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 Obi has intervened in LP crisis, says aide The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has intervened in the lingering face-off between the leadership of the party and the Nigeria Labour Congress that escalated on Wednesday when protesting union members picketed LP secretariats nationwide. This was disclosed in an exclusive interview with newsmen by the chief spokesman of his Presidential Campaign Organisation, Yunusa Tanko. The protesters who stormed the national headquarters of LP in Abuja chanted solidarity songs and demanded the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, over an alleged ‘financial rascality’ and contempt of the NLC president, Joe Ajaero. They were however prevented from gaining access to the party secretariat by security operatives deployed to the area to maintain order. Obi’s perennial silence over the squabble had several political observers worried about the fate of his 2027 presidential ambition. But a political scientist fr...

 I lost friends, family because of dancing - Kaffy Dancer and choreographer Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, has given hints about her journey in the entertainment industry, revealing the challenges she faced and the sacrifices she made. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Kaffy disclosed that pursuing a career in dance has been a struggle for her as a woman. She recounted instances where she felt marginalized, with recognition only coming during specific national events or government assignments. Moreover, she lamented the loss of friendships and support from acquaintances who couldn’t comprehend her vision. She said, “Taking on a career without any gender focus is already tough. “As a dancer, the only place we were appreciated was when we were displaying for the National Troupe, or when were called by a governor for a national assignment. “Dancing was not a mainstream career, neither was it commercially viable. “Breaking into that door that did not exist was the main sa...

 How I survived prostate surgery at 82 – Ebenezer Obey Renowned musician Ebenezer Obey has revealed the harrowing experience of his survival following prostate surgery, which nearly took his life. Speaking to Punch, the 82-year-old icon expressed gratitude for overcoming the operation at Kelina Hospital, Lagos, attributing his recovery to God’s intervention and the support of well-wishers who visited him during his hospital stay. Obey recounted a message from God, stating that his earthly mission was far from complete and that he had more to accomplish. Determined to fulfill these assignments, he pledged to share the full testimony of his ordeal at his upcoming 82nd birthday celebration on April 3. He said, “It is by the grace of God that I survived prostate surgery at the age of 82. I thank God for bringing me out of a prostate enlargement surgery operation at Kelina Hospital, Lagos. I thank my friends, followers, fans and people of God for their prayers. Some people came to visit...

 Naira Marley fires back at haters: 'Marlians for life' Renowned Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, known professionally as Naira Marley, has recently delivered a bold statement to his critics. Through his Instagram story, Naira Marley shared a resolute message, stating his resilient stance and promising his haters that there’s plenty more to provoke their ‘madness’. Encouraging them to bide their time, he reiterated his passion for his record label, Marlians. “Marlians 4 life”. “Dear haters, I have so much more for you to be mad at. Just be patient”.

 OKUAMA: Widow of slain Major Shaffa ‘pregnant, has two small children to cater for’ …as the family laments a cut so deep •Dad also died as a retired Major – Source •‘Brave officer spent only three weeks in new posting before death came’ The late Major Salisu Danjuma Shaffa had barely spent three weeks in his new Area of Responsibility (AR) before his death came on Thursday, March 14, 2024, according to Sunday Vanguard findings. Shaffa was among officers and soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the military Joint Task Force, JTF, Bomadi Division, including the Commanding Officer, Lt. Col Ali, another Major, one Captain and 12 others, who were ambushed and killed during a rescue mission to Okuama to release a hostage. The hostage was identified as Anthony Aboh from neighbouring Okoloba community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State who Okuama youths had held over a lingering land dispute. Sources said Shaffa, who was a University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) alumnus, ha...

 Abducted Kuriga Schoolchildren Released The abducted Kuriga schoolchildren in Kaduna State have been released by their abductors after about 16 days in captivity. The state governor, Senator Uba Sani, announced their release on his verified Facebook page in the early hours of Sunday. The governor did not go into details of their release, but commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Nigerian Army. He wrote, “In the name of Allah the Beneficient, the Most Merciful, I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. “Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed. While the school children were in captivity, I spoke with Mr. President several times. He shared our pains, comforted us and worked round the clock with us to ensure the safe re...

 Actress Sharon Ooja ties the knot with ‘secret’ lover Popular actress Sharon Ooja has tied the knot in a civil way with her lover, who she fondly called ‘Odogwu Silencer’. She announced she has exchanged vows with her beloved in a private civil ceremony. In a heartfelt post on Saturday, Ooja expressed joy and gratitude, sharing intimate details of her journey to marital bliss. “A few months ago I said yes to my odogwu silencer as I call him as he came and silenced the noise, my Igbo king civil ceremony done and dusted ink dried yes I’m fully a mrs as I type this … he brought the calm…I’ll say yes a thousand times to your kindness and good heart… yes a thousand times to the discipline and structure you bring… yes a thousand times to your absolute love and protection you are my best friend bro bro our inside joke !! … dear husband “This is fully the hand of God !!I prayed for this and God gave me fully. Thank you Jesus for this gift of love the testimony is complete You did it Jesus...