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A man should be married at 24 – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo asserts, gives reasons
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, the founder of David Christian Center, has ignited a digital controversy with his assertion that men ought to get married by the age of 24 He highlighted the contrast between developed countries, where 18-year-olds often live independently and shoulder responsibilities, and mentioned young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs transforming the world. In comparison, he remarked on the scenario in Nigeria, where men at 28 might still reside with their parents and perform errands.
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Protest in FUTA over death of final year student
On Friday, students from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), took to the streets to express their grief and frustration following the untimely passing of Ayomide Akeredolu, a final-year student at the institution. The sorrowful students blocked the busy Akure-Ilesa highway, causing significant disruption to the flow of traffic and resulting in prolonged congestion that persisted for hours. Akeredolu, a well-liked individual among his peers, tragically collapsed in his accommodation at Akindeko Hall just…
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Former NBA President, Olumide Akpata resigns from law firm to pursue Gubernatorial ambition
Olumide Akpata, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has tendered his resignation from Templars, a prominent law firm where he held the position of Senior Partner. In a statement released on Thursday, Akpata conveyed his decision to depart from the firm, citing his desire to contribute to the crucial task of nation-building. His resignation follows shortly after he joined the Labour Party (LP) and indicated his intention to vie for the upcoming…
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None of these critics the way they are concerned about my family come to assist in paying my children’s school fees – Tuface Idibia
Renowned Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has expressed his disappointment with the excessive attention Nigerians place on his family matters. Despite trying to develop a resilient exterior against the constant criticisms from Nigerians about his family, he confessed that he still experiences emotional pain at times. The proud father of seven children lamented that those who accused him of neglecting his parental responsibilities have never stepped forward to contribute to his…
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Nigerian military buries 22 officers killed in Niger
A somber ceremony is taking place at the National Military Cemetery in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as the remains of 22 military personnel who lost their lives during combat operations in Niger State are being laid to rest. On August 14, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reported the tragic demise of 36 officers who were killed in action. These officers were aboard a helicopter that was shot down by insurgents in the Zungeru region of…
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Corps Member Minister of Art, Hannatu Musawa under fire over NYSC certificate
Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, is facing criticism over allegations of not possessing a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate. On Thursday, the NYSC Management verified that the minister is currently an active corps member. The Director of Press and Public Relations at NYSC informed The Cable that she is indeed in service. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) had expressed concern about Musawa’s lack of an NYSC…
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I was five when P-Square released their hit song, ‘Bizzy Body’ – Paul’s girlfriend, Ifeoma
Ivy Ifeoma, the partner of Paul Okoye, who is known as Rudeboy and is part of the award-winning duo P-Square, recently disclosed that she was only five years old when the group released their popular track “Bizzy Body.” The 23-year-old shared a video of herself dancing to the song on TikTok, prompting a fan to inquire about her age when the song originally came out. The fan wrote: “How old were you when ur boo…
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Collapsed Garki building: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike orders arrest of landlord
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has directed the prompt identification and apprehension of the proprietor of a two-story building that crumbled on the night of August 24, situated at Lagos Crescent within Garki Village, in the Garki District of the country’s capital. While visiting the accident site, Wike expressed his bewilderment at the failure of the FCT Administration to relocate the original inhabitants of the area despite the resettlement plans…
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Insecurity: “It’s time to scrap this idea” – Kate Henshaw tells FG after eight NYSC members were abducted in Zamfara
Nigerian Actress, Kate Henshaw has called on the Federal Government to discontinue the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program due to the worsening insecurity situation. Referring to the recent abduction of eight NYSC members in Zamfara State, Henshaw shared her thoughts on Twitter, suggesting that as the safety of Corps members can no longer be assured, it’s time to end the program. She urged the government to refrain from endangering the lives of young individuals…
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Religion has done Africa more harm – Film maker, Austin Faani
Austin Faani, Nigerian filmmaker and husband of actress Chacha Eke, expressed his belief that religion has had a negative impact in Africa. Faani made these remarks while discussing the challenges he faced when his wife was dealing with mental illness. He shared his experience during an event held by the Meticulous People Foundation Outreach, an organization focused on mental health that is owned by Chacha Eke. Faani recounted an incident where a pastor misled him…
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No Ghanaian artiste bigger than Asake – Shatta Wale
Shatta Wale, the Ghanaian dancehall artist known as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., has firmly stated that currently, no Ghanaian artist holds the same level of prominence as Nigerian singer Asake. He made this declaration while participating in a Twitter discussion hosted by Ghanaian media personality Serwaa on Wednesday. He said; “No Ghanaian artiste has even made it like Asake. Not even me. “Nobody in this Ghanaian [music] industry has made what Asake has made.…
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I am worth more than $22million – Burna Boy
Award-winning singer, Burna Boy has addressed the issue of his net worth. He stated that despite the widely circulated information on the internet pegging his net worth at $22 million (equivalent to ₦16.8 billion), his actual net worth is considerably higher than that figure. He insinuated this during a recent interview with the American media outlet, Complex. The interviewer: “A quick Google search says your net worth is $22 million.” Burna Boy responded: “Hahaha. Let’s…
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