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Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Kenya dies at 73
Former Nigerian ambassador to Kenya, Ambassador Yusuf Yunusa, aged 73, passed away at Yobe University Teaching Hospital, Damaturu, after a brief illness. Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by SSG Baba Malam Wali, attended the funeral prayers led by Chief Imam Shehu Goni Abba. Governor Buni praised the late ambassador as an elder statesman, dedicated civil servant, and technocrat, wishing him eternal peace. Born in 1950, Ambassador Yunusa is survived by four wives, 21 children, numerous…
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Nigerian army gets first professor
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna revealed the elevation of Lt. Col. Abubakar-Surajo Imam to the position of Professor in Mechatronics Engineering. Notably, Imam stands as the first-ever serving personnel in the Nigerian Army to attain this academic rank. Brig.-Gen. AM Tukur, the Academy’s Registrar, officially declared this promotion in a statement issued in Kaduna State on the same day. The decision, confirmed during the NDA Council Meeting in September, became effective from October…
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60 Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters killed in renewed clashes
In a recent clash in Borno State, numerous fighters from Boko Haram and ISWAP were reportedly killed. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama mentioned on social media that the death toll on both sides could exceed 60, with the confrontation taking place on Tumbum Ali Island in Marte LGA. The skirmish was said to be a retaliatory attack for the significant losses ISWAP suffered at the hands of the Buduma factions, who had seized many of their…
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It is disrespectful to ask a woman about her body count – Tolani Baj
Reality TV star, Tolani Baj expressed on the Bahd And Boujee Podcast that she finds it disrespectful for potential partners to inquire about women’s sexual histories. While mentioning her own low body count, she emphasized that questioning a woman about her past encounters is inappropriate. However, she mentioned that discussing relationship histories with partners is acceptable. According to her, “If a partner asks me about my exes, and relationship history, I’m okay. But something I…
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“Be careful who you fall in love with” – DJ Cuppy
DJ Cuppy, also known as Florence Otedola, has urged young singles to choose their partners wisely to safeguard their peace of mind, emphasizing that a home without peace is the most formidable prison. She shared this in a post on X. She wrote, “The worst prison in the world is home without peace. “Be careful who you fall in love with.”
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The sacking of Kano state Governor has made Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 more certain – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri asserts that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election is now assured, attributing it to the removal of Abba Yusuf as Kano State governor. The recent Appeal Court decision deemed Yusuf ineligible due to non-membership in the NNPP during the elections, upholding the governorship election tribunal’s position. The judges stated that the tribunal was wrong not to have disqualified the appellant, Governor Yusuf. Omokri wrote: “The sacking of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano by the…
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Bayelsa: If Diri had lost, I would have relocated my Mother to Abuja – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan stated that had Governor Douye Diri lost his reelection, he would have moved his mother from Bayelsa State to Abuja. During a visit to Yenagoa, Jonathan emphasized that Diri’s victory is crucial for enhancing security in Bayelsa, commending the governor’s commitment to addressing insecurity. He said: “We don’t want to go into an unnecessary crisis in the state. Results have been declared and we believe the election was conducted. “We believe…
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Imo guber: INEC presents Certificate of Return to Uzodinma
On Friday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) awarded Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State a Certificate of Return. The presentation took place in Owerri, Imo State, and was conducted by the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in the state. After securing the highest number of votes in Saturday’s off-cycle governorship election, INEC declared Uzodinma as the winner. Uzodinma prevailed over Athan Achonu from the Labour Party and Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party.
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Talk to your dad to start delivering on his promises, hunger, and suffering is now available for every Nigerian – Nigerian man tells Seyi Tinubu
Philly, a Nigerian individual, has appealed to Seyi Tinubu to communicate with his father, President Tinubu, regarding the ongoing challenges in the country. He emphasized the need for the government to offer palliatives promptly to ensure that people have access to food during the festive season. Philly expressed that he and fellow individuals in the diaspora have sent considerable amounts of money back home, but the situation has become difficult to sustain. In a video…
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Please check your blood pressure. It is the first step to saving your life – Aproko Doctor
Dr. Chinonso Egemba, widely recognized as Aproko Doctor, has recommended that people monitor their blood pressure. He asserted that young people are being brought into the hospital dead on arrival. According to him, knowing your blood pressure is the first key to saving your life He shared this in a post on social media. See his post below;
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Court remands Emefiele in Kuje Prison
Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has directed that Godwin Emefiele, the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), be held in Kuje prison pending the resolution of his bail application. During his trial before the court on November 17, the ruling specified that Emefiele would be detained until November 22, the scheduled date for the hearing of his bail motion. His lead counsel,…
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I have never smoked cigarettes or taken alcohol before because I listened to parental guidance – Senate President, Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has affirmed that he has never consumed alcohol or smoked cigarettes in his lifetime due to their detrimental effects on the human body. Akpabio made this declaration while advising secondary school students who took part in the grand finale of the National Quiz Competition organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies. Commending the schools that reached the finals, Akpabio encouraged the youths to avoid vices that could hinder…
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