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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has criticized the reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, claiming they have brought more harm than good to Nigerians. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Rhodes-Vivour argued that the majority of Nigerians are now facing severe hardship due to the policies implemented since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023. According to the LP chieftain, 70% of Nigerians are compelled to spend almost all their income on basic necessities such as transportation and food. He further stated that the only beneficiaries of these reforms appear to…
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has banned the payment of Parents Teachers Association, PTA levies in schools across the State. This was contained in his new year address to the people, where he noted that the directive applies to both primary and secondary schools in the state. Otti, maintained that this underscores his administration’s resolve to safeguard the future of the children. “We have stopped all forms of payments in the primary and secondary schools. Not even PTA levies should be charged to any parent or guardian in any public school in the state,” he stated. To ensure…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has welcomed 2025 in style, sharing breathtaking photos of himself and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, on Instagram. The couple who reduced their public display of affection changed the narrative with a series of images, radiating elegance and love, showcasing the celebrity couple at their finest. In the caption, Davido wrote, “Happy New Year!!! 2025 👊🏿🥂💪🏿,” extending his good wishes to fans and followers. The post came just hours after Davido revealed exciting plans for his upcoming fifth studio album, 5ive. The singer promised the project would be “life-changing,” sparking anticipation across the music world. Fans and well-wishers…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to visit the Port Harcourt Refinery and personally verify its current operational status. This invitation follows Obasanjo’s recent comments in an interview with Channels Television, where he cited advice from Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) suggesting the refinery might not operate efficiently. SPDC, which was approached for equity participation, reportedly raised concerns about corruption impacting the refinery’s operations. Obasanjo also accused NNPCL of allegedly misleading Nigerians about the refinery’s functionality. Olusegun Obasanjo In response, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, issued a statement reaffirming the company’s…
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) marked the beginning of 2025 with a heartwarming celebration as it welcomed its first baby of the year. Baby Olafa, a healthy girl weighing 2.25kg, was born at 2:12 PM to the family of Olanrewaju and Oluwatoyin Olafa, who had waited 11 years for this joyful moment. The birth of Baby Olafa was a cause for celebration not only for her parents but also for the medical team at LASUTH. Representing the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, the Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee for Clinical Services, Dr. Olayinka Olawoye, congratulated…
Man surprises many as he shows off Coke and bread that was shared in church as holy communion on New Year’s day. The man identified as @jones_ayuwo took to his X page to reveal this. Bread shared as holy communion. Apparently, it wasn’t the first time this has occurred, as he had received the exact same in 2021. He revealed that it was given to him at the church in his village where he went to celebrate the holidays. The church members were given bread and Coke Zero to eat as holy communion. He shared photos of the large piece…
A Nigerian police has been captured on camera threatening to slap businesswoman Chioma Good Hair after demolishing her property in Lagos. In a video that has made its way on social media, Chioma Good Hair was heard detailing how the police came to her shop located in Lagos and wanted to demolish it. Chioma Good Hair, A popular hair vendor in Nigeria According to her, none of her staff including herself tried to fight the police after disclosing their mission to the property. She disclosed that she ordered a truck to pack the goods inside to make way for the…
GistReel Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has kicked off the year with a triggering piece of advice for men striving for success and focus. Taking to his Instagram story, the seasoned actor shared a cryptic yet profound message emphasizing the importance of choosing the right partner. Jim Iyke referenced a “queen” versus a “clown” in his statement, implying that a man’s partner should align with his goals rather than seek external validation or cause distractions. “A man whose focus is building an empire needs to either be single or be with a partner. This . A queen and not a clown…
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, brought smiles to residents of the Rumudara community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, through a heartwarming act of kindness. On December 30, 2024, the couple, under the banner of the Mercy Is Blessed Foundation, extended their generosity by providing essential items to uplift the lives of community members. The foundation, an outreach arm of Mercy Chinwo’s Grace and Truth Nation (GNT) Music Label, distributed bags of rice, garri, cartons of tomato paste, and tubers of yams. The initiative also included cash gifts and clothing materials, ensuring the elderly, single mothers…
Nigerian singer, Ruger has been captured on camera sharing a mind-blowing testimony of his encounter with God. This testimony of Ruger was shared during the 31st December watch night at Cherubim and Seraphim church’s crossover service in Lagos State. Nigerian singer Ruger While sharing his testimony, Ruger disclosed that during the service, he had an emotional encounter with God which got him crying; something he described as hadn’t happened to him in four years. Ruger expressed his gratitude to God for his life and for the opportunity to reconnect with his faith. “Today, my manager called me that i had…