Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured Nigerians that the nation will overcome insecurity and other pressing challenges it is currently facing. He recently urged citizens to maintain unity and work together for national development. Speaking at a lecture marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Arewa House Auditorium in Kaduna, themed “65th Year of Nigeria Independence: The Journey So Far with the Renewed Hope Agenda in View,” Sanwo-Olu reacted to claims by the United States about religious persecution in Nigeria. According to him, he won’t stop emphasizing that Nigeria is a proudly multiethnic, multi-religious and multicultural nation with citizens who…
Author: Folami David
Former BBNaija housemate Beauty Tukura has opened up about the emotional turmoil she endured following her disqualification from the house. She recently opened up about the intense pressure she faced inside and outside the house, saying that the criticism felt overwhelming. Speaking to the press, Beauty expressed frustration with online commentators, stating that people have grown so used to not giving others grace to change, forgetting that life is constantly evolving. According to her, even though she was so ashamed to meet her parents after the shameful disqualification, they continued to reach out with messages of love, reminding her of…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said that his government’s urban regeneration project is progressing well. He recently revealed that more than 150 houses have been completed out of over 200 planned for the Ibara Government Reservation Area in Abeokuta, the state capital. In a press statement shared by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, after inspecting the ongoing housing construction within the Ibara GRA, Abiodun confirmed that his government will keep working towards the completion of the project regardless of external noise. According to him, he will not stop concentrating on the needs of the people of the state…
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is excited to be back on set. She recently returned to acting in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film “Close Personal Friends,” where she’ll play herself in a small part. Meghan was pictured on the Pasadena, California, set on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and an insider confirmed that Markle was very sweet on set. According to the source, despite joking that she is quite rusty, it was clear that Markle rehearsed properly ahead of her return to acting. The source stated that the Duchess was warm towards everyone on set, and she was very polite…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Mr Jude Ezenwafor, its governorship candidate in last Saturday’s election, over alleged sabotage. The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the PDP in Anambra recently made the announcement at the end of its meeting held at the party’s office in Awka. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mr Chidi Chidebe, Chairman ofthe PDP, Anambra chapter, revealed that the suspension will last for a period of one month, and it is with immediate effect. According to him, Ezenwafor acted in a manner that is completely uncooperative and totally destructive to the collective interest of the…
Popular reality star Kim Kardashian has said she is not happy with her family’s team of psychics. She recently blasted them for prophesying that she would pass her bar exams, and fans have been reacting. Speaking in a TikTok recap of mom Kris Jenner’s star-studded 70th birthday blowout, Kim stated that the psychics are liars who should not be taken seriously. According to him, about 4 different psychics told her that she would pass the bar exams she recently failed, and that makes them pathological liars. The mother of four stated that henceforth, she will no longer believe anything they…
Popular celebrity Jennifer Hudson has celebrated her Grammy nomination. Recall that her holiday album, “The Gift Of Love,” was recently nominated for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album” for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Speaking in the press room at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Jennifer expressed her happiness at clinching her 9th Grammy nomination and her first in the “Pop Album” category. According to her, she feels blessed to clinch her latest nomination because being a holiday fanatic makes the album recognition so special. She stated that the fact that it happened on her late mum’s…
Popular British Nigerian Disc Jockey, Rotimi Alakija, a.k.a. DJ Xclusive, has blasted Nigerian police officers. He recently criticized the regular “stop and search” practice carried out by Nigerian policemen. Taking to the Instagram page, Xclusive claimed that some officers of the Nigerian Police Force only stop to search individuals with expensive cars. According to him, the trend is so predictable and disturbing that it makes it easier for criminals to get away with crime because they only need to operate in old-looking cars. “Nigerian police only stop flashy cars for stop and search… Making it easy for thieves to rob,…
A former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Martin Agwai (rtd), has said that US President Donald Trump’s threat over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria is a wake-up call. He recently revealed that Nigerian leaders should boost their efforts in the fight against insecurity in the country. Speaking during the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat organised by the Youth Development Centre, an arm of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Agwai stated that our leaders should not wait for external forces to dictate Nigeria’s fate. According to him, America dominating Nigeria will not make the country better, except we are willing to…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that diplomatic efforts between Nigeria and the United States are yielding results amid recent tensions between both governments. This comes after US President Donald Trump alleged that Christianity in Nigeria was facing an “existential threat” from radical Islamist groups. Speaking during an interview on Sky News’ The World With Yalda Hakim on Monday night, Idris disclosed that communication lines between Abuja and Washington have been re-established and are proving effective. According to him, the United States has been understanding the situation better since communication was opened, and a lack…
