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“All I wanted to do was get involved in business” – Femi Otedola on why he didn’t go to university
Nigerian billionaire and chairman of First Bank Holding, Femi Otedola, has revealed why he never pursued a university education. In his newly released 286-page memoir, Otedola explained that his lack of interest in academics led him to stop schooling after his Lower Sixth examination, choosing not to proceed to Upper Sixth. According to him, his passion at the time was to work in his father’s printing press, which shaped the path that eventually led him…
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Prayers Can’t Stop Me From Doing My Job – Wike Tells Critics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed attempts by detractors to influence his work, declaring that no amount of prayers can stop him from carrying out his duties. Speaking on Tuesday at the commissioning of the rehabilitated Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant at Lower Usuma Dam in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Wike recounted an incident before his appointment. He revealed that he was once advised to bring pastors to pray before…
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2027: Even with Onanuga as INEC chairman, we will beat you silly – ADC youths tells Tinubu
Youths of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have declared that their party will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, regardless of political maneuvers. Speaking in Abuja under the banner of the African Democratic Youth Congress (ADYC), the group cautioned the President against manipulating the process of appointing a new INEC Chairman, as Prof. Mahmood Yakubu is set to leave office in December 2025. The youths insisted they would resist any attempt by…
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‘Health is truly wealth’ – TG Omori reveals his 6 months medical expenses could afford three cars
Popular Nigerian music video director, ThankGod Omori, better known as TG Omori, has shared how costly his recent health journey has been. In a post on his X handle, the director revealed that his medical bills over the last six months were enough to purchase two Mercedes-Benz GLE SUVs and a Mercedes-Benz C300, running into hundreds of millions of naira. Omori, who underwent a kidney transplant at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos in August 2024,…
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A single mother cannot raise a man properly, you need a male influence – Jim Iyke
Nollywood star, Jim Iyke has stirred controversy with his recent remarks about single parenting. Speaking in an interview with Okay 101.7 FM in Accra, Ghana, the actor asserted that a single mother cannot raise a boy to become a “proper man” without the influence of a male figure. According to him, the presence and guidance of a man are essential in shaping boys into responsible men. He said; ”A woman can’t raise a man. You…
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You say I am a ritualist, a fraud and a drug dealer but you want child support from a ritualist – Cubana Chiefpriest slams Kenyan lady making paternity claims
Nigerian nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has once again dismissed claims that he fathered a child with Kenyan woman, Hellen Ati. Speaking in a recent chat with content creator, Peller, the celebrity barman challenged Hellen to bring the child to Nigeria for a DNA test if she truly believes he is the father. He insisted that paternity is a serious issue that should not be reduced to social media drama.…
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PVC is the bridge to a new Nigeria, it will make rigging difficult – Peter Obi tells Nigerians
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to take their civic responsibility seriously by registering and collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement titled “PVC is the Bridge to a New Nigeria”, Obi stressed that the PVC remains the strongest tool for citizens to fight bad governance, resist election rigging, and demand accountability. According to him, many corrupt politicians see vote-buying as an…
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“First-class graduates like Soludo, Okonjo Iweala, are praising the President’s handling of the economy, and a common petty trader, like Peter Obi is condemning it” – Reno Omokri
Political commentator Reno Omokri has sparked discussions on social media after weighing in on the ongoing debate over President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies. Omokri in a post on X pointed to the endorsements coming from globally respected economists like Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and Professor Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State and former Central Bank of Nigeria chief. Both figures, who boast First-Class degrees in Economics and advanced academic credentials,…
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President Tinubu departs Abuja for Japan, Brazil
President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja this morning for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In Japan, he will participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled to take place in Yokohama from August 20 to 22. Following the conference, President Tinubu will head to Brasilia for a two-day state visit from August 24 to 25 at the invitation of Brazilian President…
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Phyna’s Sister loses leg in Dangote Truck Accident, Public demands Justice
Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has been left battling for her life after a horrific accident involving a truck allegedly linked to the Dangote Group. The tragic incident led to the amputation of one of her legs, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice. According to reports, the accident occurred on Wednesday, August 14, in Benin City, Edo State. Ruth’s vehicle was reportedly hit by the truck, leaving…
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“A lot of Igbo women need to understand that this is no flex”- Nigerian lady reacts as woman celebrates 13 years of marriage and 4 kids “with no house help”
Nigerian lady, Nnenna Okoronkwo, has stated that Igbo women understand there is nothing to boast about in raising children and managing a home without domestic help. She made the remark on Thursday, August 14, in response to a Facebook post by a woman named Uzoma, who celebrated her 13th wedding anniversary and raising four children without a house help.
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Ogun state first lady, Bamidele Abiodun, pays tribute to her son, DJ Olu, who would have turned a year older today
Ogun State First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun, has taken to social media to honor the memory of her son, Gbemiga, popularly known as DJ Olu, on what would have been his birthday today, August 14. DJ Olu, alongside his friend Chime, tragically passed away on October 7, 2017, at the age of 24. “2017 October, Lamissa to me, “Mummy you know, no matter how happy a situation is for us following this, it will never be…
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