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Apr

26

2023

AY Vs Basket Mouth: “I have learnt something about the Igbos” – Omotola

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, OpinionEntertainment, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Personality

Following the rift between Ayodeji Richard Makun (Popularly called AY) and Bright Okpocha (Popularly known as Basket Mouth) over unpaid show allowance. The Nollywood Diva and Screen sensation, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, has taken to her twitter account to make an assertion that has raised discussion among social media users: In her Twit, she said: "AY is a Yoruba man who accused Basket Mouth, an Igbo man of not paying him on time for show he did for him in the past. "Igbos started attacking their fellow Igbo man, Basket Mouth on social media because of what AY, a Yoruba man…

Apr

25

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Our promise to deliver new Nigeria in motion – Tinubu

NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his plans toward birthing a new and better Nigeria via his incoming administration. The former Lagos State governor gave the assurance in a tweet on his verified handle whil thanking Nigerians for the warm welcome he received on Monday when he landed in Abuja from France. He wrote, “I am extremely excited to be back home and deeply humbled by the warm welcome I received on my return to Abuja today. “Thank you all for your love and support. Our promise to deliver a nation of Renewed Hope for all Nigerians remains…

Apr

25

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi swipes at Tinubu, says “No serious leader will go on rest”

News2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Peter Obi of the Labour Party said no serious leader would go on a rest (vacation) in Nigeria. Obi, the presidential candidate of LP during the February 25 election, disclosed this on Monday when he paid the Muslim community in Akwa Central Mosque an Eid-el-fitr visit. He urged that Nigerians should not be divided based on religion or politics. He said: “People who want to rest can go and relax. I am not resting because I have to visit schools and hospitals and interact with people. “No serious leader will go and rest in Nigeria. We will continue to visit…

Apr

25

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria elections: Full list of 257 judges to hear petitions

News, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

A total of 257 judges will hear petitions arising from the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, according to a list by the National Judicial Council (NJC). Proceedings at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and State Election Petition Tribunals are expected to commence fully in May after the Worker’s Day holiday. Nigerians have shifted their attention to the tribunals as aggrieved candidates in the February 25 and March 18 contests attempt to overturn victories. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued Certificates of Return to all winners of various positions. Already, hundreds of petitions have been filed to challenge the outcome…

Apr

25

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Herdsmen murder Labour Party Chairman in Benue

Metro, NewsCrime, Herdsmen, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Unknown gunmen causing mayhem in Benue State have killed a Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Nathaniel Ochoche. Ochoche, who was the Edikwu Ward 2 Chairman of the party in Apa Local Government Area of the state, was murdered alongside four others at the weekend. The party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Mr. Tersoo Orbunde confirmed the incident in a statement he issued and made available to reporters on Monday. It read: “It is with rude shock that the Benue State Secretariat of the Labour party received the news of the gruesome murder of its Chairman in Edikwu Ward 2…