Chinenye Ogbonna
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I did not pay the sum of USD720,000 as alleged by the EFCC Chairman or USD840,000 as is being bandied about on the internet – Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied paying the sum of $720,000 school fees for his children using the state government’s funds. Bello was reacting to the claim by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede that he withdrew $720,000 from the state’s coffer to pay for his children’s school fees before leaving office. The governor described the remark as misleading, stressing that the receipts in public domain were released by his lawyers. In a statement signed by his Media Officer, Ohiare Michael, the former governor said his children have been attending the American…
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‘Nigerian govt should admit wrongdoing’ – Ejimakor reacts to US report on Nnamdi Kanu
Aloy Ejimakor, the principal legal representative of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), responded on Saturday to the United States report regarding the Biafra activist. Ejimakor called on the Nigerian government to acknowledge its mistakes in Kanu’s trial and bring the prosecution to a swift conclusion, “without delay.” The US “2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nigeria” highlighted that Nigerian security forces violated Kanu’s rights during his arrest and extradition, stating that he was arbitrarily detained in June 2021. In response to the report, Ejimakor praised the US for officially and openly recognizing the…
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My family distribute electricity to most of Nigeria – Davido
Renowned musician David Adeleke, also known as Davido, recently asserted that his family plays a pivotal role in supplying electricity to a substantial part of Nigeria. He stated that his family possesses four power plants that play a significant role in meeting Nigeria’s energy demands. Davido discussed his family’s business ventures and his personal investments during an appearance on the American podcast ‘Business Untitled.’ He said, “I once tried to go into cryptocurrency because Nigeria is big on crypto. Apart from that, me and my family have like four power plants worth a lot of money. We distribute energy to…
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Don’t live in the same house with your mother-in-law except you are mentally prepared to handle stress – Nigerian man advises married women
Okey Aliyu, a Nigerian man, has offered advice to women considering cohabitation with their mother-in-law after marriage, urging them to prepare themselves mentally, psychologically, and emotionally for the experience. In the post he shared, he said he has mentioned this numerous times but no one listens to him He wrote: “If you will be staying in the same house permanently with your husband and mother in-law, especially Anambra Mother in-law after wedding as a lady, please think, rethink and over think your choice and make sure you are mentally, psychologically, emotionally and physically fit to cope,” he wrote. I have…
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(photos)Documents from school show evidence that Yahaya Bello paid school fees for family members in advance after withdrawing $720,000 from the state’s coffers
Evidence presented as exhibits suggests that Yahaya Bello purportedly used funds from the state treasury to pay in advance for the school fees of his family members, both current students and potential future enrollees, at the American International School of Abuja. A letter from the school to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirms that Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, deposited $845,852.84 into the school’s account since September 2021 as advance payment for the education of four family members until their graduation, with provisions made for any future family members to be enrolled. The document implicates Mr.…
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You want to marry a baddie but you don’t want a baddie daughter? – Solomon Buchi slams Korra Obidi’s ex-husband after he lamented about their four-year-old daughter twerking
Self-proclaimed life coach, Solomon Buchi, has addressed dancer Korra Obidi’s former husband, Justin Dean, following his online expression of concern about their four-year-old daughter twerking at him Justin felt disappointed after his daughter with his ex-wife, Korra, came to twerk for him. ‘’My 4 year old is twerking at me and thinks it’s cute. WTF. How is this women supporting women? Protect the innocent for f^cks sakes.” he wrote in reaction Reacting to Justin’s post, Solomon wondered why he was complaining. He asked Justin why he married a woman who twerks ‘’24 hours, seven days a week.” ‘’You want to…
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It is painful that Nigeria cannot power one major city – Peter Obi speaks on Tanzania’s successful electrification of all their major urban centers
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s inability to provide electricity to even one of its major cities, contrasting it with Tanzania’s successful electrification of all their major urban centers. Obi highlighted a World Bank report indicating that approximately 70 per cent of Tanzania’s 40 million rural inhabitants now have access to electricity, whereas Nigeria’s situation remains starkly different. His remarks coincide with reports of Tanzania, an East African nation, shutting down five hydroelectric stations due to surplus electricity in the national grid. This decision followed the achievement of sufficient…
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Nigerian naira is one of the world’s best-performing currencies today – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu affirms his administration’s commitment to making tough decisions for the Nigerian populace, notwithstanding the immediate challenges that may accompany such actions. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands in The Hague on Thursday, April 25, President Tinubu remarked that Nigeria has weathered severe storms, expressing his resolve to face the consequences of his decisions, as they are ultimately geared towards the long-term welfare of the people. He emphasized that Nigerians possess significant self-assurance, and his unwavering belief in the Nigerian populace empowers him to take challenging decisions on their behalf. He is fully…
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Ogun state Governor appoints Tunde Onakoya Sports ambassador
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has designated Mr. Tunde Onakoya, the National Master of Chess and the current Guinness World Record Holder for the longest Chess Marathon in history, as the Sports Ambassador of the State. Governor Abiodun revealed this on Thursday during his meeting with Mr. Onakoya at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Additionally, he announced the initiation of the State Chess Competition to be conducted across all regions of the state in recognition of Mr. Onakoya’s accomplishments. Expressing admiration for the achievements of the National Chess Master on the global platform, Abiodun emphasized that such feats were…
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I lost a relationship because of my stance against premarital sex – Reality TV star, Ifu Ennada
Reality TV Star, Ifu Ennada has disclosed that her opposition to premarital sex led to the end of a relationship for her. The actress in a post on her Instagram page, shared a video where she stated that “I don’t believe in sex before marriage.” She captioned the video, “I’ll always say no to premarital s*x even if it breaks my heart. God over man.” In another post, the reality star stated that she was humiliated, mocked, and even disrespected by her partner because of her stance against premarital sex. Ifuennada wrote, “Because of my new life, I lost a…
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Nollywood actresses make the best wives – Uche Ogbodo claims
Nollywood Actress, Uche Ogbodo has encouraged her fellow actors and actresses to consider marrying within the industry rather than seeking partners from other professions. She believes that colleagues would have a deeper understanding of each other as partners compared to individuals from outside the industry as she asserts that “Nollywood actresses make the best wives.” “My advice to Nollywood actors or actresses looking for a life partner. Look within the industry, husband full there, wife full. “Marry yourselves. Your fellow actor understands you and your job better than an outsider. Besides Nollywood actresses make the best wives. Argue with yourself…
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I told my friend that I liked a guy we both knew. She smashed him the next day and gave me a review – Woman narrates
Kakashi Hatake, a woman, recounted an incident where her friend slept with a guy she had been interested in. The X user had narrated this ordeal following a post that wrote “One day we’ll talk about the “friend” who follows every nigga you’re interested in”
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