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A Nigerian man recently took to social media to vent his frustration after a lady he was interested in asked him for a monthly allowance. According to his post on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the woman requested a fixed amount, noting that her ex-boyfriend used to give her ₦120,000 each month. Man laments as lady he likes asks for a monthly allowance. The man shared that during the early stages of their relationship, she asked him how much he would be willing to provide monthly if she agreed to date him. Shocked by her expectations, he admitted…
The court recently ordered a freeze on further disbursements to Rivers State due to alleged constitutional violations in the state’s budget process. As a result, the court barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and Rivers State accounts at Zenith Bank and Access Bank from releasing further funds to the state. Reacting to the decision, the NDCC lauded Justice Abdulmalik for what they described as a “landmark judgement.” NDCC President John Uloko, in a statement, asserted that the ruling vindicates Rivers State residents. He noted, “Since January 2024, Rivers State has received and spent…
A Nigerian man has expressed his frustration over what he perceives as widespread corruption in Nigeria, sharing a troubling experience with a gateman at an embassy while trying to obtain his visa. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he lamented that “every Nigerian is corrupt,” recounting how the gateman at the embassy delayed him without explanation. Man shares painful ordeal with corrupt gateman. He had been invited to the embassy by the government it represents, but upon arrival, he faced unexpected obstacles at the gate. Despite having all his details verified, the gateman refused him entry, leaving him waiting…
Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling, struck out the suit after it was withdrawn by the lawmakers who were plaintiffs in the case. “The court has painstakingly perused and carefully considered the notice of discontinuance of this suit dated and filed on the 30th of October, 2024 by the learned counsel to the plaintiffs, J. Akubo esq. “The court has equally perused and considered all the arguments of learned counsel for all the parties,” he said. Justice Lifu, who observed that the suit was commenced by a writ of summons, said hearing on the suit was yet to commence. “There…
Yul Edochie lavishes praise on Judy Austin following video of May Edochie delivering speech in Qatar
Popular actor Yul Edochie lavishes praise on his second wife, Judy Austin, sharing an adorable video of them together, after news of his first wife May Edochie giving a speech in Doha, Qatar surfaced online. A video that had recent made the rounds showed May Edochie delivering a speech at the capital city of Doha in Qatar where she had a lot of women moved to tears. Yul Edochie. Many had given her accolades for turning her lemons into lemonades. Following this, Yul Edochie took to his Instagram page to declare that he is thankful to God to have found…
The Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu dismissed the claim in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu described the claim as ‘vicious insinuations’, adding that the claim had stirred palpable unease within the Kontagora and Mariga communities, as well as Niger State as a whole. “We wish to clarify that no credible threat exists in those areas as being peddled, contrary to the information presented by Hon. Abdullahi Isah, representing the Kontagora II Constituency on the floor of the Niger State House of Assembly on Oct. 28. “Reports purporting an invasion of the military training area by…
A Nigerian lady allegedly attempted to poison her boyfriend with food, resulting in the tragic deaths of four of his friends who shared the meal with him. This shocking incident gained attention on X, formerly known as Twitter, where a user revealed that the woman served her boyfriend pepper soup laced with poison, unaware that his friends would also partake. Lady allegedly serves poisoned food to boyfriend, friends. After consuming the poisoned food, all five individuals fell ill and subsequently died. The post stated: “A girl attempted to poison her boyfriend by putting poison in pepper soup, but four of…
Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, said in a statement. Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna. The 56-year-old Oluyede and Lagbaja were coursemates and members of the 39th Regular Course. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1992, effective from 1987. He rose to Major-General in September 2020. Oluyede has held many commands since his commissioning as an officer. He was…
Portable Controversial Nigerian singer Portable relocates to Canada after receiving 10-year work permit, meets with mayor. The street-hop singer had initially revealed that he received a 10-year Canada work permit. Portable. However, he had remained in Nigeria almost three months after receiving the documents. Portable recently took to his social media page to reveal that he is now in Canada. Portable. He shared photos and videos of him in the office of the mayor Canada along with his team and others. Portable revealed that he received an award from the city of Brampton. Sharing the visuals, he wrote … “Finally…
Emefiele is standing trial for abuse of office and $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud while in office. He is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Emefiele’s co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is standing trial on three counts bordering on unlawful acceptance of gifts by agents. Ogah, the sixth prosecution witness, continued to give evidence on Wednesday. He was led in evidence by EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN). According to him, one Hannah Emefiele is the first defendant’s niece. He told the court that he (Oga) instructed an account officer to pay money into Hannah’s bank account on…