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Dec

05

2023

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Pressure On Soludo To Drop Deputy And Replace Him With Osita Chidoka In The Upcoming 2025 Anambra Election

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𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 : 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗸𝗮 There is mounting pressure on Governor Soludo to reconsider his current deputy, Dr Onyeka Ibezim, and instead run on a joint ticket with former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka in the upcoming 2025 Anambra election. It has been reported that Chidoka, unless there are any changes, will leave the PDP and join APGA in preparation for the election. It is believed in some quarters that a repeat of Soludo/Ibezim ticket come 2025 will spell doom for APGA considering the fact that Ibezim holds little or no electoral value with…

Dec

05

2023

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Osun First Lady Clarifies Viral Video Of Police Orderly Wearing Her Jewellery

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Osun First Lady Clarifies Viral Video Of Police Orderly Wearing Jewellery On Her In response to the controversy surrounding a video showing a policewoman orderly assisting the First Lady of Osun State, Mrs. Titilayo Adeleke, with her jewellery, the First Lady’s office has issued a statement clarifying the situation. The video, which went viral over the weekend, depicted the policewoman orderly, dressed in uniform, picking up earrings and fixing them on Mrs. Adeleke’s ears while she sat on the arm of a couch. The incident sparked criticism from some who viewed it as an inappropriate use of police resources and…

Dec

05

2023

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COP28: You Turned Dubai Summit To Owambe Party – Atiku Slams Tinubu

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COP28: You turned Dubai summit to Owanbe party – Atiku slams Tinubu The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has weighed in on the controversy that has trailed Nigeria’s huge number of delegates at the ongoing COP28 Climate Change Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nigeria has over 1,400 delegates at the conference, a development that has drawn the ire of the citizens who have constantly been admonished to make sacrifices and tighten their belt. Reacting to the development, Atiku criticized President Bola Tinubu over his huge entourage, saying the action of the government is at variance…

Dec

05

2023

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“I’m Still Single At 34 Because Men Don’t Have Sense” – Nollywood Actress Blasts Men

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Nollywood Actress Blasts Men, Reveals Why She Is Still Single At 34 Nollywood actress cum media personality, Moet Abebe, has revealed why she is still single at 34.Naija News reports that the fast-rising actress, in a recent episode of the Bahd and Boujee Podcast co-hosted by her and reality star Tolanibaj, said she is yet to find a sensible man. She lamented that she is still single because most men are senseless and not ready to baby any man. She said, “I’m still single because I’ve issue with men. My issue with men is that they don’t have sense.” Despite…

Dec

05

2023

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Akajimba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia Ota-Omu Blues Loading (Part Two) – Dave Umah

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AKAJIMBA AGE GRADE OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA OTA-OMU BLUES LOADING ( PART TWO) THE BATTLE OF FLEX BANNERS: In a couple of days, Amaekpu will be painted in resplendent colors with Flex Banners showcasing pictures of members of Akajimba Age Grade in their full regalia preparatory to Otaomu celebration. The Banners will be found dotting every nook and cranny of Amaekpu Community, and even, beyond - a move from soft copies which are presently trending in many popular platforms, to hard copies, vintage those not online, or internet savvy. Apparently, it's a form of announcement, and recognition, heralding the much anticipated…

Dec

04

2023

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Sponsoring 1,411 Delegates To COP28, Waste Of Nigerian Resources – Peter Obi Advised President Tinubu

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Sponsoring 1,411 Delegates To COP28 Waste Of Resources – Peter Obi Advised President Tinubu Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has slammed President Bola Tinubu for sponsoring 1,411 delegates to the COP28 Climate Change. Obi, in series of tweets on his X handle on Sunday, said in a twist of sad irony, “let me congratulate the giant of Africa, Nigeria, for matching the great China, with the same number of contingents at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nigeria’s contingent to COP28 totaled 1411, the same number as the Chinese contingents.” Obi…

Dec

03

2023

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2024 Budget Lacks Transparency In Project Selection – Senator Ned Nwoko

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2024 Budget Lacks Transparency In Project Selection – Ned Nwoko The senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has said the 2024 budget presented by President Bola Tinubu last week lacks transparency in selection of projects to be executed. According to Nwoko, transparency and internal revenue generation are deficient in the budget. Nwoko, while speaking to journalists on the principles of the budget, said the 2024 budget proposal brought forth profound concerns and reservations regarding its potential to truly address the pressing needs of the Nigerian populace. “The budget, as presented, failed to adequately address critical facets necessary for the welfare…

Dec

02

2023

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Movie People: Too Many Bad Eggs Destroying Nollywood – Actress, Shan George

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Too many bad eggs destroying Nollywood – Actress Shan George Actress Shan George has lamented that too many bad eggs are destroying professionalism in the Nollywood industry in Nigeria. She said the bad eggs are not well educated and trained enough for the job to know the rules and tenets of the profession. George, in an interview with The Punch, said the bad eggs are responsible for the unprofessionalism in the industry. According to her, the sad part was that such display of unprofessionalism is currently increasing by the day in all industries. The actress added that as a graduate…

Dec

02

2023

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“Why Female Actresses Don’t Beg For Financial Aid Like Their Male Counerparts” – Actor, Etim Effiong

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“Why Female Actresses Don’t Beg For Financial Aid Like Their Male Counterparts” – Actor, Etim Effiong Daniel Etim Effiong, the Nollywood actor, has given an explanation to why female thespians don’t beg the public for financial assistance like their male counterparts. He said the society is designed in a way that “men are quick to rise to women’s needs” but when a man has problems, he solves them singlehandedly until he reaches his limits and then resolves to seek public assistance. Effiong added that a woman’s money is largely for herself, but a man’s money is for his entire family.…

Dec

02

2023

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“Every Woman Is A Witch” – Ooni Of Ife

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“Every Woman Is A Witch” – Ooni Of Ife The Ooni of Ife, HRM Oba Ogunwusi Adeyeye has stirred another controversy about the womenfolk. Speaking when one of his Oloris, Aderonke Ogunwusi took some Nollywood actress to him recently, Oba Ogunwusi maintained that every woman is a witch. He says further that witchcraft is a manipulative spirit, urging the women to use theirs positively. The has generated another controversy when one of the Nollywood Diva, Iyabo Ojo asked Ooni pointedly if every woman is a witch and he answered in affirmative.