Chinenye Ogbonna
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”Nigerian value is in its consumption, not production” – Adamu Garba
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has asserted that what Nigeria primarily requires is consumption rather than production. He noted that “whoever is talking about consumption to production doesn’t understand the dynamics required for a country to be productive”. It’s worth noting that Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the recent general election, has consistently stressed the necessity of transitioning Nigeria from a consumption-oriented economy to one focused on production. In contrast, Garba expressed dissent, emphasizing the importance of imbuing consumption with value and asserting that expenditure is imperative for…
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87 kidnapped in fresh attack in Kaduna
A minimum of 87 individuals have been abducted in a recent assault allegedly carried out by terrorists in the Kajuru-Station community, situated in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on the night of Sunday, March 17. The assailants reportedly raided the village, forcibly entered shops, and looted food supplies. This incident occurred scarcely two days after the abduction of 15 women and one man from the Dogon-Noma community within the same local government area. Addressing the press, Harisu Dari, an official of the Kajuru-Station Youths, he said; “Two days ago, 15 women and a man were abducted in…
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Pregnant Nigerian lady left in shock after female tenant gets pregnant for her husband
A Nigerian woman who relocated to the UK to be with her husband last year was left utterly shocked when a tenant she had insisted on renting a room to became pregnant by her husband. As per the account shared by a user named X online, the woman had taken on additional jobs to support her husband’s tuition fees. Faced with the challenge of finding someone to care for their daughter while they were out, she decided to rent out a room to a lady who could look after their child in their absence. However, her world was shattered when…
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Nigeria may soon start importing yams from China for consumption – Ministry of Agriculture Perm Sec laments
Ernest Umakihe, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), has warned that Nigeria might soon resort to importing yam from China for local consumption. Umakihe issued this caution during a stakeholders workshop focused on enhancing yam as an export commodity, under the theme, ‘Prospects and Challenges of Yam Export in Nigeria.’ According to reports from Leadership, Umakihe expressed dismay over Nigeria’s absence in the list of yam-exporting nations, despite the country’s significant contribution of 67% to the global yam output. He voiced concerns about the potential infiltration of Chinese yam into Nigerian markets due…
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Ondo Guber: I know a stingy man among the contestants. Tell him that he is wasting his time – Cleric, Giwa tells Ondo people
Adewale Giwa, Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Christ Ministry, has urged residents of the state to avoid supporting politicians known for their stinginess in the upcoming gubernatorial election. He emphasized that electing such individuals would hinder the state’s development. Speaking in Akure, the state capital, Giwa emphasized that the state cannot afford to endure the challenges it faced over the past seven years. He further advised gubernatorial aspirants whose intentions are solely focused on exploiting the state’s resources to withdraw from the race. “I know a stingy man among the contestants. I know him very well; he…
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Any attack on our armed forces is a direct attack on our nation. We will not accept this wicked act – President Tinubu speaks on attack on Nigerian soldiers in Bomadi
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the perpetrators behind the killing of Nigerian Army personnel in Delta State’s Beomadi council area. Sixteen soldiers, including high-ranking officers, were ambushed, captured, and brutally murdered by Okuama community youths while attempting to rescue a kidnapped individual amid a land dispute. Sadly, a Commanding Officer, two Majors, a Captain, and twelve soldiers lost their lives in the ensuing gun battle, with one civilian also killed. President Tinubu, in a statement released on March 17, personally vowed that the assailants responsible for this atrocious act would face punishment, emphasizing the severity of the assault on the…
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“I hope the women supporting her online extend same grace when a single mom becomes the choice of affection of their sons or brothers” – BBNaija’s Venita replies fan who prayed for her to get married like her colleague, Queen
Reality TV star, Venita has expressed her optimism that the women who rallied behind fellow BBNaija star, Queen Mercy Atang, in celebrating her marriage online will also show similar understanding when a woman who already has children becomes involved with their sons or brothers. Venita conveyed this sentiment while responding to a fan’s wish for her marriage to materialize, drawing parallels with Queen’s recent marital status. Before tying the knot with her husband David, Queen, is a single mother to a one-year-old daughter, whom she shares with the well-known skitmaker, Lord Lamba. Venita, herself a mother who shares two children…
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Beware, stay vigilant, and stay prayed up. The devil is working behind a lot of pretty faces that we date – Spyro tells men
Nigerian singer Oludipe David, popularly known as Spyro, has issued a cautionary message to men regarding attractive women. Spyro conveyed the warning through a post on his official Instagram page on Friday. Reflecting on the notion of deception, the singer observed that some of the most dangerous women are often those who possess exceptional beauty. He wrote; “The most terrible of women are often the extremely beautiful ones. If you have a beautiful woman with brains, please keep her because there are a few of them left and vice versa. “The devil was described as the most beautiful Angel. He…
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Sex Tape Scandal: ‘I lost N400m endorsement deals’– Oxlade
Afro-pop artist Ikuforiji Olaitan, better known as Oxlade, has disclosed that he suffered a loss of endorsement deals exceeding N400 million following the leakage of a sex tape involving him. Recalling the incident, which occurred in February 2022 when Oxlade’s intimate footage with an unidentified woman surfaced on Snapchat Speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast’s latest episode, Oxlade revealed that he had been subjected to blackmail with the video before its leakage. He expressed a sense of relief when the tape became public, as it put an end to the extortion attempts he had been facing. Nevertheless, Oxlade acknowledged that…
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Paternity Fraud: You do not have to be a biological father to call someone your child – Blessing CEO
Self-acclaimed Relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, also known as Blessing CEO, has offered advice to married men amidst the current discussions surrounding paternity fraud. In a widely circulated video on social media, Blessing CEO advised men who suspect infidelity from their wives against conducting DNA tests on their children to prevent emotional pain. Supporting her advice, she argued that children are blessings from God, and biological paternity shouldn’t be a prerequisite for accepting and loving a child. ”There’s nothing to be ashamed of, own up, children are a gift from God. You do not have to be a biological father, you…
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You have a disgraceful track record of ignoring issues of transparency and due process in public administration – Atiku tells the President Tinubu-led Government
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration consistently neglects matters of transparency. Atiku asserted that Tinubu’s government disregards proper procedures in public governance. In a post on X platform, the former Vice President highlighted that the unresolved $3.3 billion NNPCL loan serves as evidence of corrupt practices within Tinubu’s administration. According to Atiku: “The current federal government has a disgraceful track record of ignoring issues of transparency and due process in public administration. “The unresolved $3.3 billion NNPCL loan repayment scandal, with Nigeria now expected to repay…
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Nobody can intimidate me. I don’t want to be your friend – Wike blasts FCT Senator, Kingibe
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has firmly conveyed to Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the FCT, that he won’t succumb to pressure to befriend her. Wike criticized the Senator, alleging that instead of addressing her concerns through proper channels or concentrating on her oversight duties, she has resorted to attempting to manipulate him. He expressed these sentiments during an interview with reporters in Abuja, highlighting that the Senator’s discontent stems from being overlooked for the Senate Committee on FCT chairmanship by the Senate President. He said; “I don’t want to be personal…she’s the Senator for FCT.…
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