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Portable beats Charles Okocha in celebrity Boxing Bout Me: Omor, this Portable winning shock me oh. Charles was the loudest about this boxing. How come e no get strength to win. No be to dey shout phenomenal. You don chop better eba to get strength?

Mohbad: wife opens up on attempting to end it all Wunmi, the wife of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has denied reports that she attempted to commit su!cide. Wunmi claims that persistent harassment and threats to her and her eight-month-old son, Liam, drove her to sadness and depression. According to reports, Wunmi attempted su!cide as a result of cyberbullying and threats directed at her and her child. Wunmi, on the other hand, denied ever committing suicide in a chat. She claimed she felt sad as a result of the cyberbullying and thre@ts, and that the melancholy caused her to get ill for a few days. Wunmi said, “No, I never attempted to commit su!cide. What actually happened was that because of the cyberbullying from all over social media and the constant calls I received from those who have continued to vow that they must kill me or my son, I became depressed and fell sick for some days. “They are all over everywhere, and they always call me and guess my location right, and it is re...

Why I'm still single at 41 – Ini Edo Nigerian actress, Ini Edo has opened up on why she's still single at 41.   According to the star actress, she is single because she is still searching for a man that really loves her.   Ini Edo was married to businessman, Philip Ehiagwina but the union only lasted from 2008 till 2014.   In an interview with media personality, Toke Makinwa during the recent episode of her podcast Tokemoment, Edo said she wanted someone who would treat her with respect and kindness.   “I am single because I just want somebody that will really love me. I can’t be in a toxic relationship if you can’t give me that protective energy that allows me to respect you. I cannot be with a man that I don’t respect. “If you can’t earn my respect then we cannot be together. What’s the point? If you get to a point where the man starts to disrespect you, that means you have brought yourself down to a point where I begin to talk back at you, I begin to disrespect y...

My boyfriend dumped me after I contracted COVID-19 – Julie Adenuga British-Nigerian media personality, Julie Adenuga has revealed that she's single.   She made the revelation while recounting how her boyfriend broke up with her for contracting COVID-19.   She said she informed her partner after testing positive for the virus and he called her that same evening to break up with her while she was lying sick.   The North London-born radio host spoke in a recent episode of the Madame Joyce podcast.   She said: “I was in a relationship for a long time where I knew it wasn’t the right one but I thought it might be the best I am going to get. So, I decided to keep it going for as long as possible. “I got COVID-19 and the day that I found out I had COVID-19, my boyfriend broke up with me. I was mad that day. I sent him a picture of my test result. And that evening, he called me that he was breaking up with me.”

FG threatens to seize 2 major banks linked to embattled Emefiele In a significant development, the Federal Government has announced its intention to take control of two banks, Union Bank of Nigeria and Keystone Bank, amidst allegations of their acquisition at a substantial discount by the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The decision stems from a comprehensive investigation conducted by a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu. The report submitted by Jim Obazee to the president and obtained by Bloomberg suggests that Emefiele acquired the two banks through various proxies using “ill-gotten wealth” and “without evidence of payment.” The preliminary review indicates that Keystone Bank, in particular, was allegedly “acquired for free.” The report further claims that individuals served as proxies with the collaboration and assistance of Emefiele and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the acquisition process. Emefiele, who was suspended shortly after Presid...

You probably didn't know... The original Igbo names for melon are "élìlì" or "énìnì". However, the term "egusi" was borrowed and renamed to "Egwusi" in Igbo. Some people refer to it as "élìlé" or "énìné"— these names are synonymous. In the Nsụka region, it is called "ekeke". In the Mgbo part of Ebọnyị, it is called "Ahụ", Likewise in Uturu. Ọhaọzara refers to it as "énìnì" or "énìné". In Ọhafịa, it is called "Ahụn". If you explore other parts of Igbo land, you will find similar variations or alternative names, with the exception of egusi or egwusi. It is important to remember that "egwusi" or "egusi" is indeed an Igbo term, and it is widely used across the Igbo-speaking regions. When something is borrowed into a language, it becomes an integral part of that language. Thus, it is acceptable to use "egwusi" or "egusi". However, it is al...

Fuel subsidy: Former minister reveals how ex-President Jonathan reduced cost of governance Bolaji Abdullahi, the former Minister for Youth Development and Sports, has shed light on the stringent austerity measures imposed by former President Goodluck Jonathan during the 2012 fuel subsidy removal crisis. Abdullahi disclosed that Jonathan had restricted each minister’s car usage to a maximum of two and prohibited first-class travel for cabinet members to alleviate the financial strain on government resources. In a recent interview following the presentation of the ‘Budget of Hope’ for the 2024 fiscal year by President Bola Tinubu, Abdullahi reflected on Jonathan’s measures amidst discussions around the allocation and utilization of funds in the proposed budget. Abdullahi emphasized that despite some ministers’ non-compliance with the directive, Jonathan urged them to consider the hardships faced by Nigerians and reduce the cost of governance. He said, “I remember in January 2012, during ...

Breaking: Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 28.20% for November In November 2023, the overall inflation rate in the country increased to 28.20%, surpassing the October 2023 rate of 27.33%.  This represents a month-on-month rise of 0.87% and a year-on-year increase of 6.73% points compared to November 2022.  The month-on-month inflation rate for November 2023 was 2.09%, exceeding the October 2023 rate of 1.73%. Food inflation for November 2023 stood at 32.84% on a year-on-year basis, reflecting an 8.72% point increase from November 2022.  The rise was attributed to increased prices in categories such as Bread and Cereals, Oil and Fat, Potatoes, Yam and Other Tubers, Fish, Fruit, Meat, Vegetables, and Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa.  On a month-on-month basis, the Food inflation rate for November 2023 was 2.42%, a 0.51% increase from October 2023.

BREAKING: Supreme Court’s decision on Nnamdi Kanu is shocking, unbelievable – Ohanaeze Ndigbo The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has expressed shock and disbelief after the Supreme Court nullified the Court of Appeal’s judgement ordering the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “The court held that the government abduction of Kanu from Kenya was illegal and at the same time said he should face trial, which means the government will benefit from its wrongs by this judgement, Dr. Alex Ogbonnia, Ohanaeze spokesman, said in a phone interview. Ogbonnia further stated that Ohanaeze will convene to analyse the ruling and its implications for both the security of the Southeast and the well-being of its people. On Friday morning, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel, acknowledged the illegality of Kanu’s extradition from Kenya. However, they ruled that this did not prevent the trial court from c...

IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer reveals next move after Supreme Court Judgment The next line of action to be taken by Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has been revealed.   Aloy spoke following the Supreme Court ruling today.   Ejimakor said Kanu’s legal team will move for a bail application for the IPOB leader at the Federal High Court in Abuja.   He spoke shortly after the Supreme Court refused to order Kanu’s release.   In its judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim but written by Justice Garba Lawal, the Supreme Court overturned the Appeal Court ruling that discharged and acquitted Kanu of all terrorism charges in October 2022.   The Supreme Court held that although the Nigerian government recklessly and unlawfully rendered Kanu from Kenya, such an unlawful act has not divested any court from proceeding with trial.   Justice Lawal held that no Nigerian law was cited in the suit seeking Kanu...

Christmas: Delta CP bans sale, use of fireworks, others  The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass, on Friday, December 15, placed a ban on the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts, firecrackers, and other pyrotechnics in the state. He revealed this in a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command, Public Relations Officer, Edafe Bright, via the Force X handle. The statement reads: "The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, bans the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts, firecrackers, and other pyrotechnics in Delta State. He warns that it poses a threat to State security and should be avoided. "In his remarks, CP Wale Abass admonishes that the usage of fireworks (knockouts) is capable of causing nuisances, which further generates undue anxiety, fear, and an unnecessary disruption of public peace. Additionally, he warned against the hazardous consequences of its use, noting that it could give room to diversions that might give criminals the chance ...

Breaking: House of Reps member accuses Wike of ass@ssin@ting Police DPO in Rivers  A House of Representatives member Boma Goodhead has leveled serious alleg@tions against Rivers State former Governor Nyesom Wike, accusing him of masterminding the ass@ssination of Bako Angbashim, a Divisional Police Officer in Ahoada East local government area of the State. Goodhead, the federal lawmaker representing Asari-Toru Federal Constituency in the state, made the allegation in a viral video on social media. The 53-year-old Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asked security agencies to bring in Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers state, for questioning on the death of Angbashim. The DPO was k!lled during a gunf!ght with a cult gang on Friday, September 8. The police have since paraded his suspected k!llers, but Goodhead insists Wike should be held responsible for the incident. The federal lawmaker, the sister to former militant leader Asari Dokubo, also alleged that Wike lost his polling ...

UNBELIEVABLE: Man commits su!cide over wife’s infidelity A Zambian man identified as Nathan Mithi, has committed su!cide over his wife, Sabby Phiri’s alleged infidelity.  Mithi, said to be a member of the Ghetto Link, a prominent Zambian music group, took his life a few days ago.  He was laid to rest on Thursday, December 14, 2023.  In a lengthy su!c!de note posted on his Facebook wall, Mithi detailed the tumultuous journey of his marriage to Sabby, accusing her of infidelity, deception, and a quest for a lavish lifestyle.   He narrated how he allegedly caught the wife having s£x with other men on their matrimonial bed, including a young boy related to him and a landlord which he insulted in the post. He mentioned incidences he could recall of his wife allegedly cheating on him with other men including relative and fellow musician, General Kanene, and Government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa. Mithi exposed the struggles within his marriage, recounting a troubled rel...

Sarah Martins mocks Yul Edochie after he was accused of fake property sale Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has taken to her social media page to mock colleagues, Yul Edochie and wife, Judy Austin.   This followed an accusation against them by a real estate company who accused them of lying about the sale of a property.   Yul had announced the sale of a significant property, showcasing his apparent success in the real estate market.   However, a real estate company to to the actor's comment section to accuse him of lying.   The company stated that it made the sale and not the actor.   Reacting to the drama, Sarah Martins mocked Yul Edochie and Judy Austin on social media.   Reposting Tosin Silverdem’s video, she added a clip of herself laughing, disapproving of the couple’s alleged fake lifestyle. Martins also slammed the blogger for being a gossip lover.   She wrote: “This page does not support fake life

Weeks after appointing his son as judge, CJN appoints brother as auditor for National Judicial Council Weeks after appointing his son, Olukayode Jnr, as one of the 23 new judges of the Federal High Court, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola has appointed his younger brother, Adebayo Ariwoola, as the new auditor for the National Judicial Council (NJC). Peoples Gazette reports that Adebayo’s new role overseeing the NJC’s internal audit unit, responsible for ensuring financial integrity and compliance, has prompted questions about the influence of familial connections in pivotal positions within the judiciary. Critics are apprehensive that such an appointment might compromise objectivity and ethical standards. Chido Onumah, an anti-corruption advocate, highlighted the inherent challenge the appointment presents to transparency, emphasizing the conflict of interest posed by the auditor’s familial ties. “It is about transparency here. There is no chance that the auditor will do any...

Breaking: Why I collapsed- Akpabio reveals health challenge  Senate President Godswill Akpabio has finally addressed rumours attributed to his recent collapse at his birthday event. Speaking to reporters at the Senate on Friday, Akpabio attributed the alleged collapse to a combination of malaria and exhaustion. He confirmed he had been diagnosed with malaria after the December 7th colloquium held in Abuja. He also downplayed the incident, describing it as a “show of humanity” and attributing it to fatigue compounded by the stress of the event. He said, “What eventually happened after the event was a show of humanity. I went home and I called my doctors and I was assured that I have malaria, mingled with stress, which could also be described in another way as exhaustion. “In fact, anybody could be exhausted. Please, drink water daily so that you don’t get exhausted. “This is to say that the work goes on. I want to assure Nigerians that the National Assembly is intact and we are stil...

God has departed from Wike – Primate Ayodele  Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a warning to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Primate Ayodele said President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, will fight Wike. In a statement by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the clergyman said the former Rivers State governor will fail woefully. According to Ayodele: “Wike is going into oblivion. Nemesis will fight Wike. APC and Tinubu will still fight him. Wike has no career again; God has departed from him and he will be rubbished out of APC.’’ The political differences between Fubara and Wike had created tension and division in Rivers State. The differences led to an attempt to impeach Fubara by Wike’s loyalists in the state House of Assembly. Amid the crisis, the Assembly complex was set ablaze by unknown assailants. Within the week, 27 out of 32 members of the state assembly had defected to APC,...

Jesus may come back on October 1st – Pastor Adeboye  Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has explained that Jesus Christ might return to the world on October 1 of a year that is yet to be known. The Christian leader said this in a video played at the homecoming reception ceremony organised for the just recalled Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sharafa Tunji-Ishola, in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State. Ishola, who was a former Minister of Mines and Steel, was made an Ambassador by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, and recalled on 31 August, 2023, by President Bola Tinubu. Giving a goodwill message at the homecoming reception, Pastor Adeboye, in a video recording, eulogised Ishola for being the first ambassador to invite him to the Nigeria House in the UK. “I have visited many of these nations and I have been welcomed by Ambassadors and this is the first time ever that I will be invited by an Ambassador to the U...

Drama as fertility doctor accused of ‘Secretly’ impregnating his patient Dr. Merle Berger, A fertility doctor and former Harvard Medical School professor, has been slammed with an accusation. He was accused by one of his agelong patients, Sarah Depoian, 73, of using his sperm to impregnate her without consent. Depoian said she and her husband first went to see the fertility doctor in 1979 to discuss intrauterine insemination, adding that Berger told her the sperm would come from an anonymous donor “who resembled her husband, who did not know her, and whom she did not know.” The process, according to a lawsuit reported by Sky News on Thursday, noted that Depoian said a home DNA test suggested otherwise. The female patient lamented that Berger had betrayed the trust she and her husband had in him, saying, “We fully trusted Dr. Berger. It’s hard to imagine not trusting your own doctor.” “We never dreamt he would abuse his position of trust and perpetrate this extreme violation. I am stru...

Inflation rate to decline, exchange rate to strengthen in 2024– Yemi Cardoso The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, anticipates a decline in inflation and exchange rates in 2024, as he addressed the Joint Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions in Abuja.  Cardoso noted the expected decrease in revenue from oil exports due to Nigeria's OPEC quota and challenges like crude oil theft, production shut-ins, and divestment from oil majors.  He expressed optimism about the domestic economy's outlook, citing the consolidation of exchange rate windows in June as a strategy to manage rates effectively and curb market speculation.  Total foreign trade reached N18.80 trillion in Q3 2023, according to Cardoso.

Smoking and drinking are for bad people – Blaqbonez  Famous Nigerian hip-hop artist Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, opens up on why he abstains from drinking alcohol and smoking. The singer who was once referred to as an upcoming artiste emphasizes his stance on the habit of taking alcohol and consuming any form of smoke. In a post via the microblogging platform, X, he mentioned that he refrains from these vices because he believes they are associated with “bad people.” Blaqbonez clarified that, unlike many of his peers, he chose not to drink or smoke, firmly sticking to his perspective on those who partake in such activities. In his words: “I think drinking and smoking [are] for bad people. I’m always going to be firm on my stand, unlike most artists, no drinking or smoking.”

My heart was the most played this year” – Cuppy opens up Popular billionaire heiress, Cuppy Otedola speaks on being played by her British fiancé, Ryan Taylor as she recalls sour relationship. It would be recalled that the socialite had met the man who felt like the world to her, but had quickly become just another ex after they fell out of love some months following their engagement. Cuppy and her fiancé Ryan had parted ways without really giving the public an explanation as to the exact reason for their split. In a recent post on her social media page, Cuppy, in an attempt at humor, said people don’t really need to check Spotify to see what was the most played this year. She revealed that her heart was what was most played this year. Cuppy wrote: “Meanwhile, you don’t have to check Spotify, my heart was the most played this year 😅”

Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, others shortlisted for 26th MOBO awards  Nigerian superstars, Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid and five other Nigerian artistes have been nominated for the forthcoming MOBO Awards, an annual celebration recognising excellence in “music of black origin” in the UK.  MOBO made this known in a statement shared on its X account on Thursday.    The announcement also revealed that Adekunle Gold, Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, and Wizkid are all contenders in the Best African Music Act category.  Additionally, Nigerian gospel singer, Samuel Onwubiko, aka Limoblaze, was also nominated for the Best Gospel Act category.  In the previous year, nine Nigerian artistes received nominations for African Act of the Year, including Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold, Tems, Asake, Rema, Oxlade, Omah Lay, and Fireboy DML.  The 26th edition of the awards is scheduled to take place at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on February 7, 2024.

Akwa Ibiom: Woman marries her physically challenged lover  One Emem Effiong and her physically challenged lover, Innocent Ntia, have married in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.  The bride who goes by the name Uyai Innocent on Facebook shared pictures of the wedding late Wednesday with the caption, "Thank God it ended in praise.  "Our deepest appreciation to Her Excellency, the wife of the Governor, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, that was ably represented by wives of five LGA transition committee chairmen. Mummy, Thank you for honouring us, God bless you."  According to the invite posted on her Facebook page, the wedding was held on Saturday, December 9, at Christ The King Cathedral in Uyo.  Reposting the pictures of the couple, one Cynthia Adinnu wrote, "Oh wow! Congratulations my dear brother Innocent Ntia.   "Happiness is understatement for me to describe how excited I'm celebrating these two love birds. My prayers are for unusual enlarge...

Why FG removed tertiary institutions from IPPIS – Official  The federal government has removed tertiary institutions from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) “with immediate effect.” Similarly, the institutions are now to recruit their personnel without recourse to the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation in order to reduce bureaucracy involved in such exercises. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, who disclosed this at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting Wednesday in Abuja, said this was part of the government’s efforts to reduce the challenges facing tertiary institutions. ‘’Today at the Council, a most important decision was taken concerning the education sector of the economy. The vexatious issue bothering the stakeholders in the sector, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), was settled. ‘’The payment of university staff through IPPIS has been settled and they are now to use their platform...

N1.57 trillion not enough to f!ght bandits, terrorist- Defence Minister The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, has stated that the N1.57 trillion naira budget for security in 2024 is insufficient. Badaru disclosed this when he appeared before a joint National Assembly Committee on Defence to defend the ministry’s 2024 budget proposal on Wednesday. The minister said the rising cost of operations and the increase in the price of diesel and fuel necessitated the call for an increment of the ministry’s allocation. “I appeal to the distinguished senators and honourable members to review the ministry’s budget given the prevailing economic situation to enable the ministry to function effectively,” Badaru told lawmakers. “You are already aware of the inflationary trend and the cost of diesel, petrol, and operational costs. The overhead is very low, and we urge you to support us to see how we can improve our overhead,” he added. The minister said heads of military units consume large quantit...

I received de@th threats over pregnancy rumours with Future – Tems Sensational Afrobeats chanteuse, Tems opens up on how she began receiving de@th thre@ts when people thought she was pregnant for the American rapper, Future. It would be recalled that rumours made the rounds on social media that Tems was expecting a child as a video of her carrying what looks like a baby bump. She had debunked this rumour as false as she stated that she isn’t expecting any child. The Oscar-nominated diva revealed in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos, that she had received direct messages on social media criticizing her choice of American rapper Future, who was purportedly the cause of her reported pregnancy. Additionally, even though they and Drake had collaborated on the rapper’s Grammy-winning song, “Wait For U,” Tems claimed she had never met the American rapper. She said: “When I heard [the rumours] that I was pregnant, I didn’t actually think anybody believed it. I didn’t know it was ...

Breaking: Keyamo sacks all directors of five agencies under Aviation Ministry The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has approved the immediate sack of all directors of five agencies under his portfolio. This was contained in a statement by the ministry’s head of press and public affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi, on Thursday. The directors were asked to hand over to the most senior persons in their departments/directorates. Some of the directors were appointed by a former president Muhammadu Buhari few days to the end of his administration. The statement reads: “Following the change in the leadership of the Aviation and Aerospace Development Agencies’ CEOs and MDs aimed to reposition the aviation industry and ensure safety and efficient air travel experience by Nigerians in line with the Renewed Hope agenda of Mr. President, I am directed to inform all directors of the following agencies that they have been relieved of their appointments forthwith and should hand ov...

Ugandan man arrested for visiting in-laws empty handed A 60-year-old Ugandan man, Samuel Maikut has been arrested for visiting his in-laws to marry their daughter empty handed. He told them he wanted a traditional marriage, and everything was ready. His in-laws spent $2,100 on the event, only for him to show up empty handed.

JUST IN: Akeredolu, embarks on fresh medical leave, hands over to deputy Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is set to embark on another medical leave of absence starting Wednesday, December 13th, 2023. Richard Olatunde, chief press secretary to the governor, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. “During his medical leave, Governor Akeredolu will prioritise his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties,” the statement said. The medical leave follows an earlier one this year, also for treatment of an undisclosed illness. During his absence, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will take over the reins of the state as Acting Governor. Reports suggest that Governor Akeredolu will travel to Germany for further medical treatment, with concerns mounting about a potential worsening of his condition. Though the specific illness remains unconfirmed, he is said to be receiving treatment for leukaemia and undergoing chemotherapy.

Rivers: PDP asks 27 lawmakers who defected to APC to vacate seats The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Rivers House of Assembly Speaker to declare vacant the seats of 27 PDP lawmakers who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing division within the PDP.  The PDP, invoking constitutional provisions, claims the defected members have lost their seats. The party calls for fresh elections to fill the vacancies and warns against the defectors impersonating assembly members.  The Rivers assembly, divided into factions amid a political crisis, saw the Wike-backed faction announcing defection to the APC, a move welcomed by the APC in Rivers State.

2027: PDP chieftains push for Peter Obi’s return, reject northern candidate  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has initiated reconciliation efforts to bring back its former members, including Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to reports, the leaders of the party have declared that a northerner cannot win the presidency in 2027. The PDP stalwarts said thoughts of a northerner vying for the party’s presidential ticket before 2031 should be abandoned. The announcement followed a meeting held at Chief Bode George’s office in Lagos on Monday, attended by party leaders, officers, and a group of national mobilisers led by Iteh Ubon. Addressing journalists after the meeting, George said the Labour Party is limited and that it lacks the necessary structure to secure a national election victory. He proposed that Obi consider a return to the PDP, stating, “The Labour Party doesn’t have the root. The LP came out of anger, it doesn’t have the kind of root we have. LP ...

2023 CAF Awards: We’re proud of you – Peter Obi congratulates Osimhen, Oshoala Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections has sent a congratulatory message to Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala.   The duo emerged CAF’s Men and Women Footballer of the Year, respectively, on Monday night in Morocco.   Recall that Osimhen emerged as CAF’s Men Footballer of the Year while Oshoala won her sixth award.   Reacting, Obi, in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Tuesday morning, said he was proud of both the Napoli and Barcelona attackers. “I like to join all other sports lovers in the country to sincerely congratulate the Nigeria duo of @victorosimhen9 and @AsisatOshoala for emerging African Players of the Year, in the Men and Women categories respectively this year,” Obi tweeted.   “We are all proud of their awards, which bear witness to their innate talents, passions for growth, and determination for succ...

Why public, government school can't produce intelligent student - Lady narrates A lady has insisted on the fact that no government school can provide intelligent students again after her teaching practice experience. She claims that while helping the SS3 students in the class revise for WAEC, they needed her to write on the board because they couldn’t understand her dictation. According to her, SS3 students should have effective listening and communication skills, something public school students lack. The lady also dragged the teachers in government schools, claiming they pamper the students so much that’s why many of them aren’t intelligent. She added that the probability of a student passing or failing in school was dependent on their relationship with the teacher. If the teacher liked you then you passed that session, but if not, you will fail. She cried over the fact that government schools are no longer what it used to be, stating that it is now an avenue for students to pass...

Reactions as vendor calls out dispatch rider for eating customer’s order A cake vendor has called out her dispatch rider online for eating out of a customer’s order which he was sent to deliver. She shared this on her Tiktok page, @arikebakesandmakes4, where she cried out over the problems she faces with dispatch riders. According to her, she made use of a dispatch rider to deliver a jar cake to one of her customers. She shared the video of the cake before it got to the customer and how much it had changed by the time it got delivered. The cake vendor claimed the cake wasn’t with the dispatch rider for more than 20 minutes so she is certain he ate it and not the weather like many have assumed.

After eating Osun government’s free meal, school children land in hospital Osun state government has begun an investigation into the reported case of food poisoning of about 18 pupils of James Primary School B, Osogbo, who reportedly landed in the hospitals after eating a mid-day meal served to them under the free school feeding programme of the state government. The government also directed the stoppage of further food cooking at the affected school pending the outcome of the investigations. A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday, said the governor, Ademola Adeleke directed immediate action when the matter was reported to him. According to the statement, the victims have been treated and discharged from hospitals. The statement read, “Osun State Government has ordered full investigations into the reported cases of food poisoning at St James primary School B, Owoope Osogbo “The State Governor, Senator ...

Why slim girls are better in bed than thick girls – Don Jazzy  The Nigerian song producer Don Jazzy has given reasons why it’s better to have a slim girl in bed than girls who are thick and curvy. He spoke on media personality Chinasa Anukam’s podcast, “Is This Seat Taken?” in which he openly admitted to being attracted to petite women. In a widely shared video, Mavin Records’ chief executive revealed his enthusiasm for the seductive benefit of a cute, protruding “backside” on certain slender women. He freely said that he had believed skinny women lacked in the buttocks area. But when he began dating and found out this assumption was wrong, his viewpoint changed. Don Jazzy went on to say that slim women make better partners for s3xual intimacy. “You’ll be feeling like they probably do not have an ass. There is ass there. What do you want to do with the excess on the big ones? It will just be there,” he stated. The music entrepreneur pointed out that, given his weight, it’s only sen...

Nigerian student arrested for impregnating 4 female police officers Jamil Ezebuike, a Nigerian student from Anambra State, has become involved in a legal maze in the United States for impregnating four police officers. Ezebuike is accused of impregnating four female police officers while enrolled in a women’s security course at a prestigious institution in New Jersey. Ezebuike arrived in the United States as an international student after obtaining a non-immigrant study permit. He had thrown himself into a course that fit with his academic goals as an aspiring professional in women’s security. The detailed account of his arrest reveals a well-planned lie. While remaining unseen, Ezebuike was able to engage romantically with four female police officers simultaneously. Until one of the officers—who had been betrothed by Ezebuike—found out, the relationships were kept a secret. The officer’s decision to look into it further and discover Ezebuike’s involvement with three other female polic...

Rapper Cardi B has confirmed that she has split from her husband, Offset, according to an Instagram Live session. Cardi B addressed the rumors of her separation during the live session on Sunday, December 11. She said that she didn't think the accusations made by rapper Blueface against Offset were true. However, she also shared that she had been separated from Offset "for a minute now". Cardi B said that she wasn't afraid to confirm the separation, but she just didn't know how to tell the world. She added that she felt like today was a sign to do so. She revealed: "The last time I got on live, I wanted to tell you guys but I didn't know how to tell you. So I changed my mind." The rapper said that she and Offset had been "like this for a minute now" and that she was looking forward to a "fresh start" in 2024. She added: "I just wanna start 2024 like fresh. I don't know but I'm curious for a new life; a new beginning....

Baring any last minute change in the scheme of things, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Nyesom Wike, is set to declare his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Boss Newspapers gathered from reliable source that the Minister, who is presently a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) though serving in the APC cabinet as Minister, has set December 15, 2023 to announce his defection to the ruling party. Recall that Wike, in the build-up to the 2023 elections, had denounced any form of association with the APC, saying that such move was like leaving malaria to get Cancer. It is also on record that the former governor worked against his party during the presidential election to secure a slim victory for the APC in Rivers State. Meanwhile, 27 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly, who are loyal to Wike, on Monday morning decamped from the PDP to the APC.

Rosie speaks on life working in Lebanon as Nanny The viral Nanny Rosie opens up on her experience working in Lebanon and the struggle of staying focused while missing her family who were miles away. Over the past two weeks, Rosie has been a prominent topic of discussion on social media after the emotional viral moment while departing her boss. The discourse ranged from her service to her Lebanese boss, her dark moments, a holiday she enjoyed, and the promise of a new job. The majority of those who viewed videos depicting her interactions with her employers and their children concluded that she was a content and happy employee. This perception was reinforced by the recent employer’s plea for Nanny Rosie to return to Lebanon with her children. However, if Rosie’s latest revelation is taken into consideration, it appears that her time in the Gulf was not as joyful as she portrayed. In a video, she shared that it took her a considerable amount of time to adapt to the new work environment m...

Wike is an inconsistent human being – APC Chieftain A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Eze Chukwuemeka has lamented over the behaviour of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.   He described Wike as an inconsistent human being.   Chukwuemeka said that the Minister says one thing today but does the direct opposite the next day.   The APC chieftain made the claim during an interview with Punch.   According to him, Wike has føught with everyone in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   Chukwuemeka insists that the former Rivers governor wants everyone to be his puppet, and the moment he realises he cannot control a person, he f!ghts with them.   He stated this when asked why he warned the APC NWC to be wary of Wike.   According to him, “Yes, I said so because that young man is inconsistent. He says one thing today and does a different thing tomorrow. He has fought everybody in the PDP – Ali Modu-Sherif...

God has been faithful, I love Jesus - Jay Boogie  Controversial transgender and influencer, Jay Boogie has thanked God for loving him.   According to him, God has been faithful to him even though he has no parents.   He spoke in a recent chat with the famous media personality, Chude Jideonwo.   He emphasised that he is a lover of God and that the goodness of the Lord has been made manifest in his life.   His words: “I love Jesus right from time. If we were friends earlier, you would know that every morning, I post prayer points because of the life I am living, if not for God, I wouldn’t get what I am getting, the achievement I have today. “Even without parents, I have been pulling through, like God has been so faithful that whenever I reflect on my growth, and the people I have met, though I wish I came across some persons in my past, sometimes, I just sit down and cry and be like ‘God, na you really do this thing for me because I no believe am say I fit count m...

Rema recently took a break , he made it clear that he won’t be performing anywhere this December. Flying rumors says he even denied a $1m gig .    When the nomination list of the Grammy came out , it was disheartening to see the Rema’s calm down wasn’t nominated.   For your information,   Rema’s Calm down is the first African song to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify .   Rema’s calm down is the first African song to go popular in the Middle East.   Rema’s calm down down is the first African song to sit comfortably on Billboard for months . It has never happened.   With these , there were expectations. Yes when you work this hard and get these results there are expectations. Rema knew deep down that he will be nominated and yeah he deserves it . Then suddenly things turn around and we see Ayra’s “ Rush “ nominated instead of Rema’s Calm down . This can be hurting .   Rema being the mature person that he is, he ca...

Feel free to leave the country- Bishop Kukah tells young Nigerians Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has advised young Nigerians planning to leave the country not to waste any more time. Bishop Kukah gave the advise while addressing graduands of Veritas University during its convocation ceremony in Abuja on Saturday, December 9. The renowned cleric prayed that the right and conducive environment be created so that those left behind can compete favourably with their foreign counterparts. “I encourage young people who want to leave Nigeria to please, feel free to leave. The country is big enough. We can assure you that by the time you settle down in the United States of America or wherever you have gone, you will discover that Nigeria needs you,” said Kukah, who is the Pro-chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of Veritas University. “And for those you left behind, our hope and prayer is that they will be competing at the same level with you. We have everythi...