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Crown Prince of Benin set to sue Cynthia Morgan over accusation of witchcraft. HRH Ezelakhae Ewuare, The Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom has threatened lawsuit against singer, Cynthia Morgan over accusation of witchcraft. Recall that Cynthia Morgan recounted her experience with her ex-lover, claiming that he had slapped her, battled her while she slept, and bewitched her among other things in an attempt to keep her from being married to someone else. Morgan described how he caused her physical and spiritual frustration by heavily cursing him and promising he wouldn’t get away with it. Most recently, the singer shared pictures of him on her Instagram story, stating that she had learned the hard way not to be too secretive or to shield a horrible person in the hopes that they would change. The Crown Prince promised to take her to court in what appeared to be a reply to her allegations on his Instagram story. He said he was discussing suing the former singer with his attorneys.  

When it’s a Nigerian lady, 33 years suddenly becomes too old for them” – Man knocks Nigerian men who marry older Caucasian women. A Nigerian man, Okechukwu Azubuike, has seemingly criticized his compatriots who marry older Caucasian women but deem Nigerian ladies in their 30s as too old.    “Once it’s Abroad woman, you see them smiling and shining teeth with their grandmother’s age mates. But when it’s a Nigerian lady that is involved, 33 years suddenly becomes too old for them,” he wrote. Meanwhile, his post which is currently trending has generated heated debate on Facebook, with men dragging him and women supporting him. One more photo below. 

Bauchi State Unveils Construction of 200Km Roads, 2 Flyovers Bauchi State Government has unveiled a plan for the construction of sixteen strategic roads worth about one hundred billion naira across the state. The project also comprises two flyovers at the busiest areas of Wunti and Central Market to beautify and decongest the city centre. These among some other rural roads construction project across the state's three senatorial zones were part of the resolutions made during State Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Bala Mohammed. Some of the project that make a total of two hundred kilometers include two point six kilometers Sabon Kaura Birshi Gandu road, four point five kilometers Zango-Gwallagan Mayaka access road, one point seven kilometers Bayara township road, rehabilitation of Disina-Adamami road in Jama'are local government area and Dualization of A.D Rufa'i College to Misau town road among others. Briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting, ...

President Tinubu Arrives Abuja       President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after his participation in the G20 summit held in Berlin, Germany.  The President was received on arrival the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nysom Wike; the APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, and Chief of Staff to the president, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja  

Israel, Hamas Reach ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 4 days ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, set to commence on Thursday, according to Hamas sources. Foreign Minister Eli Cohen anticipates the reception of the first hostages on Thursday, although Israel has not officially commented on the timing. As part of the agreement, Hamas is expected to release 50 Israeli hostages, while Israel will free 150 Palestinian women and teenagers held in its jails. The initial four days pause may be extended, leading to the potential release of up to another 150 Palestinians and 50 hostages from Gaza. However, Israel has clarified that the pause does not mark the end of the war, expressing its commitment to complete the elimination of Hamas. BBC

Appeal Court affirms Fintiri as Adamawa Governor The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed a petition by the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) governorship candidate, Umar Ardo, challenging Ahmadu Fintiri’s election as Adamawa State governor. The Presiding Judge, Justice Ugochukwu Ogakwu, affirmed the Tribunal’s previous decision led by Justice Theodora Uloho, which dismissed Ardo’s petition for being incompetent and not properly filed. The appellate court held that the appellants did not prove the allegations of corrupt practices and non-compliance with the Electoral Act against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Justice Ogakwu said there was no basis to grant the appeal. After Fintiri was declared the winner of the poll, the SDP candidate and his party filed a petition at the State Governorship Election Tribunal. Ardo sought the nullification of Fintiri’s re-election based on substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act, corrupt practices, threats, and v...

Speaker inaugurates special committee to tackle oil theft Following reports of loss of millions of naira to oil theft and the attendant economic sabotage, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr Tajudeen Abbas has inaugurated a Special Committee to investigate the menace. Dr Abbas stated that oil theft and other oil-related criminalities pose a great threat to the nation’s economy and remain the greatest economic sabotage that has left the country with dwindling revenue. He decried that Nigeria loses over 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day due to theft, vandalism and other criminal activities. “Some of the severe consequences of this include revenue loss, environmental disaster, threats to regional peace and security, proliferation of arms, and a poor investment climate." The Speaker stated that the Committee’s primary objective is to determine the causes of oil theft and recommend remedial measures to the House. He charged the committee members, to investigate all dimens...

FG Asks Supreme Court To Extend Old Notes Validity After December 31      The Federal Government on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to grant an extension of time for old naira notes to remain in circulation as a legal tender. The government also wants the court to lift its March 3 order that the old naira notes should remain alongside the new notes till December 31. In March, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had said old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes would remain legal tender till December 31, 2023. It said the extension of time is necessary and it has not been able to print the volume of new notes that would enable it to phase out old currency before the December 31 order. In the fresh application by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, the Federal Government is seeking the following reliefs: An order of the court reviewing its consequential order contained in the judgment of 3rd March, 2023 to the effect that the old 200, 500 and 1,000 naira not...

 WE WILL REMAIN FIRM IN OUR COURSE FOR DEVELOPMENT - GOV. FUBARA  ...Says effort is for the benefit of the people ...Asks Rivers people to be involved in protecting facilities as Dental Maxillofacial and Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospitals were opened Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has officially opened for use the remodeled Dental, Maxillofacial, Ear, Nose Throat, and Ophthalmology Hospital saying even in his calm disposition, he will remain firm and follow his course for development to the benefit of the State. Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the hospital located beside the Rebisi flyover in Port Harcourt City, Governor Fubara said his administration is committed to advancing the interest and welfare of Rivers people,declaring that nothing can cause a deviation   He remarked that whatever it will cost, the interest of the people and development of the state will remain paramount and there cannot be development without quality healthcare de...

Mohbad’s mother: ‘Police released my son’s body to his father, but he’s refusing to bury him Mother of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed that the artiste’s father refused to bury him after police handed the corpse over to him. Speaking in a viral video on Tuesday, Mohbad’s mother revealed that after the police performed an autopsy on the deceased, the body was released for burial, but the singer’s father refused to bury him. She sought support from Nigerians to appeal to the late singer’s father to collect the remains of the singer from Lagos State Police Command. “Nigerians, please come to my aid. I pray you all won’t lose your children. They released Mohbad’s body immediately after the autopsy but his dad is the one holding on to him and not allowing us to re-bury him. “I begged him Severally but he refused then I thought of what to do, I went to the commissioner of police last week to complain , the commissioner even insulted me that are we happy...

JUSUN declares indefinite strike in Osun The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Osun State Chapter has embarked on an indefinite industrial action with immediate effect. The strike was declared on Wednesday by the chairman of JUSUN in the state, Oluwagbenga Olakunle Eludire. The strike is coming on the heels of the protest on Monday and Tuesday by Osun JUSUN over the allegations of maladministration against the embattled Osun Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo. The JUSUN members also accused her of unduly persecuting some members of staff and denying them entitlements ranging from restoration of training exercises, arrears of wardrobe allowances from 2021 to 2023and reinstatement of judiciary staff in the state suspended by Justice Adepele Ojo. “Regularisation and promotion exercise without further delay should be effected. “Also other benefits that members of JUSUN are entitled to should be effected without further delays.” Eludire directed all Judiciary workers in the sta...

‘Co-parenting with my ex makes sense’ – Actress Wunmi Toriola Popular Nollywood actress, Wunmi Toriola has stated that co-parenting makes sense with her estranged husband. The actress said this in her latest interview with actress Debbie Shokoya. Speaking about her post-divorce journey, Toriola gave more details on their relationship after divorce, saying that the co-parenting path with her ex husband makes sense. “I see that even co-parenting makes sense, we could have ended up being friends but a lot of us do not understand that some people are for marriage while some are meant to be friends. “We co-parent better. I can’t train a child alone and the child will start loving the other parent who is far away. I don’t want to be giving a 1950 prologue so I allowed him. He is 100% involved with his child.” The actress got married to her ex husband in 2018, and later separated in 2022. They have a son together.

Stop dating younger men, it is child abuse – Blessing CEO advises older women Controversial relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO has advised older women romantically involved with young men to refrain from such acts. Okoro, via her official Instagram page, accused older women of child abuse on younger men. She observed a trend where the women prefer less successful younger men, treating them more like pets than partners. She said: “Older Women stop dating and marrying small boys that are not ready to be men, it is child abuse. Let him wake up and be A MAN.”  

I was not a secondary school bully – Beauty Tukura Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Beauty Tukura has been accused of bullying by her alleged secondary schoolmate, Ruby. Earlier in November, an X user simply identified as Ruby, accused Beauty of “putting girls through hell” in secondary school. Ruby said she was “bullied to the extent that I attempted suicide” and that she had to “deal with depression.” She wrote on X: “Beauty Tukura put a lot of girls through hell in secondary school. When she was disqualified from BBNaija, we threw a party. “Do you know how horrible you have to be for people to come together and celebrate your downfall? “I was battling abuse at home. Then I went to boarding school and had to deal with constantly being bullied. “I was bullied to the extent that I attempted suicide. Recovered and came back to school, still got picked on for being depressed.” However, in a statement shared via Instagram on Tuesday, November 22, Beauty refuted Ruby’s claims, adding th...

We’re satisfied with FG’s efforts to fix Port Harcourt refinery, says PENGASSAN The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has said it is satisfied with the federal government’s efforts to fix the Port Harcourt refinery. It also urged the federal government to keep to its promise to ensure that the Port Harcourt refinery would start working by December this year. The Port Harcourt Zonal Secretary of PENGASSAN, Comrade Nnana Okeke said this in Uyo on the sidelines of a 4-day retreat organised for the Executive leaders of the zone by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in conjunction with Facilitation and Training Services Limited. Okeke said that the Port Harcourt refinery and other local refineries when functional will crash the pump price of fuel and alleviate the sufferings currently faced by Nigerians. Should the Port Harcourt refinery fail to work by December, Okeke said: “We will go back and restrategize. Our leadership ...

Appeal Court reaffirms Governor Otu’s victory The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, on Wednesday, November 22, reaffirmed the victory of Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State as the winner of the governorship election held on March 18, 2023. The Appeal Court dismissed for lack of merit the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Sandy Onor who had earlier suffered the same fate on September 26th, 2023 in Calabar. The tribunal verdict has now been re-affirmed by the Appeal Court. Governor Otu in a swift reaction to his latest victory, through his press secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, expressed happiness and hoped that the Appeal Court verdict would bring to a close to election litigation against his victory which was a clear indication of the people’s mandate overwhelmingly given to him. The governor stated: “This ruling should bring an end to litigation on the outcome of the governorship election. For those in the opposition, especially my brother...

Couples who spend lavishly on wedding rings likely to get divorced – Eldee Hip-hop artiste, Sikirullahi Olanrewaju Dabiri, popularly known as Eldee The Don, has asserted that couples who overly spend on engagement rings and parties are most likely to get divorced. He said that prioritising expensive engagement or wedding rings is “generally not financially responsible.” He stated this in a recent post shared via his Instagram story. Eldee wrote: “The more money a couple spends on their wedding and engagement rings, the more likely they are to divorce, study reveals. “No surprise here… People who prioritize these kinds of expenses are generally not financially responsible in the first place. So… They’ll fall out eventually, and it’ll be over money.”  

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria’s Healthcare Financing Will Be Firmed Up Under Tinubu – VP Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria's unwavering commitment to strengthening its healthcare system financing and accountability, especially the vaccine and immunization programmes. He said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government is irreversibly devoted to redefining the idea of modern leadership in the country, particularly as it pertains to the welfare of Nigerians.  The VP stated this during a high-level strategic meeting on Gavi Alliance support to the Nigerian government at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.  Sen. Shettima applauded the Alliance's invaluable contributions to improving vaccine coverage in Nigeria, noting the significant increase from 33% to 57% since 2016.  "We are facing some fiscal and monetary challenges, but where there is the will, there is always the way. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is irrevocably committed t...

 EFCCC Arraigns Man for N340million Fraud in Enugu     The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Kingsley Chinonye Unije, for forgery, obtaining money by false pretence and money laundering to the tune of N340,000,000 (Three Hundred and Forty Million Naira) only.   He was arraigned on Wednesday 22, November 2023, before Justice M.G Umar of Federal High Court sitting Enugu, on five-count charges bordering on forgery, obtaining money by false and money laundering.   Count one of the charges reads: "That you KINGSLEY CHINONYE UNIJE sometime between May and 2022 in Enugu State within the jurisdiction of the Federal High court of Nigeria, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N170,000,000.00 from Igwe Cosmas Ezeumeh under the false pretense that you were selling to him two landed property known as plot 81 and 304  at New layout Enugu with the consent of Late Mrs Victoria Unije which pretense you knew to be...

EFCC Arraigns Three for Alleged Diversion of N97million Cocoa Beans The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the trio of Lateef Jamiu Babatunde, Olanipekun Olawale Joseph and Oyetunde Abioye Ibrahim before Justice Adebukola Olajide of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. They were arraigned on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 on three-count charges bordering on conspiracy and diversion of 33.360 metric tons of Cocoa beans worth N97, 578, 000.00 (Ninety-Seven Million, Five Hundred and Seventy-Eight Thousand Naira) only. Count one of the charge reads: "That you, Lateef Jamiu Babatunde, Oyetunde Abioye Ibrahim, Wahab Yusuf Adisa (at large), Razaq Afeez Babatunde (at large), Ayobami Yusuf Bello (at large), Ibrahim Akin Fatai (at large) and Oladimeji Mutiu Olaitan (at large) on or about the 21st December, 2022 at Ibadan, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, conspired to fraudulently convert 33.360 metric tons ...

Mother berates daughter for posting bikini photo online A mother appeared disappointed when she saw the bikini photo her daughter posted online and she confronted her about it.  The mum is seen showing her phone to her daughter named Uzoamaka. The bikini photo was displayed on the screen.  She then asked her daughter why she would expose her body online by posting a bikini photo.  Uzomaka responded, asking her mother where she saw her bikini picture.  The mum added that if her son shows her a photo of a lady in a bikini and says he wants to marry her, she would tell him to leave the girl.  The daughter explained that she went swimming and asked her mother what she expected her to wear when swimming.  But the mum asked why she had to share the photo publicly. She then asked Uzoamaka if her man had seen the picture.  "Your friend,  did he see this?" The mum asked.  "He took the picture," Uzoamaka replied, shocking her mother further.  Watc...

LASG SEEKS DRIVING SCHOOLS’ ENHANCED SAFETY INITIATIVES The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi has sought Driving Schools Instructors and Operators’ enhanced safety initiatives, adding that building around safety initiatives in an emerging mega city like Lagos State is aimed at aligning Driving Schools in the State with global road safety performance target, thereby advance towards achieving the global goal of the decade of actions for road safety 2021-2031. He stated this on Tuesday at the Year 2023 Driving School Instructors and Operators’ Train-The-Trainer workshop organised by the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute with the theme: “Drivers Taking Safety Initiatives in a Smart City” at STO Resource Centre, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja Lagos. According to the Commissioner, Safety initiatives refer to a situation whereby motorists are not just simply working in a standard safe environment but are also contributing ideas and proactively increasing the standard of safe...