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How we lost 1998 Election for not bribing INEC, Police – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) experienced a loss in a local government election in Ogun State in 1998 due to his refusal to support plans to offer bribes to the police and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) personnel. During a high-level consultation in Abeokuta on ‘Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa’ on Monday, November 20, Obasanjo disclosed that party leaders proposed setting aside funds for the police and INEC.…
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Nigeria is open for business, we are reforming the country to accommodate foreign investors – Tinubu says at G20 investment summit in Germany
Bola Tinubu delivered a speech at the G20 Investment Summit and the Compact with Africa Conference in Berlin, Germany. The President of Nigeria traveled to Berlin on Saturday, Nov. 18, to participate in the conference to attract investments in energy and infrastructure, as well as promote trade, according to his office. The conference, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is centered on advancing economic and business collaboration between African nations and G20 countries, as highlighted…
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“You are not the woman he wants to be with, people change for who they want”- Nigerian lady writes about men who leave long-term relationships and get married to women they’ve known for 6 months
Nigerian lady Odoh Ogechukwu Stephy expressed the belief that men transform themselves for the women they truly desire. She made this observation when discussing men who conclude lengthy relationships and choose to marry women they have known for a relatively brief period. She stated that she came to this conclusion after she had noticed 5 to 6 men do the same thing. According to her, people change for who they want She shared this in…
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My song deserves a Grammy – Reality TV star, Whitemoney
Reality TV star and singer Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has expressed his belief that his latest song, ‘Oyoyo,’ is worthy of a Grammy award. He asserted that ‘Oyoyo’ currently holds the title of the “biggest song” in Eastern Nigeria. In a recent interview, Whitemoney stated, “My latest single, Oyoyo, is at the moment the biggest song in the East. That track deserves a Grammy, and this is not me capping; rather, I…
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We have to stop being foolish and stupid – Obasanjo says Democracy is not working for Africa
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that Western Liberal Democracy has not proven effective as a governing system in Africa. He argued that this system was “imposed” on the continent and does not align with the needs of its people. Obasanjo made these remarks during his keynote address at a high-level consultation on “Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy for Africa” in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state. The former military General contended that the Western model…
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Broad daylight heist of the will of the people. The bench is becoming the coffin of democracy – Shehu Sani reacts to sacking of Plateau Governor by Appeal Court
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has characterized the Appeal Court’s decision, which invalidated the election of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, as a blatant act of theft in broad daylight. The Appeal Court in Abuja, on Sunday, November 19, nullified Caleb Mutfwang’s election as the Governor of Plateau State. In a unanimous judgment led by Justice Okong Abang, the Appellate court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to revoke his Certificate of Return and award…
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A good husband will marry a second wife to support the first wife at home. Women should not be allowed to work like slaves – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Emju, opined that a responsible husband should take on a second wife to assist the first one. He believes that women should not be compelled to work tirelessly and should be relieved of such burdens. He further stated how underrated Polygamy is He shared this in a post on Facebook. See his post below;
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Denying Saint Obi his kids and fighting took his life. Children are not objects or material for one person to keep – Media Personality, Do2dtun
Renowned Nigerian On-Air Personality, Do2dtun, has asserted that the demise of the late Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, was a result of denying him access to his children. Do2dtun expressed this view as he criticized individuals who weaponize children in their relationships with their ex-partners. Reflecting on his conversation with Saint Obi’s family, Do2dtun disclosed that the actor passed away in his family residence in Jos. This is coming after the Media Personality was denied access…
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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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