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I don’t think Burna Boy will buy a car for N5 billion – Ubi Franklin
Music executive Ubi Franklin has expressed doubt about viral reports claiming that Burna Boy recently acquired a Bugatti W16 Mistral worth $5 million (N5 billion) Despite fans’ excitement over a clip shared by international car dealer Deejay Mzi confirming the singer’s ownership, Franklin, in a recent interview with Fans Tribe HQ, stated that he finds it hard to believe the news. The reported price tag for a new Bugatti W16 Mistral is approximately $5 million…
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BREAKING: DSTV makes u-turn, SuperSport to televise AFCON matches
The SuperSport channels on DSTV and GOtv are set to broadcast all 52 matches of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, as officially confirmed in a tweet on Wednesday night. Multichoice had announced last week that DSTV would not have the capability to broadcast the AFCON as they did not secure the rights. However, SuperSport, in collaboration with NTA, will broadcast the live coverage of the tournament from Cote d’Ivoire.…
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I’m world’s best actress’ – Toyin Abraham boasts
Actress and Filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, confidently asserted that she holds the title of the world’s “best.” During an interview with skit maker Bae U Barbi, she clarified that this designation wasn’t self-proclaimed; rather, it was bestowed upon her by her fans. Abraham justified the “world best” title by highlighting the exceptional quality of her acting and beauty. Abraham said, “I didn’t call myself [the world’s best actress], people called me word best because I am…
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Betta Edu: No Nigerian is immune to investigation for any corruption allegation – EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede warns
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has emphasized that no one is exempt from investigation. Olukoyede issued this warning in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Adamu Aliyu. The visit occurred amid the investigation of Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, following a leaked memo revealing the diversion of…
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‘Tinubu must fish out Betta Edu’s collaborators’ – Atiku’s aide Shaibu
Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Public Communication, has commended President Bola Tinubu for suspending the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu. Shaibu stressed the need to identify and hold accountable collaborators who illegitimately benefited from funds intended for impoverished Nigerians. While appreciating Tinubu’s action on Monday, Shaibu declared that the suspension of Edu alone was insufficient, noting the existence of collaborators in the alleged scandal.…
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TB Joshua: “You have no moral justification to condemn any African man until you release a documentary of atrocities committed by Britain on Africa soil” -Rapper Eedris Abdulkareem tells BBC
Singer Eedris Abdulkareem has strongly criticized the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for its recent documentary on the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua. The documentary, released on Monday, January 8, features alleged eyewitness accounts of rape, fake miracles, torture, and forced abortions attributed to the late TB Joshua. The controversial documentary has sparked widespread discussion online, with varied opinions from netizens. In response to the trending video on…
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Secondary school teachers in Taraba must have master’s degree- Taraba Governor, Kefas
Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has announced that a master’s degree is now the minimum academic requirement for those aspiring to teach in the state’s secondary schools. The governor shared his government’s educational plans during a dinner with journalists in Jalingo on January 7. Emphasizing that primary school teachers should hold at least a university first degree, he indicated that the current reliance on the National Certificate of Education (NCE) as the minimum…
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TB Joshua: No Nigerian pastor has ever performed a real miracle. They are all faking it – Seun Kuti
Renowned Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, asserted that no Nigerian pastor has ever performed a miracle. His comments came in response to the viral video from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) exposing the alleged misconduct, including rape and assault, by the late pastor TB Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). The documentary outlined instances of abuse, harassment, rape, manipulation, staged miracles, and the clandestine lifestyle of the deceased prophet. In a video on…
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BREAKING: Tinubu Slashes Travel Delegation For FG’s Trips Abroad
President Bola Tinubu has instructed a significant reduction in travel delegations for Federal Government officials on both domestic and international trips. The announcement was made by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, during a press briefing at the State House in Abuja, with a 60% reduction applying to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, including the offices of the President, Vice President, and the First Lady.
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Pope Francis calls for ban of Surrogacy, says children should never be the subject of commercial contracts
Pope Francis strongly condemned surrogate motherhood as a reprehensible practice that should be universally prohibited due to its commercialization of pregnancy. Speaking during his foreign policy address to ambassadors accredited to the Holy See, the Catholic leader expressed his disdain for the exploitation of unborn children and labeled surrogate motherhood a grave violation of women’s and children’s dignity. Emphasizing that children should never be the subject of commercial contracts, he called for a global ban…
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N5 billion Naira was allocated for student loan while 12 times the amount was used to buy official cars – Peter Obi slams Federal Government Budget
Peter Obi has criticized the insufficient focus on human capital development in Nigeria, attributing it to many investment challenges. The former governor of Anambra state found it alarming that the national budget lacked prioritization for critical areas of investment. He highlighted the 2024 budget, questioning the allocation of N5 billion for student loans compared to a larger N6 billion for a legislative car park. Obi argued for cutting governance costs and prioritizing expenditure on growth…
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Betta Edu: The distinction between Tinubu and Buhari is that Tinubu does not defend appointee corruption – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, a media aide to PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, highlighted a distinction between President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Bwala praised Tinubu for suspending Minister Betta Edu over alleged financial fraud, contrasting this with what he perceives as Buhari’s reluctance to defend appointees implicated in fraudulent activities. The suspension came after leaked documents revealed Edu’s directive to transfer N585.18 million into a private account, prompting Tinubu to order an EFCC…
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