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Mohbad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry granted N20m bail
Singer Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, have been granted bail by a Magistrate court sitting in Yaba, as of this morning, November 6. The court granted them bail in the sum of N20 million with three responsible sureties. The court’s bail conditions mandate them to surrender their international passports and appear weekly at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Additionally, they are required to provide three sureties of a similar sum. The presiding…
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Nigerian lady advises her friend to reject a man who asked her to get pregnant before marriage
Edidiong Abasi, a Nigerian woman, disclosed that a suitor interested in marrying her 31-year-old friend requested that she conceive a child before their wedding. Abasi mentioned advising her friend to “lift herself from the ground,” as a man with such a proposal is not suitable to be her husband. “My friend just turned 31 and there’s this guy that claims he wants to marry her but needs her to fall pregnant first. She says she…
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Imo guber LP candidate, Achonu escapes death as thugs allegedly open fire on his convoy
Just five days before the Imo State governorship elections on November 11, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, Senator Athan Achonu, reportedly encountered an attack in the state. Achonu’s procession was assaulted en route to St Peter’s Anglican Church, Obibiezena in Owerri North Local Government Area, where he had been invited to participate in the church’s synod. Reports indicated that his convoy ran into an alleged ambush set up by some hooligans who had established a…
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We take pride in your excellent profile of public service and will continue to pray for you -Ooni of Ife tells Tinubu
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has guaranteed President Bola Tinubu his unwavering commitment to continue fervently praying and making offerings to the ancestors for a prosperous and advantageous tenure. This commitment follows the recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld President Bola Tinubu’s triumph in the 2023 presidential election. Ooni Ogunwusi conveyed this assurance in a congratulatory letter by his spokesperson, Moses Olafare, on Sunday. Furthermore, he highlighted that Tinubu’s success at the highest…
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Poverty is not a shameful thing but we need to dig ourselves out of it – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stressed the imperative for Nigeria to uplift itself from poverty. He urged members of his cabinet and top civil service management to collaborate and alter Nigeria’s story, fostering economic prosperity. He said this during the conclusion of a three-day cabinet retreat held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja The President acknowledged that while poverty isn’t a matter of shame, it’s essential for individuals to chart a course out of…
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We have low-cost leadership in our politics today and you cannot produce anything from it. We need to change our political culture —Ezekwesili
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, has called for a transformation in Africa’s political culture, emphasizing that such a change is crucial for driving significant development on the continent. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony for the 2023/2024 session of the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) in Abuja, she highlighted the need to address a prevailing political culture in Africa that prioritizes narrow interests over the collective welfare. According to her; “We…
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The insecurity being faced in the country since 2009 was the creation of the political class – Buratai
The ex-Chief Of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, emphasized that the root of insecurity in Nigeria lies within the challenges of the political class, stressing that a determined political resolve could overcome this. Buratai highlighted this during the 2023 National Public Service Lecture and the 65th anniversary of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association. He shared insights in a lecture titled “Public Service and the Imperatives for National Security in Nigeria,” mentioning that the…
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Alleged debt: Open GoFundMe for Davido so he can pay me – Singer Dammy Krane tells BurnaBoy, others
Singer Dammy Krane has suggested that Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy and fellow musicians should set up a GoFundMe campaign to help their colleague Davido pay off the money he supposedly owes him. This suggestion comes in light of Burna Boy’s reported willingness to offer Nigerian bloggers money to cease posting about him Reacting, a social media influencer with the X handle @Olamide0fficial urged Burna Boy to instead assist Davido in settling his alleged debts instead…
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My Ex is getting married to my friend, if I don’t go I will be seen as the bitter Ex – Tonto Dike
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has disclosed that her former partner is preparing to marry one of her friends. The actress expressed that her ex deserves the happiness of marriage, noting that during their relationship, she almost caused him considerable distress. Dikeh conveyed that despite the situation, she still holds affection for her ex and the friend who are about to wed, emphasizing her intention to attend their wedding. The actress, a mother of one, clarified…
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I am moving to Ghana – Bbnaija Pere
Pere Egbi, a former participant on the Big Brother Naija reality show, disclosed his decision to move out of Nigeria. He revealed his plans to relocate to the West African nation of Ghana. He shared this update through his verified X account on Friday. He wrote, “I am moving to Ghana.”
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Cut your coat according to your size – Media Personality, Moet Abebe tells Men who like to date female celebrities
Moet Abebe, a Nollywood actress and media personality, has offered advice to men fixated on dating female celebrities, suggesting they “cut their coat according to their size.” She mentioned that many of these men who pursue relationships with female public figures often struggle to cope with the reality when they find themselves in such situations. Her remarks were made during the most recent episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast, which she co-hosts with reality…
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Presidency announces return of $150m Abacha loot from France
The office of the president has announced that France has committed to returning $150 million looted by former Nigerian military leader, General Sani Abacha. Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, conveyed this in a statement on Friday, and President Bola Tinubu praised France for its decision. During the visit of France’s Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, Tinubu applauded the deepening of bilateral relations between Nigeria and France. “Thank…
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