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A Nigerian lady has called off her wedding amidst ongoing preparations, citing constant physical abuse from her fiancé and fears for her life. In a detailed statement shared on her Facebook page, she announced her decision not to proceed with the wedding and urged those involved in the arrangements to halt all preparations. Lady cancels wedding over physical abuse. She revealed that the abuse had made her unhappy and that she could no longer endure the toxic relationship, stating, “I have decided to call off the wedding, so those making preparations, I kindly ask you to stop ✋. I have…
Outrage as man wraps duvets to resemble lifeless body as he checks out of hotel, video shocks many A Nigerian man has sparked outrage online after wrapping duvets and pillows to resemble a lifeless body while checking out of a hotel. The incident, captured in a video now viral on TikTok, has drawn widespread criticism. Man wraps duvets to resemble lifeless body, checks out of hotel. In the video, the man and his friend can be seen arranging pillows and duvets to create the appearance of a lifeless body on the bed. The caption accompanying the video reads: “It’s checkout…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has shared the touching story behind giving his FA Cup medal to teammate Tyrell Malacia. The midfield maestro gifted Malacia the medal after the team’s 2-1 win over Manchester City in the 2023 final at Wembley. Despite not playing in the match due to a hamstring injury, Casemiro was present to celebrate with the squad. However, the Brazilian noticed Malacia, who missed the entire 2022/23 season due to injuries, hesitating to join the trophy presentation. Tyrell Malacia – Getty image Malacia, who returned to action recently after months of recovery, revealed that he initially chose to…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to disclose the names of companies and contractors who received over ₦167 billion from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without executing any projects. In a letter dated November 30, 2024, signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization called for transparency regarding the contractors, the projects they were assigned, their locations, and the amounts disbursed. SERAP also demanded the identities of shareholders or…
The Sokoto State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned strike over the implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage. Addressing a press briefing over the weekend, the state NLC Chairman, Comrade Abdullahi Aliyu Jungle, announced that the new minimum wage would take effect from January 2024. The increase will benefit verified council workers and teachers across the state. After a meeting with union executives at the NLC Secretariat in Sokoto, Jungle expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached with the state government, highlighting that the implementation aligns with the state’s developmental goals. NLC “The state branch of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about the circulation of counterfeit Combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablets in Nigeria. In a public alert numbered 043/2024 and published on its website, NAFDAC disclosed the fake drug’s manufacturing dates as February 2023 and June 2023, with expiry dates of May 2026 and June 2026. The counterfeit product carries the batch number 7225119 and NAFDAC Registration No: A11-0299. The listed manufacturer is Strides Arcolab Limited, based in Bangalore, India. To address the issue, NAFDAC has directed its zonal directors and state coordinators to strengthen…
A Nigerian man has expressed frustration over the poor quality of water flowing from the taps in his Lekki residence, despite paying ₦2 million in rent and ₦350,000 annually as a service charge. The man shared his experience in a video posted on TikTok, where he lamented the state of the water, which he described as having the appearance of tea. Man laments poor water quality in Lekki home. In the video, he said, “Look at this house, look at the water. This is a house where someone pays ₦2 million in rent and ₦350,000 as service charge every year.…
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo expresses overwhelming joy after receiving an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Theatre and Media Arts. The award, conferred by Achievers Networks Academy, UK, also honoured Yoruba film legends Adebayo Salami and Jide Kosoko for their outstanding contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry. The ceremony, held on Saturday at the Aderinokun Lecture Theatre, University of Lagos, Akoka, was attended by dignitaries, celebrities, family, and friends. The honorees were celebrated for their pivotal roles in shaping Nollywood into a global phenomenon. Their enduring legacy includes iconic performances, mentorship of emerging talents, and promoting of African culture through film.…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have refuted claims that they are considering a joint ticket for the 2027 elections. Speculations emerged after photos and videos of Atiku hosting Obi for breakfast at his residence in Adamawa State went viral. In a caption accompanying the images, Atiku wrote: “It is breakfast time with my friend, #PeterObi, in the ‘land of beauty.’” The footage showed the two leaders sharing a meal alongside other guests, sparking political rumours. These speculations follow remarks by PDP Deputy National Spokesman Ibrahim Abdullahi on a live TV…
Reactions trail moment a Lagos driver is spotted refilling fuel tank while driving bus. In a video that has gone viral, a bus driver, transporting passengers, was seen refilling while driving. Driver. What appears to have drawn the attention of folks is the fact that the fuel tank was right in the center of the bus, in such a way that made it convenient for the man to pour in his fuel while driving. Many have expressed fear for the passengers as they remark on how dangerous it is to be filling tank on the move. Check out reactions that…