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My family started the Anglican church. I don’t go to church, na juju I dey do – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, has asserted that his family was instrumental in establishing the Anglican Church in Nigeria. His great-grandfather, Josiah Ransome-Kuti, and grandfather, Reverend Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, served as Anglican ministers during colonial Nigeria. Despite his family’s contribution to the spread of Christianity in Nigeria, Seun Kuti mentioned that he does not adhere to the religion. He boldly declared that he is a “juju” worshipper. Speaking in the latest episode of the Spill With Phyna podcast,…
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Ibadan: Explosion has rendered me homeless – Former deputy gov. of Oyo State laments
Barrister Iyiola Oladokun, a former deputy governor of Oyo State, revealed that he and his family experienced the impact of the explosion that occurred in Ibadan on the night of January 16. Oladokun shared that the explosion destroyed his house, leaving him nowhere to stay. The incident, which occurred at Dejo Oyelese Close, Bodija Housing Estate, Ibadan, claimed at least two lives and left 77 individuals injured, causing extensive damage to numerous homes. Addressing reporters…
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Crowdfunding to pay ransom for kidnapped victims worsening situation – Badaru
Abubakar Badaru, the Minister of Defence, has criticized the trend of families resorting to crowdfunding for ransom in cases of kidnappings. He expressed concern that such self-help initiatives could exacerbate the already challenging situation. Badaru’s remarks were prompted by the widespread incidents of kidnapping carried out by bandits in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory. Badaru, who spoke shortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, addressed the…
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People around Buhari did not allow ministers access him – Solomon Dalung
Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Sports, asserted that during his time in office, individuals surrounding former President Muhammadu Buhari prevented ministers from having direct access to him. Dalung, appearing on the Channels Television program, Sunrise Daily, emphasized that, under Buhari’s administration, most ministers could only meet with the president after the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. “There are people within the presidency that you see as just mere aides but they are…
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Fulfil your campaign promise, you said you would be in charge of Insecurity – Peter Obi tells VP, Shettima
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to fulfill his campaign promises, particularly addressing the prevalent insecurity in Nigeria. Obi, expressing concern on Tuesday about escalating violence in the Federal Capital Territory, warned that the current situation would deter foreign investors or partners He emphasized the urgency for leaders to implement substantial measures in response, particularly highlighting the recent tragic killings of two abducted young girls in Abuja. In…
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You left many battles and a bunch of tasks for me – Tinubu tells Buhari
President Bola Tinubu acknowledged that his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, entrusted him with numerous challenges and responsibilities. Tinubu highlighted that Buhari bequeathed both liabilities and assets for him during a speech at the book launch titled “Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser Media and Publicity (2015–2023),” authored by Femi Adesina, Buhari’s former spokesman. Addressing Buhari, Tinubu said: “When you left the office, you left many battles and a bunch of tasks for me for…
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Explosion: The Government is in control, calm down – Makinde tells Ibadan residents
The Oyo State Government verified that explosions occurred in Ibadan on Tuesday night. The government, in a brief statement signed by the Hon Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, mentioned that investigations into the incident’s cause are currently underway and urged residents to stay calm. It read: “Residents of Ibadan and immediate environ experienced an uncommon explosion about 8pm this evening. “There are various interpretations of the incident but it is important for…
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I was offered N18m to sit on same table with male fan – Tacha
Reality TV star, Natacha Anita Akide, formerly a participant in the Big Brother Naija reality show and widely known as Tacha, revealed that she was once offered $20,000 (N18 million) to share a table with a male fan at an event. During the latest episode of her show, the Big Friday Show with Tacha on Cool FM Nigeria in Lagos, where Phyna was a guest, Tacha shared that she turned down the offer because she…
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I want to Identify as a man in my next world – BBNaija Phyna
Josephina Otabor, the former winner of Big Brother Naija reality show, commonly known as Phyna, expressed a desire to identify as a man despite her female physicality. She explained that mentally, she perceives herself as a man due to societal stereotypes against women. During a conversation on the latest episode of the Big Friday Show with Tacha on Cool FM Nigeria, Phyna also recounted her recent social media dispute with Davido. She said, “I am…
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Gree for somebody this year – Nathaniel Bassey tells single pringles
Nigerian gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has encouraged singles to embrace love this year, advising them to dismiss the prevailing youth slogan, ‘No gree for anybody,’ especially concerning marriage. Despite the widespread use of the phrase to express resilience, Bassey contradicted this belief, urging singles to open themselves to the possibility of being loved by someone else. In a recent social media post, he wrote: “Gree for somebody, this year.”
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You all are Jobless – Sheggz slams those spreading rumors about his breakup with Bella
Reality TV star, Segun Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, has dismissed rumors of a breakup with his girlfriend Bella Okagbue. Addressing the speculations, he affirmed that he and Bella, whom he affectionately called “my wife,” are in good terms, dispelling any notions of a separation. Sheggz clarified that he traveled without Bella to visit his family, emphasizing that he skipped holiday visits with them. Asserting that he won’t entertain such rumors again, the reality star…
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My son looks like Obasanjo in that picture but there are circumstances around it – Samuel ‘Spiff’ Ajibola says
Nollywood actor Samuel Ajibola, popularly known as “Spiff,” has finally acknowledged the resemblance between his son and former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Following cyberbullying incidents after sharing family photos with Obasanjo in 2022, Ajibola addressed the claims of his son’s striking resemblance to the ex-Nigerian leader during a recent interview on Channels TV. He clarified that the assertions suggesting Obasanjo as the “true father” of his son were based on a “misinformed position” by netizens. He…
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