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Atiku is not qualified to preach unity - Oshiomole

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Source : Vanguard Img: Google.com Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole said Atiku, PDP presidential aspirant is not morally qualified to preach unity to Nigeria… The one time National chairman of All Progressives Congress made this known on Wednesday when he was discussing on Channel’s Tv program ‘Politics Today’. Oshiomole said, “ Atiku is a serial betrayer and a weakling among other outstandinging candidates vying for the presidency. Adam Oshiomole who’s now the deputy director general of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ presidential campaign council, also said, in his words :  “Atiku can’t manage his household, he’s a serial divorcee and wants to preach unity and family to me? “

2.7 Million living with HIV - UNICEF

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Image: Pixabay   According to UNICEF, more than 110 children between the ages of 0-19 years died from AIDS in 2021 and the report also states that there’re 310,000 newly infected cases, which makes up 2.7million people living with HIV currently.   The report point out that    new HIV infections among younger children within 0 - 14years reduced by 52% from 2010 to 2021 and infections among adolescents with the age range of 15 - 19years also reduced by 40% .  Meanwhile antiretroviral drugs among pregnant women living with HIV also increased from 46% to 81% within the span of 10years.  Adults living with HIV has been increasing for the past seven years, currently 20% higher than children . With a percentage of 71, just like it was high in 2012. This was published in New York by UNICEF on November 28, 2022.

Gunmen shoot women leader to death.

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Image: Kanyidaily On Monday, gunmen invaded the residence  of the Labour Party women leader Victoria Chintex of Kaura LGA in  Kaduna State, she died from gunshots she sustained…   The kaduna south zone spokesperson for Labour Party said the women leader, Victoria Chintex was shot by unknown gunmen at her residence along side her husband who sustained injuries from gunshots, luckily her husband survived and he’s currently receiving treatment  at undisclosed hospital. Statement; “ The southern Kaduna (zone 3) Labour Party commiserate with the party chairman and his executives in Kaura to local government area, over the untimely demise of our mother and sister, Mrs Victoria Chintex, women leader, Kaura local government area, who was killed yesterday (Monday) by unknown gunmen in her residence in Kaura, “

Dwayne insist on daughter’s sex change.

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Image  : Bennett Raglin /WireImage . Before Dwayne got married to Gabriella Unions, the NBA player was married to Funches -Wade his first wife he dated from high school. They married in 2002, though the legal proceedings were concluded in 2013,  the ex couple were  divorced in 2007,  had two kids Zaire and a transgender daughter Zaya… The former couple is in court once more, Funches filed court documents objecting the NBA player from encouraging his daughter, who’s not yet 18years old for a sex change, and name change so he can benefits from it. This is coming two months after a petition Dawayne filed in 2022 for his daughter Zaya to legally change her gender and her name.  Image: Getty Funches objects to Dwayne decision and alleged that he’s “positioned to profit”.  “Our relationship was rocky wade said on Life Unexpected. He added that , “We had been together since we were 16years old, so we had a lot of differences and we didn’t know how to handle those “ .

British Museum returns Benin artifacts

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Photo credit: Art from the Kingdom of Benin, Tumblr. Some of the artifacts looted from the Benin's in the late 18th century, were on Monday returned by a British Horniman museum in South-Eastern London. The museum returned over 72 items that have been in their possession for more than a century, stolen by the British invaders from the coffers of Benin city, were on Monday returned to the Nigerian government. The museum spokesperson on the day of the handover said, returning the looted items objects as a "moral and appropriate" response after a request from Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). Director General of NCMM also explained that five thousand (5,000) Benin bronzes were currently "scattered" around the world, the Director General added that he's optimistic that dialogue with various institutions may result in deals that could retrieve items in Germany and the United States.  Recall the 1897 raid of the Benin Empire tha

Is Chioma married ?

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…question being asked among Davido and Chioma’s fans… The couple were seen together at Davido father’s house,  both wearing rings at their index fingers, that appeared to have diamonds embedded on them.  They posed for a picture with Davido’s Father Source :Nairaland 

Man hanged under a bridge in Yanagao

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The body of a man believed to be in his late thirties was found Hanged under a bridge in Yanagao, on Sunday.   Image : Wiki © Copyright One Passerby added that, he may have hanged himself Saturday night , because his body was found on Sunday morning. The man wore a long sleeve and a brown trouser and had no suicide note. According to Vanguard, One of the Market women that sells close to the bridge named mama John said until his death he was always seen walking alone around Swali market, but they don’t know if he was mad. Asinim Butswat , Spokesman of the police command said “ We have not been able identify the body since the incident. The Corpse has been removed from the scene by the police and deposited at the Federal Medical Centre morgue, no body has come to identify him.

Wizkid unfollows Broda Shaggi and others

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@brodashaggi Instagram   Shaggi reacts on Instagram as  Wizkid allegedly unfollows Tems, Broda Shaggi and others. Source : Instagram @wizkidayo The Skit maker, Broda shaggi with over 11.2million followers on Instagram cried out yesterday when he discovered the Afrobeat Star had unfollowed some people, including him broda shaggi, the comedian posted on his Instagram status, “ Wizkid don unfollow me too! I won’t eat anything for 3years… …Only water, who vex popsy o”. ,said Broda Shaggi. Shaggi’s Instagram status @brodashaggi The official grammar winner’s Instagram page which has 15.9M followers shows the singer follows none,the followers indicate (0)zero.  Recent interview with the Guardian UK, Wizkid who’s a family man disclosed that he’s careful with what he put in his songs because of his kids.

High Court sacks Adamawa Speaker

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Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas(Former Speaker). Img Source : Facebook A Federal High Court Sitting in Yola, Adamawa State has nullified the election of the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Aminu Iya-Abbas as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Adamawa Central Senatorial District for the 2023 general elections. Justice Abdulaaziz Anka, in his ruling on Monday, voided the senatorial primary for Adamawa Central conducted by the PDP. The suit was filed by Mohammed Modibbo against the PDP and four others, Justice Anka judge held that the participation of the fourth defendant, Chairman, Governing Council Adamawa State University, Auwal Tukur, as a political appointee without compliance to the new Electoral Act 2022 violated the process, hence “the entire process is hereby nullified.” As reported on Nairaland.

Transport Union workers and thugs cause unrest in Osogbo…

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@InsideOsogbo, Twitter. Osogbo in a state of chaos as Transport Union workers and political thugs are in rampage in some parts of Osun state … According to @InsideOsogbo on Twitter , they were recorded reports of unrest at ayetoro areas of Osogbo on the first day of Gov. Ademola Adeleke reign in office. The cause of the chaos is still under investigation. According to eyewitnesses, they said the rampaged started around 8am at Aregbe Garage, hoodlums attacked members of transport unions at the park. More source reported that the park is controlled by leaders loyal to APC. The cause of these attacks are still unclear, subsequently will Be updated…

NNPC remmits zero dollars since 2014

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Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emfiele admits that remittance from crude oil sales went from $3 billion to zero, $0.00, under his watch & that of the President & Minister of Petroleum. The apex bank’s official twitter handle posted on November 25th, 2023, says;  Source: twitter @cenbank …” crude oil sales into our official reserves have dried up steadily from above US$3billion monthly to an absolute zero dollars today.” Recall a video of Hon Agbonayinma in October that alleged that the NNPC between 2011 & 2013 under-remitted about $81 billion to the Central Bank of Nigeria, Check videos below: Video Source: arisetv, @spotlight_abby Central Bank of Nigeria. Continuation of the video ... Video Source: arisetv, @spotlight_abby The former Edo lawmaker who represented Egor/Ikpoba Okha constituency, served as senior aid on Foreign Matters and Investment to former Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole exposed the irregularit

FG shifts Abuja/Kaduna Train service resumption

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Source : Twitter @IU_Wakili i Federal Government shifts resumption date of Abuja-Kaduna train service from tomorrow (Monday) to December 2022, Says no national ID card (NIN), no access to train services. According to the Minister of Transport, Only those with a valid NIN will board the  train while minors will only be allowed to use the train if an adult with a valid NIN pays for him/her or register for the person. He also said an adult can only register not more than four minors. The Minister further explained that the reason for the shift in the date is to allow sufficient time for the public to be informed and get adapted to the new system. He assured that the Abuja-Kaduna train service will resume in less than a week. Source : Twitter @IU_Wakilii

Wizkid to perform in London Stadium

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Photo Credit: Instagram  @wizkidayo Copyrights © GQHYPE Remember Burna boy announced his London Stadium show to hold on 3rd of June next year.    Today, the Machala artist,  Wizkid  announced the same venue and fixed his date on the same June Burna boy’s show would commence, just 2days apart.   Could this be revelry ????  London Stadium Tickets Reservations details for wizkid show.  

Ademola Adeleke takes oath of office

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 Ademola Adeleke , Osun State Governor  © TheCable . The newly elect, in the speech delivered at his inauguration in Osogbo, Ademola Adeleke said . “ I am aware of the fact that my responsibility as the Governor and Cheif security officer of the state entails meeting the legitimate expectations of our people “ “Therefore, I promise that those expectations of the workers , traders, artisans, farmers, business owners, students, pensioners, traditional and religious leaders and indeed all residents of Osun    State will be met by the grace of God and the cooperation of everyone. He added that he would make improvements and amend irregularities caused by previous administration, “ Under my watch as the Governor of Osun State, I will boldly correct all past injustice, corrupt acts or polices by any previous administration, which are against the collective interest of our people. “ Let me state here that from the education, health, mining sectors, agriculture, road infrastructure and supply

Genevieve at CANEX WKND 2022.

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Actress Genevieve Nnaji speak at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend in Abidjan.  Actress Genevieve giving a special at CANEX WKND 2022, Abidjan. © Premium Times The 43years old Actress has been absent from social media sphere for awhile, some of her fans had rumored that the actress was battling drug/alcohol addiction problems in Texas.  On Saturday, the famous Actress and Producer was looking radiant among the 100 invites both Africans and Diaspora who came out to speak insightfully on global film industry at the Creative Africa Nexus weekend in Abidjan. Among the over 100 invitees that spoke was well known American actor, musician and philanthropist, Idris Elba. The three day summit included; Panel discussions, Fireside Chats, Masterclasses and live performances from Nigerian Yemi Alade, Juan Marley and many more. Genevieve Nnaji, Source : Twitter @naija_pr CANEX program support Africa’s creative and cultural industries in a manner that would revolutionize the continent’s untapped tal

Phyna Danced her 'heart' out in SA

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Photo credit: @phynaunusual Big Brother reality star, Phyna , who won the last season of the reality tv show, Big Brother Naija season 7 that made her 100 million richer in cash and extras, was recently seen dancing semi unclad at a club in South Africa.  The video circulating on social media shows the Ex-house mate dressed in a long glittery split gown, that could review her undressed crotch.  Twitter, @likhonalzulu  Phyna ‘Ihenose Josephine Otabor’ is the second female to win the Nigerian reality tv show, she  was seen with her man Groovy and some of her other ex-housemates having fun at a South African club when the video was captured. Read tweets from concerned fans below. @Sabiradio @ohemaa3080, Twitter. Source: @Sabiradio @gabby_cocobae, Twitter. Source: Twitter   @malebogozibani1

Fuel scarcity persist till next year.

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Oil Marketers point fingers at the government concerning charges being added in the downstream sector, which in return hiked the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).   They argued that scarcity will continue till January next year if the government and the the major sole importer (NNPC) refuse to act fast.  People queue as Fuel scarcity continues. © AFP. “Recently, there have been a lot charges that marketers pay. There are some charges that the NNPC adds to the pump price, but recently we were told to be prepared to bear freight charges and others,” said by anonymous Marketer. “ …there are some changes in rates now, which the NNPC cannot accommodate and they have to push it to marketers to absorb.    This is why you see people sell at different rates.” He added that , “ As a PRO In IPMAN in Nigeria, I can read the policies of the government towards the distribution of products in the downstream oil sector. You look at the exchange rate of the Dollar to Naira, some foreign interpretati

‘Grain from Ukraine’ to Nigeria and others.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the launch of  ‘Grain from Ukraine’ humanitarian programme.  [Photo credit : Pool Philip Reynaers] Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs and State Service for Emergency Situations are set to distribute wheats and corns to African and Asian countries, up to 60 ships caring grains can be sent to world's poorest countries by middle of next year, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a statement made public on saturday. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Service for Emergency Situation are tasked with providing humanitarian aid goods, wheat grains(not lower than 3rd class) and corn grains in a total volume of up to 125 thousand tons by delivery to the Republic of Sudan, the Republic of Yemen, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Nigeria,"the document quoted. Lithuanian’s Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte(2nd L), Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo(3rd L), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky(C), Hungary’s Pres

APC HOLDS RALLY IN LAGOS.

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APC LAGOS RALLY Photo redit : Bumi Azeri The ongoing presidential campaign rally of APC candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues in Lagos on Saturday. The Rally saw in attendance NWC members , Governors from the All Progressives Congress; Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State , Simon Lalung of plateau State, Aminu Masari of Katsina State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state, among others . While rally holds currently at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere , Lagos State.  According to Adediran, the Lagos State government forced traders to close for the day because of the rally . Olajide Adediran, PDP Governorship candidate for Lagos Also alleged that The Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages Management committee, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya AKA MC  Oluomo threatened to punish whoever open for business at the market and also forced traders to attend the rally against their will. Photo credit: Bumi Azeez. T he PDP opposition candidate, Olajide Adediran  said traders should no

DANKWAMBO DONATED 20BUSES TO ATIKU

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Former Governor Dankwamno donated  20 Buses to Atiku’s Presidential campaign. Image source:  https://periscopenga.com The Former Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo gave out buses as donations to Atiku’s Presidential Campaign in Gombe, on Monday November 21.  Before his recent appearance with the Former Vice President, Dankwambo was a political ally to Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and a member of “Integrity Group” which consisted of Governor Samuel  Ortom of Benue, Ifeanyi Ugwanyi of Enugu, Seyi Mankinde of Oyo and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State. The group that calls themselves the “Integrity Group” of PDP have vowed not to campaign for Atiku’s Presidential bid, said Wike when he spoke on behalf of the Group on Thursday, November 24th. They also claimed to fight for equity, fairness and justice for the poor masses.  Crisis within the party continues to linger over the continuous stay of the Party’ National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu as the leader of the party. The G5 G