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Senate Passes Life Imprisonment Bill for Pedophiles and Child Defilers
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a bill prescribing life imprisonment for pedophiles and those who sexually defile minors. According to the bill, henceforth in Nigeria, any man or woman who engages in sexual intercourse with a minor (child) will face life imprisonment with no option of fines. Moving the motion, Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, said defilement of a minor should be treated differently from rape. “For a minor, this is…
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Tinubu is a talk and do president – Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has praised President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a “promise-and-fulfill” leader. Wike made the remark on Monday during the flag-off of a hostel project at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, commending the president for backing key development initiatives in the FCT. “Law is an integral part of society and that is why President Tinubu cannot joke with it. This is the second time I’m visiting this Abuja law school. “That is…
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You are still very young. If there is violence in your marriage, pack your bags – Yvonne Jegede tells Regina Daniels
Actress Yvonne Jegede has urged Regina Daniels to leave her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko if reports of domestic violence are true. In an Instagram post, Jegede stressed that violence is a deal breaker and advised Regina to prioritize her mental health and her sons’ well-being, noting that she’s still young with her whole life ahead of her. She wrote, “Regina you are still very young, if there’s violence in your marriage, please carry your…
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“Dj Cuppy doesn’t like Nigerians” – Singer’s ex-fiancé breaks silence on failed engagement
British YouTuber and BMX rider Ryan Taylor has opened up about his short-lived engagement to Nigerian DJ and billionaire heiress Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy. Speaking on the Ladders Podcast, Taylor reflected on their whirlwind romance and why things ended shortly after his December 2022 proposal, barely a month after they started dating. According to him, differences in values and attitudes created distance between them. Taylor claimed that Cuppy showed “a lack of…
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MNKOct20: Release Ejimakor, others or we will occupy your offices – Sowore tells FCT police
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has issued a stern warning to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, demanding the immediate release of Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who was arrested during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja on Monday. Ejimakor, Fineboy Kanu (Kanu’s relative), and several other protesters were reportedly apprehended by security operatives during the peaceful demonstration. Reacting on his verified X handle, Sowore condemned the arrests and described…
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Anambra Guber: They have written election results, they will not succeed – Soludo alleges rigging
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has warned against plans to rig the upcoming November 8 governorship election, alleging that some opposition parties have already written fake results ahead of the polls. Speaking at a campaign rally in Awka on Monday, Soludo cautioned that anyone attempting to manipulate the election would face the consequences, insisting that such actions “will not go unpunished.” According to Soludo: “We don’t want election that is mago mago, Our opponents, one…
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Security Operatives Disperse #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest in Abuja
A peaceful protest calling for the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, turned chaotic on Monday in Abuja after joint security operatives forcefully dispersed demonstrators led by activist Omoyele Sowore. The protesters, which included Kanu’s lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, had gathered near the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) headquarters in Maitama, chanting “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now.” Moments later, gunshots and teargas were fired, sending protesters and onlookers fleeing. Eyewitnesses reported heavy security presence and road blockades across…
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Seyi Tinubu Donates ₦20 Million to Sarah Martins’ Foundation After Public Incident
Nollywood actress and philanthropist Sarah Martins has received a ₦20 million donation from Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to support her Golden Heart Foundation’s feeding initiative for underprivileged children in Lagos State. The donation follows an incident in which Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI) officials apprehended Martins for allegedly cooking and distributing food in unauthorised public areas, a violation of state hygiene and safety laws. Martins claimed she sustained minor injuries during…
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Crisis Brews in Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko’s Marriage (Video)
There appears to be trouble in the marriage of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, following the emergence of a viral video showing the actress in distress. In the clip shared online by movie producer Stanley On-Top, Regina is seen shouting and lamenting over alleged violence in her marriage. Stanley claimed that thugs reportedly sent by Senator Nwoko attacked the actress at night but were repelled by her brothers. In the…
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Why do some men feel uncomfortable when their partners maintain friendships? – FCT police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh asks
The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, has sparked a conversation online after questioning why some men stop their wives from keeping friends. In a post shared on X, Adeh revealed that a couple recently visited her office over a dispute caused by the husband’s refusal to let his wife maintain friendships. She wondered why some men take such a stance, suggesting that the behavior often stems from insecurity, lack of trust,…
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You wan use people suffering buy political appointment – Charly Boy lambasts Reno Omokri
Nigerian musician and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has criticized former presidential aide Reno Omokri for his recent remarks denying claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria. The controversy follows renewed debates over alleged mass killings of Christians by extremists, claims dismissed by the presidency and other officials as exaggerated. While Omokri also rejected the genocide narrative, an old tweet recently resurfaced in which he accused former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration of…
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Nigeria’s Drop in Petrol Imports Signals Economic Growth — Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide and social commentator Reno Omokri has described Nigeria’s decline as Africa’s top petrol importer as a positive sign of economic transformation driven by local refining and export. Speaking to journalists during a tour of the Dangote Refinery on Friday, Omokri noted that while South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as the continent’s biggest petrol importer, Nigeria now leads West Africa in petroleum exports. “The naira will only have value when we produce and…
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