaugurated several road projects completed by Governor Bala Mohammed. Speaking at the palace of the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman-Adamu, Obasanjo noted that Nigeria’s current security situation is far worse than it was during his…
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You have contested and failed woefully, go back home – Wike mocks Atiku
Former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has informed Atiku Abubakar that Nigerians have rejected him. Wike suggested that the former Vice President, who hails from Adamawa, should step aside and return to his hometown, noting that he has run for office several times and failed. Mocking Atiku, while addressing his followers in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, Wike said: “I heard Atiku say Nigerians have rejected us. Did we pick form [to contest Rivers’…
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Biafra: IPOB, Igbos demonized over Southeast insecurity – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer
Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to pro-Biafra activist Nnamdi Kanu, alleged on Saturday that there is a plot to vilify the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Igbo community. Ejimakor criticized those attributing the insecurity in the Southeast to IPOB, stating on X that both state and non-state actors are responsible for the region’s instability. He wrote: “In line with the plot to demonize the #IPOB in particular and #Ndigbo in general, every incidence of…
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Otti rewards Abia paralympics athletes with employment, N20m cash gifts
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has offered employment to 15 athletes from the state who secured gold and silver medals in both international and national sporting events. Speaking at a reception held at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA on Friday, Otti congratulated the athletes for making the state proud. He described the occasion as one of his happiest days in office, highlighting that the reward would not only boost the athletes’ morale but…
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And people say I should leave? I die here – Regina Daniels says as she shares screenshot of chat with husband Ned Nwoko who was concerned about her
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels recently shared a personal moment on social media, highlighting her relationship with her husband, politician Ned Nwoko. In an Instagram story, she posted a WhatsApp conversation where Ned expressed concern over her night out plans. Regina mentioned she was going to dinner with colleagues, prompting Ned to question their identities and ask for proof, referencing her late return at 8 AM earlier that day. He also advised her to rest and…
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If you have a daughter in UNN, call her and hold her ears – Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, says after 17-year-old female student was k!lled in school
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has urged parents of female students at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, to regularly remind their daughters about prioritizing their safety. He highlighted growing concerns about alarming incidents at the institution, alleging that the management may be attempting to cover them up. Gwamnishu shared the tragic story of 17-year-old Joy Eze, who left for lectures but never returned home alive. Her body was found the following day, with severe facial…
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I can’t celebrate birthday because of the current hardships – Gov Otu
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, who recently turned 65, expressed regret that he cannot celebrate his birthday due to the severe hardship in the country. He made this statement during a Sparkling FM Radio program monitored in Calabar, where his special adviser on media and publicity, Linus Obogo, and special adviser on general duties, Barrister Ekpenyong Akiba, connected him to share his thoughts on reaching this milestone. Otu said, “I cannot in all…
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Abuja National Mosque gets first Igbo Imam
Professor Iliyasu Usman has been appointed as the first Igbo Muslim to serve as an Imam at the Abuja National Mosque. He is set to deliver his inaugural sermon during Jumm’at prayers today. The appointment has been widely celebrated, particularly by the South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON), which recognizes it as a testament to Usman’s dedication to Islamic scholarship. SEMON also praised the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) for its inclusiveness…
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Nobody is working for this great country – Joe Igbokwe laments as he questions how Nigeria’s currency is the weakest in Africa
An APC chieftain has voiced concern over the recent World Bank report indicating that Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, is the weakest in Africa. In a Facebook post shared this morning, October 18, Igbokwe questioned how this could occur, given that Nigeria is the most resource-rich country in Africa, boasting a highly educated population, excellent weather, and fertile land, among other advantages. He remarked that it seems almost everyone in Nigeria is focused on personal gain,…
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