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I and every other soldier get N1,200 per day as operation allowance – Chief Defence Staff, Christopher Musa
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), disclosed in an interview on Channels TV on Tuesday, December 19, that he and fellow soldiers receive a daily operational allowance of N1,200. He emphasized that this allowance is uniform for all military personnel, irrespective of their rank. General Musa advocated for an enhancement in the salaries of soldiers, expressing the belief that they deserve higher remuneration considering the nature of their duties. According to him;…
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I have not received any allocation to my office for six months – Philip Shaibu
The deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, has said that he has not received the allocation to his office in the last six months, noting that he has been running the office on personal sacrifices and goodwill. Shaibu who had a faceoff with his principal after he announced his decision to run for governor in 2024, stated this at the commissioning of the secretariat of the Correspondents Chapel of the Edo State Council of…
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Tell Tinubu true state of Nigeria – Fayemi tells Ganduje
Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Kayode Fayemi, has urged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, to inform President Bola Tinubu about the genuine sentiments of Nigerians. Fayemi emphasized the importance of Ganduje obtaining feedback from communities to ensure that the President is not solely reliant on information within the confines of the “villa where he’s locked up.” Speaking at the presentation of the book “APC & Transition Politics” by APC…
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If Wike believes he is above this party, we will show him he is not above this party – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its intention to take disciplinary action against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for allegedly undermining the party. The Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, revealed this during a press conference in Abuja. The decision was prompted by the conflict between Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Rivers State, resulting in the defection of 25 PDP lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the resignation of…
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Ogun State police apprehend elderly woman, accomplices after selling 10 human heads
The Ogun State police have apprehended an elderly woman engaged in selling human parts along with her accomplices. Special Anti-Robbery Squad officers arrested them when an undercover officer posed as a buyer, preventing the sale of a human head for N120,000. Recovered body parts include kidneys, heads, intestines, livers, and more. The police initiated the investigation due to a rise in unexplained disappearances. The arrested gang members include a grave digger, buyer, and seller. The…
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Polygamy helps to reduce the number of unmarried sisters in the community – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man, Muh Awwal Ayodeji Ridwanullah, has said that polygamy helps to reduce the number of unmarried sisters in the Muslim community He shared this in a post on Facebook. See his post below;
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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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