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Eat out, eat public but please carefully chew every scoop properly – Nigerian man narrates how he almost swallowed a metal hook in soup while eating at a funeral
Willie Nwokoye, a former Principal Secretary to the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has offered a valuable suggestion to those dining out, urging them to thoroughly chew their food before swallowing. This counsel comes following an incident where he came close to ingesting a metal hook in a dish of Egusi soup during his attendance at a funeral gathering on Saturday. Nwokoye shared this advice in a Facebook post on Sunday, September 3rd.…
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Marriage is a beautiful thing, don’t let anybody discourage you – Yul Edochie
Actor Yul Edochie has emphasized the beauty of marriage and encourages people not to be deterred by others. In a post he shared on Instagram, He expressed that if your aspiration is to be married, you should pursue it. Yul acknowledges that while some tips can assist in achieving a long-lasting marriage, there is no guaranteed formula. Marriage can succeed whether you’ve known your partner for a decade or just met them yesterday.
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To open church just dey hungry me – Tuface Idibia
Nigerian Singer, Tuface Idibia has conveyed his aspiration to pursue a path as a clergyman. The 47-year-old artist in a post he shared on Instagram revealed that he occasionally envisions creating his own religious institution, which he would name “Straight To Heaven International Church of God Nigeria Limited,” abbreviated as STHICOGNL. He said, “To open church just dey hungry me. (STHICOGNL). Straight To Heaven International Church of God Nigeria Limited”.
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Fight Wike at your own peril. He is a man of capacity – Fayose tells PDP
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against taking action to remove former Rivers State Governor and current Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike from its ranks. Wike, a prominent PDP member, campaigned against the party in the 2023 presidential election and has been appointed to President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Speculation has arisen that the party may consider suspending or expelling him due to what some view as actions…
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Gabon coup: When will African Union suspend sit-tight presidents – Aisha Yesufu
Activist Aisha Yesufu has inquired of African leaders when they plan to discontinue support for long-serving Presidents. This question arises following the suspension of Gabon from the union due to the recent coup in the country. Aisha wrote; When will African Union suspend Equatorial Guinea ruled by Teodoro Obiang for 44 yearsCameroon ruled by Paul Biya for 41 years Uganda ruled by Yoweri Museveni for 37 years Eritrea ruled by Isaias Afwerki for 30 years Congo ruled by Dennis…
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Comedian, Okey Bakassi, wife celebrate 22nd wedding anniversary
Renowned stand-up comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, widely known as Okey Bakassi, and his wife, Ezinne, marked their 22nd wedding anniversary on September 1. Okey Bakassi shared his heartfelt celebration of their enduring marriage on his Instagram page today, acknowledging the significance of his union with his wife, who is also the mother of their children. He wrote; ”Wow, it’s 22yrs since we stood in front of God and friends and promised we’ll journey together in this…
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I am happy with what happened in Gabon… – Fayose
Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State, expressed satisfaction with the military coup in Gabon, suggesting that it could pave the way for a democratic transition in the country. This coup took place after the controversial re-election of President Ali Bongo for a third term, which was marred by disputes. Despite his approval of the coup’s potential for democratic progress, Fayose also reiterated his disapproval of military involvement in politics. Fayose said: “I am…
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Driving from Lagos to Abuja will soon take 4 hours – Umahi assures Nigerians
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced that the proposed Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge Supersonic Highway will significantly shorten the travel time from Lagos to Abuja to just four hours. Umahi made this revelation during his inspection tour of highways in Ogun and Oyo States, as per a statement from his Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Blessing Lere-Adams, released on Friday. According to the statement, Umahi told Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State that,…
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CBN deputy governor Obiora reportedly arrested by DSS
Kingsley Obiora, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has reportedly been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS). This arrest is said to be linked to accusations of financial mismanagement during the tenure of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended CBN governor. Obiora holds the position of Deputy Governor responsible for economic policy at the central bank. His apprehension coincides with an ongoing investigation into the CBN’s activities during Godwin Emefiele’s leadership. Emefiele…
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Tinubu inherited an economy that was like a dead horse but still standing – Soludo
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo remarked that President Bola Tinubu inherited an economy that, metaphorically speaking, resembled a nearly lifeless horse but was still upright. Soludo made this observation during an interview on Channels TV on Friday, September 1, when he was questioned about Tinubu’s position regarding allocating 90 percent of the country’s revenue to external debt servicing. He applauded the President for taking the courageous step to remove the fuel subsidy. He…
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Subsidy palliative: N2 billion distributed so far to states – Finiance Minister, Wale Edun
Mr. Wale Edun, who serves as both the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, has announced that each state government has received N2 billion out of the N5 billion allocated for palliative measures following the removal of fuel subsidy. This disclosure was made during a meeting on September 1, attended by key government officials, including Mr. Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget; Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian…
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Aviation Minister, Keyamo orders demolition of hangers at Lagos Airport
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has set a deadline of October 1st for the relocation from the old terminal to the new terminal at the International Airport. During his inaugural visit to Lagos, where he is currently touring various airport facilities, both domestic and international, and surrounding areas, Keyamo has been assessing the state of these facilities. Since taking office on August 21st, there have been concerns about the significant challenges…
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