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Controversy Surrounds Mayorkun for Incorporating Nickie Dabarbie’s Voice in His Latest Track

17May

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

Controversy Surrounds Mayorkun for Incorporating Nickie Dabarbie’s Voice in His Latest Track

In his latest song, singer Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has faced significant criticism for featuring Nickie Dabarbie's voice. Previously, Nickie had accused Mayorkun of trying to involve her in rituals and spiking her drink, allegations he refuted, stating that he had never crossed paths with her. Despite the controversy, Mayorkun proceeded to use Nickie Dabarbie's voice in his new release, a snippet of which he recently shared. Many social media users have condemned Mayorkun's decision, expressing concerns about the impact on Nickie, while others speculate if the entire incident is a staged publicity stunt. One user, "eddyson31_," commented, "You are suing someone for calling you out, yet you are using her voice in a song. What if she sues you for it?" Anoth...

Niger Youth Organizations and Civil Society Caution Women Affairs Minister on Marriage of 100 Girls

17May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Niger Youth Organizations and Civil Society Caution Women Affairs Minister on Marriage of 100 Girls

In Niger State, the Coalition of Youth and Civil Society Organizations has advised Mrs. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, to exercise decorum and caution when dealing with matters that impact the faith and societal values of the people in the country. This advice follows a recent ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja which granted an injunction to halt the planned mass wedding of over 100 girls, sponsored by the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, in Mariga Local Government Area of the state. During a gathering in Minna, the Convener of the group, Gambo Abubakar Mohammed, expressed his belief that the Minister's efforts to stop the marriages would not succeed. He criticized Ohanenye for getting involved in a contentious issue ...

Ganduje Optimistic about Tinubu’s Impact on Nigeria’s Progress and Prosperity

17May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Ganduje Optimistic about Tinubu’s Impact on Nigeria’s Progress and Prosperity

In a recent gathering, Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, expressed his belief in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's policies and decisions leading Nigeria towards progress and prosperity. Speaking to officials of the Forum of APC Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, Ganduje praised Tinubu's leadership qualities and his courage in making significant decisions that previous administrations had not taken. Ganduje emphasized Tinubu’s grassroots political background and trustworthiness, stating that the reforms he is implementing will have positive effects on the country’s development. According to Ganduje, the ongoing reforms spearheaded by Tinubu will enhance the country's refinery operations, le...

Claims by Oritsefemi: Ex-wife experienced 21 miscarriages, insisted I couldn’t make her pregnant

17May

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

Claims by Oritsefemi: Ex-wife experienced 21 miscarriages, insisted I couldn’t make her pregnant

Oritsefemi, the Nigerian musician, has alleged that his former spouse, Nabila Fash, had faced 21 miscarriages during their marital relationship. Despite the numerous miscarriages, she persisted in asserting that he was unable to impregnate her. The singer, best known for his song "Mercies Of The Lord," made these revelations in a recent conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo. "Nabila suffered approximately 21 miscarriages. Yet, she was adamant that I wasn't capable of getting her pregnant," he expressed his frustration. Nabila initiated divorce proceedings against Oritsefemi in 2022 following allegations that he had fathered a child with another woman. During a discussion with Daddy Freeze, Nabila disclosed that the musician engaged in intimate activities with another woman...

CBN’s rule on collecting customers’ social media handles upheld by court

17May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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CBN’s rule on collecting customers’ social media handles upheld by court

Decided by the Federal High Court in Lagos, the regulation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandating financial institutions to gather customers' social media handles as part of standard Know-Your-Customer procedures has been deemed not in violation of privacy rights. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba dismissed a lawsuit filed by Chris Eke, a lawyer based in Lagos, who sought a declaration that the regulation in Section 6(a)(iv) of the CBN's Customer Due Diligence Regulations, 2023, was undemocratic, unconstitutional, and void to the extent it conflicts with Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. The suit also aimed to prevent CBN from enforcing the regulation requiring financial institutions to seek customers' social media handles as part of regular due diligence. In response, CBN f...

Primate Ayodele urges Tinubu to intervene in Rivers crisis

17May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Primate Ayodele urges Tinubu to intervene in Rivers crisis

President Bola Tinubu has been called upon by the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, to step in and address the political turmoil unfolding in Rivers State. The aim is to prevent a potential outbreak of violence. Expressing concerns, Primate Ayodele cautioned that failure to manage the crisis effectively could result in political assassinations and bloodshed. In a statement released through his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele advised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to demonstrate maturity by halting the feud with Governor Sim Fubara. He stressed that engaging in such a conflict is inappropriate. The spiritual leader asserted that Fubara is ordained by God and no one can displace him because divine providence ...

Temporary Suspension of Virtual Operators License and Others Announced by NCC

17May

By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments

Press

Temporary Suspension of Virtual Operators License and Others Announced by NCC

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has decided to suspend the issuance of new licenses in three specific categories. These categories encompass the Mobile Virtual Network Operator License, Interconnect Exchange License, and Value Added Service Aggregator License. In an official announcement posted on its social media platform on Friday, the commission explained that the temporary halt is necessary for a comprehensive evaluation of various important aspects such as market saturation, competition levels, and prevailing market dynamics. The notice, bearing the title "Temporary Suspension of the Issuance of Communications Licenses in Three Categories," was signed by Reuben Muoka, the Director of the Public Affairs Department of the Nigerian Communications Commission. The comm...

Appeal from 36 State Speakers to Tinubu to Alleviate Nigerians’ Suffering

17May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Appeal from 36 State Speakers to Tinubu to Alleviate Nigerians’ Suffering

A collective message from the Conference of Speakers representing the 36 State Houses of Assembly has been directed towards President Bola Tinubu, urging him to implement sustainable policies that can put an end to the current hardship experienced by Nigerians. Delivering this call was the chairman of the conference and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, who signed the communiqué after a gathering attended by 29 speakers in Abuja. The conference emphasized the necessity for both the Federal Government and State governments to enact enduring policies with a bold approach to alleviate the struggles of the populace. The economic difficulties faced were attributed to the subsidy removal on petroleum products by the Federal Government and the fluctuation of t...

Forum urges oil companies to prioritize host communities’ issues before divesting

17May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Forum urges oil companies to prioritize host communities’ issues before divesting

The Niger Delta Activists Forum is urging multinational oil firms considering divestment to prioritize addressing the grievances of their host communities before making any moves. In a recent statement, the forum highlighted key concerns such as spillages, unresolved Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoUs), right of ways, legacy projects, and community local content issues under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that have been neglected by these oil companies. Emphasizing the importance of taking into account the interests of host communities during divestment, the forum expressed frustration with the multinational corporations for their unresponsiveness and reluctance to address these concerns. There are concerns that the current operators may not transfer their outstanding liabilit...

Renowned musician Oritsefemi alleges that his wife orchestrated a violent attack on him at home

17May

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

Renowned musician Oritsefemi alleges that his wife orchestrated a violent attack on him at home

During their troubled marriage, Oritsefemi claims that his wife, Nabila Fash, arranged for a group of her friends to physically assault him in their residence. He recounted how approximately 20 women overwhelmed him and carried out the attack. In a candid conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the 'Double Wahala' crooner made these shocking revelations. Oritsefemi expressed his misfortune in marriage, citing a past experience where his first wife left him after he sponsored her trip to Dubai. Describing the harrowing incident, he recounted, "My wife [Nabila Fash] instructed her friends to come over and assault me in our own home. Can you believe it? Even a lion like me was being chased by women. There were around 20 of them. They really went at me. I'm not making this up,"...