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IPOB vs Unknown Gunmen: Unfolding sword fights will be long-drawn. It will be bloody

It is now beyond debate, all is not well with Nigeria’s southeast region. Activities of certain, yet suspectedly disparate armed groups have unsettled security arrangements in the formerly peaceful region. The cracks have always been there. Riotous conclusion of the otherwise peaceful #EndSARS protest was only a marked announcement of...

ALERT! Most artificial sweeteners poses risk of cancers by 13 per cent – New study claims

Scientists from the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, and Sorbonne Paris Nord University, have carried out a new study suggesting that some artificial sweeteners used in food and drink raise the risk of cancers by up to 13 per cent The scientists say they monitored the diet...

‘Igbo women will force you to pay bills’ – Lazy man shares ordeal

A man narrated his ordeal with a lady he met on the internet he went on a date with. According to the man, he had been speaking with the girl on Instagram for quite some time and she had repeatedly demanded that he take her out. He agreed to accompany her...

Are our Nigerian Pastors Robbing God?

BOWEN UNIVERSITY — N650,000 per semesterCOVENANT UNIVERSITY — N640,000 per semesterBENSON IDAHOSA — N500,000 per semesterBABCOCK UNIVERSITY — N450,000 per semesterREDEEMERS UNIVERSITY —N450,000 per semesterAJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY — N350,000 per semesterMADONNA UNIVERSITY — N350,000 per semester. All these universities were built from TITHES andOFFERINGS of the common people who now can’t...

What will happen if there is a nuclear war between #Russia & USA?

The picture of what nuclear war between two big boys of the exclusive club will look like What will happen if the US and Russia engages in nuclear war with each other? Will Africa and other continents not part of the war be affected? Let’s check the list. 1. Within a...

‘There is Rivers of tears and blood flowing from #Ukraine’ – Pope Francis slams President #Putin

Pope Francis has said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is 'not a military operation, but a war' while criticizing President Vladimir Putin.  During his Angelus address to the world, the head of the Catholic Church led this Sunday's prayer at the Vatican with the Russian invasion of Ukraine as his point of focus, making calls...

Nigerian Govt. should apologize to the Igbos – Sowore suggests

Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential aspirant and the convener of ‘Revolution Now’, during the week declared his 2023 presidential ambition before a crowd of supporters. In his words he says "Nigeria needs a revolution of total freedom of the Nigerian people" and that Nigeria should apologize to the Igbos for...

Ladies: See how long you have s3x after child birth

What you need to know: It also is important to understand that sex should only resume when the woman is comfortable with it. Annete came to the Sexology Clinic three days after delivery. She had given birth to a bouncing baby boy, her second born. She was discharged from the hospital...

Elon Musk sees Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau to Hitler

Tesla CEO Elon Musk suffered a backlash after sharing a satirical tweet comparing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in the wake of the ongoing 'Freedom Convoy' protests, launched by those against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Musk was responding to a Twitter post by the trade...

“I was kicked out of Vatican for wearing sexy outfit” – Online influencer claims

An online influencer who claimed she was thrown out of the Vatican for being "too sexy" has now said she will stop being Catholic because of how she was treated. Juju Vieira, who is originally from Brazil, was on a trip to Saint Peter's Basilica at the heart of the...

Couples who spend lots of money on their wedding day, may divorce sooner, new study finds

Couples who splash the cash on their wedding are more likely to divorce than those who do cheap weddings, a new study has found. The findings emerged in a survey carried out by pro-marriage think-tank the Marriage Foundation. According to the findings, Couples who spend lots of money on their wedding...

“I see IPOB as poorly educated children, not terrorists” – Okorocha opines

Rochas Okorocha, the former governor of Imo state has stated that he doesn't see members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra as terrorists but as poorly educated children. He made the statement while accusing the government of Imo state of mishandling the security crisis; opining that the proscription of...

International Loans: Foreign lenders beware as Nigeria is a disputed project !

On the first of February this year, Nigerians heard some more dismal news from Rotimi Amaechi, the country’s Minister of Transportation. Blaming China for the delay in some major infrastructural projects, he announced, “We are stuck with lots of our projects because we cannot get money. The Chinese are...

“60% of sexual workers in Italy are Nigerian girls” – NAPTIP says

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has said that about 60 per cent of female hawkers in Italy are Nigerians.  The disclosure was made on Wednesday February 2, by NAPTIP Director, Training and Manpower Development, Mr Orakwue Arinze,  during a two-day training tagged, ‘Vulnerable Women and Victims...

Pray before engaging in sexual acts as it prevents STIs, HIV and unwanted pregnancy, invokes Godly offsprings – Nigerian Pastor tweets

A Nigerian Pastor Identified as Ufuoma Bernard of Godist church has said that prayer before sex prevents STIs, HIV and Unwwanted Pregnancy. The Bishop posted this on his Facebook profile and his followers got confused, some people asked if he is joking or just pulling their legs. The Pastor Added that...

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD HUSBAND

Here are some characteristics and qualities that every good one-wife husband has: PassionateA good husband is not just passionate when it comes to the physical aspect of marriage, but he is also passionate about small things. Women really appreciate men who take the efforts to like things that she does...

“TOILET PAPER ARE HARMFUL FOR YOUR ANUS” – Medical Doctor Opines

Nigerian medical personnel, Dr. Olufunmilayo, has warned against the use of toilet rolls to cleanup whenever one passes excreta. In a thread shared on his Twitter handle, Dr Olufunmilayo opined that toilet rolls are harmful to the anus. He said instead of using Tissue paper, people should use soap and...

How to Overcome challenges

That everything happens for a purpose is a statement of fact though one might not be opportune to know the exact cause or reason for what happened when it did but at the fullness of time, the real essence for that would manifest. Certain things happen that can challenge one’s...

“I have been dating billionaires my entire adult life” – Julia Fox confirms

Julia Fox is setting the record straight about her relationship with Kanye West and wants people to know that she is not with him for the clout or money. On the latest episode of her Forbidden Fruits podcast, the American actress shut down speculation that she’s dating Kanye West for “fame,” “clout”...

Why Buying ‘Tokunbo Trains’ for Lagosians ? — Opinion

A Rejoinder To Governor Babajide Sanwoolu Set To Buy More Than A Decade Second Hand Used Trains From Milwaukee, Wisconsin In United States. The ingenuity of Babajide Sanwo-Olu in solving the problem of transportation in Lagos state by re-introducing the metro line, is a welcome development. However, there are questions,...

Creating Hope? Why they are leaving Nigeria — By Tunde Leye

From my immediate University clique, another person is leaving Nigeria for America at the end of this month, with her family of three. Virtually every month for the last two years, I’ve gone to visit one person or the other who was making a similar move. In fact, one...

Interesting piece ! A man’s character is his fate

I am humbled by this piece and hereby recommend it for a slow reading A man’s character is his fate. Heraclitus Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States (US), said: “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help...

“Those who choose to have pets instead of kids are selfish” – Pope Francis says

Pope Francis has said that people who choose to have pets instead of children exhibit "a certain selfishness". Speaking on parenthood during a general audience at the Vatican, the pontiff lamented that pets "sometimes take the place of children" in society. He said: "Today … we see a form of selfishness. We...

Reasons why you should have atleast a friend

Why you need to keep at least one or two friends In december of 2003, Joyce Vincent died of an asthma attack in her North London flat. The television was left on. he mail continued to be delivered. Her rent was set up to be automatically deducted. The days rolled by...

Women who attain more ‘orgasms’ regularly have more developed brains

Scientific researchers have found the brain region linked to genital touch in women and it seems it’s better developed in women who have sex regularly. The study, recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience, analysed the connection between touch and cerebral development in 20 adult females. As part of the research, female volunteers...

‘Let’s get prepared for a new Nigerian economy without Oil’ – Buhari Opines

President Muhammdu Buhari has said that there is need to prepare for a Nigerian economy after oil.  The President said this when receiving the immediate past Executive Director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mr. Segun Awolowo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and...

Do you know that dog owners were ‘less depressed’ during the pandemic? Researcher finds

Being a dog owner may have lessened the psychological impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study has revealed. Researchers in St Louis, Missouri found in a new study that those who own dogs have been significantly less depressed throughout the pandemic than those who would like to own one, but...

Nnamdi Kanu has some comfort and luxury in custody – DSS says

The Department of State Services has countered claim of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu being maltreated in its custody. Recall that the seperatist leader filed a lawsuit against against the Attorney General of the Federation AGF, the Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami SAN and the Department...

‘5G will improve Nigeria’s security challenges’ – Pantami

Minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami has said that deployment of 5G technology in the country will help address security challenges in the country.  Speaking at the auction of the 3.5 GHz spectrum organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission in Abuja on Monday December 13, Pantami stated that 5G has...

Religion is Nigerians’ chief problem – Wole Soyinka

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has said that religion is the number one problem hindering Nigerians from being liberated as “rational beings.” Soyinka said this while speaking with a professor of African Literature, Dr. Louisa Egbunike. He stated that "if religion becomes an excuse for flouting the law, then that religion has got...

Pope frowns at the treatment of migrants in Europe

The Pope has condemned the treatment of migrants in Europe Speaking on the Greek island of Lesbos, where he met dozens of migrants, Pope Francis said they were being used for political propaganda. He called the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". He urged focus on the causes of migration, such as...

Nigeria may no longer exist before 2023 elections – Onaiyekan

Former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan has expressed fear of Nigeria splitting before the 2023 general elections.  Onaiyekan who pointed out that Nigerian leaders always want to remain in office even after their tenure because of “greed, wickedness and stupidity”, added that one of the issues in the...

Omicron Covid variant originated from Europe, not in S’Africa

Analysis by Dr Nicholas Davies, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), suggests there were around 60 cases already in England by November 28, yet only 22 have been reported by the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA). A science advisor to the government has also warned...

‘Is Peng Shuai safe, please provide verifiable proof?’ – EU demands from China

The European Union has demanded China gives it "verifiable proof" that tennis star Peng Shuai is safe and well after she went missing for more than two weeks. The former number-one-ranked doubles player raised major concern for her well-being when she accused Zhang Gaoli, the country's former vice-premier, of sexual assault on...

‘Lockdowns over Omicron variant is not necessary’ – Joe Biden

US President, Joe Biden has called the Omicron Covid variant a "cause for concern, not a cause for panic" saying the US doesn't need to have lockdowns over it. Two days after the variant was detected in North America, Biden said he saw no need for a lockdown "for now",...

‘Nigeria’s economic and security challenges will pass’ – British Commissioner says

Catriona Laing, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has sent out a message of hope and optimism that Nigeria will overcome its current economic and security challenges. Laing gave the assurance on Monday November 29, while speaking at a state dinner in Benin organised in her honour. According to her, “I am very confident that...

Was Susan electocuted at Hustle & Bustle?

A video showing how a woman died at Obi Cuban's Hustle & Bustle club has been released. In the video, the lady, in a red dress, is seen leaving the club with two male friends. They appear to be in good spirits and are seen playing around before the lady runs...

Kanye West admits to have failed in his marriage (video)

Billionaire rapper and businessman, Kanye West has says his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian 'didn't like' when he wore the Donald Trump affiliated 'MAGA' cap and that he had 'embarrassed' her with his failed presidential bid in 2020. In a 'Thanksgiving prayer' shared on his Instagram page, the rapper, 44, said...

These animals [Octopuses, crabs, crayfish and lobsters] feels pain and they not be boiled alive – UK experts says

Octopuses, crabs, crayfish and lobsters are capable of experiencing pain or suffering, according to a review commissioned by the UK government, adding that the animals should be given protection under new animal welfare laws as they are sentient beings. The report by experts at the London School of Economics looked at...

‘Act on the #EndSARS panel report’ – US govt. urges the Nigerian govt

The United States government has reacted following the conclusion of work by the Lagos State Panel for victims of SARS related abuses and other matters. After the panel chairman, Justice Doris Okuwobi (retired) submitted the report at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, concluding that people were killed and...

Dear Ladies, Please Don’t Enter Into Any Of These 10 Kinds Of Relationships

As a lady, you are expected to get serious with life the moment you cross twenty five years old. I personally don’t expect a 25-year old lady to be playing games because the truth is that you no longer have enough time on your side. At age 25 and above,...

Nigerians living abroad suffer the most – Man warns Nigerians

A Nigerian man has issued a warning to Nigerians nursing the desire to travel abroad as he says that those living in foreign countries are suffering. The Twitter user with username @Thedotingfather, said people living abroad suffer the most, and he warned that those back home should not allow themselves...

‘Terrorists may use Smallpox as a biological weapon’ – Bill Gates warns

Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates has called on governments to give billions in research and development funding to prevent future pandemics and 'bio-terrorism'. The American billionaire warned that world leaders must prepare for disasters like 'smallpox terror attacks' and called for the formation of a new billion-dollar World Health Organisation Pandemic Task Force. Bill Gates gave the...

‘I once though of killing my Dad to ‘avenge’ my Mum’ – Will Smith says

Actor Will Smith has revealed that he once thought about killing his father to “avenge” his mother for the abuse she suffered. Smith revealed this in his new memoir "Me". In excerpts which were published on People, the actor revealed the fraught setting of his early life in Philadelphia with his father, Willard...

“Nigeria is disintegrating before our very eyes” – Soyinka says

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has said that Nigeria is “in a mess” and that the country is currently ''disintegrating before our very eyes''. Soyinka said this when he spoke at a media briefing held at the Freedom Park in Lagos on Thursday, October 28. Soyinka who sounded disturbed by the state of the...

How a private firm saved Nigeria during it’s international passport crisis

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is right on point on this; his views resonate with trends in developed and the developing world on the role private firms can play in a nation’s economic development. “It is the private sector”, said Professor Osibajo at the commissioning of BUA’s Sokoto Cement plant in...

The five Stages of Igbo Traditional Marriage In Igboland

Marriage in Igboland is a very important event. In fact, it is wrong to refer to Igbo traditional marriage as an event. The traditional rites involved and executed by both families and the consenting couples make for a series of events, structured in stages, each one important, each one...

Twin brother and sister at loggerheads after the brother informed his sister that he wants to marry a legitimate wife, after having babies together

A Nigerian set of twins, Amos and Juliana Kunde, from Nasarawa state, are currently at loggerheads after one of them informed the other he was about to get married. According to media personality, Bello Lukman, who shared the story online, the twins lost their parents to gunmen attack sometime back....

Testimony Time: “I was impotent yet my wife accepted my marriage proposal, God later healed me” – MFM Pastor says

A pastor with the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, International Headquarters Annex, Wuye, Abuja, Olumide Oni, has recounted how he married his wife despite being told he was impotent. In an interview with Punch, Oni recounted how he met his wife, Toyin, many years ago and told his wife that...

“Planing an Igbo burial is the most stressful thing ever” – Actress Mary Lazarus Laments

Mary Lazarus has gone on Instagram to reveal what she and her family went through to bury her mother. The actress' mother died in July and her burial rites were recently concluded. Citing her experience, the actress lamented the extortion that goes on in Igbo land when people are trying to...

“Leave Musik, focus your energy on cooking” – Uche Maduagwu tells Whitemoney

Actor Uche Maduagwu has advised the winner of BBNaija season six, Whitemoney to forget about venturing into music. According to Uche, Whitemoney isn't destined for music. He appealed to Whitemoney to focus his energy on his cooking ability which he displayed while he was in the house. See Uche's post...

Europe Vs Africa: ‘How people who live on credit call those who pay cash poor?’ (video)

An Uganda lady has pointed out how lucky Africans living in Africa are.The lady explained that the fact that Africans pay cash to acquire commodities is an advantage unlike in Europe where one can acquire everything on credit. She buttress her point by explaining that in Uganda, if you lose...

“People Will Soon Be Arrested For Speaking Igbo” – Eedris Abdulkareem

One of the revered Nigerian Music legends, Eedris Abdulkareem has said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government will soon start arresting Nigerians for speaking Igbo. Eedris said this while condemning the arrest of Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu. It will be recalled that Chiwetalu Agu was arrested on Thursday by the Nigerian...

“Comparing me to Hushpuppi is an insult” – Invictus Obi Says

The Nigerian convicted fraudster, Obinwanne Okeke, better known as Invictus Obi, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence in a United States prison for $11m fraud, says it is insulting to compare him with self-professed fraudster, Ramon Abass, aka Hushpuppi, Yahoo News reports. Invictus said that while he took to...

‘You have been fuck!ng me for 10 years, I would’nt leave !’ – Wife fumes (video)

A Ghanaian woman identified simply as Jennifer has been spotted in a viral video insisting on not leaving her husband's house after being sent packing.  Narrating her ordeal to a neighbor, Jennifer stated that she has no place to go because she feels used by her husband.  She also alleged that her husband...

‘Masturbation and Phone Sex ‘Spiritually Good’ for Couples in a long-distant Marriage’ – Pastor Mildred Okonkwo views (video)

Pastor Mildred has responded to questions about couples in a distant marriage and if it's OK for them to engage in masturbation and phone sex while they are living apart. While answering a question on the topic, she said: "It's a distant marriage and your sexual needs have to be...