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Fr Alia: Bandits want to use the face of the church to wreak havoc on the state – Ortom’s Aide
Nathaniel Ikyur, Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has alleged that there has been an influx of Fulani herdsmen into the state since the Governor-elect, Reverend Fr Hyacinth Alia won the March 18 gubernatorial poll. In an article he shared, he stated that Bandits want to use the face of the church to wreak havoc in the state. He urged the governor-elect to settle down and comprehend the issues of security…
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Many Northern families battling drug abuse – Actor, Ali Nuhu
Nollywood Actor, Ali Nuhu has said a lot of families in Northern Nigeria have at least one or two members who are into drug abuse. He shared this during an interview with the Guardian The actor said studying Transmedia Storytelling at the University of Southern California changed his mindset completely on filmmaking and pushed him to make movies that address social vices Nuhu said, “When I got back, I had to do a film on…
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”We do not need to get a congratulatory note from any Western nation before we sleep well at night. This is not some Hollywood film script or fantasy fairy tale – FFK tells Chimamanda Adichie over letter to Joe Biden
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the letter by Writer, Chimamanda Adichie addressed to the President of the United States, Joe Biden for congratulating the President-elect, Bola Tinubu He described the letter as a shitty submission that belongs at the bottom of a toilet. Fani-Kayode in a lengthy tweet via his Twitter handle stated that the letter is a reflection of Chimamanda’s low-self esteem and inability to grasp…
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He is politically targeted because some of his prophetic words have troubled the Nigerian government” Brother explains why DSS arrested UK-based pastor Tomi Arayomi
Apostle Tomi Arayomi, the founder of Restoring Isaachers Generation (RIG), his wife Tahmer, and their personal assistant, Emmanuel, were arrested Friday, April 7, by the DSS at the airport. His Twin Brother, Tobi Arayomi shared this in a post on Instagram and Twitter He wrote; “Hello everybody, I need your help. I just received news that my brother has been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria. He has been arrested for…
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To live and survive in Nigeria, one must belong to the cult – Actor Yemi Solade reveals he is battling with depression
Veteran Actor, Yemi Solade has opined that to live and survive in Nigeria, one must belong to a cult. He shared this in a post on Instagram. In a follow-up post, he shared that he was depressed He however did not expatiate on what has kept him low in spirit.
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I survived poison – Reality TV star, Phyna reveals
Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has disclosed that she recently survived poisoning. She disclosed this in an interview with Media Personality, Toke Makinwa. According to her, she was being fed poison by someone in her house. “Of recent, I survived poison of which the person that was giving me food is well known. I had been fed poison continuously. It’s not that instant one. I have seen a…
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2023 polls: Congratulating Tinubu tarnishes America’s self-proclaimed commitment to democracy – Chimamanda Adichie tells Joe Biden
Internationally renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has advised US President Joe Biden against congratulating Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, due to the flawed electoral system. Adichie’s open letter to Biden, published on Thursday, highlighted various malpractices such as violence, ballot box snatching, voter intimidation, and other irregularities that occurred during the February 25 election to favor the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). She stated that the US congratulating the election tarnishes America’s self-proclaimed commitment to…
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AAUA graduate stabbed to death over N1000 debt
A recent graduate of the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba, Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State simply identified as Temitayo has been stabbed to death by an indigene over a 1,000 naira payment misunderstanding. The University’s Student Union source told Peoples Gazette that Temitayo had intervened in a naira payment dispute between an “Egbon Adugbo” and a third party, where he promised to settle the bill for the latter. Temidayo was able to reimburse the perpetrators 3000 naira…
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I will return to my farm after May 29 – Ortom says
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has said that he will return to his farm after he hands over power on May 29. Ortom who failed to clinch his senatorial bid said he will find something else to do Ortom, who disclosed this on Arise TV, insisted that ‘market was not good’ during his outing to claim a seat at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly. When asked ‘how was the market’ after he…
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”What is this resemblance” – Twitter users react to photo of a young man bearing a striking resemblance with Ojukwu
Twitter users have pointed out that a Nigerian pharmacist, Emeka, resembles the late Igbo leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Coincidentally, the pharmacist who shared the photos on Thursday, April 6, 2023, also bore the same name as the late Ojukwu The post has elicited varying reactions on Twitter, with many users telling him to ‘ask some serious questions
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2023 polls: Wait patiently and allow our legal system to run its course – Buhari says in Easter message
President Muhammadu Buhari in his easter message has told Nigerians who are dissatisfied with the just concluded election to explore legal options in ventilating their grievances A statement personally signed by Buhari on Friday said this year’s Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future for Nigeria. According to him, Easter is the triumph of light over darkness. Buhari said, “I join Christians in Nigeria and around the world to celebrate Easter, which commemorates…
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The Senate Presidency should go to the South East for equity and justice – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has said it will only be fair to give the Senate Presidency to the South East. He said the South East has senators that are competent enough to be Senate President, if the rules of the Red Chamber, particularly the ranking norm, were to be considered. He said the former governor of Abia State and senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, should be considered for the position…
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