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Some celebrities bashing each other is some form of public stunt – Nkechi Blessing says
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has voiced her perspective on the social media disputes among Nigerian celebrities. She suggests that celebrities who engage in public criticism of each other primarily seek attention and visibility. ”My thoughts on celebrities bashing each other on the Internet, I feel it’s some form of publicity stunt. “By the time they come out on social media to exchange words, is either they have a new single coming up or they’re…
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The Federal Government is giving us support but the rat in the house is eating the bag of garri. We have already sent Otapiapia to finish them- Gov Fubara allegedly shades his predecessor
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State indirectly criticized a certain individual. During a gathering in his state on Tuesday, May 14, He remarked that despite the Federal government’s assistance to the state, there have been instances of mismanagement, likening it to a situation where a rat has been consuming the bag of garri meant for the populace. He further stated that measures, including the use of a rodenticide locally known as Otapiapia, have been employed…
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President Tinubu cancels 0.5% cybersecurity levy
President Bola Tinubu has officially halted the imminent launch of the 0.5 percent levy on the value of all electronic transactions, responding to public criticism. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had announced the introduction of the cybersecurity levy on May 6, instructing banks, mobile money operators, and payment service providers to begin implementation within two weeks. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, briefed reporters after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting…
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Investors and tourists to now get visa to Nigeria within 48 hours – Minister of Information
The federal government has established a tripartite committee to assess and enhance the visa approval procedures for foreign investors and tourists. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, disclosed this during the recently concluded Federal Executive Council meeting. Idris mentioned that President Bola Tinubu sanctioned the formation of the committee to expedite visa processes and issuance for foreigners seeking to invest in Nigeria. He further emphasized that reducing the visa approval timeframe to…
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I have spent over N100m building this house- Nigerian man laments as Delta state govt moves to demolish his structure and others in Asaba
A Nigerian man has expressed distress following the Delta state government’s decision to demolish his property and others in Asaba. The Delta State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands initiated the demolition of unauthorized structures on lands belonging to Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, starting on Monday, May 13. The demolition occurred after the expiration of notices given to the illegal property occupants to vacate the premises. In an online-shared video, the man stated that he…
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We will fish her out – Police PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reacts to trending video of woman feeding her baby alcohol
Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, ASP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has affirmed that efforts will be made to identify and apprehend a nursing mother captured on video feeding her baby alcohol. In the alarming footage, the woman, speaking Yoruba, can be seen encouraging her baby girl as she consumes the alcohol. ‘’Another assignment for us. This is too bad. We will fish her out. Thanks. @PoliceNG”
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Minister of Women Affairs sues Niger State House of Assembly speaker over plans to ‘marry off’ 100 orphaned girls as part of his constituency project
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has filed a petition with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and sought a court injunction to prevent the marriage of 100 girls in Niger state. The speaker of the Niger state house of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, had announced plans to sponsor the wedding of these girls, some of whom were orphaned by insurgency. Sarkindaji clarified that he was only financing the weddings, not forcing the girls into marriage, amidst…
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President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima to now pay Tollgate fees at the airport
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will now be required to pay tollgate fees when using airports in Nigeria, as per the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision. The approval was granted following a memorandum presented by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, highlighting revenue loss due to airport users’ exemptions. Initially, the memoranda proposed exemptions only for the president and vice president. However, Tinubu intervened, insisting that both of them should be included…
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I present to you the mistake maker of the century – Charly Boy Mocks Wike
Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charley Boy, has mocked the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. On his IG page, CharlyBoy reflected on Wike’s repeated admissions of making errors in supporting politicians with whom he later disagreed. Referring to Wike as the “Mistake maker of the century,” CharlyBoy penned his thoughts. He wrote; ”I made a mistake in 2016 by supporting Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as PDP National Chairman. I made another mistake in 2017…
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Peter Obi pays Atiku Abubakar a visit
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited former vice president, Atiku Abubakar on Monday, 13th May. Atiku shared the photos of their meeting on social media with the caption; ‘’It was my honour and privilege to host @PeterObi today. -AA”
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My mom was raped as a teenager – Brymo reveals
Brymo, the controversial singer, disclosed that there are enigmatic circumstances surrounding his birth. He revealed that his mother was sexually assaulted as a teenager, and as a result, her menstrual cycle ceased. During a candid conversation with Chude Jideonwo, Brymo shared that despite his mother’s lack of menstruation for years, she was unaware of her pregnancy while she and his father sought solutions in various spiritual places. Brymo emphasized that his mother’s bravery in reporting…
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Water & Garri: ‘I had the idea for my movie while drunk’ – Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage, the Nigerian singer, disclosed that the idea for her debut movie ‘Water & Garri’ originated while she was drunk She shared this revelation during the pre-launch press conference held at the Livespot Entertainment Centre in Lagos on Thursday. “I said this before, this is an idea I had in my head when I was drunk in my room, and when I brought the idea to my amazing team, they didn’t make me feel…
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