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A Catholic priest, Fr Kelvin Ugwu, has shaded popular skitmaker, Zicsaloma, after he had a plastic surgery on his nose. Recall that Zicsaloma recently carried out a plastic surgery to reduce the size of his nose. Reacting to this, the priest, in a Facebook post on Monday, described the skitmaker’s nose job as another form of poverty. He stated that there are certain actions people take because of riches which just shows how poor they are. According to him, a lot of people with riches are poor in self-esteem, discipline, and contentment. He wrote, “There are certain things you won’t…
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at removing what he described as “transgender ideology” from the military, marking a significant rollback of LGBTQ rights. During a series of announcements aboard Air Force One, Trump also called for the development of a U.S. version of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system and reinstated service members dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, the orders expanded efforts to eliminate diversity programs within the armed forces. “To ensure we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that democracy fails when it cannot provide good governance to its citizens. Speaking at the National Dialogue on Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity on Monday at the Intercontinental Hotel, Abuja, Obi emphasized the need for democracy in Africa to move beyond fragile ceremonial elections and align with its core principles. “For democracy to thrive, it must build critical institutions that inspire trust and uphold the people’s will. Governance can only produce meaningful benefits when the will of the people prevails,” Obi said. Obi expressed concern that…
On January 18, 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) made headlines with the unveiling of rice pyramids in Abuja, a symbol of Nigeria’s progress in rice production under the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). However, three years later, the narrative has shifted, with the country once again relying heavily on rice imports to meet demand. The Anchor Borrowers Programme: A Promising Start Launched under former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, the ABP aimed to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on rice imports by supporting local farmers. By 2021, the program achieved notable milestones: According to Vanguard,…
Fouad Oki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has called on the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to either resume his legislative duties for the benefit of his constituency or step down. According to reports, Obasa was impeached over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, though he continues to insist that he remains the Speaker. Following his impeachment, former Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda assumed office as the new Speaker of the Lagos Assembly on Monday. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oki advised Obasa to…
An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yet to be identified, has reportedly collapsed and died in Lagos. According to a video circulating online, the incident occurred on Sunday in an undisclosed location within Lagos State. The officer, who was off duty and not in uniform, was seen lying lifeless as sympathizers, including police officers, surrounded the scene. A search of his bag revealed his identity as an EFCC officer through his official ID card. EFCC In the video, a voice confirmed, “He works with EFCC. His ID card is with him.” Speaking to PUNCH Metro on…
Tragedy as a 32-year-old Nigerian woman, Temitope Elizabeth Soneye Iwute, sadly passes away during childbirth in London, after bagging a master’s degree. This tragic event cut short a promising future for Elizabeth, who had just completed her Master’s degree at York St. John University. Temitope Elizabeth. The Nigerian community in the UK is mourning the loss of Elizabeth, who was full of life and aspirations. Her passing has left a gaping hole in the lives of those who knew her, and she will be deeply missed. To support Elizabeth’s newborn son and cover funeral expenses, the Nigerians in the UK…
The daughter of Annie and 2Bbaba Idibia, Isabella has reacted to the public announcement of her parent’s divorce. TuFace attracted mixed reactions from social media users after a post on his page disclosed he and his wife, Annie Macauley are getting a divorce. 2Baba with his daughter, Isabella He disclosed that he and Annie have been separated for a while now and have currently filed for a divorce. The singer stated that he would soon release a press release to explain the cause of their divorce and also his side of the story. He added that he wanted his fans and…
Young, Famous, and African reality star, Zari has reacted to the news of the divorce between Annie and 2Baba Idibia. After 2Baba announced that he and his wife, Annie Idibia were getting a divorce, a lot of people reacted to the news. Zari Hassan, south African socialite One of those who reacted online was Annie’s YFA co-star, Zari Hassan. The socialite took to her Instagram story to sympathize with Annie although they have a rocky friendship. She shared a quote on her page advising that it is important for one to choose themselves first. It reads: “When you choose yourself,…
Self-anointed financial expert, Geh Geh opines that the socialite, Cubana Chief Priest made a financial mistake by buying his wife a car worth millions of naira. It would be recalled that the businessman recently purchased a brand new car 2025 Range Rover for his wife. Geh Geh. In reaction to this, Geh Geh opined that Cubana Chief Priest ought to have learnt from the mistakes of 2face about marriage. He opined that Chief Priest ought to have not spent hundreds of millions purchasing the car for his wife, when he could have bought it for himself and then offer it…