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If your husband is taking good care of the house, give him backing to have side chics – Nigerian pastor says
Nigerian pastor Prophet Joseph Apata Enoch has stated that wives should support their husbands if they choose to have side chicks. In a post he shared on Facebook, the cleric noted that as long as the man takes care of the home his wife should support his choice for a side chick. He also advised men to contribute to ending bad governance by refraining from pursuing women if they do not intend to marry them.…
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I lost a lot of followers for talking about Jesus Christ, I don’t regret a thing – Singer, Qing Madi
Nigerian singer Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, popularly known as Qing Madi, revealed that she lost many followers for preaching about Jesus Christ on social media. She shared this information on her Instagram account recently. Despite losing followers, the ‘American Love’ crooner stated that she has no regrets about her actions. She wrote: “LOL. I lost a lot of followers for talking about Jesus Christ. “And from the bottom of my heart, I don’t regret a thing.…
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How can everyone be dying like that? I am downcast and hurting – Patience Ozokwor reacts to Onyeka Onwenu’s death
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has expressed deep sorrow and hurt over the news of music icon Onyeka Onwenu’s death. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday in Lagos. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away. Reacting to Onwenu’s death on Wednesday Ozokwor described it as both painful and heartbreaking. “Onyeka is not just a colleague but…
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I never said I left Labour Party, I am still a full-fledged member – Kenneth Okonkwo
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has denied rumors that he left the Labour Party. Okonkwo affirmed that he remains a committed member of the party. He made this statement on Tuesday during Arise Television’s Prime Time program. “First of all, let me say I am embarrassed by your comment. I am just hearing it from your media station that I dumped the Labour Party. And I put up the statement that I made…
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I cannot pay N70,000 minimum wage with lean allocation – Gombe state Governor
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has stated that his administration is unable to pay the new national minimum wage of N70,000. Governor Yahaya, who also serves as the chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, made this declaration during a meeting with labor leaders, civil society organizations, and traders’ associations at the Government House in Gombe on Tuesday, July 30, ahead of the planned nationwide protest. He explained that Gombe State’s limited allocation from the…
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We were deceived. We didn’t know we were coming to do a counter-protest – Women who staged ‘say no to protest’ rally in Abuja two days ago lament
Nigerian women who participated in the “Say No to Protest” rally in Abuja two days ago have claimed they were deceived and manipulated into joining the event. In a viral video, one woman lamented and alleged that they had come to the FCT for an empowerment program but were instead made to carry placards with various messages opposing the planned protest against hardship. An X-user who translated what was said in the video stated that…
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Nobody in Nigeria’s entertainment industry was as naturally beautiful and awesomely talented as Onyeka Onwenu – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to veteran entertainer Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away on Tuesday night, July 30, at the age of 72. In his post, Reno praised her as the most naturally beautiful and incredibly talented figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. He wrote; ”Nobody in Nigeria’s entertainment industry was as naturally beautiful and awesomely talented as Onyeka Onwenu. As a vocalist, she remains unmatched, hitting the right notes…
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Onyeka Onwenu slumps, dies after performing at Birthday Party
Legendary Nigerian singer Onyeka Onwenu, 72, collapses and dies after performing at a party in Lagos. The music icon reportedly passed away on Tuesday night, July 30, at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos. She was 72. According to a source close to the family, Onwenu was attending the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals when she took to the stage to perform. After her performance, she returned to her seat and suddenly collapsed.…
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We will resist any move to topple Tinubu’s government – APC
Chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have pledged to defend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration against what they call “undemocratic forces” attempting to overthrow the government through protests. During a press conference at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Monday, July 29, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Chairman of the Cross River State chapter and Secretary of the APC States Chairmen Forum, asserted that…
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”If you get the mind to come out, see what will happen to you” – Thugs threaten traders, warn them against protest in Lagos
In advance of the nationwide protests against poor governance set to begin on August 1, a troubling video has surfaced showing thugs intimidating market traders on Lagos Island. The widely circulated footage depicts the thugs moving through the market, threatening traders with severe consequences if they do not comply with their demands. This comes amid several calls from the government, religious leaders, and civil society organisations to shelve the anticipated protest. One of the individuals…
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Traffickers taking advantage of Japa Syndrome – NAPTIP DG
Dr. Fatima Azi Waziri, the Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), revealed that human traffickers are exploiting the “Japa Syndrome.” She made this statement during a town hall meeting with stakeholders on Monday, July 29, 2024, as part of the activities marking the 2024 World Day Against Trafficking. Dr. Waziri explained that traffickers are taking advantage of individuals desperate to leave Nigeria due to poor socio-economic conditions.…
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Resist any temptation to participate in these protests, it does not serve the interest of the Yoruba people – Sunday Igboho
Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has voiced his opposition to the nationwide protests scheduled for August 1 to 10 in response to the country’s hardships. He urged yorubas not to take part in the protest as it is politically motivated. According to him, everyone is facing challenges Igboho in a statement issued Monday night, July 29, said: “I, Chief Sunday Igboho, am issuing this press release in response to the…
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