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”Our history would not have been completed carefully and richly if I had failed in the last election” – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the story of history would have been incomplete if he had not won the 2023 presidential election. He made the remark on Sunday, July 20, during the 8th-day Fidau prayers held in honour of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed away at 91. The monarch was one of Nigeria’s longest-serving traditional rulers, ascending the throne on April 2, 1960. Oba Adetona died shortly after…
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“It is virtually impossible to get Nigerian citizenship, I can’t give it to my children because I’m a woman – Kemi Badenoch claims
UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has claimed she is unable to pass Nigerian citizenship to her children due to her gender, while also criticizing the UK’s immigration policies as being too lenient. Speaking in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, July 20, Badenoch argued that many immigrants take advantage of the British system in ways that would be unacceptable in their home countries, such as Nigeria. When asked if she would support…
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”If the Senate decides they are going to kill us, let them kill us” – Aisha Yesufu pledges to accompany Natasha as she returns to the Senate
Activist Aisha Yesufu has pledged her support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, insisting the lawmaker has every right to resume her Senate duties on Tuesday despite opposition from the chamber. Speaking on Sunrise Daily on Channels TV, Yesufu criticized the Senate’s refusal to comply with a court ruling that reinstated Natasha, calling her suspension unconstitutional. She also decried what she described as systemic discrimination against women in Nigerian politics and affirmed that she…
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Creating 12 states today in Nigeria is madness – rapper N6 states
Popular on-air personality and rapper, Nnamdi Nwabasili, also known as N6, has voiced his strong disapproval regarding the ongoing calls for the creation of additional states in Nigeria. This comes after it was reported that the House of Representatives had received proposals for the creation of 31 new states. Furthermore, an unconfirmed report has been making the rounds on social media that ‘the Senate has approved 12 new states. On Friday, N6 took to his…
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I’m not ashamed of my husband- Comedian Carter Efe’s wife
Emmanuella, wife of popular skit maker Carter Efe, has stated that she is not ashamed of her husband, despite his extreme comedic stunts. She revealed that she not only encourages his behavior in skits but also isn’t embarrassed by it. During a recent livestream with her husband, Emmanuella urged other women to support their spouses and never be ashamed of whatever job their spouse does. She clarified her stance, saying, “I know most of you…
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‘My wife will kill me’ – Davido replies female fan who asked him to follow her
During his 5ive Tour in America, Nigerian Afrobeat star Davido revealed that his wife, Chioma, would “kill him” if he followed another woman on Instagram. In a trending video circulating on social media, a female fan, dressed in a revealing cloth, asked the musician, Can you follow me on Instagram? Davido declined her request, stating, “No, my wife will kill me. I can’t follow anyone, I only follow my wife,” a response that reportedly drew…
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‘Hold thy labour, it is the devil you know’ – Shehu Sani advices Peter obi against leaving Labour Party
Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has publicly advised Peter Obi against leaving the Labour Party (LP). Obi, who joined the Labour Party before the 2023 presidential election, ran as their candidate and secured third place.Despite his insistence on remaining a member of the Labour Party, the party has been grappling with an internal crisis, with two factions vying for leadership. Obi is reportedly associated with an opposition coalition that recently chose the African Democratic Congress…
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Anambra PDP Governorship candidate, Ezenwafor escapes assasination.
On Friday night, Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election, survived an assassination attempt in Abuja. Ezenwafor was reportedly shot by hoodlums around Wuse 2 and is currently hospitalized in a private facility in Abuja, awaiting surgery to remove bullets from his body. “I’m currently in the hospital. The doctors are making efforts to operate me so that they can pull out bullets from my body,” He…
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the G5 Governors had insisted the presidency should rotate to the South – Ortom speaks on why G5 betrayed Atiku, PDP in 2023
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has explained why he and other G5 Governors opposed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, during the 2023 elections. Speaking on Arise TV on July 17, Ortom said the decision was rooted in the party’s failure to uphold equity, fairness, and justice. According to him, the G5 Governors had insisted the presidency should rotate to the South following eight years of Northern leadership under Muhammadu…
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President Tinubu approves South-East Investment Company with N150 billion capital base
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the creation of the South-East Investment Company (SEIC), a federal-backed initiative with a projected capital base of N150 billion. The company is designed to drive industrialization and stimulate private sector growth in Nigeria’s South-East region. The development was announced on Friday through an official statement shared via the Presidency’s social media platforms. ”President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has granted executive approval for the establishment of the South-EastInvestment Company (SEIC),…
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President Tinubu renames UNIMAID to Muhammadu Buhari University.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially renamed the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University. The announcement was made on Thursday through a brief statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. “President Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri as MUHAMMADU Buhari University. President Tinubu announced the honour at the session of tributes of the Federal Executive Council to his late predecessor,” he wrote on X.
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Taxi drivers try to talk to me, men have audacity – Reality TV star, Kimoprah
Former Big Brother Naija star, Kimoprah, has expressed surprise at the boldness of some men, revealing that she has been approached by taxi drivers and immigration officers during her travels abroad. Speaking on a recent episode of The BTS Reality podcast, she noted that while these men confidently make advances, the type of men she’s actually interested in rarely approach her. She said, “Taxi drivers try to talk to me, men have audacity. When you…
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