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I was against my son playing chess, don’t discourage your children from their passion – Record-breaker, Tunde Onakoya’s dad says
Pa Onakoya, the father of Nigerian chess prodigy Tunde Onakoya, has admitted that he initially opposed his son’s involvement in chess. He confessed that during Tunde’s childhood, he would interrupt his chess matches to encourage him to prioritize his education. In a sideline interview with City Edge TV at Lagos airport on Wednesday, where he, along with his wife and numerous others, welcomed the Guinness World Record-breaker, the proud father shared this revelation. He said,…
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Nigerian boy Femi Ositade wins $3.5 million worth of scholarships from Harvard and 13 foreign universities
A 17-year-old Nigerian, Oluwafemi Ositade, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing full scholarships to several prestigious Ivy League universities in the United States, Canada, and Qatar. Ositade, a member of The Ambassadors College, Ota’s Class of 2023, has earned scholarships totaling over $3.5 million. His exceptional success is attributed to his outstanding performance in the SAT, where he achieved a perfect score in Math (800/800) and an impressive score of 760 out of 800…
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EFCC Chairman alleges that former Governor Yahaya Bello moved $720,000 from the state government’s account to a BDC and used some of it to pay his child’s school fees in advance
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has detailed an account of how the former Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, purportedly transferred $720,000 from the state government’s account to a Bureau de Change (BDC), utilizing a portion of the funds to pay his child’s school fees in advance. In his address to the press, the EFCC Chairman refuted claims of being manipulated by anyone, as alleged by the former Governor.…
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Our teachers are aware but they don’t act – Students of Lead British School speak about bullying at the school after several bullying videos went viral
Students from Lead British School in Abuja have disclosed that bullying is an everyday occurrence within their school environment, and despite being aware, their teachers fail to take any action to address it. This revelation comes following the emergence of distressing videos depicting students bullying and physically assaulting a fellow student, Namtira Bwala, with allegations of romantic involvement. Additional footage showcasing other instances of bullying within the school has also surfaced. In an interview with…
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Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, has tragically passed away. Adigwe is reported to have died on Tuesday evening. The news of his demise was shared in an Instagram post by movie producer Stanley Nwoko. “I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, late Mr Zulu Adigwe. “What caused his death is yet to be reviewed. Rest in peace good actor,” he added.
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I want to appear in court but I am afraid of arrest – Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello did not appear at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment on a 19-count charge by the EFCC, fearing arrest. “The defendant wants to come to court but he is afraid that there is an order of arrest hanging on his head,” Adedipe, SAN, submitted. His legal team argued that the arrest warrant was premature as the charge had not been properly served. Bello’s lawyer also challenged…
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”Any man who shares towel or duvet with his wife can never prosper” – Nigerian spiritualist claims
A Nigerian spiritualist has said that any man who shares his towel or duvet with his wife will not make progress According to him, a man should have his towel while his wife is also to have her towel. Sharing of towels between a man and his wife and even between friends is dangerous. In a video shared online, the spiritualist who spoke in Yoruba said; ’Every man praying for progress in life must not…
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Naira Abuse: I am the only artist that stops people from spraying me – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat singer, has asserted that he is the sole musician in Nigeria who prohibits audience members from showering him with currency bills during his performances. He further alleged that many other artists, particularly Fuji musicians, encourage attendees to praise them with money during their acts solely to be “sprayed.” Kuti made these assertions in light of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) efforts to crack down on the misuse of the…
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FG to sell Abuja, Ibadan, Benin, Kaduna, Kano DisCos – Power Minister reveals
The Federal Government has announced its intention to divest ownership of the five electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos). Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this declaration on Monday, April 22, highlighting that banks and the Asset Management Company (AMCON), which have been overseeing these DisCos due to their inability to repay loans, lack the necessary technical expertise. The Minister stated that the sale to reputable technical power operators is slated for completion within three months. The…
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Alleged N80.2bn fraud: ”Yahaya Bello remains a responsible citizen” – Kogi youths protest EFCC’s move to arrest Yahaya Bello
A group of youths in Kogi State on Tuesday staged a protest against the purported plans of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to apprehend former Governor Yahaya Bello on allegations of embezzling N80.2 billion. Converging in significant numbers, they obstructed the Lokoja-Abuja road, resulting in traffic congestion along the route. Under the banners of the Coalition of Civil Society for Democracy and the Africa Youths Coalition for Justice, the protesters voiced their grievances,…
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Condemning polygamy in public and engaging in it in private is evil – Nigerian man says as he reacts to news that a UNN professor was caught while attempting to have sex with a female student
John-Paul Ugwu, a Nigerian man, expressed his belief that publicly condemning polygamy while engaging in it clandestinely with extramarital partners is hypocritical and morally wrong. He made these remarks on Tuesday in response to a viral video depicting the actions of Prof Mfonobong Udoudom, a married UNN lecturer, who was caught in an attempt to engage in sexual activity with one of his married female students.
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Dana Air plane crash-lands in Lagos
A Dana Air plane crash-landed at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday morning Fortunately, there were no casualties, and specific details about the incident were not immediately accessible at the time of reporting. The airline and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) are yet to comment or issue a statement on the matter.
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