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I will keep contesting as long as I am alive and healthy – Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has stated that he will continue to contest for the Nigerian presidency as long as he is alive and healthy. He said this during an interview with the Hausa service of Voice of America in Abuja. “Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as I am alive and healthy,” he said “Even the former US President Abraham Lincoln contested seven times before finally winning. However, given the…
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Fubara confirms reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir of Kano
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has confirmed the reinstatement of His Royal Highness Muhammad Sanusi II as the 14th Emir of Kano. In a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara said the Kano State Government’s decision to reinstate Sanusi indicated that his dethronement on March 9, 2020, was contrary to the wishes and aspirations of the people of Kano. Fubara noted that this reinstatement came at a time when Khalifa Sanusi II was…
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Banky W undergoes fourth successful skin cancer surgery
Nigerian singer Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has successfully undergone his fourth surgery for skin cancer. The singer-turned-pastor announced this on his Instagram page on Thursday. He explained that he chose to share his testimony online to encourage others facing challenges. He wrote, “Final Score Christ 4 Cancer Tumors 0. “Sometimes, your faith in God will not prevent the storms from coming… but it will carry you through them. Faith won’t always stop…
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I used to sell alcohol and weed for sex workers – Gospel Singer, Victor Thompson
Popular gospel singer Victor Thompson has made a surprising revelation about his upbringing. He shared that he sold weed and alcohol to survive after losing both of his parents at the age of 12. In an open conversation with Chude Jideonwo, Thompson recounted how he hawked sachet water during the day and sold alcohol, weed, and cigarettes to sex workers at night. He said; “At a time, I was selling alcohol, weed, cigarettes, and hawking…
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Only widows and physically challenged women should be helped by men without expecting nothing in return – Nigerian businessman says
Facebook user, Onyelike Darlington has opined that men should help only widows and physically challenged women without expecting anything in return. He said this in a post via the microblogging site in response to a lady who had asked if a man can help a lady without asking for anything in return “A young girl wrote on fb. “Can a man help a lady without expecting anything in return”. I simply commented yes, but the…
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I make bold to say that, Nigeria, under its present stewardship, has witnessed significant policy strides in various sectors – SGF, George Akume
George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, stated that Nigeria has seen substantial progress since the Tinubu administration took office on May 29, 2023. Speaking at the ‘Ministerial Sectoral Updates’ in Abuja on Wednesday, Akume noted that the administration has also implemented social intervention programs to alleviate hardship. “I make bold to say that, Nigeria, under its present stewardship, has witnessed significant policy strides in various sectors including but not limited to.…
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Avoid Igbo girls, they’re not great for marriage. they are greedy and unappreciative – Speed Darlington
Controversial rapper Darlington Okoye, Speed Darlington, has reversed his previously stated preference for an Igbo-speaking spouse. After initially indicating that fluency in Igbo was a requirement for his potential wife, the rapper now warns single men against marrying Igbo women. In a video message posted to his social media account, Darlington claimed that Igbo women “are not great for marriage” stating that they have pride and promiscuous tendencies. Darlington said, “This message is for my…
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Possible merger: Peter Obi, Atiku, or Kwankwaso cannot smell the presidential seat in 2027 – Verydarkman
Social media personality VeryDarkMan has expressed skepticism about the prospects of Labour Party’s Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, claiming that his chances of victory are minimal. He stated that Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party are unlikely to gain significant traction in the upcoming contest. Arguing that critics are underestimating the influence of current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, VeryDarkMan expressed doubts regarding…
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Inflation: There is no magic wand, these are things that need to take their time – Cardoso tells Nigerians
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Yemi Cardoso, has urged citizens to remain patient as the government tackles inflation, stressing that there is no ”magic wand” Addressing reporters after a Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, May 21, Cardoso acknowledged the impact of food inflation, but noted that overall inflation was showing signs of easing. He emphasized that the measures being taken by the Central Bank are proving effective. “I have said it several times…
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FG has approved the prohibition of Ritual killings, tobacco products in movies, music videos, skits – National Film and Video Censors Board
The Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, has said that the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourizing of vices in Nigerian films. He said this while speaking at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday He said; “When my predecessor approached the former Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed on the need to make a subsidiary legislation to curtail the…
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NLC rejects new N54,000 offer, insists on N615,000 minimum wage
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of a new minimum wage of N54,000. During a meeting with Organized Labour in Abuja, the Federal Government raised its offer from the previous N48,000 to N54,000. As of press time, the meeting is still ongoing. Previously, the NLC and TUC walked out on the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage after the government proposed N48,000, and dismissed any notion…
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I have been told that EFCC takes instructions from the highest bidder – Oba of Benin claims
Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of following the directives of the highest bidders when handling petitions from his palace. The esteemed monarch made this statement while welcoming Effa Okim, the zonal director of the EFCC, to Benin City. He expressed dissatisfaction with how his petition against some former palace officials was handled, criticizing the agency for its leniency despite overwhelming evidence. As a result,…
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