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Don’t wait till they start stoning you and every politician before working – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the economic challenges in Nigeria promptly, emphasizing the need for swift action to prevent potential public discontent. Ayodele cautioned Tinubu against allowing the economic situation to deteriorate further and warned of potential mass protests if the issues are not resolved. The clergyman, through his spokesman Oluwatosin Osho, highlighted the prevailing hunger and the struggle of salary earners…
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Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ becomes first Nollywood film to hit N1bn
Funke Akindele’s latest film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first Nollywood movie to cross the N1 billion mark at the box office. Within just three weeks of its release, the film, as revealed by FilmHouse Group CEO Kene Okwuosa, has garnered this impressive success, marking a historic moment for Nigerian cinema and emphasizing the industry’s golden era “Akindele’s film has not only captivated audiences but has also proven…
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Idoma monarch pegs bride price at N50,000, cancels expensive funerals
The Idoma Area Traditional Council of Benue State has established a unified traditional bride price of N50,000 for those marrying into the tribe. In a New Year message, the paramount ruler, Ochidoma Elaigwu John, declared an end to expensive burial ceremonies in Idomaland, aiming to reform cultural practices causing hardships. Prohibitions include imposing costly burial rites and denying children and wives inheritance rights. The council also mandated affordable and timely burials and designated burial grounds.…
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I pray to win grammy everyday I wake up -Davido
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, expressed that his daily aspiration is to secure a Grammy award. With nominations in three categories at the 2024 Grammys, including Best Global Music Album for his fourth studio album ‘Timeless,’ Davido shared his hope for victory in a recent interview with GQ. He said: “Everybody knows what one of my prayer points is now. I have been nominated for three Grammys. So, everybody knows what I…
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Finance Ministry has paid 50% of the N100billion supplementary budget – FCT Minister, Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has confirmed that the Ministry of Finance has disbursed N50 billion to the FCT for the continuation of capital projects. This amount constitutes half of the N100 billion 2023 supplementary budget approved by the National Assembly for the FCT. Wike announced this after inspecting ongoing projects on Thursday, stating that he has instructed the permanent secretary to promptly settle payments to contractors engaged in FCT projects.…
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Security agents will go after Nigerians with fake foreign school certificates – Education Minister, Tahir Mamman
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has stated that security agents will pursue individuals holding counterfeit school certificates from foreign countries. In an interview with Channels TV, Mamman emphasized that those in possession of fake certificates should be considered criminals rather than victims. This is coming after the Federal Government immediately suspended accreditation of certificates from the two francophone West African nations and launched a probe which the minister said should submit its report in…
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I saw you once in my dream. You looked much taller and more handsome, glowing – Yul Edochie mourns late son on posthumous birthday
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie shared an emotional post on Thursday, remembering his late son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. Kambilichikwu tragically passed away in March 2023 after collapsing while playing football at school. On what would have been his 17th birthday, Yul expressed his emotions, recounting a dream where he saw Kambilichikwu looking more handsome and taller. In a post he shared on Facebook, The actor acknowledged the profound pain inflicted by his son’s demise on himself and…
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Nigeria has bigger issues than Zack Orji — Charly Boy tackles minister who visited ailing actor in the hospital
Veteran Nigerian entertainer, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, has criticized Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, for visiting ailing actor Zack Orji. L Charly Boy, in a post on X, dismissed Musawa as an attention seeker and emphasized that the actor’s condition is minor compared to the pressing issues in Nigeria. He questioned the relevance of such visits in addressing crucial concerns like the price of petrol…
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May asked Yul to come retrieve the bride price but he kept on holding back thinking she will give in to his polygamous intention – Rita Edochie says
Actress Rita Edochie refuted Yul Edochie’s claim that his estranged wife, May, refused to return the bride price. Rita, married to Pete Edochie’s brother, stated on Instagram that May had invited Yul to retrieve the bride price, but he delayed, assuming she would accept his polygamous intentions. Rita mentioned Yul started asking for the bride price late last year, but legal proceedings hindered any action outside the court’s jurisdiction. She further asserted that Yul’s second…
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Yul Edochie deletes all the posts he made to criticize his Ex-Wife, May
Yul Edochie deleted the posts where he publicly criticized his estranged wife, May Edochie. Over two days, he made four posts accusing May of having a married boyfriend, undergoing surgeries without consent, and manipulating sentiments about their deceased son. Yul questioned May’s surgeries and demanded the return of his bride price in subsequent posts. Despite facing criticism, Yul removed all the posts, hinting at withholding further revelations out of respect for his children.
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It will not be out of place to declare an emergency on security – Former Senate President David Mark tells Tinubu
Former Senate President Senator David Mark has called on President Bola Tinubu to reassess the nation’s security framework and declare a security emergency amid escalating security challenges. He highlighted the recent Plateau incidents, emphasizing the urgent need for attention to the security crisis. He suggested that declaring a security emergency would be a justified measure to address the ongoing loss of lives. Mark urged collaboration between the federal government and sub-national authorities to ensure peace…
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Fear of what to eat or how to take care of your kids is not enough reason to stay in an abusive marriage – Actress Uche Ogbodo tells women
Actress Uche Ogbodo emphasized that the concern about sustenance and childcare shouldn’t be a justification for a woman to endure an abusive marriage. In a post she shared on Instagram, she urged women to achieve financial independence, stating that relying solely on husbands shouldn’t subject them to prolonged suffering. See her post below;
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