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FG DECLARES MONDAY, TUESDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR SALLAH
The federal government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18 as public holidays to mark this year’s the Eid- El- Kabir celebration. Making the declaration on behalf of the federal government yesterday, the minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslims at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion. This was contained…
THERE ARE MOMENTS I DON’T LIKE MY WIFE – AKAH NNANI
Akah Nnani opens up about his marriage, saying, “There are moments I don’t like my wife.” Recently, Nollywood actor Akah Nnani talked candidly about his marriage to wife Chidera Nnani on the Toke Moments show. The actor disclosed that their relationship is based on love rather than constant affection. Although there are times when he…
I WAS CRITICIZED FOR MARRYING A 42 YEAR OLD WOMAN-POPULAR NOLLYWOOD ACTOR -STAN NZE REVEALS
Popular Nollywood actor Stan Eze has revealed In an interview that he was heavily criticized for marrying his wife and Colleague, Blessing Jessica Obasi. The actor, who recently got married, gave an exclusive interview to BBC Pidgin where he spoke about his marriage to the adorable actress and his career. According to him, they received…
JUST IN: WORLD BANK APPROVES $2.25BN TO SUPPORT TINUBU’S ECONOMIC REFORMS
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun on Thursday announced the approval of two major financial support packages by the World Bank. He said it is part of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy, reposition it for sustained and inclusive growth, and provide urgent support to…
SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATION: YEMI-ESAN QUERIES, SETS UP COMMITTEE TO PROBE PERM SEC
The Head of Service of the Federation (HoS), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has queried the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Lamuwa, who is accused of alleged sexual harassment of a female worker of the ministry, Mrs. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi. The institution of the committee was the latest development to a memo by Minister of…
CHINA #METOO ACTIVIST IS SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON
Leading Chinese #MeToo activist Huang Xueqin was handed a five-year sentence after being found guilty on Friday of state subversion at a court in southern China, according to a group campaigning for her release and a copy of the court verdict. Huang, a 35-year-old independent journalist, plans to appeal her sentence, supporters said. Labor activist Wang Jianbing, 40,…
U17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: FLAMINGOS CONFIDENT AHEAD OF LIBERIA’S CLASH
Bankole Olowookere, the Head Coach of Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, has expressed confidence in the team’s chances of qualifying for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup following their recent match against Burkina Faso’s U17 girls in Bamako, Mali. Despite ending in a 1-1 draw, Olowookere praised the support of Nigerians based in Bamako, which bolstered…
MINIMUM WAGE: I WILL APPROVE WHAT NIGERIA CAN AFFORD — TINUBU
President Bola Tinubu says he will approve a new minimum wage that the Nigerian government can afford. He stated this on Wednesday at a dinner with the Senate President and Deputy Senate President, among other top government officials to mark Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken Democracy in Abuja. The President, while appreciating those who stood…
PASTOR BAGS LIFE JAIL FOR RAPING MINOR IN EKITI
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti on Thursday sentenced the cleric of a church at Omuo Ekiti in the Ekiti East Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Pastor Enoch, to life imprisonment for raping a minor. The victim said to be the daughter of one of the church members, was raped by the pastor…
SENATE REPUBLICANS BLOCK DEMOCRATIC BILL TO PROTECT IVF NATIONWIDE
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic-led bill Thursday to codify broad federal protections for in vitro fertilization in the midst of a growing partisan clash over reproductive rights in the United States. The vote was 48-47, with just two Republicans voting for it: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine. Others in the GOP said…