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VP Shettima ranks one of most ‘brilliant’ politicians from north – Okupe
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has described Vice President Kashim Shettima as one of the most intelligent and eloquent politicians from the North. Okupe expressed this view in a post on his X handle on Thursday, stating that he has recently taken a closer look at Shettima’s character. “From the time of GEJ Administration, I have not been someone you can call a friend of the VP Alh Shetima. “But since he became the VP,…
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BREAKING: Akwa Ibom first lady, Patience Umo Eno is dead
The First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Patience Umo Eno, has passed away. The news was confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in a statement released early Friday morning. Ememobong stated that the First Lady passed away on Thursday in a hospital, surrounded by her family. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience…
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I didn’t sack Emir Sanusi, $49.8bn never went missing in my govt – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted claims that he dismissed Muhammad Sanusi as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) due to allegations that $49.8 billion went missing from the country’s coffers. Speaking on Thursday at the launch of the book Public Policy and Agents Interests: Perspectives from the Emerging World, Jonathan clarified that Sanusi was suspended because the Financial Reporting Council questioned CBN’s expenditure during his tenure, which had come to an…
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Verydarkman: Bobrisky contemplates suicide amidst N15 million bribery allegation
Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up about contemplating suicide amidst bribery allegations of N15 million. The controversy began when activist and social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, released an audio recording allegedly of Bobrisky offering N15 million to officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The bribe was purportedly to have money laundering charges dropped and to avoid serving jail time at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre…
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Tinubu has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and he will do it – Presidency
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signaled his intention to reshuffle his cabinet, hinting at a possible change in his administration’s approach to governance. During a press conference at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, September 24, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed concern that much of the government’s efforts are going unnoticed by the public. He urged the current ministers to be more visible and proactive in engaging…
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Bobrisky was the one that alleged that uncle Falana and Falz collected N10 million, I would be disappointed if Uncle Falana was associated with that – VDM denies allegation of defamation
Social critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has denied allegations that he defamed renowned legal expert, Femi Falana, SAN. In a video shared on his Instagram page last night, VDM expressed his deep respect for Falana, stating that he admires the Senior Advocate of Nigeria for his work defending individuals like him who speak out against societal ills, the abuse of power, and government misconduct. ‘’One other person he represented that made me…
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NYSC increases Corps Members allowance from N33,000 to N77,000
The Federal Government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for corps members from N33,000 to N77,000, starting in July 2024. The announcement was made on the evening of Wednesday, September 25, through a statement shared by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on its official Facebook page. “The Federal Government has approved the increment of Corps Members’ monthly allowance to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024. This is in line…
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Bobrisky: NBA demands probe of N15m bribery allegation against EFCC
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised concerns over claims that officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accepted a N15 million bribe to drop money laundering charges against convicted cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky. In a statement from its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the NBA commended the EFCC for swiftly deciding to investigate the matter and called for an independent inquiry by the Attorney-General and the Office of the National…
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VDM did not defame you. He only wanted relevant agencies to investigate allegations made by Bobrisky – Deji Adeyanju, VDM’s lawyer replies Femi Falana
Deji Adeyanju, the legal representative for VeryDarkMan, has refuted claims that the social activist defamed renowned lawyer Femi Falana. In a statement issued this evening, Adeyanju clarified that VDM did not defame Falana, but instead, “shared the communication to prompt relevant authorities and Mr. Falana to investigate the allegations made by Bobrisky in the voice recording.” In the alleged audio, Bobrisky claimed that Falana was assisting him in obtaining a presidential pardon and had requested…
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Femi Falana denies having any conversation with Bobrisky; demands retraction of defamatory statement from VDM
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has refuted claims of any conversation with Bobrisky about securing a presidential pardon. The controversy arose after social activist VeryDarkMan released an alleged audio recording in which Bobrisky claimed that rapper Falz had contacted him, stating that his father, Femi Falana, could help clear Bobrisky’s criminal record through a presidential pardon. In the recording, Bobrisky, serving a prison sentence at the time, asserted that Falana had begun the process but…
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Edo Election: Technology can’t solve our electoral challenges if the human mind is not ready to do what is right – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concerns that technology alone will not solve Nigeria’s electoral challenges. Speaking in Abuja at an event organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) to mark the International Day of Peace, Jonathan reflected on the outcome of the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, September 21. He noted that while technology plays a role, the key issue lies in the human mindset. Jonathan emphasized that many…
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Thank God I am not a woman, I’d probably be on my 5th marriage – Nigerian man says after slamming Nigerian women for the sacrifices they make for their ‘rubbish’ husbands
Nigerian man, Tayo Ikotun, sparked conversation on social media after sharing his thoughts on the sacrifices many Nigerian women make for their unfaithful husbands. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 24, Tayo candidly stated that if he were a woman, he would likely be on his fifth marriage by now, as he wouldn’t be able to endure the same sacrifices women make for their cheating spouses. His comments came in response to several women…
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