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Dec

2023

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

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Gossips, News Flash

“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)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security, South East

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…

Nov

2023

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The Akajimba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia: Ota-Omu Blues Loading…… -By David Uma

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash

THE AKAJIMBA AGE GRADE OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA:OTA-OMU BLUES LOADING Otaomu has moved from being a strictly traditional Age grade ceremony. It's beginning to gain international acclaim, and a wider spectrum of recognition. In the distant past, the ceremony was not given such widespread attention, and publication, like now, probably because, expectations were low, and the available resources limited. However, modernity coupled with digital communications have, significantly changed all that. The way we live, do things, and even interact have all been altered as civilization encroaches. Otaomu ceremony has, therefore, become such a big deal that takes years to plan, and…

Nov

2023

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President Tinubu Appoints Two Nigeria Customs Service Board Members

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS TWO NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two qualified Nigerians to serve as Members on the Board of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for a term of four (4) years as representatives of the organized private sector: (1) Dr. Aba Ibrahim (2) Dr. Muda Yusuf President Tinubu wishes the new appointees well in their deliberations, and expects that the views and perspectives of the private sector are fully articulated, such that the objectives of the Renewed Hope agenda in the active promotion and attraction of investment…

Nov

2023

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I Deserve To Be Listed In Guinness World Records For My Reforms Since Assumption Of Office – President Tinubu

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash

I Deserve To Be Listed In Guinness World Records for my reforms since assuming office on May 29, 2023 – Bola Ahmed Tinubu At the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum in Berlin, Germany, President Bola Tinubu bluntly declared that he deserves to be listed in the Guinness World Records for the reforms he has made since assuming office on May 29, 2023. Tinubu stated that during his time as governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007, he moved the state from zero to becoming the fifth largest economy on the continent, adding that his track record prepared him for the…

Nov

2023

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FCT: Wike Announced Plan To Ban Keke Napep

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Transportation

FCT: Wike announces ban of Keke Nepap Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has announced plans to prohibit the use of tricycles, commonly referred to as Keke Napep, in certain areas of Abuja. He also assured the public that the issue of one-chance crimes in the nation’s capital will soon be resolved. Wike further stated that buses and taxis will be introduced by the FCDA to address transportation challenges and combat criminal activities associated with one-chance operations in the FCT. “These buses and taxis will ply all the routes in Asokoro and Maitama. We are kicking out…

Nov

2023

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Obasanjo Slams Court Verdicts Removing 3 Governors

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, Politics

Obasanjo Slams Court Verdicts Removing 3 Governors Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his concerns regarding recent court rulings that have led to the removal of three governors. According to Obasanjo, it is completely unacceptable that a few judges have the power to overturn the will of millions of voters. Obasanjo’s comments come in light of ongoing judgments by the Court of Appeal regarding electoral disputes arising from the 2023 elections in Nigeria. Last week, the court ruled to remove governors Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano, and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau in separate judgments, which…