Month: August 2023
Politics

2023: Nigerians would have voted Peter Obi if he was better than Tinubu – Wike

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that Nigerians would have voted for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, during the February 25, 2023 general election, if he was a better candidate. Wike spoke on Wednesday while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. The ex-Governor of Rivers State said he supported President Bola Tinubu, the …

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News

More than 70 dead as fire engulfs five-story building in South Africa

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A house fire that engulfed a five-story building, has killed more than 70 people, including children, in central Johannesburg on Thursday. The South African emergency services disclosed this on Thursday, noting that another 52 were injured in what is on track to become one of the deadliest fires worldwide in recent years. An official said bodies were discovered piled up at a closed security gate, …

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News

Rwanda retires 12 generals, Cameroon reshuffles officers

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The Rwandan and Cameroonian governments have reshuffled their military in what is believed to be a reaction to the recent coups in Niger and Gabon. According to a Rwandan national newspaper, News Times, the Federal Government approved the retirement of 12 generals and several officers. The publication stated that the retirements were announced on Wednesday, August 30, in a statement issued by Rwanda Defence Force. …

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Elon Musk set to introduce video, audio calls on X

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The owner of the social media platform X, Elon Musk, has announced plans to add video and audio call features to the app. In announcing the development on Thursday, Musk disclosed that the new features will not require the use of a mobile number. Musk wrote: “Video and audio calls coming to X. Works on Android, iOS, Mac & PC. No phone number is needed. …

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Entertainment

Popular content creator and influencer Phoebe reacts to her rumored leaked tape

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The attention is on Phoebe Odekina Ejura, better known as Phoebe, a well-known Nigerian comedienne who has become embroiled in the disgusting drama of a leaked s+xtape circulating online. Online users recently flooded social media with claims that a widely shared sex tape featured Phoebe having an intimate experience with an unknown person. The obscene video sparked a whirlwind of controversy over the internet, with fans not …

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News

‘I dare anyone in PDP to suspend me’ — Wike brags

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, yesterday, bragged that he is yet to see the party chieftain, who will suspend him from the party. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Wike also said governance is not about membership of a political party. Asked whether it was right for him to make an appointment in an APC-led government, the former governor …

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News

How Anambra community arrested mother after saving the baby she abandoned in a pit toilet

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Nwaedoka Chidimma, 20, of the Izzi community in Ebonyi State, is accused of dumping her infant into a pit toilet in the Otuocha neighborhood of the Anambra East Local Government Area. The baby was saved late on Tuesday after some neighbors overheard him crying from the pit toilet, according to information obtained by PUNCH Metro, who also learned that the incident occurred on Sunday. A …

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Entertainment

Davido makes history as first African artiste to perform at PFA Awards

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Famous Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, on Tuesday night made history as the first African artiste to perform at the Professional Footballers’ Association Awards in England. The ‘Unavailable’ crooner’s performance came as an interlude before the biggest awards of the night were announced at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester. He took to his Twitter handle on Wednesday to relish his historic performance. He wrote, …

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News

Okocha to visit Nairobi with Premier League trophy

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Nigeria legend Austin Okocha will be in Nairobi, Kenya, this weekend for the English Premier League trophy tour. Okocha is expected to add glamour to the event. The former Super Eagles captain was one of the African greats who elevated the Premier League’s popularity on the continent. Okocha enjoyed a successful stint with Bolton Wanderers in the early 2000. The event will take place from …

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Politics

Anti-party activities: Osun APC expels Salinsile, Odunlade, 82 others

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has expelled 84 of its members for alleged anti-party activities. The party made this known on Wednesday in a statement signed by its State chairman, Tajudeen Lawal. It stated that the decision was arrived at after the State Executive Committee constituted a Disciplinary Committee to investigate the allegations against some members. Leading the list of party members …

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Ogun Assembly summons three over alleged illegal land sale at Obasanjo GRA

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The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned three men for their alleged involvement in land-grabbing activities at the Olusegun Obasanjo Hilltop, Abeokuta. The suspects are Sina Faneye of Ligere Compound, Isale-Ake, Abeokuta; Femi Sowunmi of Akikem Properties; and one Bashiru Larry, who lives at the Obasanjo GRA. The invitation was part of the Assembly’s quasi-judicial functions to stem the activities of land grabbers in …

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Sanwo-Olu, Ganduje, 189 others to lead Kogi governorship campaign

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The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress has released a fresh list of 191-man councils to drive the national governorship campaign taking place in Kogi State ahead of the November 11 election. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday night by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Arugungu. The development is coming in the wake of denial by …

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Entertainment

Nigerian rapper, CDQ spotted on wheelchair after a life-threatening accident

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Renowned Nigerian musician Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, better known as CDQ, is on the road to recovery following a terrifying car accident that rendered him unconscious and seriously damaged his vehicle.  The potentially life-threatening incident occurred lately, and fans and well-wishers were concerned for his well-being. On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the 38-year-old artist came to Instagram to update his followers and supporters on his progress. He …

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News

How Ecological agency spent N81.2bn planting 21million trees

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By Chris Udochukwu In what will be a mother of scandals, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) spent N81.2 billion to plant 21 million trees in 11 states in Nigeria. This outrageous spending was uncovered by the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the utilisation of ecological funds released to the agency. Worse of all, the committee found that 80 per …

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NTICE 2023 expo a declaration of Nigeria’s commitment to shaping its digital destiny – Danbatta

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….Says Nigerians must embrace indigenous content and value creation within the telecoms value chain By Chris Udochukwu The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof Umar Danbatta has said that Nigeria Telecom Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE) 2023, is a declaration of Nigeria’s commitment to shaping its digital destiny. He also urged Nigerians to remember that our progress is intrinsically linked to our ability to harness …

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Sports

NPFL: 3SC to slug it out with Plateau United as league kick-starts September 9

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…As Gusau Charges league To Up The Game By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu The draws for the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season have been conducted. The draws held in Abuja on Tuesday. The league scheduled to commence on Saturday, September 9, 2023, will see Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan engage Plateau United of Jos in Match Day One at the Lekan Salami …

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