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PDP now obituary. Ekwueme, Lar, others will be turning in their grave -Dino Melaye
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). On Sunday, Melaye stated that the party’s founding fathers, including Alex Ekwueme, Solomon Lar, Sunday Awoniyi, Adamu Chiroma, Tony Anenih, and Abubakar Rimi, would be turning in their graves over the actions of the PDP’s acting National Chairman, Iliya Damagum. He remarked that the once-dominant party now resembles an obituary under the leadership of Damagum, Samuel Anyanwu, and Umar Bature. He accused…
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Insecurity is weaponised for political purposes in Nigeria – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has claimed that insecurity in Nigeria is being exploited for political purposes. She emphasized that development in the country cannot be achieved without ensuring proper security. Speaking at the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos state on Sunday, August 25, she stated that there will be no socio-economic development without security “We cannot have socio-economic development without security,” she…
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A pregnant woman is a walking corpse until she delivers, it is the best way to describe the dangerous journey a woman has to go through to bring forth another human – Nigerian doctor says
Nigerian medical doctor Kieran has said that a pregnant woman’s life remains at risk until she gives birth. He likened her to a walking corpse He made this statement in response to mixed reactions to a viral video in which various young men were asked whether they would visit their pregnant wives in labor or friends who had been shot and hospitalized. In the video, the majority of the young men said they would choose…
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”We strongly condemn exploiting vulnerable individuals, especially those struggling with mental health issues” – Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennu-Ohanenye slams young lady for using her mother’s mental illness ‘’for personal gain and social media content”
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, criticized a young woman for posting a video of her mentally ill mother. The minister stated that the young woman shared the video for “personal gain and social media content,” describing the act as unacceptable, potentially harmful, and troubling. In the video, the unnamed young woman introduced a mentally unstable woman as her mother, explaining that her mother’s mental health deteriorated after her father passed away. She mentioned…
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Nigerians are NOT worth fighting for – Man recalls how a guy who fought for students in UNILAG was treated after being rusticated
An X user @villageparrot has expressed that Nigerians are not worth fighting for. He made this statement on Sunday after the arrest of whistleblower Bristol Tamunobiefiri, also known as PIDOM. He recalled an incident involving Femi, who used to advocate for students at UNILAG, but was told he was “doing too much” after the school expelled him. “There was this Femi guy in UNILAG who used to fight for students. The day he was rusticated…
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Shiites have declared war on us – FCT Commissioner of Police says as he mourns slain officers
Tensions erupted in Abuja on Sunday, August 25, as a procession by the banned Islamic Movement in Nigeria, known as the Shiites, turned violent. The altercation led to the deaths of two police officers and a local trader at Wuse Market. Federal Capital Territory Police Commissioner Benneth Igweh expressed outrage over the incident, condemning the group’s “provocative” actions and vowing that the perpetrators would be brought to justice. Two policewomen were also critically injured, and…
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I used to say premarital s3x isn’t right but make sure he is in good condition – Nigerian woman advises women
A Nigerian woman, Ugegbe Oyibo, who previously opposed premarital sex, has advised women to ensure that a man is in good health before marriage. In a Facebook post on Friday, she explained that this has become important because some men have compromised their health due to excessive alcohol consumption.
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Killing Christians is the only thing without consequences – Bishop Kukah
Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has lamented the ongoing persecution of Christians in northern Nigeria, noting that those responsible are rarely held accountable. He highlighted that, despite the church’s mistreatment in recent years, no one has been prosecuted for these acts. Kukah made these remarks during a virtual address at the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the Order of the Knights of St Mulumba Nigeria, Eko Subordinate Council, held in Lagos.…
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Insecurity, Nnamdi Kanu’s detention: Simon Ekpa threatens 30-day lockdown
Simon Ekpa, has threatened to impose a month-long lockdown on Nigerian government offices in the South-East due to rising insecurity and the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Ekpa made this announcement on his official X account, stating that the decision was reached during a virtual meeting with his cabinet. The lockdown is set to take place from August 28 to September 26, 2024, affecting government offices in…
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Declare state of emergency on food. Nigerians hungry, angry – Elder statesman, Clark tells Tinubu
Chief Edwin Clark has urged President Bola Tinubu to swiftly declare a state of emergency on food, citing widespread hunger and anger among Nigerians. Speaking at his Asokoro residence in Abuja during a visit from the President of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), Clark emphasized that Nigerians have the right to protest, referencing a past protest organized by Tinubu against former President Goodluck Jonathan over fuel subsidy removal. Clark argued that…
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Nigeria was not supposed to exist, we are a company for the British to take resources – Burna Boy
Burna Boy has referred to Nigeria as “collateral damage” in light of the country’s current situation. In a recent interview with Tidal, he likened Nigeria to the Royal Niger Company under British control. In a widely circulated video on social media, Burna Boy stressed that Nigerians are enduring the effects of poor governance and external influences. He shared his views on Nigeria’s origins, stating that the country was never intended to exist. “We were not…
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Popular Fishpie seller, Evalsam bags deal with Eko Hotel
A popular fish pie seller, Evalsam, has secured a deal with Eko Hotel. Evalsam rose to fame after a video of him promoting his products went viral on social media. Following the online buzz, he was invited to perform at Eko Hotel, where he showcased his singing abilities. A video from the event captures the moment Evalsam signed the deal with the hotel, signaling a major advancement in his career. This partnership follows the viral…
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