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Nothing has come to my account yet, some of my colleagues got N2 million – Senator Ningi faults Akpabio
Abdul Ningi, the Senator representing Bauchi Central, has verified that certain colleagues of his were given a recess allowance of N2 million. Prior to the adjournment of plenary on Monday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio had notified Senators that a modest sum had been transferred to their respective accounts for the holiday period. “In order to enable all of us to enjoy our holidays, a token has been sent to our various accounts by the Clerk…
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El-Rufai turns down ministerial appointment, jets out of the country
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has chosen not to join President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet as a minister. This was according to a report by PREMIUM TIMES. El-Rufai conveyed his decision to President Tinubu during a meeting on Tuesday. He expressed that he no longer wishes to become a minister, but intends to continue contributing to Nigeria’s development as a private citizen. Citing sources from the presidency, Premium Times also mentioned that…
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Tinubu’s list worst than Buhari’s team – Dele Momodu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial lineup, stating that it is even worse than the team assembled by the previous president, Muhammadu Buhari. He mentioned that some of Tinubu’s ministers are unfamiliar, unlike in previous instances. He made this known during his appearance on the recent episode of the Mic On Podcast. He also pointed out that Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, demonstrated a more…
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Pat Utomi reveals battle with cancer
Professor Pat Utomi shared his battle with cancer in a tweet last Friday. The renowned political economy professor and management expert disclosed that a biopsy he underwent in 2022 confirmed his positive diagnosis. He posted: “When a biopsy showed I was positive in 2022, I began treatment with a branch of a cancer centre in Ikeja and VI. “I sometimes came from election campaigns to the centre near the Airport. The doctors would try to…
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BBNaija All Stars: N120m grand prize not enough for my upkeep, I am here for the fame – Kiddwaya brags
Reality TV star, Kiddwaya has confidently asserted that the N120 million grand prize of the reality show wouldn’t sufficiently cover his expenses. The son of billionaire businessman and socialite Terry Waya conveyed this sentiment during a conversation with fellow housemate Cross on a Friday morning. Kiddwaya clarified that his primary motivation for being part of the reality show is to attain fame. Kiddwaya said, “The money [N120m grand prize] is not even enough to keep…
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I turned down N10 million for a movie role and eventually got the N20 million I bargained for – Chinwetalu Agu
Veteran Actor, Chinwetalu Agu, has shared a story of how he declined a N10 million proposal from billionaire business tycoon Mike Adenuga to participate in a film. He revealed that when the wealthy entrepreneur extended the offer, he had not yet earned N1 million, but he firmly negotiated for N20 million. Agu, an iconic figure in the acting realm, revealed that Adenuga eventually relented and agreed to pay him the requested N20 million after he…
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We are not in any form of partnership or collaborative pact with Dokubo and his militants – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has made it clear that it is not associated with the security group established by former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo. According to the Army, there is no collaboration between them and Dokubo’s private military company. Notably, Dokubo recently formed a private military company that was reportedly contracted by the government to cooperate with the military in certain states. Nonetheless, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, indicated…
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Atiku is planning to contest again in 2027 – Adeyanju claims
Socio-political commentator Deji Adeyanju has alleged that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 election, is considering running for the presidency again in 2027. Adeyanju made this assertion while characterizing Atiku and Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) counterpart, as politicians lacking compassion and driven by self-interest. In a tweet, Adeyanju stated that Atiku and Obi’s actions inadvertently facilitated the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
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Turn around I’m not home – Davido tells fan on a bicycle journey from Benue to Lagos to meet him
Famous singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has ordered an overzealous fan who embarked on a road trip from Benue State to Lagos on his bicycle to meet him to return home. A Twitter user, @ssbbmuzi had shared photos of the fan with the handle @emmiwuks, saying he had been riding a bicycle from Benue to meet Davido. He said the fan had already spent eight days on the road. The Twitter user wrote, “A young man…
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Once you get there, you will discover that there is nothing there compared to what has always been there for you. Try not to go there – Fr. Kelvin Ugwu warns Married men against adultery
Malawi-based Nigerian priest, Fr. Kelvin Uguw has warned married men against committing adultery. In a post he shared on social media, he warned that there is nothing in adultery compared to what they have with their partners. He wrote; “That adultery that you want to commit because of what your eyes are seeing and your head is interpreting it that this person will be sweeter than yours at home. God is whispering this message into…
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They said they escaped bullet, now they found themselves in a nuclear blast. Dollar is heading to N1000 – Aisha Yesufu
Activist Aisha Yesufu has expressed her strong concern over the significant increase in the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Nigerian Naira. Presently, the parallel market shows a rate of N920 for one US dollar. In a video message she shared, Aisha conveyed that certain individuals believed they had narrowly avoided a problem, only to find themselves confronted by an even more disastrous situation. She addressed the governmental policies that have contributed to…
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Children are not blessings, they are liabilities. Don’t bring them into the world to suffer if you can’t train them -Blessing CEO
Self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO has asserted that children should not be considered blessings but rather responsibilities. In a video that has gained widespread attention, the social media influencer cautioned individuals about the consequences of bringing children into the world without being prepared to fulfill the duty of raising and nurturing them. She emphasized that children shouldn’t have to endure hardships and stressed the importance of prospective parents being prepared to provide proper care before…
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