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Niger: "War Isn’t an Option," Cleric Reveals What Will Happen if ECOWAS, Tinubu Do Not Use Dialogue Primate Elijah Ayodele has called on leaders of ECOWAS led by President Bola Tinubu to rethink the declaration of military action against Niger junta. The cleric posited that war isn’t the best option and that if dialogue doesn’t work, Niger Republic should be left alone. "We don’t need this war because innocent people will be killed, leaders will be killed and we will pay heavily for it", he said.  

Nigeria needs prayers —Pastor E.A Adeboye "Nigeria still needs a lot of prayers… If anybody asks me to choose between war and peace, I will choose peace.” Adeboye noted that though he was not in the force, he was once at the battlefield, and he had a glimpse of what war looks like. The revered cleric noted that Nigeria is still battling a lot of challenges bordering on the herders’ crisis, banditry, kidnapping and war against hunger. He said: “Surely we do not want more wars, we want to win the ones we are fighting, and we do not want fresh ones.  So those of you who believe in peace in every section… Stand and cry to God.”

Obasanjo Reveals the only Nigerian Pastor He Believes will make Heaven Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he is only sure that one pastor in Nigeria will make heaven. Obasanjo made the remark at the funeral service of the late Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr Sunday Mbang, in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday. The former president said that he thinks Mbang is the only Christian leader in Nigeria who is sure to make heaven because he was not only forthright but also a man of great wisdom. Obasanjo said that he consulted with Mbang shortly after his release from prison in 1998, when he was considering running for president of Nigeria. He said that Mbang’s advice was invaluable to him, and that he gained enormously from it. Obasanjo also said that Mbang was a man who was always sought out for his advice because of his forthrightness. He added that when Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom State wanted to seek Mbang’s opinion on any burning issue

THREE DEAD AS CULTISTS CLASH DURING OSUN-OSOGBO FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE Three persons were reportedly feared dead and 12 others injured following a violent clash between rival cult groups around the Osun-Osogbo ancient groove, during the festival’s grand finale. This is as the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, frowned at the invasion of the Osun groove by cultists, “tarnish the international status of the festival”. The identity of the victims and two of the injured persons were yet to be ascertained at the time of filing this report, but hoodlums were seen brandishing dangerous weapons, disrupting activities, creating panic among residents and tourist around Jaleyemi and Isale-Osun. The Office of Hunters and Forest Security Service located along the road was also attacked and vandalised with its personnel injured in the attack. Chairman, of the Hunter group, Ahmed Nureni, said three bodies were sighted around the groove while 10 members of the group were also injured. “We

I Rejected Mike Adenuga’s N10m Offer For Movie Role Even Though I Had Never Seen N1m – Veteran Actor, Chiwetalu Agu He said: “Chief Mike Adenuga said, ‘what I have for you in this contract is N10 million.’ I have not seen N1 million before when he was pricing me N10 million but I refused. I said, ‘if it’s not N20 million, forget it.’ “He insisted, I insisted. So, I pretend to rise up and said, ‘give me money to go back to Enugu. If there’s any available flight, book it for me let me just quietly go back.’ “They regarded me to now being serious when I rose up. Chief Mike Adenuga said ‘sit down.’ He ordered them to bring documents for signing. They brought and I signed. “From that moment uhuru dance started. I did it diplomatically in the office. I didn’t want them to know that N20m was a big deal [to me]. But it was the most wonderful thing [to me] at the moment.”

Help me ask Chioma Akpotha what I did” Deyemi Okanlawon appeals to the public Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has asked for help from his fans to question why Chioma Akpotha name dropped him among men to avoid. The movie star shared a clip from a movie scene where Chioma Akpotha mentioned his name among Yoruba men to avoid. According to her, men bearing Femi, Aboderin, Niyi, Deyemi and others should be avoided because they are Yoruba demons. Taking to his Instagram page, Deyemi questioned what he did to the never aging actress that she name dropped him. He stated that he is sure his name is not that script but Chioma added his name. “Someone should epp me ask @chiomapotha what I did to her bcos I sure say my name no dey that script!”.  

Stop looking for my husband!” – Angela Nwosu confronts white neighbour who constantly comes to see her husband Media personality, Angela Nwosu, recently confronted her white neighbour for always coming to her house to look for her husband, Soundmind. A video making rounds online shows the moment she challenged the white woman after she came again to see her husband upon his return from an outing. In the trending clip, the self-styled sex therapist boldly confronted the woman and questioned why she constantly comes to look for her husband. According to Angela, whenever the white woman comes and her husband is not at home, she would turn back instead of speaking to her instead. Responding to the accusation, the white woman accused Angela of being rude and disrespectful to her, hence her hesitation to talk to her. She also stated that her husband should be the one telling her to stop checking up on him, not her (Angela). In response to this statement, Soundmind took his wife’s side and to

Suspected motorcyclists k!ll police inspector in Lagos The police command in Lagos state, on Friday, confirmed the death of an inspector attached to the Iponri Division, from injury sustained during an attack by persons suspected to be commercial motorcyclists. The police public relations officer in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen. Mr Hundeyin said that the inspector, whose name was not mentioned, was one of the policemen attacked at Ijora Olopa by the assailants on Thursday. He said that the officer died at an undisclosed hospital on Friday, where he was rushed to on Thursday after the attack. The image maker said that the policemen went to the area to implement the Okada restriction law of the Lagos State government when they were attacked. He said no arrest had been made yet as at press time on Friday evening. Mr Hundeyin said that they were on the trail of those that carried out the attack.  

ECOWAS invasion of Niger will last longer than projected: Russia Russia has warned that the deployment of the military by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Niger Republic would last longer than projected. “We believe that a military solution to the crisis in Niger could lead to a protracted confrontation in that African country and a sharp destabilisation of the situation in the Sahara-Sahel region as a whole”, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday. Supporters of the military junta had earlier called on Western nations to leave the country and voiced support for Russia. Both France and the U.S. operate military bases in Niger, which have been used to launch operations against jihadist groups present in the wider region. Military officials from Ecowas countries are reportedly set to meet on Saturday to draft plans for a military intervention. The bloc has said it remains open to finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis, but Nigeria’s Presi

"Senators received N30m, principal officers N45m for vacation" - Timi Frank Comrade Timi Frank, a previous spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called for increased transparency from Nigerian legislators.  He specifically urged members of the Nigerian Senate and the House of Representatives should publish their bank account details.  This request comes in the wake of a statement by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a live plenary session, revealing a token intended as vacation allowance for lawmakers during their recess. Comrade Frank, speaking from Abuja on Thursday, emphasized the need for lawmakers to return funds they may have received as unauthorized "enjoyment" and "vacation" allowances from the National Assembly. He expressed concern over the actions of the 10th National Assembly, deeming their behavior as detrimental to the nation. He criticized their apparent detachment from the economic difficulties experienced by ord

Abia govt discovers 106-year-old Akara seller, places her on monthly stipend Abia State government has placed a 106-year-old Akara seller, Ma Chidinma Eluwa, on a monthly stipend for her upkeep. The centenarian who is popular at Owerri road by Isigate area of Umuahia, Abia State capital, is also to have her business boosted by the Abia State government. Mama Eluwa, who lost her husband some years ago, is also left with just one son still living. But the challenges of losing her family did not discourage her as she has continued to fry the local delicacy for her teeming customers despite her age. On July 29th, 2023 the aged trader was spotted at her shop by the Chief of Staff to Abia State governor, Caleb Ajagba. The Chief of Staff who was returning from an environmental clean-up inspection on behalf of the governor, was attracted by the site of customers that queued up to buy Mama Eluwa’s delicacy. On enquiry, the Chief of Staff was told that the aged woman had been in the Akara busine

First Prosecution  witness in the case between State Commissioner of Police and Chief Chijioke Okaa and Olufemi Salako at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Nnobi, Idemmli South Council Area, Mr Bonaventure Ezekwenna has told  the court that first defendant destroyed the fence of his property and took away building materials he purchased for the project. Mr Ezekwenna was testifying under cross examination by counsel to the second defendant, Barrister Tochukwu Arugbaonye. Paul Ezeoke reports that Mr Ezekwenna said he did not purchase the property from the second defendant Olufemi Salako but rather from the second prosecution witness Victoria Mbachu but explained that he included the second defendant in his petition to the police because he was living with  Miss Mbachu  and assured him that she was the rightful owner of the property as well as signed as witness to the transaction.  He said the second prosecution witness equally told him that the second defendant prompted her against h

Soludo Commends Nigerian Navy For Consistent Roles In Fight Against Criminality In Anambra Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has commended the Nigerian Navy for their consistent roles in the ongoing operations to root out criminal elements in the state. Governor Soludo who stated this when the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia, made particular reference to their efforts in riverine areas against criminal elements operating on waterways.  The Governor congratulated Vice Admiral Ogalla on his recent appointment by President Bola Tinubu and described it as well deserving. Governor Soludo was particular about the formidable collaboration in existence among security agencies and called attention to the location of Anambra as a hub with links, along the river Niger. Professor Soludo described the insecurity in the South East region as self-inflicted criminality, which has become a huge existenti

Davido requests cyclist account details, promises meeting on return to Nigeria Afrobeats singer Davido has decided to offer an ‘obstinate’ cycling fan monetary compensation with a promissory note to meet him on his return to Nigeria. On Thursday evening, Davido became aware of a fan, a Benue indigene, who set out on an eight-day cycling journey to Lagos to congratulate the singer on the massive success of his ‘Timeless’ album. The fan simply identified as Emmiwuks began his journey from Benue on Tuesday, August 3 to arrive Lagos on Friday, August 11 which happens to be today. Hearing about the news, the DMW boss quoted the tweet, ordering the cyclist fan to abort the mission as he wasn’t home. “Turn around I’m not home”, tweeted Davido. But Emmiwuks in a tweet made in the early hours of Friday expressed his resolve to complete his journey and accomplish his mission. “Am not going back Boss I must present my gift to you @davido. Benin state heading to Ogun any moment from now..”, he rep

Eight-year-old Phillipine girl kidnapped in suitcase rescued An eight-year-old schoolgirl, Jin Nichole You, has been rescued after being abducted and confined within a suitcase by the family's apartment caretaker, Godiflor Rama, in the Philippines. The incident took place in the Bakilid district of Mandaue City, Cebu province at noon on Thursday when Jin was on her way back home, Daily Mail UK reports on Friday. The alarm was raised when Jin Nichole did not return home as expected. Tyree Rendal, her mother, immediately turned to the apartment's security cameras, when she saw an unidentified person donning a hoodie seen within the premises dragging a large black suitcase, which was suspected to be concealing the young girl. Jin Nichole was discovered in a disheveled state but alive after the Mandaue City police received a report and tracked down to the suspect’s location to an apartment in the same district.  Rama, the suspect, revealed that although the young girl was attractiv

My battle with prostate cancer---- Pat Utomi Social critic and political economy professor, Pat Utomi, yesterday went public with his battle with prostate cancer over the last one year. Utomi said on his Twitter handle @UtomiPat  that he was diagnosed with the ailment last year  following  a biopsy,which is a procedure to remove a piece of tissue or a sample of cells from the body for testing. He said: “I am moved this dawn of light to confront an epidemic under the carpet with great harm to men. Prostate cancer is bringing death and misery to many men. Had they been forewarned the misery containment and even chances of cure could be much enhanced, like women have with breast CA. “When a biopsy showed I was positive last year I began treatment with a cancer Centre with a branch in Ikeja and VI. I sometimes came from election campaigns to the Ikeja Centre near the Airport. The Doctors would try to smuggle me out from the back. The well -known shielded?” “Once elections were over, my you

  God told me He will not support coup against Tinubu--- Says Rivers State Pastor  “The Lord would thwart a coup attempt in Nigeria.” Rivers-based Prophet Abel Boma has revealed that he got a divine message where God told him Nigeria would not succumb to coupists. The man of God gave assurance to Nigerians and President Bola Tinubu about democratic rule. He also advised on what to do to avert a military-civilian clash. “God said Nigeria is the centre of My plan,” Prophet Boma said.

I've slept with Toyin Abraham’s husband, Odunlade Adekola, Mr Latin, Femi Adebayo, Lere Paimo, others – Lizzy Anjorin Lizzy Anjorin, a popular Nollywood actress, sets the internet ablaze following a shocking revelation she made in a video shared online. Lizzy Anjorin, who currently splits her time between the United States (Florida) and Nigeria, has caused a sensation online by revealing the names of the men she has slept with in the film industry. Lizzy Anjorin’s reply comes after she was accused of sleeping with Toyin Abraham’s husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi. It should be noted that Lizzy Anjorin and Toyin Abraham have not been on good terms for some time. In response to the allegations that she slept with Toyin Abraham’s spouse, Lizzy Anjorin, a mother of one who is married to Lateef Lawal, chose to list the men she had slept with. Lizzy Anjorin in the video confirms that she has slept with Toyin Abraham’s husband Kolawole Ajeyemi while adding that he is well known by the name Awilo

Atani Medical Officer Recommends Exclusive Breastfeeding    Ebele Egoh    The Chief Medical Officer of Comprehensive Health Centre Atani, Dr. Isaiah Umeoranefo says breastfeeding is important to mothers as well as the children. He stated this at an event to mark the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week held at the Atani Health Centre.  The CMO said that breastfeeding infant is a public health priority because of its benefit and that recent studies have shown that it protects the health of the infant, and decreases the chances of metabolic disorders and the rate of child mortality.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), breastfeeding on demand, day and night with no water or other food supplements would curb neonatal and infant mortality. ``Nigeria, alongside over 170 countries, observed World Breastfeeding Week from 1–7 August to campaign for and encourage exclusive breastfeeding, promote infant feeding best practices, and warned again

Anambra Pathologist Cautions against the dangers of hypertension Michael Ezenwata A medical expert attached to the Nnamdi Azikiwe teaching hospital Nnewi Dr.Chijioke Egbunike has advised persons from 40 years and above to go for regular blood pressure checks to enhance their health status. In a press statement in Awka on the complications of hypertension, Dr.Egbunike warned that high blood pressure can damage some vital organs in the body such as the kidney, etc. According to him,people living with diabetes has a high propensity of developing high blood pressure if not properly managed. He listed some of the complications of high blood pressure to include stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure. Dr. Egbunike warned that kolanut and fried food can predispose high cholesterol which can cause high blood pressure. Dr Egbunike further affirmed that high blood pressure increases with age or can be hereditary, but can be managed through life styles modification. For the young,he stated that

Niger: Military Intervention An ECOWAS Affair, Says Presidential Aide The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has said that the announced planned military intervention against the Niger coup leaders is purely an affair of the Economic Community of West African States and not a decision of President Bola Tinubu or Nigeria. Ajayi disclosed this in a statement shared on X app formerly known as Twitter on Friday. He wrote, "There is no doubt that the Northern region,  especially the people of Fulani ethnic stock share filial, cultural and religious affiliations with the Republic of Niger.  "The attempt by some religious and political leaders from the North to make the current political impasse in the Republic of Niger a President Tinubu and Nigeria vs Niger affair is a very wrong narrative. Nigeria is not starting a war with Niger. Nigeria as a member of ECOWAS is under obligation to stand by ECOWAS Resolutions on any member state and