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Rapper Wale reveals a scathing DM he received from a lady for not acknowledging his 1-year-old fan
24Jan By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Rapper Wale reveals a scathing DM he received from a lady for not acknowledging his 1-year-old fan

The Nigerian-born American rapper, Wale, has posted a screenshot of a highly critical DM he received from a lady for allegedly not acknowledging her nephew who is reportedly a 1-year-old fan of his.   In what Wale described as 'crazy', the lady claimed that the rapper is tagged in videos of her nephew listening to his songs, which he (Wale) fails to repost.   She promised to inform her nephew that the rapper is a 'dickhead' when he is older since "he can't reciprocate the love a 1-year-old is giving him". The lady further stated that she will be checking back to see if he got her message.   See the screenshot below; 
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Garba Shehu criticizes Transparency International’s corruption report on Nigeria as a perception index and not research-based
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Garba Shehu criticizes Transparency International’s corruption report on Nigeria as a perception index and not research-based

Garba Shehu, President Buhari's media aide, has responded to Transparency International's ranking of Nigeria as 146 out of 180 corrupt countries and as the most corrupt country in West Africa.   During an appearance on Channels TV 'Sunrise Daily', Shehu emphasized that the report, which gave Nigeria a score of 26 out of 100 points, is based on perception index and not research-based.    The Presidential spokesperson argued that the report does not depict the country’s actual situation, emphasizing that it relies on secondary sources.    Shehu stated;    “The report itself is a perception index,” he said. “So perception is what it is. It is different from the reality that you have on the ground. The repo...
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Sujimoto Receives a Royal Award From The Ooni of Ife
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Sujimoto Receives a Royal Award From The Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and the MD/CEO of Sujimoto, Sijibomi Ogundele, were part of an event where they received an award. This groundbreaking forum recognized outstanding individuals from various sectors for their contributions. The event, known as the Royal African Young Leadership Forum, featured leaders such as the United Arab Emirate Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Fahad Al-Taffaq, and the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare, who presented awards of excellence to Sijibomi Ogundele, as well as other young Nigerian entrepreneurs. The ceremony took place at the prestigious Oduduwa hall of the Obafemi Awolowo University. Several images from the event showed the Ooni of Ife, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, the Minister for Youth and Sports, the MD/CEO of Suj...
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Nigerian man cries out after allegedly being held hostage in Pakistan (video)
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Nigerian man cries out after allegedly being held hostage in Pakistan (video)

An alarming video has emerged online showing a Nigerian man in distress, claiming to be held against his will in Pakistan. The man, visibly distraught and being subjected to physical abuse, explained that his captors are demanding payment for goods allegedly delivered to someone named Paul, also known as Onye Eze. The man expressed fear for his life, stating that he might be killed if the situation is not resolved. The current status of the man is unknown. The video can be viewed below.
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The Accusation against Five Men for Producing Nine Million Child Porn Images and Creating a Guide on ‘How to Abuse Children in the Most Horrible Way’
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The Accusation against Five Men for Producing Nine Million Child Porn Images and Creating a Guide on ‘How to Abuse Children in the Most Horrible Way’

A group of five men, including a British teacher, has been charged with the production and dissemination of nine million child pornography images, as well as the creation of a guide on how to abuse children in the most horrendous manner.   Samuel Kinge, 38, from Harlow, along with three other individuals, appeared in court in Dendermonde, Belgium, for what has been described as the largest child pornography case in the country. The police discovered pictures and videos of thousands of children from various parts of the world in the homes of the accused. Additionally, they seized files containing details on the horrifying operations, including the renting out of their own children for sexual exploitation by others.   During the court proceedings, Kinge expressed remorse, stating, ...
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<div class="my_div"> I never said Amotekun is illegal – AGF Abubakar Malami
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I never said Amotekun is illegal – AGF Abubakar Malami

Abubakar Malami, Nigeria's Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, has denied reports of declaring Amotekun, the South-West security outfit, as "illegal". He stated that he was misinterpreted while speaking to Radio Nigeria Abuja on Thursday, January 23. Malami clarified that his statement was merely a piece of advice to South-West Governors to enact a law, using their power and the houses of assembly in their respective states, to make the operation more effective. “I was misinterpreted on Operation Amotekun. I did not say it’s illegal. I said the Operation Amotekun should be properly backed by law, so if at the end of this government, if the operation has been backed by law, any government that eventually succeeded this government would not...
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Obstacle for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Trademarking “Sussex Royal”
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Obstacle for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Trademarking “Sussex Royal”

After an Australian doctor filed an opposition, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's endeavor to trademark their Sussex Royal brand is facing a delay. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relinquished their senior royal status and were deprived of their HRH titles but retained the Duke and Duchess of Sussex title. Earlier, it emerged that the couple was aiming to use the Sussex Royal brand name to introduce their foundation and other branded products. Their application sought to register the brand as a global trademark for various items and activities such as clothing, stationery, books, and social-care services. Meghan and Harry also requested to register "Sussex Royal the Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex" in addition to the application for Sussex Royal, as per The Guardian. ...
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President Buhari is optimistic about ending the North-East insurgency
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President Buhari is optimistic about ending the North-East insurgency

President Buhari expressed his confidence on Friday, January 24, that the insurgency in the North-East region of the country will soon come to an end, drawing parallels with the end of the civil war. The Nigerian leader, during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic at the state house in Abuja, emphasized that Nigeria had successfully overcome similar challenges in the past. In a statement released by his media aide Femi Adesina, President Buhari attributed the adverse effects of the Libyan crisis to countries in the Sahel region. Buhari highlighted the activities of various terror groups in Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Burkina Faso, and emphasized that the newly established Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Dis...
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Good Looks Led to Unexpected Expenses for Young Nigerian Man at the Market
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Good Looks Led to Unexpected Expenses for Young Nigerian Man at the Market

A Nigerian man, convinced of his own good looks, shared on Facebook that his appearance led to him spending all his money at Sabon market in Kano. "Those traders, you know. Fine boy come and buy this, fine boy come and buy that. That's how I finished my money for sabon gari market in Kano, buying things I don’t need," Ameer Lukman Haruna wrote.   More photos of Haruna below...  
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Impressive Body Transformation: World’s Fattest Boy’s 30-Stone Weight Loss Journey (With Photos)
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Impressive Body Transformation: World’s Fattest Boy’s 30-Stone Weight Loss Journey (With Photos)

Remarkable progress has been made by a 13-year-old formerly known as "the world's fattest boy" in his weight loss journey. Arya Permana, 13, from West Java in Indonesia, has successfully shed 17 stone, showcasing a highly impressive transformation.   This comes four years after capturing global attention for weighing a staggering 30 stone.     Arya, who had a normal birth weight of 7lb, saw his weight balloon by the age of two. Under the guidance of Indonesian bodybuilder Ade Rai and a team of health professionals, he achieved this remarkable weight loss through a strict training regime, a healthy diet, and medical treatment.     Arya's father, Ade Somantri, explained that the transformation was achieved through a s...
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