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The directives to Rivers State by the President is really absurd. No President can be a Headmaster of both State and Federal – Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu, a People Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, stated that President Bola Tinubu cannot simultaneously serve as the head of state and federal government. Momodu criticized Tinubu’s involvement in resolving the crisis between Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and Minister Nyesom Wike, deeming it legally absurd. The conflict revolves around political control and finances in Rivers State, causing defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and resignations from Fubara’s executive council. Tinubu mediated a…
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Allow married women to bear their father’s name, it beats logic for a husband to commandeer a woman’s parental identity by marrying her – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged the Federal Government to reconsider Nigerian marriage laws to permit women to retain their father’s names after marriage. Prof Ishaq Akintola, MURIC’s executive director, expressed this view in a statement on Monday, labeling the existing practice of women adopting only their husbands’ surnames as gender discriminatory, outdated, and oppressive. Akintola argued that it is unjust for a man who wasn’t involved in a woman’s upbringing to dictate a…
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I am human, a Christian and I serve in a real church – Spyro speaks after he was dragged for doing a performance in a church
Nigerian singer Oludipe David, also known as Spyro, addressed the controversy surrounding his performance at the Harvesters International Gospel Centre’s Christmas carol service in Lagos. After facing criticism for performing his song “Only Fine Girl” during a drama presentation, Spyro defended himself in a post on his official platform, emphasizing his right to serve and worship God like any other member, regardless of his celebrity status. Spyro wrote, “Just saw myself and Pastor Bolaji has…
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Rivers: The Motive of the President is not a political one – Presidency
The Presidency, represented by spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, stated that President Bola Tinubu was prepared to take decisive action if the Rivers State political crisis persisted. Ngelale emphasized that the President’s intervention was not politically motivated The resolution occurred after a meeting involving Tinubu, other stakeholders, and the conflicting parties, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike. Ngelale, speaking on TV, described the President’s role as that of a national father. “The motive of the…
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Tinubu’s accord will remove the knife from the neck of Fubara and set it behind his back -Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani criticized President Bola Tinubu’s peace resolutions, asserting that they favor Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State. Sani argued that the peace accord would temporarily ease tensions but ultimately set the stage for renewed conflict between Fubara and Wike, who have been in a power struggle over Rivers State’s political control and finances. Tinubu’s eight-point resolution, aimed at resolving the crisis, was brokered at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on…
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Pope Francis approves allowing Catholic priests to bless same-s3x couples
Pope Francis has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples, emphasizing that requests for blessings should not be denied outright. However, he maintains the traditional stance that marriage is a sacrament between a man and a woman. A Vatican document released on Monday provides guidance on the matter, stating that an exhaustive moral analysis should not be a prerequisite for conferring a blessing. The document clarifies that such blessings should not mimic wedding ceremonies associated…
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I was stigmatized for being Fela’s Son – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti has shared that he experienced stigma when he was little due to being the son of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti. In a recent interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, Kuti mentioned that his parentage affected his relationships, preventing him from visiting his girlfriend’s father’s house. He expressed dismay over the unjust stigma, emphasizing that his late father did nothing to deserve such treatment. Kuti said, “Growing up, I was stigmatized for being…
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My ex-wife made me lose properties worth millions and access to my kids – Emeka Ike narrates
Nollywood veteran actor Emeka Ike has shared the story of how his estranged wife Suzanne Emma’s accusations led to the loss of his properties and denied him access to his children. In 2017, a Lagos Island Customary Court dissolved the marriage between Emeka Ike and Suzanne Emma due to repeated instances of battery. Emma had initiated the divorce proceedings on July 13, 2015, seeking to end their 14-year union. The marriage resulted in four children,…
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NDLEA arrests 75-year-old woman for drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended a 75-year-old woman named Sekinat Soremekun for engaging in the illicit drug trade in Lagos State. The arrest took place in the Oshodi area of Lagos State on Friday, December 15, 2023. This information was disclosed by Femi Babafemi, the spokesperson for the anti-drug agency, in a statement released on Sunday, December 17. The NDLEA spokesman shared that the woman said her son who is currently at…
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It is the man who decides what goes on in the home, It was Adam’s lack of supervision that led his family to fall – Nigerian man shares
According to Nya Ndo, a Nigerian marriage coach, the primary cause of 99% of marital crises is often linked to a man’s failure in overseeing his family, lack of dedication to his marriage, and a deficiency in displaying love and respect towards his spouse. He shared this in a post on Facebook. He wrote; “If you recall, it was Adam’s lack of supervision for his family that led to his fall. Guess what, he blamed…
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Abuja musician and his band member kidnapped while travelling to Kogi for an event, kidnappers demand N10million ransom
A Nigerian Juju musician, identified as Omoba De Jumbo Beats, along with his band members, has been abducted. The incident occurred as they were returning from an event on Sunday, December 17, when they were attacked and taken captive. Another musician, Boyebest, disclosed this on Instagram. “A whole full band members kidnapped, Naija is f**k up I swear my prayers are with you guys. You all would come out alive.” They were travelling to Kogi State…
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Don’t pull the ladder that you used in climbing. When you are coming down, the ladder may not be there – Wike says as he calls for peace in Rivers state following clash with Fubara
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, expressed a desire for peace in Rivers State but warned politicians against undermining the structures that facilitated their rise to influential positions. Wike and his political protege, the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, have recently conflicted, resulting in the bombing of the state House of Assembly complex and an impeachment attempt on Fubara. This turmoil culminated in the defection of 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike…
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