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Thugs Rampage at the Home of Bayelsa Governor-Elect, Duoye Diri
14Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Thugs Rampage at the Home of Bayelsa Governor-Elect, Duoye Diri

Reports have emerged of a violent attack on the home of the governor-elect of Bayelsa state, Duoye Diri. The assailants, reportedly numbering about 50, initiated the attack at his residence on Imgbi Road, Amarata, Yenagoa, the state capital, causing extensive damage to the property.   The thugs vandalized several vehicles within the compound and inflicted damage on parts of the building.   Additional photos are available below
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Oluwo of Iwo accused of allegedly beating up Agbowu of Ogbagbaa during a peace meeting
14Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Oluwo of Iwo accused of allegedly beating up Agbowu of Ogbagbaa during a peace meeting

The peace meeting held to resolve a land dispute among monarchs within Iwo axis allegedly took a violent turn with the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi accused of physically assaulting the Agbowu of Ogbagbaa, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo in the presence of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 11, Bashir Makama and other officials. Oba Agbaje Habeeb Adetoyese, the Olu of Ile-ogbo, confirmed the incident, describing the alleged attack as "bestial conduct" and claiming that Oluwo also threatened other royal fathers at the meeting. Oba Akinropo is currently receiving treatment at Osun State General Hospital in Asubiaro, Osogbo. In response to the allegation, Oluwo of Iwo dismissed the issue, questioning the need for the sensationalism surrounding it. The Oluwo's response came...
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Insights from Kanu Nwankwo on the new Super Eagles kit
14Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Insights from Kanu Nwankwo on the new Super Eagles kit

Former Nigerian and Arsenal football legend, Kanu Nwankwo, expressed his views on the new Nigerian jersey created by Nike for 2020.   The sportswear giants revealed the new Super Eagles jerseys in New York on February 5, sparking widespread conversation. The home jersey drew inspiration from traditional agbada, while the away kit was inspired by Onaism.    In a recent interview with Goal, Kanu, who represented Nigeria 87 times, was asked about his opinion on the new Super Eagles kit. Responding, the former Super Eagles captain expressed his liking for the new jersey but also raised a question about why the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) did not involve former internationals in the decision-making process for the kits.   “I do like the jersey but in the future when they are doing ...
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Tearful Apology from Wendy Williams for Controversial Remarks about Gay Men and Female Clothing
14Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tearful Apology from Wendy Williams for Controversial Remarks about Gay Men and Female Clothing

After facing criticism for her statements regarding gay men and female clothing, Wendy Williams issued a tearful apology to address the backlash she received.   During Thursday's episode of her Hot Topics show, Williams discussed "Galentine’s Day," a holiday popularized by the TV show "Parks and Recreation" where women celebrate the other women in their lives by going out for brunch on Valentine’s Day.   She expressed her opinion, stating:   “If you’re a man and you’re clapping, you’re not even a part of this. You don’t understand the rules of the day. It’s women going out and getting saucy and then going home. You’re not a part.  “I don’t care if you’re gay. You don’t get a [menstruation] every 28 days. You can do a lot that we do, but I get offended by the idea that we go throug...
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Damilola Adegbite’s Reflection on her 5th Wedding Anniversary
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Damilola Adegbite’s Reflection on her 5th Wedding Anniversary

Damilola Adegbite took to Instagram to remember her wedding to Chris Attoh which held on this day 5 years ago. Despite their eventual split and Chris Attoh's tragic loss, Damilola chose to remain hopeful for the future. On the anniversary, she shared her optimism, posting a new photo of herself along with a message: Fun fact: I got married on this day 5 years ago. Dear Single Lady, What is coming is better than what is gone. Be excited about the future. Just imagine all the possibilities. Not everyone gets a second chance. I wonder what my next boyfriend is doing now
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Fetish objects placed in front of University of Ibadan main entrance gate scares students and workers
14Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Fetish objects placed in front of University of Ibadan main entrance gate scares students and workers

Students, workers, and visitors of University of Ibadan were frightened by a peculiar sculpture that appeared in front of the main entrance gate on Friday morning. The sculpture, carved in human form, had never been seen in that location before. The imagery became suspicious due to the placement of pepper and tomatoes around it, with tomato juice circling the image, creating a fetish-like appearance. A senior staff member from UI informed Tribune Online that it is not uncommon for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) to place fetish objects in strategic areas of the school during strikes to discourage people from entering. Furthermore, the NASU leadership had called for an indefinite strike action against the school authorities to demand better welfare...
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Singapore mega-church now taking services online after spike in Coronavirus cases
14Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Singapore mega-church now taking services online after spike in Coronavirus cases

The Singapore mega-church has decided to move its services online amidst a surge in Coronavirus cases in the country. City Harvest Church, which has a congregation of 16,000, announced that it will temporarily suspend religious activities in its facility and instead broadcast its services on the internet. Following Singaporean authorities reporting a significant increase in Coronavirus cases, the church made the decision to go digital. The country saw its confirmed cases rise from 8 to 58, marking its largest jump in cases to date. In a live video message, Reverend Ho Yeow Sun addressed the congregation, stating, “The leadership has been deliberating over what is the wisest and most responsible thing to do for our church in view of the increasing number of cases of COVID-19 in this past...
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Mercy Aigbe Advises Single Ladies: “Cash Out” If You’re Dating a Married Man
14Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Mercy Aigbe Advises Single Ladies: “Cash Out” If You’re Dating a Married Man

In a Valentine's day message to lovers, Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe advised single women dating married men to make sure they benefit from the relationship. The single mother of two shared her thoughts in a video on her Instagram page. ''If you are a side chic to a married man, Girl, you are better be cashing out. Secure the bag, get that dough, get that money because that man isn't yours. Sis, he isn't yours. He belongs to another woman so please it had better be worth it. Don't go and collect chocolate and flowers as gifts from a married man oh.. If you do, your head needs to be examined. If you are dating a married man, chop his money, collect his money because that man is already married. So stupid girls will be dating a married man will be doing love...sis he is not yours....
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PDP secretariat in Bayelsa allegedly vandalized and set on fire after Supreme Court judgement (video)
14Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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PDP secretariat in Bayelsa allegedly vandalized and set on fire after Supreme Court judgement (video)

The secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has reportedly been vandalized and set on fire by thugs protesting against the Supreme Court's decision to sack All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate David Lyon as the winner of the governorship election in the state. The protests initially began at Tombia roundabout and ended at the Bayelsa state INEC office. During the protests, some PDP properties and government properties were vandalized. The joint military and police patrol in Yenagoa City intervened to prevent further attacks on properties in the area. Before security forces intervened, four security posts of the State high court had already been destroyed by fire, billboards at Yenegoa secretariat featuring photos of PDP's candidate Senator Duoye Diri wer...
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Stephanie Coker Receives a Bentley as a ‘Push Present’
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Stephanie Coker Receives a Bentley as a ‘Push Present’

Nigerian media personality, Stephanie Coker, took to Instagram to reveal her new Bentley, a "push present" supposedly from her husband, Olumide Aderinokun. The photos shared by Stephanie Coker were accompanied by the caption: Push Present Valentines Edition. Thank you
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