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”Bearded men no dey too geh money” – Speed Darlington
Controversial Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has expressed his belief that bearded men are seldom wealthy. He argues that beards are commonly associated with poverty, pointing out that none of the billionaires or presidents of influential nations possess facial hair. Speed Darlington made these remarks during a recent Instagram live session with his fans. According to him: “Bearded men no dey too get money. They are not on the list of…
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Former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda prophesied that I would be President in 2006 – Goodluck Jonathan
During the second Kenneth Kaunda Memorial public lecture in Pretoria, South Africa, Former President Goodluck Jonathan shared an anecdote about the late Kenneth Kaunda, the first President of Zambia, accurately predicting his future presidency. Jonathan recounted that this prophecy was bestowed upon him during Kaunda’s visit to Bayelsa in 2006. At that time, Jonathan was serving as the Governor of Bayelsa state and had never contemplated the idea of becoming the President of Nigeria. “My…
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I have never at any time compromised my oath of office to favour any party – Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa
Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, the former President of the Court of Appeal, has responded to the controversy surrounding her husband, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa’s remarks regarding her tenure. During the 9th Senate valedictory session, Senator Adamu, who represented Bauchi North, admitted to infringing on his wife’s independence as President of the Court of Appeal and extending similar assistance to his colleagues. In response to the criticism triggered by her husband’s statement, Justice Zainab clarified that she had…
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You are a mother, not a father – Fr. Kelvin Ugwu tells single mothers celebrating themselves on Father’s day
r. Kelvin Ugwu, a Nigerian Catholic priest, expressed his view that a mother cannot fulfill the role of a father. This is coming after certain female celebrities wished themselves a Happy Father’s Day. In a Facebook post on Sunday, June 18, the cleric stated, “You are a mother, you are not a father. What a man can do, a woman can do, ONLY as a woman.”
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Convert student loan to grant for poor students – ASUU tells Tinubu
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has requested President Bola Tinubu to convert the recently approved Students Loans Act into a grant for underprivileged students. ASUU National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed this sentiment during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, June 18. He suggested that the funding should be provided as a grant rather than a loan, particularly for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Osodeke argued that since the funds come from…
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I was poisoned at the PDP secretariat in 2018 which affected my Liver and Kidneys – Wike
During a special Thanksgiving service organized by his family at the St. Peters Deanery in Rumuepirikom, Obio-Akpor area of the state, former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State revealed that he was poisoned at the secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2018. Wike explained that the poison had a detrimental effect on his liver and kidneys and that it would have led to his demise if not for divine intervention. Subsequently, he was…
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“If a woman wants to wish herself Happy Fathers day, allow her”- Media Personality, Shade Ladipo
Media personality, Shade Ladipo has urged individuals to respect the choice of women who wish to celebrate themselves on Father’s Day, acknowledging the unknown sacrifices these women have made for their children. She shared this in a post via her instastory.
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Social Media has taken humanity backwards – Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has voiced deep concern about the detrimental impact of technology and social media, highlighting that they are now being controlled by individuals lacking knowledge. According to The Nation, Soyinka expressed these concerns during a speech at an event in Lagos on Friday, June 16. He emphasized that the improper utilization of technology is swiftly regressing humanity, primarily due to profiling and the spread of abusive language. Although he clarified that…
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I didn’t know we were rich until I was 13 – Davido
Famous Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he was not aware that his family was wealthy while growing up. He disclosed this while featuring as a guest on the latest episode of Drink Champs podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN. According to him, he only got to know that his dad, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, was rich when he was 13. He said, “As much money that I have been…
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A woman should have between N5 million to N10million before getting married – Doyin
Former Brother Naija reality star, Doyinsola David, simply known as Doyin, has said that ladies should have at least N5 million to 10 million before getting married. She stated this while answering a question from her colleague, Chizzy who was a guest on the latest episode of her podcast, Doyin’s Corner Chizzy asked: “How much do you think a lady should have in her bank account before getting married?” Doyin replied: “I think a lot…
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Failed third term bid: Some Governors wanted it so they would have a chance to do same – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that some state governors were involved in his failed third-term ambition. Obasanjo has consistently denied that he tried to extend his stay in office beyond 2007, saying some governors were behind it all. In 2006, a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution and extend term limits by another four years failed to sail through the National Assembly. Speaking in an interview with Media Personality Chude Jideonwo, he said: “The…
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Don’t release Nnamdi Kanu, his release will fuel impunity – Asari Dokubo
Former Militant leader, Asari Dokubo has asked that embattled IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu not be released. He said his release would fuel impunity. Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, had called for the release of Kanu when he met with President Bola Tinubu. Reacting to this, Dokubo said Kanu is a criminal and should be made to face the law. He made the call after he visited President Tinubu in Aso Rock on Friday. “His release…
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