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Nov

14

2022

Nobody is roasting corns, or eating with children, Peter Obi changed their gimmicks – Mr. P

Entertainment, Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Famous Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, known by many as Mr. P, has said that Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has changed the political campaign narratives ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Okoye stated that the reason the usual political gimmicks have not surfaced this campaign season is because of Obi. The artiste noted that politicians are no longer roasting maize with women on the streets or eating in classrooms, rather they have all taken to numbers and statistics. Taking to his verified Twitter account, he wrote, “OBI is the major reason y’all are no longer roasting…

Nov

14

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Same criminals presenting themselves to lead Nigeria – Pastor Enenche

News, Opinion, Politics2023, John Enenche, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Senior Pastor of the Dunamis International Gospel Center, DIGC, Dr Paul Enenche has again knocked Nigerian leaders over poor social amenities in the country. The fiery man of God, who spoke during a live service on Sunday, recalled his experiences during recent travels to several parts of the world. According to him, the level of infrastructure in many countries he recently traveled to, cannot be compared to what is obtainable in the country, stressing that he feels the wickedness of Nigerian leaders whenever he travels out. He said, “By the mercies of God, we have been traveling for a while…

Nov

14

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Buhari weak in managing Nigeria’s economy, governance – Report

Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Lifestyle, Metro, Mohammadu Buhari, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari has performed poorly in governance, economic and political transformation, according to the BTI 2022 Country Report. The Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) measures the development status and governance of political and economic transformation processes in developing and transition countries. Founded in 1977, the report is published biennially by Bertelsmann Stiftung, an independent establishment based in Gütersloh, Germany. More than 250 experts from leading academic institutions and civil society organizations worldwide assessed 137 nations. Nigeria is 108th overall: 86th spot for political transformation, 113th for economic transformation, and 99th for governance index. The 31-page report warns that…

Nov

13

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Eriksson accuses Nigeria FA officials of demanding money for Super Eagles job

Opinion, SportsNFF, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles

Sven Goran Eriksson has accused Nigerian football officials of asking to take half of his salary before giving him the job of managing the Super Eagles. The Swedish football coach who has managed top sides, both club and country, said he was in the race to lead Nigeria to the first World Cup on African soil – South Africa, but his refusal to ‘play ball’ was the major reason why he missed the opportunity. “After Nigeria lost the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigerian FA had sacked the team coach, despite just four months remaining before the…

Nov

13

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gunmen invade Benue pub, kill vigilante, four others

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBandits, Benue State, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Five people have been killed by suspected gunmen at Pevya community, a town in Katsina Ala area of Benue State. City Round gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday when some hoodlums invaded a pub in the community in a tinted vehicle and opened fire on the fun-seekers, leading to the death of five people and leaving many injured. A source in Katsina Ala town who spoke on condition of anonymity said that the gunmen were members of the late Terwase Akwaza’s (aka Gana) gang. He said, “An incident happened at a community called Pevya which is a border town to…