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Wike vs Fubara: Tragedy to be from Rivers, situation heartbreaking – Sam Amadi

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Wike vs Fubara: Tragedy to be from Rivers, situation heartbreaking – Sam Amadi
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The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, on Tuesday, said it looks like a tragedy to be a citizen of Rivers State.

Amadi said it would be resurrection if sanity returned to Rivers State.

Posting on X, the public affairs analyst wrote: “It looks like a tragedy to be a citizen of Rivers State for at least the last 10 years. The clowning is heartbreaking. Everyday thanksgiving service, rally & press conference.

“The day sanity is restored in Rivers will be a resurrection day. Cry for the beleaguered state.”

This is coming amid the continued cold war between Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.

Since October 30, 2023, Rivers State has been embroiled in a political crisis. The crisis became public knowledge following an explosion that shook the hallowed chamber of the State Assembly complex on the night of October 29, 2023.

Following the fire incident, the state lawmakers initiated an impeachment process against Fubara and suspended four lawmakers.

This incident has left the state Assembly deeply divided, with 27 lawmakers aligning with Wike while three remained loyal to Governor Fubara, after the resignation of one, Edison Ehie, who now serves as the Chief-of-Staff to him.

In an attempt to quell the crisis, President Bola Tinubu had in December 2023, intervened in the crisis, leading to the formulation of an eight-point resolution signed by Fubara and Wike.

As the peace pact had failed to quell the unrest in the state, Fubara noted that there might be no end in sight over the continued face-off in the state.

On Monday, the governor hinted that the political disagreement in the state might not be resolved amicably because there was evidence of a deliberate attempt to sabotage his administration.

Kidnap: Kogi lawmakers urge Gov Ododo to secure tertiary institutions in state

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Kidnap: Kogi lawmakers urge Gov Ododo to secure tertiary institutions in state
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The Kogi State House of Assembly has urged Governor Usman Ododo to beef up security around all Tertiary Institutions in the state to avert the kidnap of students by gunmen.

The lawmakers gave the charge during plenary on Tuesday, in Lokoja.

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The member representing Adavi State constituency and the Chief whip of the House, Asema Baba Haruna, under motions of urgent public importance, condemned the kidnapping of scores of students at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, CUSTECH.

Osara also sympathized with the families of the kidnapped victims while noting that the abducted students were preparing for their first-semester examination before they were ambushed by the gunmen.

“It is high time we beefed up security around our schools to avert a repetition of what happened in Osara. The government should as a matter of urgency construct perimeter fencing in all our schools to stop these hoodlums from kidnapping our students. The Governor should also motivate our security agencies for their good work in combating insecurities in our dare state.” he stated.

Supporting the motion, the minority leader of the house and member representing Yagba East State Constituency, Idowu Ibikunle, decried the number of students who are still in captivity.

He hinted that a business tycoon was recently kidnapped in his constituency and had not regained his freedom as of the time of the plenary session.

His words, “We are appealing to the Kogi State Government to make stiffer laws against kidnapping. By doing this, whoever is caught in kidnapping will dance to the music”

On their parts, lawmakers representing Dekina/Biraidu, Ochidi Usman Shehu, Lokoja I, Bin-Ebaiya Shehu Sanni, Okene II, Yusuf Zakari Eneve, Ajaokuta, Abu Onoru-Oiza Jibrin, all argued that security agencies change their strategies in tackling insecurity in Kogi State.

They, however, revealed that seven more students aside from the 14 released on Monday have also been rescued from their abductors.

In his ruling, the Speaker and member representing Lokoja II Rt. Aliyu Yusuf urged the state government to support the creation of state police in a bid to address the spate of insecurities in the state.

“We want all the kidnappers to be apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law. Kogi State can never be a breeding place for these criminal elements who are enemies of the state” he added.

2027: Proposed mega party will be movement of values – Pat Utomi

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2027: Proposed mega party will be movement of values – Pat Utomi
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A former presidential candidate, Professor Pat Utomi, has said the proposed mega party would be a movement of values and not a typical political party.

Utomi made this statement while speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, monitored by DAILY POST.

“My first point of call is to create this new tribe and the new tribe is not a political party. It is a movement focused on values that shape human progress. In this, we understand, look, this politician settles against one another by talking about ethnicity, religion, and all of that.

“Nobody has become richer because of the ethnic group he comes from or has had a better life because of the religion he comes from. So they use it, and in this age, it’s very easy to play propaganda politics and put people against one another. In the end, everybody loses.

“We play a zero-sum game. So let’s accept certain fundamental values: the dignity of the human, human solidarity, and work ethic—all of those things,” he said.

According to the Professor of Political Economy, “As people begin to walk their talk and live in this domain, you can say to these people that the only way that you can change the world is through a political party.

“So we have an initiative to then say, Here is a political platform in development that’s values-driven, that has to have an ideology and goals that people can be held accountable for. All of this must be in place and tested before the people.

“It can happen fairly quickly—more than people realize. Look at what happened in Senegal. It can become more challenging, depending on how the young people in Senegal manage it.”

Uromi noted that the people are so fed up with the political class in Nigeria, adding, “I mean, somebody gave me an analysis and said, ‘Nigeria will be in popular insurrection within the next four months,’ the way things are going. Somebody sent me this analysis from Nigeria just two weeks ago, and I’m saying to myself, “we have got to stop our country.”

ISWAP founder’s son, Mahmud, surrenders in Maiduguri

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ISWAP founder’s son, Mahmud, surrenders in Maiduguri
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The eldest son of Mamman Nur, founder of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), Mahmud Mamman Nur Albarnawy, has surrendered to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Maiduguri.

Mahmud, 22, surrendered to the NSCDC on Sunday and has been handed over to Bulunkutu rehabilitation facility for further documentation and custody.

This was made known on Tuesday by Zagazola Makama, Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle.

The security expert wrote Mahmud confessed to having taken part in attacks in Bama, Banki, Gwoza and several other places as a middle rank fighter under the Boko Haram group.

Makama said intelligence sources told him that Mahmud was confirmed to be the senior son of the late ISWAP founder after undergoing profiling at the Command Headquarters of NSCDC in Maiduguri.

The security expert said that men of the command had facilitated his surrendering through his uncle in Gamborun Ngala after receiving information that he was willing to formally surrender to the Nigerian government.

Makama further disclosed that a reliable agent was sent to convey him to Maiduguri.

“Mahmud was later debriefed and profiled by an intelligence officer of the command where he confessed to having sneaked out of the Ali Ngulde camp in Mandara Mountain, Gwoza LGA, into Maiduguri and stayed for about a month at Gwange in the city capital before relocating to Gamboru Ngala without any alarm or distress signs from communities.

“During his stay in Gamboru Ngala, some of his late father’s loyalists were persuading him to return to the Lake Chad general area to pay allegiance to ISWAP but he refused, citing the betrayal and eventual execution of his late father,” he added.

Evan Okoro in tears as Delta State Government demolishes her house and properties worth millions

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Evan Okoro in tears as Delta State Government demolishes her house and properties worth millions
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Actress Evan Okoro has taken to social media to voice her distress following the demolition of her house and properties by the Delta State government.

The actress took to her Instagram page to appeal directly to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, beseeching him to intervene in her plight.

Evan Okoro in tears as Delta State Government demolishes her house and properties worth millions
Evan Okoro.

Describing herself as a struggling and hardworking lady endeavoring to earn a livelihood in Asaba, Delta State, Evan Okoro implored Governor Oborevwori to take action to rectify the demolition.

In her emotional plea, she addressed the governor with affectionate words.

Expressing her disbelief and anguish, Evan Okoro questioned the fairness of her circumstances, lamenting the loss of her fish farm, house, and plantation.

She wrote;

“Please, my governor, do something @sheriffoborevwori. I’m just a struggling, hardworking lady trying to earn a living in your Asaba Delta state. Our sweet and handsome governor, please, sir, do something. My whole world is crumbling”.

In another post, she wrote;

“Why me, Lord? I worked very hard to make this money. My fish farm is gone, my house is gone and my plantation.
My governor, please.

“All lands belong to the government I know … even my father’s house in the village… please do something, sir @sheriffoborevwori, our very own Governor, please, sir”.

Reactions…

Jasmine Okafor said; “So sorry, my love, only God can fix this.”

Destiny Etiko said; “Ewo.”

Adinma Somadina wrote, “So sad.”

Benson Okonkwo said; “It’s so saddening.”

Uche Nancy said; “God, please help us ooo. Our own Asaba, bikoo Evan Biko, sorry.”

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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’ film will feature late icon’s grandchildren

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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’ film will feature late icon’s grandchildren
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The movie also explored her revolutionary fight against colonialism and patriarchy through the creation of the Abeokuta’s Women’s Union.

NAN reports that the biopic was among the Nigerian featured films selected for screening at the 12th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFG) 2023.

NAN also recalls that the film “Funmilayo Ransome Kuti” was nominated for the 2024 Best Costume Design and Best Writing Movie in the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA).

The film written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters tells the life story of the late Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, a renowned Nigerian educator, political campaigner, women’s rights activist and the mother of Afrobeat legend, Late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

The movie also explored her days at Abeokuta Grammar School, her marriage to Isreal Ransome-Kuti and her revolutionary fight against colonialism and patriarchy through the creation of the Abeokuta’s Women’s Union.

The film starred some movie stars like; Kehinde Bankole, Ajoke Silva, Adunni Ade, Adebayo Salami, Omowunmi Dada, Jide Kosoko, Delete Odule, Ibrahim Suleiman, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Yewande Osamein and Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko.

The movie also featured the late icon’s grandchildren, Femi Kuti and Yeni Kuti. Meanwhile, Austen-Peters, the director of the film, took to her Instagram page @bolanleausten-peters to talk about the premiere which was held on Monday in Lagos.

“The film Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti went down in Lagos and the movie is set to be shown in the cinema soon.

“At the Premiere of Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos State, former Gov Donald Duke of Cross Rivers State, the Ransome Kuti Family, actors and crew of the award-winning film: Best Movie, Best Screenplay AFRIFF 2023 Best Screenplay, AMVCA 2024 will be present.

“The movie will showing from this Friday in every cinema around in Nigeria”, she wrote.

Wumi Toriola overjoyed as she acquires new Lexus

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Wumi Toriola overjoyed as she acquires new Lexus
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Popular Nigerian movie actress, Wumi Toriola celebrates as she acquires a new Lexus car.

The movie star and filmmaker took to her Instagram page to announce the purchase as she share a photo of the new car.

Wumi Toriola lexus
WumiToriola. Photo source: Instagram.

She shared photos of the exterior of the sleek, black Lexus car as well as the car’s interiors.

Sharing the photo on her page, she wrote:

“Make i kuku use my hand post am mysef as my aproko friend @akeemadeyemiofficial don disclose the yam wey i wan dey cover chop..

Pls ooo. Na me pack ajo 50k every week 😜😆😆😆😆
Help me watch WANDE TAYLOR on Officialwumitoriolatv
Still,no win is small.
Congrats WT❤️❤️❤️❤️
Its Lexus baby❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

Fans and colleagues took to the comment section to celebrate with her as they commented their good wishes for her.

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I am heartbroken’ — Nollywood actress cries over demolition of her farm

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I am heartbroken’ — Nollywood actress cries over demolition of her farm
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According to her Instagram, the demolitions began yesterday.

Nollywood actress, Evan Okoro, begs the Delta State government to stop the demolition of houses in her area [Instagram/@evanokoroofficial]
Nollywood actress, Evan Okoro, begs the Delta State government to stop the demolition of houses in her area [Instagram/@evanokoroofficial]

Taking to her Instagram on May 14, 2024, the actress posted a video showing the wreckage of her property in Asaba, the state capital.

“It is not fair, I am heartbroken right now! I am heartbroken! Why are they doing this to us? Nigeria don happen to me, everything is gone! My fish farm is gone, my plantation is gone,” she cried.

In her caption, she called on the government to come to her community’s aid regarding the demolition.

“Please my governor do something 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 @sheriffoborevwori I’m just a struggling, hardworking lady trying to earn a living in your state, Asaba, Delta State 💔💔💔💔 Our sweet and handsome governor, please sir, do something. My whole world is crumbling.”

Okoro began her plea for help on May 13 by posting videos of the demolition of other homes in her community and the anguish of her neighbours whose possessions and furniture were scattered on the ground outside.

“Our God would fight for us,” a man cried in anguish as a bulldozer brought down another structure. Okoro’s video showed the presence of armed police officials at the scene of the demolition.

“All lands belong to the government I know 😭😭😭… even my father’s house in the village… please do something sir @sheriffoborevwori our very own governor please sir,” the actress pleaded in her caption.

 

In another post, Okoro called on the state’s governor again saying, “@sheriffoborevwori please sir listen to our cry and tamper justice with mercy 🙏🙏🙏…. Our properties is at Musa camp, 74 Asaba delta state opposite Dennis Osadebe university.”

Korra Obidi blasts Nigerians, clears air on Hawaii vacation

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Korra Obidi blasts Nigerians, clears air on Hawaii vacation
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Famous dancer and singer, Korra Obidi puts Nigerians in their place as she addresses her recent Hawaii vacation after generating over $50K donations for her legal fee.

It would be recalled that sometime ago, the single mother of two had taken to social media to cry out to Nigerians and other of her fans in other countries to help her with legal trouble involving her ex-husband.

She had called on people to donate money to her GoFundMe account which she revealed she would use to hire a lawyer to deal with the case.

korra obidi hawaii vacation
Korra Obidi.

However, she had been seen packing to go on a vacation in Hawaii and many had opined that she was using the donations for the vacation.

Korra has taken to social media to blast some netizens over this.

She noted that the Hawaii vacation had already been booked prior to her making the video.

Additionally, she urged netizens to rest as the money that she collected would be used for exactly what it was said it was going to be used for.

Check out reactions below …

oluwagifted12 said: “She’ll regret this thing, Them no dey talk to Nigerians like this 😂”

officialkirian commented: “Very ungrateful 😮 I pity her donators 😂”

acupofpeacefulmind_ stated: “Is this not someone that’s was crying on live video begging for gofundme? Even if she has booked before the gofundme this is not how to speak to people who helped , she should have just explain I see why some people don’t like helping thou this life is full of ungrateful people”

giftadene opined: “Even if you booked it 10 years ago, flaunting it online is insensitive”

mabels.l stated: “Exactly what I said yesterday,she will come out and say she booked the trip since….Nigerians and misplaced priorities, you can’t help people close to you,but na total stranger,wey be celebrity sef,una go help.. check comment sections everyday you will see someone begging for 1k to eat,you all will go under the comments and insult the person,but u are here doing go fund me for a celebrity that is living and working abroad.. who do us this thing abeg 😢😢… as I dey type this comment sef,na with borrowed data,but if I beg now,na una go still insult me… na korra fit all of una.. you all will learn the hard way.”

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Davido reacts as fan calls him a ‘Kpekus Daddy’ while dancing with lady on stage

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Davido reacts as fan calls him a ‘Kpekus Daddy’ while dancing with lady on stage
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Musician Davido, had an odd experience at his Dubai concert after a male fan repeatedly referred to him as “kpekus daddy” during his performance.

The music megastar recently flew to the coast of the United Arab Emirates for a much-anticipated concert, where he astonished the thrilled audience with electrifying performances.

During the event, an excited male fan in the front row rushed to social media to share an exclusive interaction he had with the artist on stage.

In a viral video uploaded online, Davido was seen dancing with a lady while giving an intense performance.

Davido reacts as fan calls him a ‘Kpekus Daddy’ while dancing with lady on stage
Davido, Nigeria artist

The audience was charmed by his captivating stage presence, with one fan expressing admiration by playfully referring to him with funny attributes linked to the artist’s promiscuous lifestyle.

When a fan referred to him as ‘Kpekus daddy’, the singer took notice. Davido, visibly delighted yet focused, returned the fan’s gaze with a mix of seriousness and humor before continuing his captivating performance.

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Odumodublvck and Davido reunites following online beef

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Nigerian artists, Odumodublvck and Davido have put their differences aside and reconciled following their online beef, much to the delight of their fans.

Gistreel reported that Davido had previously clashed with the fast-rising rapper after the latter declared his unwavering loyalty to the “Unavailable” singer and vowed never to betray him.

Odumodublvck
Odumodublvck.

Fans speculated that Davido’s anger stemmed from the rapper’s association with Wizkid despite his pledge of loyalty.

In a recent viral video, Odumodublvck and Davido were seen cheerfully chatting in a room following the rapper’s successful show in Toronto, suggesting that they are now reconciled.

See netizens’ reactions trailing the video:

ATAKWANA said: “Odumodu just day explain explain Give Davido 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”

Iyke wrote: “Davido no really send the guy😂”

Ara Cash noted: “Davido no get anybody for mind, he’s just cruising. Wizkid should learn”

Gift Oliseneku noted: “No beef is what fans don’t want.”

Ayomilekan said: “Davido na person wer like to vex and move on asap. Someone like him don’t really know how to put things in mind”

cruzzy said: “Na online eye service people da carry beef for head. Low key all these celebrities da cool with each other”

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5 controversies surrounding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project

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5 controversies surrounding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project
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Conversations about the Lagos-Calabar road project won’t disappear anytime soon, especially on social media, until the government delivers what it promised.

The criticisms trailing the project are multifaceted and it appears conversation won’t disappear anytime soon, especially on social media, until the government delivers what it promised.

While many Nigerians have applauded the idea of a new road linking the South-West and the South-South and opening up rural communities along nine coastal states, others have questioned the urgency of implementing such a monumental project when several interstate roads across the country are in bad shape.

Here are five controversies surrounding the 700-kilometre infrastructure.

The demolition of businesses and properties was the first controversy that drew Nigerians’ attention to the Lagos-Calabar highway construction.

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Landmark beach

The decision to remove all properties standing on the project’s right of way sparked a long and messy bickering between the government and the owners of the Landmark Beach Resort on the one hand, and on the other hand, the government and opposition politicians.

The demolitions of a part of the beach subsequently sparked outrage in some quarters as citizens knocked the government for starting the project in Lagos where business establishments that create thousands of direct jobs were destroyed instead of Calabar, where, by assumption, no business or property would have to be pulled down.

Critics of the project have also raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding the award of the project’s contract. They argued that the process contravened the 2007 Public Procurement Act as it did not go through a competitive bidding process.

Many Nigerians have also registered their concern about Hitech Construction Ltd, the company contracted by the Federal Government to handle the project.

Hitech Construction Ltd is owned by Gilbert Chagoury, a Nigerian-Lebanese believed to be a friend of President Bola Tinubu.

Corroborating this sentiment, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, recently disclosed that the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, is a director on the board of CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group.

Atiku noted this constitutes a conflict of interest, adding that the president put his interest ahead of the Nigerian people.

The construction of the road is expected to gulp a staggering ₦15 trillion, however, the controversy surrounding its bidding process has triggered questions about its cost.

The government has already approved ₦1.06 trillion to construct the first few kilometres starting from the Eko Atlantic to Lekki Deep Seaport. According to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, the road’s construction will cost ₦4 billion per kilometre.

However, since the contract award did not go through a competitive bidding process, Nigerians wonder how the government arrived at the valuation it announced for the project.

The supervising minister has said that the construction of the road will take eight years to complete. However, critics of the project have described the claim as the government’s braggadocious remarks to sell the infrastructure to Nigerians.

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Ongoing construction of the Lagos- Calabar Coastal Road at the Landmark end in Lagos.

Given the history of road projects like the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway — a 135-kilometer road that’s been under construction for over 10 years — many Nigerians believe the coastal road cannot be completed within the stipulated time frame by the minister.

The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is another major concern Nigerians have raised about the Lagos-Calabar road project.

After work had started, the FG sent a letter dated April 18, 2024, to Nigerians living in the Section 1 and 11 areas of the highway in Lagos to attend a workshop to “ensure that the project is developed in a responsible and sustainable manner.”

This indicated that the government didn’t conduct the environmental impact assessment before commencing the project.

Nana Akua Addo finally reacts to Ezinne’s claims

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Nana Akua Addo finally reacts to Ezinne’s claims
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Nana Akua Addo serves Ezinne a cease and desist letter as she reveals the Nigerian designer was duly paid for doing her part of the job.

Recall that the Ghanaian celebrity went viral over the beautiful outfit she donned to the AMVCA.

However, it became a bone of contention between Ezinne and a Ghanaian designer, Yoli, who was given credit for making the dress.

Ezinne took to her social media page to drag Nana for refusing to give her credit and giving her the option of choosing between getting tagged or getting paid.

Nana Akua Addo finally reacts to Ezinne’s claims
Ghanaian Fashionista, Nana Akua Addo.

Even though she chose the payment, she believes it was an unfair ask and took to her Facebook page to cry over the lack of recognition after seeing the dress go viral.

This has led to many hate comments targeted at Nana for not tagging Ezinne despite her contribution to the making of her outfit.

Although the Ghanaian fashionista has not commented publicly on the matter, she chose to speak via her lawyers who served the designer a cease and desist letter.

The letter reveals that Ezinne was initially tagged in the post but requested that her name be removed because she did not want to share the credit with others.

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Nana Akua Addo finally reacts to Ezinne’s claims

Nana Akua Addo finally reacts to Ezinne’s claims

PHOTO: Speculation looms as Peter Obi meets Atiku

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PHOTO: Speculation looms as Peter Obi meets Atiku
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Obi previously served as Atiku’s running mate in the 2019 election before departing from the PDP before the 2023 elections.

Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi [Facebook]
Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi [Facebook]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi recently visited Atiku Abubakar, his counterpart in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Atiku, the former vice president, expressed gratitude for hosting Obi but didn’t elaborate on the meeting’s specifics.

This rendezvous followed hints from Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, suggesting a potential collaboration between the two politicians in an interview.

Obi previously served as Atiku’s running mate in the 2019 election before departing from the PDP before the 2023 elections.

During his appearance on the ‘MIC ON PODCAST’ hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Ibe revealed that Atiku was willing to forego his presidential aspiration if the presidency was micro-zoned to the southeast region where Obi hails from.

He recounted that Wike frustrated the effort to zone the ticket to the southeast because of his ambition to run for president.

Ibe said, “Atiku Abubakar didn’t in any way force Obi exit from the party. There were factors..The person that we just spoke about…Wike, was also instrumental in the exit of Obi.

“Because Wike had promoted the zoning of the presidency to the south. Atiku Abubakar had said that he was prepared to get himself off the ticket if the party zones the ticket to the southeast.”

Lege Miami calls out Pastor Adeboye over inability of his church members to attend his university

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Lege Miami calls out Pastor Adeboye over inability of his church members to attend his university
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Online personality, Lege Miami, criticizes Pastor Adeboye for not making his university affordable for his church members despite “building” it with their offerings and tithes.

The self-acclaimed voice of the youths has received so much backlash for calling out the man of God.

He apologized for his statement but insisted that it must be said.

Lege Miami claimed that a young boy had reached to him because he was unable to pay his school fees and when asked the church he attends, the boy revealed he is a Redeemite.

Lege Miami calls out Pastor Adeboye over inability of his church members to attend his university
Lege Miami.

The matchmaker believes it was quite unfair that people who contribute the most to the building of the school are not privileged to be students.

He suggested that the church members should attend for free and the money donated should be used to maintain the school.

Here are some reactions to the video

mrrbrainz wrote: “Mumu man. God will punish you. God and tell your government to build free education for you. Don’t bring curse upon yourself. That’s a private university, if you can’t afford it, go to the one you can afford.”

mcpaapcomedian01 agreed: “Big fact ❤️ Bishop Oyedepo School is no go area for the POOr and they all own a PJ 😂”

mudianiel asked: “How will they sustain the school if its free? How will they buy/ update teaching equipments, pay staffs and good lecturers? I am sure the school offers scholarships but how many can they offer?”

laurafreshness202 said: “Collect tithe money, donations n offerings build expensive schools that non church goers will attend cos the school fees is not cheap😂”

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Ayra Starr expresses admiration for Rihanna following encounter

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Ayra Starr expresses admiration for Rihanna following encounter
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Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has expressed her profound admiration for American superstar Rihanna following their recent encounter.

Recall that the Mavin artist crossed paths with her idol, Rihanna in London when she had the opportunity to attend the Fenty launch.

Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr.

In a recent international interview with News Live Prime, the “Rush” singer recalled the thrilling experience, admitting she never imagined Rihanna was real.

Discussing her latest song, “Commas,” Ayra Starr revealed that she created fifteen versions of the track in her quest for perfection.

See netizen’ reactions to the video:

S.M.B said: “Which one be I don’t know she’s real? Una go dey interview dey cap rubbish so people will talk about it 😂”

SANTORINI asked: “Which kind lie be this abeg? 😂”

ladidai noted: “Ayra is adorable. Rihanna is so down to earth”

Gift Oliseneku wrote: “A Star experiencing what it means to be Star strucked.”

ATAKWANA said: “Na lie You know say she come there No day lie Sabi girl”

Larrison stated: “This people can lie enh so she think say Rihanna na ghost before”

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FG to empower 5,000 corps members with ₦10m each to fund their small business

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FG to empower 5,000 corps members with ₦10m each to fund their small business
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This act will enable the FG leverage and properly manage the vast assets of the NYSC and make strategic investments in various sectors.

The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, revealed this on Monday in Abuja, during the opening ceremony of the maiden meeting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) management with heads of Corps Producing Institutions (CPI) in Nigeria.

According to her, this is in line with the proposed NYSC reforms which will take place soon, adding that it was different from the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund programme for 2024.

“I will be inaugurating a team to undertake the review, restructuring and reforms of the NYSC.

“The thrust of these reforms will be centred on imbuing participants with an entrepreneurship mindset and making skills development the core of the programme.

“Though that is already part of the objectives carried out by the scheme, the aim is to partner with it to strengthen the mandate.

“How do we make the scheme more efficient, more effective and more beneficial to both the nation and the Corps members?

“So, we envision a future where the NYSC programme is not only self-sustaining, but also a revenue generating programme within the next five years.

“To achieve this, we will institutionalise the NYSC ventures as an investment and asset management outfit,” she said.

The minister said that this would enable the Federal Government to leverage and properly manage the vast assets of the NYSC and make strategic investments in various sectors. She listed the sectors to include agriculture, manufacturing, garment making, communication and Digital Banking.

She said that the initiative underscored the commitment of the present administration to invest in youth-led entrepreneurial ventures as a step towards youth contribution to Nigeria’s journey towards a trillion-dollar economy.

“The National Youth Skills programme will play a pivotal role in these reforms. While typically a 12-month programme this year, we’ll start a six-month abridged version.

“We expect the ventures funded to emerge from this programme in various strategic sectors driving innovation and economic growth,” she added.

Ibrahim urged the participants, as the custodians of higher education in Nigeria, to bear the profound responsibility of nurturing the intellectual, moral and civic capacity of the nation’s youth.

The Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed said that the decision to initiate the direct interface with Vice-Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts came as a result of the scheme’s desire to elicit more decisive actions regarding the roles of their institutions in the mobilisation process.

He said that the meeting was aimed at creating strategies for the elimination of identified flaws and ensuring a more seamless mobilisation process.

“Over the years, we have thoroughly examined the process and identified avoidable problems while constructive engagements with relevant stakeholders have led to a number of resolutions aimed at addressing them.

“However, some CPIs are not doing enough on the implementation of these decisions.

“We have also observed that the delegation of the roles of principal officers of some institutions to their subordinates is partly responsible for the shortfalls and abuses that have bedevilled the mobilisation process, including the presentation of unqualified persons for enlistment.

“I am, therefore, confident that this meeting will elicit greater commitment from these highly respected stakeholders,” he stated.

While declaring the meeting open, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said the need for the adoption of innovative strategies to surmount challenges and enhance best practices for the engagement of young graduates in national development efforts could not be over-emphasised.

Wike, represented by the Mandate Secretary, Women and Children Affairs, FCT Administration, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, added that it was gratifying that the scheme was focused on enhancing the efficiency of its operation.

This, he said, was through the adoption of technology-driven approaches in data collation and processing for mobilisation and deployment purposes.

“I encourage you to continue to optimise the IT solutions for accuracy and greater efficiency. I am aware that this meeting is maiden and a crucial step in addressing critical issues pertaining to the effective implementation of operational policies of the scheme.

“I commend the decision of the NYSC to periodically bring critical stakeholders together for brainstorming on the best strategies for greater success, which aligns perfectly with the contemporary global best practices for achieving desired results,” he noted.

The minister urged them to participate actively and offer insightful contributions, adding that he was confident that the all-important engagement would pave the way for a more responsive, efficient, and impactful NYSC.

Davido, Wizkid’s portraits seen at Burna Boy’s house amid pressure to pick a side

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Davido, Wizkid’s portraits seen at Burna Boy’s house amid pressure to pick a side
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Amidst the pressure to weigh in on the conflict between one of the two pillars of the Nigerian music industry, a portrait of Davido and Wizkid is spotted in the house of the Grammy-winning artist, Burna Boy.

This came hours after Burna Boy, for the first time, broke his silence on the public saga between Davido and Wizkid, stating why he chose to be quiet.

burna boy

However, during a recent live Instagram session, the singer was seen jesting with his mother and another individual at his house.

The session’s highlight was a portrait belonging to the conflicting singers, spotted in Odogwu’s house; suggesting his friendship with both sides.

Davido, Wizkid's portraits seen in Burna Boy's house amid pressure to pick a side

This move has sparked substantial interest and conversation among fans and music industry critics, signalling a renewed sense of unity and appreciation among the trio.

 

Tinubu orders MDAs to only buy vehicles powered by CNG, solar or electric

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Tinubu orders MDAs to only buy vehicles powered by CNG, solar or electric
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The council stated that there was no turning back in the energy reforms initiated by the administration.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu [Premium Times Nigeria]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu [Premium Times Nigeria]

This is in line with the administration’s commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility and cut high fuel costs in the country. The council, chaired by President Bola Tinubu, at the State House on Monday, reiterated that there was no turning back in the energy reforms initiated by the administration.

It also ordered all government ministries, departments and agencies to henceforth procure only compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles.

“The President’s directive is also in furtherance of Nigeria’s effort to transit to cleaner energy as CNG-enabled vehicles have been adjudged to produce lower emissions, even as they present a more affordable alternative for Nigerian energy consumers.

“This nation will not progress if we continue to dance on the same spot. We have the will to drive the implementation of CNG adoption across the country, and we must set the example as public officials in leading the way to that prosperous future that we are working to achieve for our people.

“It starts with us, and in seeing that we are serious, Nigerians will follow our lead,” Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale had said in a statement.

He said this was in line with the President’s commitment to effectively harnessing the nation’s gas potential, alleviating the burden of high transportation costs on the masses while enhancing the standard of living of all Nigerians.

Affected by the order, according to sources, are new requests by Nigeria Customs Service and the Shipper’s Council, an agency of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy which had sought approval to buy several hundreds of operational vehicles to be powered by petrol.

The council approved the requests but said they must be CNG vehicles. The Tinubu administration, which launched the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) in October 2023, plans to roll out about 800 CNG buses, 4,000 CNG tricycles and 100 electric buses in the first phase in the next few weeks.

“The government believes its policy will unlock new investments in renewable energy, solar panels and lithium batteries.

“It also believes that the policy will be climate friendly and reduce inflation as it will slash costs by about 60%” the source said.

Minister files lawsuit to stop mass wedding of 100 orphaned girls in Niger

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Minister files lawsuit to stop mass wedding of 100 orphaned girls in Niger
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Kennedy-Ohanenye says the plans is unacceptable, emphasised that a full-scale investigation has commenced on the issue.

Minister for Women Affairs Barr Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye
Minister for Women Affairs Barr Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye

It will be recalled that the speaker recently announced his plans to marry off the orphaned girls, who lost their parents due to banditry attacks in the Mariga local government area as part of his constituency project on May 24.

He announced that the gesture was “aimed at alleviating the suffering of the impoverished”, pledging to pay the dowries for the bridegrooms and procuring materials for the mass marriage.

Kennedy-Ohanenye, while briefing newsmen in Abuja described the plans as “unacceptable” emphasising that a full-scale investigation has commenced on the issue.

“I want to let the honourable speaker of house in Niger states to know that this is totally unacceptable by Federal Minister Of Women Affairs and by the government totally unacceptable.

“Because there is something called the Child’s Right Act and I said it from the onset, that is no more business as usual.

“These children must be considered their future must be considered the future of the children to come out of their marriage must be considered.

“So I have gone to court. I have written him a letter and written a petition to the IG of police.

“And I have filed for injunction to stop him from whatever he is planning to do on the 24th, until a thorough investigation is carried out on those girls, find out whether they gave their consent, their ages, find out the people marrying them,” she said.

The minister also emphasised the need to ensure girl-child education and empowerment.

“As the speaker did not think about empowering these women or sending them to school or giving them some kind of training support financially.

“The Women Affairs have decided to take it up and we are going to educate the children.

“Those that do not want to go to school, we will train them in a skill, empower them with sustainable empowerment machines to enable that child build his or her life and make-up her mind who and when to get married.

“If for any reason the Speaker tries to do contrary to what I have just mentioned there will be a serious legal battle between him and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs,” she added.

The minister further emphasised within the Child Rights Act, every child belongs to the state, hence the rights of every child will be protected from harm, violence or anything that will infringe on their rights.

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