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Does he want him to continue moving around in a rickety plane and die like the VP of Malawi and Iran President – Presidency slams Peter Obi for condemning plans to acquire new aircrafts for President Tinubu and VP Shettima
The Presidency has criticized Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for condemning the Federal Government’s plan to purchase new aircraft for President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. In a statement released on Monday, June 17, Obi described the move as insensitive, pointing out that many Nigerians are struggling with economic hardship caused by the government’s policies. In response, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, called Obi’s comment insensitive…
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Nigerian media gave Burna Boy credits for records I set – Seun Kuti
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has expressed frustration over Burna Boy receiving undue credit for accomplishments achieved by him and other Nigerian artists in the music industry. He pointed out that while Burna Boy was widely reported as the first Nigerian artist to perform at Coachella in 2020, Kuti himself had performed at the festival in 2012. Kuti also noted that before Burna Boy received his first Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album with…
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No woman should submit to poverty and pain – Nigerian man says
A Facebook user, Daniel Tanimawo, has said that no woman should submit to pain and poverty. In a post he shared via the microblogging site, he stated that ”You don’t command a woman to submission” but rather give her something worth submitting to. See his post below;
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‘This one don pass JagaJaga’ – Eedris Abdulkareem on hardship under Tinubu govt
Veteran musician Eedris Abdulkareem has stated that the current administration’s hardship surpasses the difficulties experienced under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, when he released his controversial satirical song, ‘Nigeria Jagajaga’. He criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for blaming the immediate past government instead of addressing the ongoing hardship. In his latest song ‘Emilokan’, Abdulkareem expresses his concerns over the country’s worsening hardship and insecurity. “Tinubu government blames Buhari, Buhari government blamed Jonathan. Hunger dey, people dey…
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”Anal Sex is a crime in Nigeria. It is punishable up to 14 years imprisonment”- Nigerian lawyer says
A Nigerian lawyer, Stella has said that Anal sex is a crime in Nigeria punishable by 14 years imprisonment. She shared this in a post on Facebook In her words; “ANAL ṢÉX is a CRỊMÉ in Nigeria. It’s PUNISHABLE up to 14 YEARS IMPRISONMENT. Anybody that has sex against the order of Nature is guilty of a felony. See SECTION 214 of the CRIMINAL Code. This is called unnatural offences. Maka ndi baby I want…
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Tribal Marking a child without his/her consent as a means of identification is Evil – Toke Makinwa
Media personality Toke Makinwa has strongly criticized the traditional practice of using tribal marks for identification, calling it a form of cruelty inflicted on children without their consent. Makinwa expressed her views in a series of posts on her X account on Sunday. She recounted a recent encounter with an influencer who had tribal marks, which prompted her to reflect on this long-standing tradition. She wrote, “Today I saw a beautiful influencer with tribal marks…
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Marriage and kids are not for everyone, leave people alone – Media personality, Gbemi says
Media personality Gbemi has asserted that marriage and children are not for everyone. She emphasized that people should be allowed to make their own choices regarding these matters. Gbemi also mentioned that she has friends who do not desire romantic relationships, and they are wonderful individuals. “Leave people alone . Marriage and kids are not for everyone . I have dear friends who don’t want romantic relationships and they are wonderful people . A man…
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”During Goodluck Jonathan regime, your voice was loud. Hunger and hardship under Tinubu government, you say Nigeria get spiritual problems” – Eedris Abdulkareem slams Pastor Adeboye
Rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has criticized Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, in his new single “Emilokan.” In one of the verses, Abdulkareem accuses Pastor Adeboye of hypocrisy, pointing out that while the pastor protested against bad governance during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s regime, he now claims that “Nigeria has spiritual problems” under Tinubu. Abdulkareem urges the clergyman to organize a one-million-man protest against President Tinubu’s government, just as…
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No ENDSAR protester is still in detention – Police counters Senator Shehu Sani’s claim
The Nigeria Police Force has refuted the recent claims made by Senator Shehu Sani that some young people have been detained since the 2020 EndSARS protest. Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani had said some Nigerians are still locked up in detention for their roles in the ENDSARS protest and appealed to President Tinubu to pardon and release them. In a statement released on June 16, the police force’s spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said: ‘’No individual is…
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Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu is dead
Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. On Sunday, movie producer Stanley Nwoko also known as Stanley Ontop, shared the news on his Instagram page. Nwoko revealed that Stella, who had been battling leg cancer, died on Sunday, June 16th. He wrote: “Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. “The Veteran Actress left this world today after battling with leg cancer. “Rest well madam Stella.” Another colleague, Ijele Ozioma Christy Ejiofor, wrote: “Ukwu…
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The release of Nnamdi Kanu by Mr. President on political grounds is overdue – Chieftain, Edwin Clark
Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark emphasized the critical and urgent need to reintegrate the Igbos into the mainstream of Nigeria, ensuring their region is equal to others in all respects. This means they should be fully and unconditionally united with Nigeria as they were before the civil war. “The release of Nnamdi Kanu by Mr. President on political grounds is long overdue,” Clark stated. He urged the President to instruct…
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President Tinubu urges sacrifice as he observes Eid prayer in Lagos
President Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to make sacrifices as he observes Eid prayer in Lagos. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said some level of sacrifices will be required to move the nation forward. He spoke with journalists after joining the Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos, amplifying the theme of the sermon by the Chief Imam of Lagos. “We have been told by the Chief Imam how we can follow the path of sacrifice. The sacrifice required…
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