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No project being constructed right now in Nigeria will last for seven years – Minister of works, Umahi
Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, has emphasized that there isn’t a single federal road in the country that can endure for a period exceeding seven years. This assertion comes after Umahi conducted an extensive road inspection journey across the nation, revealing that many roads are afflicted with potholes and have deteriorated to the point of resembling “boreholes.” Accusing contractors of fraudulent practices, Umahi highlighted their deception of Nigerians through the use of substandard materials…
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Mohbad: I am making arrangements to return to the country to assist with the investigation and give my version of the events – Naira Marley
Nigerian artist and founder of Marlian Record label, Naira Marley, has indicated his intention to return to Nigeria to comply with a police request related to the ongoing investigation into the passing of singer Mohbad. In the wake of the singer’s untimely demise, there have been allegations implicating Naira Marley, the proprietor of Marlian music, and his associate, Sam Larry, suggesting their involvement in the incident. This followed the circulation of various documents and videos…
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NLC, TUC declare nationwide strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced a nationwide strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to address their requests. During separate National Executive Council meetings in Abuja on Tuesday, both unions declared that the strike would commence on October 3, 2023. NLC President Joe Ajaero, speaking at a joint press conference in Abuja, emphasized that the government’s lack of action in meeting their demands left them with no…
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Young girl gains admission into university 10 years after she was branded a witch, tortured and abandoned in Akwa Ibom
Mary, a young girl labeled a witch and subjected to torture and abandonment in Akwa Ibom State, has successfully secured admission into a university. A decade ago, Danish aid worker Anja Ringgren Loven and her husband, David Emmanuel Umem, rescued Mary from a hiding spot in the bush. Ms. Loven, shared the good news on Facebook. She wrote; “Sometimes our work does not need a lot of words. The pictures speak for themselves! This is Mary…
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It’s easy for a man to dash a woman money than to dash his hungry friend – Nigerian man says
Samuel Sayo, a Facebook user, has stated that providing financial assistance to a woman is simpler for a man than aiding his hungry friend.
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Veteran Actor, Yemi Adeyemi ‘Suara’ is dead
Yemi Adeyemi, a veteran actor in Nollywood widely recognized as Suara, has passed away. His family announced his demise on Monday, September 25, 2023, stating that he breathed his last on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The family, however, did not disclose the specific cause of his passing. Adeyemi was well-known for portraying the character ‘Suara’ in the Super Story series titled Oh Father! Oh Daughter!, in which Bukky Wright played his first wife and Sola…
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Zamfara University abduction: We must resist any attempt to allow criminals make rules for us – Peter Obi tells Nigerians
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, responded to the abduction of schoolgirls from the Federal University, Gusau. Unidentified gunmen suspected to be bandits kidnapped an unspecified number of students from the Federal University of Gusau during the early hours of Friday. These terrorists reportedly assaulted the Sabon-Gida community situated in the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where many university students resided. Obi urged Nigerians not to allow criminals and bandits…
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People tag Mohbad’s father evil for burying him early because he’s poor — Seun Kuti
Renowned Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has criticized those who are reproaching the father of the late Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, for conducting a swift burial. The swift burial has caused discontent among many fans of the singer, who took to social media to criticize his father for burying his son without proper arrangements and investigations. In response to the disapproval surrounding Mohbad’s hurried burial, Seun Kuti expressed his views during a…
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I will never be part of part of Money ritual – Kanayo O Kanayo
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has firmly committed to never participating in money rituals, despite gaining fame for portraying occultic roles in movies. In an interview with Afia TV, the esteemed actor emphasized his disapproval of money rituals, stating that it is morally wrong. He made it clear that he has never engaged in such practices. The accomplished actor, who is also a lawyer, revealed that the moniker “Nnanyi Sacrifice” was a term someone…
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Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter dies of cancer at 43
Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, has sadly passed away at the age of 43 after a long battle with metastatic cancer. Last Monday, she was admitted to the hospital for treatment and, despite the efforts and support of loved ones and friends, she succumbed to the disease on the eve of her grandmother’s birthday. In a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram, a family representative confirmed her passing on Monday evening. Zoleka garnered attention…
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I lost sleep after someone gifted me my first N1m – Timi Dakolo
Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, shared the story of how he received his initial one million Naira. During a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Dakolo disclosed that a “good Samaritan” gifted him the significant amount after seeing him on television during his participation in the inaugural Idols West Africa in 2007. He mentioned that this generous gift left a profound impact, affecting his sleep and altering his way of speaking. Dakolo said, “There was…
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My husband and I did long-distance relationship for 10 months across continents and neither of us cheated – Nigerian woman says
A Nigerian woman named Eniola has stated that both she and her husband remained faithful to each other throughout their long-distance relationship for 10 months She shared this information in response to an X user who claimed that maintaining faithfulness is impossible in a long-distance relationship. See her post below;
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