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Dec

2023

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

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Gossips, Love & Life

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

2023

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

Culture, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People & Events

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

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

2023

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2024 Budget Lacks Transparency In Project Selection – Senator Ned Nwoko

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash

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

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

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

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.

Nov

2023

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Okezie Ikpeazu’s Preemptive Blackmail Won’t Stop His Prosecution For Alleged Diversion Of Public Funds Used In Building His Private House – By Ferdinand Ekeoma(SA, Media & Publicity To Abia Governor)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

OKEZIE IKPEAZU'S PREEMTIVE BLACKMAIL WON'T STOP HIS PROSECUTION FOR ALLEGED DIVERTION OF PUBLIC FUNDS USED IN BUILDING HIS PRIVATE HOUSE. Abia state government recently came across a document which showed that former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu diverted a whopping sum of Five Hundred Million Naira meant for the renovation of Abia state Government House and used same to build a private house for himself in his Umuobiakwa country home in Obingwa LGA of the state. The government decided to take the necessary action to ensure that the former Governor would return the money without unnecessary drama, interestingly the former Governor got…

Nov

2023

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Governor Hope Uzodimma Lack The Capacity To Restore Sustainable Peace In IMO State – Chilos Godsent(National Vice Chairman South East, ADC)

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Press Statement Governor Hope Uzodimma Lack the Capacity to Restore Sustainable Peace in Imo State The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wish to express it's condolence to the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the families of those Policemen that were murdered in cold blood at Ahiara junction in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area on Monday 27th November, 2023 and in many occasions in other parts of Imo State and South East Region by unidentified gunmen. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is deep in pain because of the lost of Policemen and other Security Operatives in the hands of bandits in Imo…

Nov

2023

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24 Years Of Intentional Destruction Of The Fabrics Of Abia State: The Need To Tender Apology Before Criticizing Otti’s Administration – By Anokwuru C. U. Ph.D

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

24 YEARS OF INTENTIONAL DESTRUCTION OF THE FABRICS OF ABIA STATE: THE NEED TO TENDER APOLOGY BEFORE CRITICISING OTTI'S ADMINISTRATION The PDP in Abia state, like a hurricane, blew a very destructive wind on the good people of Abia state for the past 24 years. Recognising the ravaging impact of the past 24 years on the fabric of Abia, it becomes pertinent to extend a sincere apology before delving into any form of criticism of the current administration under Governor Alex Chioma Otti. The acknowledgment of the colossal damage inflicted on ndi Abia during this extended period is the first…