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Don’t let social media brainwash you, your husband is your boss – Nigerian woman tells women
A Nigerian woman, Chinyere Jacinta, has urged women not to let modern ideas and civilization disrupt their marriages. However, she added that women who seek equal rights and opportunities while living under a man’s roof should also share the household bills equally. She shared this in a post on Facebook “Don’t let civilization break your lovely home. There is nothing like 50/50 in marriage. Your husband is your boss. Don’t let social media brainwash you.…
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My dear father inspires me every day – Davido reacts as dad donates N1bn to C&S Church
Afrobeat musician Davido has responded to his father’s N1 billion donation to a church. Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, donated N1 billion to the Centenary Endowment Fund of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church on Sunday. The donation was made in memory of his mother, Esther Adeleke, during her remembrance service at the church’s headquarters in Lagos. Reacting to the viral video of the event in the comments section of Tunde Ednut’s post, Davido mentioned that…
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The bane of Nigeria today is self-centered and deceitful leadership deficit in knowledge and understanding – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed that Nigeria would have been significantly better and held a more prominent position on the global stage if not for the country’s self-centered leaders. Obasanjo made this remark during the 2024 Leadership Empowerment International Conference on Saturday, August 17. According to him, If we can get the leadership right, we can get all other things right He said; “There is no end to leadership and service to your community…
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Tinubu approves NNPCL to spend federation’s dividends on petrol subsidy
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to use the 2023 final dividends owed to the federation to offset the cost of petrol subsidies, according to a report by The Cable. The president also instructed that the 2024 interim dividends be withheld from the federal government to enhance NNPC’s cash flow. According to an NNPC forecast cited by the publication, the total expenses for petrol subsidies from August 2023 to…
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President Tinubu to travel to France on Monday
President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to France on Monday, August 19, departing from Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, the President will return to Nigeria following his short work visit to France.
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Join protest like your Bangladesh counterparts – Sowore tells Nigerian students
Omoyele Sowore has urged Nigerian students to join the upcoming second phase of the #EndBadGovernance protest. The protest, dubbed ‘FearlessInOctober,’ is set to take place nationwide in October. Sowore made this appeal while drawing a comparison between Nigerian students and their Bangladeshi counterparts, who participated in a massive uprising against their leaders. The activist and politician pointed out that the revolt by Bangladeshi students ultimately led to the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister. Sharing…
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It just makes me laugh – Obasanjo speaks on claims of him having Igbo paternal origin
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has finally responded to the claim that he is of Igbo origin. Obasanjo addressed the matter during a meeting with the leadership of the Ndigbo Amaka Progressive Market Association, an umbrella organization representing major markets in Lagos State, at the boardroom of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, August 15. Reacting to the claim about his Igbo roots Obasanjo simply said: “It just makes me…
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Oshiomhole begged me for three months to support Obaseki – Shaibu
Embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, revealed that Senator Adams Oshiomhole took three months to persuade him to support Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu mentioned that Obaseki was not a politician and lacked the financial resources to run for governor. The two have been at odds, leading to the state House of Assembly impeaching Shaibu. However, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court reinstated him, allowing him to resume office. However, speaking on Channels…
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”Being happy and alive is more important than being together. life na per head” – Yul Edochie weighs in on the Paul and Peter Okoye Feud
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has urged Nigerians to respect the decision of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, formerly of the music duo P-Square, to remain separated if they choose. His comments come in response to the ongoing feud between the brothers. Paul, known as Rudeboy, recently announced that P-Square had split up again, just three years after their reunion. He also revealed that he was arrested by the EFCC following a petition allegedly filed…
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International Embarrassment – Peter Obi reacts to confirmation of Chinese firm attempting to seize Nigerian assets
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to the news that a Chinese firm is attempting to seize Nigeria’s presidential jets and other offshore assets in France. He labeled the situation an “international embarrassment,” blaming it on what he views as “failed leadership” and disregard for the rule of law. Obi criticized the federal government for proceeding with the jet purchase despite public opposition, particularly during a period of severe economic hardship in…
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I paid for the flight that took the U-23 Nigerian team to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil- Mikel Obi
John Mikel Obi has shared how he personally funded the U-23 Eagles team’s flight to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. Mikel who was appointed captain of the team, led the U-23 team to a third-place finish in the men’s football tournament. However, the former Chelsea midfielder disclosed that inadequate planning by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) almost derailed the team’s aspirations. “When I represented my country at…
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Since I have known Tinubu, he has been using only one wristwatch. Let us rally around this poor man – Shettima tells Nigerians
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has commended President Bola Tinubu for being a humble leader committed to improving Nigeria’s prospects, emphasizing that Tinubu is a man who avoids extravagance. During a book launch in Abuja on Thursday, August 15, Shettima shared his surprise when he visited Tinubu’s residence on Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. He had expected a grand mansion but instead found a modest home. Shettima contrasted Tinubu’s simplicity with the luxury often associated with political leaders,…
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