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Oct

29

2023

Tinubu, Wike: Fani-Kayode alleges that Gumi is attempting to incite ethnic, religious conflict in Nigeria.

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsFemi Fani-Kayode, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused popular Islamic Scholar, Ahmad Gumi of trying to ignite religious and ethnic war in Nigeria. To this end, Fani-Kayode said he should be cautioned against such move to destroy Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Recall that the cleric had said Nigeria can’t afford to entrust the responsibility of securing the country to Christians. He made the remark in a sermon where he noted that President Bola Tinubu couldn’t remain in power for a second tenure if he failed to meet specific demands. His remarks were made following a meeting between Israeli…

Oct

28

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gospel musician Mercy Chinwo has given birth to her first child.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, MusicEntertainment, Lifestyle, Mercy Chinwo, Metro, Music

On Friday, Mercy Chinwo, a well-known gospel singer, and her husband, pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, welcomed their first child together. .The musician revealed this in an Instagram post. In a music video with her spouse, Mercy showed off her pregnancy and thanked God for their new baby. She wrote: “Lord, we are grateful. We approach your throne with heartfelt songs of praise and thanksgiving. [You] filled our hearts with joy, our lips with testimonies, and our home with celebration. Indeed, you do this one.” But the singer kept her child's name and gender a secret.According to OHAFIATV News, Chinwo and Uzochikwa…

Oct

27

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Jonathan visits Aso Rock a day after Supreme Court’s ruling, congratulates Tinubu.

Metro, Politics2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Goodluck Jonathan

On Friday, former president Goodluck Jonathan paid President Bola Tinubu a visit at the Presidential Villa to offer congratulations on the Supreme Court's ruling upholding his election. Jonathan's visit occurred just twenty-four hours after the Supreme Court rejected the challenges of Peter Ob of the Labour Party, LP and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, challenging Tinubu's victory. After celebrating with Tinubu behind closed doors, Jonathan declared that it was time for previous presidents to band together and come up with ideas that would enable the majority of people to escape poverty. According to him, it is now…

Oct

27

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Reps summon Mohbad’s manager and Naira Marley regarding his death, royalty.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MetroEntertainment, Mohbad, Music, Naira Marley, RIP

Singer Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name Naira Marley, has been called before the House of Representatives. This is an attempt to ensure that the rights of the late singer Mohbad—also known as Ilerioluwa Aloba—are respected and to address concerns about his works. The House also invited Mohbad's manager, Jiggy Adeoye, through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance. In order to facilitate the parliamentarians' October 3 interactive session, Mohbad's manager has been invited. This is a brave move in the right direction to get rightful payment and royalties for the deceased music icon. On September 12,…

Oct

26

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Demian paraded by the police in Port Harcourt for killing his lover.

Lifestyle, MetroCrime, Insecurity, Metro, Rape, RIP

The police in Rivers state have confirmed reports of the murder of a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt, Justina Otuene, by Demain Okoligwe, a 400 level student of the same institution. Parading the suspect before newsmen today October 26, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Emeka, said on Wednesday, October 25, at about 3.30pm, operatives of Ozuoba Division received a complaint from a good Samaritan and neighbor, name withheld, of Road 20, back of NTA Ozuoba that he went to his house where one Demain Okoligwe ‘m’ a fellow tenant resides and perceived a very bad…