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We have top-class actors in Nigeria who can play that role even better – Bob-Manuel Udokwu on Idris Elba playing lead in ‘Things Fall Apart’ series TV Adaptation
Nollywood veteran Bob-Manuel Udokwu has responded to reports that Hollywood actor Idris Elba will portray “Okonkwo” in a television adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s influential novel Things Fall Apart. According to Variety, the series is in development at A24, with Elba and Gina Carter as executive producers under their 22Summers banner. In an interview with Channels TV, Udokwu stated that while he has no objection to Elba in the lead role, he believes Nigeria has exceptional…
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Prioritize having kids over marriage for career success – Laide Bakare advises ladies
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has encouraged career-driven women to prioritize having children over getting married. In an interview with Nollywood On Radio, Bakare shared her views on achieving long-term career success, stating that marriage is not a prerequisite for starting a family, drawing from her personal experience. “If you are aspiring to be a successful superstar as a young girl, I would advise you to get married and have kids early so that you can…
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Your relationship should not define your happiness – Police Spokesperson tells women
FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, has advised women not to let their happiness be defined by relationships. She shared this advice after receiving a call from a distressed woman contemplating suicide due to relationship problems. In her post, Adeh urged women to stop relying on others for happiness, emphasizing that true happiness comes from within. She shared this in a post on Social Media See her post below;
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Who can explain the economic theories currently at play in Nigeria to me, please? – Joe Abah asks as fuel prices increase
Dr. Joe Abah, former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, has questioned whether anyone can explain the economic theories being applied by the Federal Government. He raised this inquiry on his X account, expressing frustration with the current state of the nation. See his post below;
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Repent or we send you back to your creator – Matawalle tells Bandit Informants
Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, has issued a stern warning to bandits’ informants, urging them to repent or face severe consequences. According to Daily Trust, Matawalle delivered this warning during an assessment visit to Gundumi village, as well as Isa and Sabon Birni local government areas in Sokoto State, on Thursday, October 10. “This place used to be lively with a lot of business activities. I assure you it will bounce back.…
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People should be angry and protest against Politicians – Rotimi Amaechi laments current state of the Nation
Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister Rotimi Amaechi has voiced deep dissatisfaction with the current situation in Nigeria, calling on citizens to protest against the government over widespread hunger and economic hardship. Amaechi, addressing the nation’s increasing challenges, argued that elections should not have been held given the severe difficulties many Nigerians are experiencing. He said Nigerians should be angry and protest against politicians “People should be angry and protest against politicians. They should…
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Fuel is now N1,065 per liter and people still think i am the Problem – Bobrisky
Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has voiced frustration over the increasing fuel prices, noting that fuel costs have now surged to N1,065 per liter. In a recent social media post, Bobrisky highlighted the irony of being criticized for various issues in Nigeria, while more significant problems, such as the fuel price hike, remain unaddressed. See his post below;
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We are not responsible for the Fuel hike – FG
The Federal Government has denied responsibility for the recent increase in petrol prices. On October 9, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) raised fuel prices, with Abuja reaching N1,030 per liter, Lagos at N998, and other regions seeing similar hikes. This sparked public outcry, with many urging President Bola Tinubu to reverse the price increase. However, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, clarified that the government is not responsible for the hike.…
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Fuel Hike: Everybody waiting for everyone to start protest – Adeyanju slams Nigerians
Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has criticized Nigerians for their response to the recent rise in petrol prices. On the same day, it was announced that the NNPC had raised the pump price of petrol from N868 to N1,031 at its outlets in Abuja. Criticizing the silence he wrote on X Fuel is now N1,030 but nobody want to chase clout by protesting. Everybody waiting for everyone to start protest.
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Seek permission before using National Anthem – FG tells Nigerians
The Federal Government has advised Nigerians to seek permission before using the national anthem to prevent misinterpretation. In a statement on October 8, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), emphasized that the agency must be consulted before the anthem is sung or its lyrics used, although he did not specify the exact contexts for this permission. He highlighted the NOA’s role in protecting national symbols and clarified that the Nigerian…
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A finished woman is a dangerous one – Toke Makinwa criticises women who share their female friends secrets with their husbands/boyfriends
Toke Makinwa has criticized women in relationships who share everything with their partners, including their best friends’ secrets. The media personality emphasized that women should keep their friends’ confidences private. She explained that when a friend confides in you, it’s meant for your ears only, not your partner, as your partner is not your friend’s best friend. She pointed out that this tendency is why many men disapprove of their partners spending time with their…
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Burna Boy vs Speed Darlington: ”Everything na cruise and jokes until hand touch you” – Paul Okoye
Following rapper, Speed Darlington’s recent arrest by Burna Boy, singer Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, shared his views on Instagram. Rudeboy pointed out the distinction between “freedom of speech” and “freedom of data.” He expressed that people often cry oppression when someone responds decisively to things said or done in the name of “cruise and jokes.” See his post below;
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