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A Nigerian man has taken the internet by storm after reportedly stealing 6.5 million naira from his boss and using the entire sum on SportyBet. In a viral video circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter, the man is seen sitting on the floor as he confesses to his actions. Man steals boss’s ₦6.5 million, bets it all on SportyBet. With his face clearly visible, he can be heard admitting the amount he stole, confirming it was indeed 6.5 million naira. He further revealed that he gambled the money away on SportyBet. The video has sparked widespread reactions, with many…
Speaking on News Central in an interview aired Thursday, October 24, Obasanjo firmly denied harbouring such ambitions, countering claims made by his former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and former Senate President Ken Nnamani. “If I had wanted a third term, I would have gotten it,” Obasanjo stated, insisting he never desired an extended tenure. According to him, several governors promoted the third-term agenda, hoping to extend their own terms if Obasanjo succeeded. “I know some governors working for this, believing that if I, as president, got a third, they would also get it,” he remarked. Obasanjo highlighted that his tenure…
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has rejoined Bayer Leverkusen’s training sessions after a recent car accident. He reportedly sustained minor injuries after a terrifying car accident following Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Recall the 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the bad state of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Boniface missed Leverkusen’s Champions League match against Brest on Wednesday. Victor Boniface – Getty image But he returned to practice on Friday as the Bundesliga champions prepare for their upcoming clash against Werder Bremen on Saturday at the Weserstadion. His presence could be a crucial…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described how he felt after losing the 2015 presidential election, saying it would feel like the entire world turned against you. Jonathan, who ran on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform was denied a re-election by Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received 15,424,921 votes compared to his opponent’s 12,853,162 votes. The election was significant for two reasons: it marked the first instance in Nigeria’s history where an incumbent president failed to be re-elected, while it was also the first time the PDP would lose a presidential election since the return to…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed Nigeria’s current issues to a global shortage of effective leadership, especially visible in Africa and acutely so in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with Kayode Akintemi on News Central Television on Thursday, Obasanjo highlighted the lack of strategic planning among certain Nigerian leaders as a major concern. He criticized an unnamed Nigerian president for taking office without a defined plan, noting how policies are often announced without proper research or preparation, which he views as a sign of inadequate leadership. Olusegun Obasanjo Obasanjo said: “I will say, at this point in time, generally there’s…
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik dismissed the applications by the state government and other defendants in the suit to stay proceedings, pending the hearing and the determination of the appeal already filed before the Appeal Court. The judge held that the request was frivolous, vexatious, unwarranted and mischievous. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Rivers House of Assembly and Martin Amaewhule, as 1st and 2nd plaintiffs, had sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and nine others in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/984/24. The plaintiffs, through their lead counsel, Joseph Daudu, SAN, filed the suit dated July 14 but filed…
A viral video has surfaced, allegedly showing the recovery of the bodies of some Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited staff from the ocean. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday when a helicopter carrying NNPC personnel crashed into the waters near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 operated by East Winds Aviation, had departed from the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) and was en route to the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN oil rig. NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye confirmed that the helicopter was chartered by NNPC Limited and…
Festus Osifo, President of PENGASSAN said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Osifo said that PENGASSAN was deeply saddened by the death of its members, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, Oct. 24 in Rivers State. According to him, the deceased members were valued members of the PENGASSAN family and dedicated professionals in the oil and gas industry. “Their contributions to the sector and to our association will be sorely missed. “PENGASSAN extends its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims during this difficult time. “We share in…
Hardcore fan kisses Davido’s framed photo, declares love for singer in viral video A hardcore fan has gone viral after declaring her love for popular singer Davido, sharing a video where she passionately kisses his lips—through a framed photo. The clip, posted on her TikTok page, shows her holding tightly to the frame while gazing seductively into his eyes in the image. Hardcore fan kisses Davido’s framed photo. Moments later, she leans in to kiss the singer’s lips through the frame. As the video circulated online, viewers flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts. See some reactions below:…
The Minister made the call at the flag-off ceremony of the construction of the six-lane Arterial Road N5, also known as Obafemi Awolowo Way, in Life Camp, Abuja on Friday, October 25, 2024. “So I want all of you in prayer to continue to pray for Mr President so that at the end of the day, the lost hope of our people will be gotten back, that is why he said the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda.’ “This government is to bring back the hope that people have lost. I am sure people who are living here never believed that this road…