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“Even if we don’t do P-Square, can’t we be brothers?” – Paul Okoye asks Peter, Jude
Nigerian musician Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy of P-Square, has questioned why he and his brothers can’t come together as a family even if they are no longer in business together. The duo’s internal conflict became public when Paul accused his twin brother, Peter, in an interview of petitioning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to have him arrested. In response, Peter denied the accusations in an open letter on social media, explaining…
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If your wife is still managing that marriage because of the children, your old age won’t be funny – Nigerian woman warns men
A Nigerian woman, Faustina Nwoga, has spoken out to men whose wives are ‘enduring their marriage’ for the sake of the children. In a post she shared on Facebook, she noted that their ”old age will not be funny” See her post below;
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New Presidential Jet was bought below market price, saves Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel cost – Onanuga explains
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, has explained the reasons behind the purchase of a new presidential jet. He stated that the new Airbus A330, which replaces the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ) acquired during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, will save Nigeria significant maintenance and fuel costs, amounting to millions of dollars annually. Onanuga also noted that the plane was purchased at a price well below its market value. Onanuga…
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People are dying of hunger, President Tinubu is buying a Presidential Jet – Kenneth Okonkwo laments level of insensitivity
Kenneth Okonkwo, actor and former spokesperson for the Labour Party, has criticized the Nigerian government in response to reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the purchase of a new presidential jet. Okonkwo expressed his outrage on social media, calling the decision “the height of insensitivity” given the many Nigerians’ severe economic hardships. He pointed out the country’s numerous challenges, such as widespread hunger, soaring fuel prices, financial instability, and frequent power outages. Okonkwo condemned…
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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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