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It is not fair to judge the entire performance of the commission on the basis of a glitch in the result upload for the presidential election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed the glitch encountered during the upload of the February 25 presidential election, emphasizing that Nigerians should not judge the entire commission based on this incident. Barry Andrews, the EU Chief Observer, expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and operational failures of INEC during the February 25 election, which significantly damaged public confidence in the commission. Although some corrective measures were implemented for the March 18 governorship…
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How can you go to a salon to fix wig when it’s clear your prayers won’t be answered – Nigerian woman tells Muslim women
In a tweet posted on Monday, June 26, Aisha Umar Bello, a Twitter user, raised concerns about Muslim women who visit hair salons to have wigs and attachments fixed. She questioned the decision, stating that how can a Muslim willingly go to a salon to have wigs or attachments fixed, knowing that their prayers will not be accepted if they do so “How can you, A Muslim, take yourself to the salon to fix wig/attachment…
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I went to church to beg for food when God blessed me with Osinachi song – Humble Smith
Nigerian Singer, Humble Smith has shared a personal story about a difficult period in his life. He revealed that back in 2015, he was on the brink of resorting to begging to survive, but a divine intervention changed his circumstances. During an interview on Hip TV’s Trending with Reality star Kimoprah, the 32-year-old artist opened up about his struggles to break into the music industry. Despite working on multiple musical projects, including shooting a music…
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Celestial church cleric gives pastor Ibiyeomie a 14-day ultimatum to apologize over his hate comment on the church
A warning has been issued to Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the founder of Salvation Ministries, by a Celestial Prophet in response to his recent comments about White Garment churches. In his statement, Pastor Ibiyeomie expressed his dislike for White Garment churches, alleging that they engage in fetish practices and manipulate destinies. However, during a sermon, a prophet from the Celestial Church condemned Pastor Ibiyeomie’s remarks and called it a “terrible mistake.” The prophet urged him to…
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”This life is just cruel, why does God let some certain things happen” – Nigerian mourns the death of his 7-year-old nephew
A Nigerian man named Stephen Kumator Nyamkyume is mourning the death of his sister’s 7-year-old son, Sesoo KingDavid Tyohemba, who tragically passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. This devastating loss comes four years after Sesoo’s father’s demise, and the young boy will be laid to rest on Wednesday. In a heart-wrenching message, Stephen expresses his disbelief, stating that even after more than 24 hours, it still feels like a surreal dream. He questions why…
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World Bank grants $500 million loan request for Nigeria
The World Bank has granted approval for a $500 million loan request from the Federal Government of Nigeria, aimed at promoting women’s empowerment in the country. The loan will be utilized to expand the financing of the Nigeria Women Programme, which was initially granted $100 million on June 27, 2018. According to a statement issued by the World Bank, the $500 million has been approved for the Nigeria Women Program Scale Up (NFWP-SU). This increased…
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Some people predicted that 12 of us would die – Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti, an afrobeat musician nominated for a Grammy, shared a recount of a challenging period in his life during an interview with renowned media personality Chude Jideonwo. Following the successive deaths of his father, the late afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, his sister Shola Kuti, and a cousin, Femi revealed that some individuals had made predictions that twelve members of his family would pass away within short intervals. As the eldest son in the family,…
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For once in my life I am confused – Businesswoman, Banke Meshida-lawal laments high cost of living in Nigeria
Banke Meshida-Lawal, a businesswoman and makeup artist, expressed her concerns about the exorbitant expenses associated with conducting business in Nigeria at present. In a recent Instagram post on June 27, she emphasized that the costs of various aspects have surged and sought advice from fellow employers on how to alleviate the situation. While acknowledging that raising employee salaries is the appropriate course of action, she pondered the origin of the funds required
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We want to create one million jobs in the digital world – Vice President Kashim Shettima seeks support from Korea
Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed Nigeria’s aspiration to generate employment opportunities for one million young individuals in the digital sector, as stated in a press release on June 26. The statement was made during a meeting with a delegation from the Republic of Korea, headed by Jang Sungmin, who serves as the special envoy to Korean President Yoon Yeol. Shettima emphasized that the longstanding bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Korea is built on mutual trust…
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Pete Edochie is not your father-in-law, so stop claiming and deceiving people because he did not approve of it – Rita Edochie tells Judy
Rita Edochie has issued a warning to Judy Austin, the second wife of Yul Edochie, urging her to cease falsely claiming that Pete Edochie is her father-in-law. Rita, who happens to be Yul Edochie’s aunt, conveyed this message through a post on her Instagram page on Sunday. In her post, Rita clarified that Pete Edochie did not give his approval for the marriage and therefore Judy should refrain from misleading people by making false claims.…
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AEDC debunks claims of increase in electricity tariff, says it hasn’t been approved
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has refuted claims of an upcoming tariff hike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) starting from July 1, 2023. Earlier reports had surfaced, suggesting that the distribution company intended to raise tariffs due to currency fluctuations in the exchange rate market. However, in an official statement shared on its Twitter account on Monday, the management of AEDC clarified that no approval had been received for such an increase. “PUBLIC…
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We’ve been dating and living together for 8 years and have a daughter but he said he doesn’t have money to go see my family – Nigerian lady seeks advice about her baby daddy
Edith Ojakovo, a Nigerian woman, is seeking guidance regarding her long-term partner and father of her child who refuses to meet her family, citing financial constraints. In a Facebook post, she shared her dilemma: “I need your advice please, I am dating a guy for the past eight years now. I am staying with him we have one daughter I love him but the problem is that he don’t know my family, Anytime I ask…
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