Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s aide, Ossai Ovie Success has averred that the candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi does not stand a chance of winning the election. In a post on Facebook, Ossai, who admitted his admiration for the former Anambra governor, argued that the Labour Party does not have the structure to deliver the nation’s topmost seat for Obi. He wrote: Peter Obi can’t win 2023 election. I love Peter Obi to be our president but he can’t be our president. Personally I love peter Obi personality and how he has carried himself in…
Author: Stanley Ugagbe
Operatives of the EFCC Benin Zonal Command have arrested 41 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure, Ondo State. According to a statement by the commission, the suspects were arrested at their hideout following actionable intelligence. They are Akinselure Bayo, Awopetu Abayomi, Adekanyi Ayo, Victor Ugwu, Awopetu Emmanuel, Ige Damilola, Omotoyinbo Pelumi, Ayeomoni Oluwaseun, Adeoye Olamide, Ojo Gbolahon, Adegbona Adedeji, Johnson Sunkanmi, Emmanuel Tosin, Busayo Ayeni, Olumide Oluwalogbon, Temitayo Temenu, Victor Emaiku, Abiodun Babatunde, Ehuwayijomo Orowole and Odukoya Jesuseyiyan. Others are Leke Daniel, Obafemi Tosin, Suleimon Moshood, Akadiri Olalekan, Adeyanju Isaac, Alakuro Lasisi, Hammed Saqio, Emaiku Abraham, Adenuberun Olarenwaju, Pius Ogunfeyimi, Okunnuwa…
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has concluded arrangements to hold the maiden edition of the Nigeria U-18 Basketball Championships in the country, with a view to ensuring more youth participation in sports, especially in the game of basketball. The competition which targets youth at the grassroots will commence with zonal elimination amongst the 36 States of the Federation and FCT between May 27 – 30, 2022 after which winners and first runners-up emerging from the zones will proceed to Abuja for the finals coming up between June 3 and 8, 2022. The Ministry called on State Governments…
The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to partner with World Health Organization WHO/African Center for Disease Control to revitalize the health sector aimed at realizing the mandate of the present administration in providing health security for Nigerians. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni, disclosed this when he received the delegates from WHO/African CDC to discuss a flagship initiative for Africa on strengthening preparedness and response to public health emergencies in Ship House, Abuja. Dr Kana said that health remains a priority in any thriving society and as part of the reform processes in the…
In this riveting interview with Stanley Ugagbe of The News Chronicle, the founder and Director General of Center for Research, Information Management and Media Development (CRIMMD), Dr. Raphael James shared insight on his journey so far – challenges, motivations, and achievements. He also bared his mind on some national issues. TNC: Thank you for having this interview with us. You’ve carved a niche for yourself as a researcher and historian with over 200 awards to your name, including “SDLG Africa’s Most Reliable Person” 2016, awards from the United Kingdom, The United States, United Arab Republic, China and Africa. Your wards…
A final year student of a Nigerian University has disclosed that while the strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities was ongoing, she had an unprotected sex with her boyfriend and she is now pregnant. According to her, the pregnancy took her unaware as she is not ready for marriage yet and her boyfriend doesn’t want her to abort the baby. In a post shared on Facebook by social influencer Fegor Chime, the student who preferred anonymity, is now asking her online in-laws to counsel her on how to handle the situation. She wrote: I am in my final…
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has averred that zoning the presidency to a particular region undermines the democratic process and would not allow the nation to harness her best hands. In a post on Facebook, Omokri, however, noted that if the nation is considering zoning, the two major parties in the country should zone the seat to the South-East. He wrote: Let me make a full disclosure here: I do not believe in zoning. It is not democratic. It does not allow for the best candidate. It creates a sense of entitlement, and it…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s aide, Ossai Ovie Success has averred that the ongoing strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) “has pushed thousands of our students into prostitution and ritual killings”. Ossai made the remark in a post on Facebook. He noted that: “Students are no longer interested in education as a result of Federal Government and Asuu I don’t care attitude. “Instead of our students to be in school they are now using asuu strike as an excuse to go into prostitution and yahoo yahoo. “Before now, the rate of students going into prostitution and ritual killings wasn’t as…
For some reasons that defy explanations, I have been indifferent about tailoring this piece but since I conceived the idea, it has been lingering and echoing in my head. Just yesterday, I could no longer accommodate the voices that have been pressuring me to write this, so, I had to succumb. In recent weeks, there have been lamentations about how wedding nights and honeymoons are no longer exciting. I was having a tete-a-tete with a friend, whom it seemed the most riveting chapter of the book of lamentations was opened unto him, wondered what went wrong that these days, there…
Ashamed of her illicit oiling and the result it has yielded, a Nigerian lady has taken to the public to seek the counsel of her online would-be in-laws. In a post shared on Facebook by social influencer Fegor Chime, the lady who preferred anonymity, detailed how she slept with her boyfriend and a married man within the same week and she is now pregnant but doesn’t know who to apportion the pregnancy to. She’s now seeking advise on who to apportion the pregnancy to. She wrote: I have had issue bothering me, I feel so ashamed, I can’t tell my…
Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN has commended Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu for distributing assorted grains and cash to people of the State in this holy month of Ramadan. He acknowledged the efforts of the State government in assisting the people of the state during all festivities, including the current holy month of Ramadan and the forthcoming Sallah celebrations The Minister also restated his resolve to contest the gubernatorial position in the state in 2023 while interacting with party members at the weekend. According to him, the interaction with party members and stakeholders was in…
Amidst the ongoing row of young Nigerian ladies sleeping with dogs in exchange for money, a 29-year-old Nigerian lady has taken to the public to confess how she has been having sexual affairs with dogs from her childhood till date. In a post shared on Facebook by social influencer Fegor Chime, the lady who preferred anonymity, chronicled her atrocities and sought help on how she can be delivered. She wrote: All I desire are kind and encouraging words to get out of this thing I have come to realise is a huge mess. I have been living in shambles and…
Operatives of the Force Intelligence Bureau Intelligence Response Team (FIB-IRT), in a sting operation, have arrested four notorious arm dealers and recovered 57 AK47 rifles and a large catchment of ammunition in Jos, Plateau State and from other locations across the country. The force said this is in furtherance of the IGP’s recent charge to the men of the Nigeria Police Force to be dauntless in the fight against crimes and criminality in the country. The suspects, Hamza Zakari (aka Hamzo) aged 20yrs, Abubakar Muhammed (aka Fancy) aged 22yrs, Umar Ibrahim aged 25yrs and Muhammed Abdulkarim (aka Dan-Asabe) aged 37yrs,…
Spanish giants, Barcelona were stunned by Rayo Vallecano at the Nou Camp in a La Liga game on Sunday. The visitors drove one past their opponents and laid their lives to defend the goal in what was a cracker. The defeat means that for the first time in the club’s history, Barcelona have suffered three consecutive loses at the Nou Camp. Speaking after the match, head coach of Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez said: “We weren’t ourselves in the first half. In the second half we improved, we tried and the ball did not want to go in. We deserved more.” “We…
Popular Nigerian Table Shaker and self acclaimed Buhari Tormentor, Reno Omokri has taken a major swipe at an All Progressive Congress Presidential hopeful, Chris Ngige over his promises concerning 2023 elections. Ngige, who is the nation’s minister of Labour, had pledged to transform the country in two years if he’s elected as the President of Nigeria in 2023. Reacting to Ngige’s promise, Omokri, a former presidential aide, opened a can of worm on the minister, saying for the past seven years as a Minister of Labour, Ngige’s record has been catastrophic. He wrote: Ngige said if he becomes President, Nigerians…
Barcelona head coach, Xavi Hernandez has averred that his side’s clash with Real Sociedad on Thursday will be a difficult game. Recall that Barcelona just suffered back-to-back defeats and are looking to turn the tides in their favour. Speaking generally ahead of the clash, Xavi said: “Real Sociedad is a different rival in comparison to Cádiz or Eintracht. They’re a great team with a great coach. It will be a very difficult rival.” “We were good against Levante, we played a game to win it… The tie against Eintracht was not good and the game with Cádiz was a mental…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s aide, Ossai Ovie Success has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to ban the popular reality show, Big Brother Naija. In a post on Facebook, Ossai explained that the show contributes to the moral decadence in the society especially sexual immoralities. Ossai’s demand is coming on the heels of the Chrisland School children who demonstrated mastery and professionally in their viral sex video. In the video, a school girl can been seen ‘riding’ a school boy while other male students were in the room. According to reports, the students had gone to Dubai to represent their…
By Stanley Ugagbe Unscrupulously, social media is currently awash with the shameful, execrable, and nauseating sexual escapade of some Chrisland School children, who in their now-viral sex video, demonstrated mastery in the ministry of sex affairs. According to reports, the students had gone to represent their school in a major competition in Dubai, and rather than focus on their assignment, they decided to add an unusual pleasure of sexual escapade to their now-famous tour to Dubai. In the video, a schoolgirl (some say she is 10, some say she is 11 while others say she is 13) can be seen…
Fed up by her husband’s alleged excesses, a Nigerian woman has reeled out plans to walk out of her marriage. In a post shared on Facebook by social influencer, Fegor Chime, the woman who preferred anonymity, detailed several atrocities the husband is allegedly guilty of. According to the woman, the husband is good for nothing and she has decided to leave the marriage and look for a useful husband. Nevertheless, she’s seeking the advise of her online in-laws on the best way to dump her husband She wrote: Since I got married I have never had peace in this marriage.…
Barcelona head coach, Xavi Hernandez has bemoaned his team after suffering a shock defeat to Cadiz on Monday. A lacklustre Barcelona succumbed to a 1-0 defeat, barely four days after being humiliated out of the Europa League. Speaking after the match, Xavi said his side does not have any tenable excuse for losing to Cadiz. He said: “We’ve lost a final now and there are still seven games left and we have to qualify for the Champions League next season.” “They had a great defensive game.” “We have generated enough chances to get the three points but we have not…
Popular Nigerian Table Shaker and self acclaimed Buhari Tormentor, Reno Omokri has described Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Bola Ahmed Tinubu as slaves of President Buhari who would do anything to please their master. In a post on Facebook, Omokri explained that both Tinubu and Osinbajo would do anything to please Buhari at the expense of the nation’s sanity. He wrote: I prefer to vote for Sheikh Nuhu Khalid, than vote for either Osinbajo or Tinubu. How could they openly see Nigerians being slaughtered like goats under Buhari, yet keep quiet because of their ambitions? Both Tinubu and Osinbajo fear…
As Christians all over the world celebrate this year’s Easter, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Christians in Nigeria to emulate the virtues of love, service, selflessness and sacrifice which Jesus Christ exemplified. In an Easter message to the Christian faithful, the Director General of NOA, Dr. Garba Abari noted that Easter is a period of sober reflection which should inspire a recommitment to those virtues that make for better humanity as seen in the life and death of Christ. He also urged Christians to use the Easter celebrations to pray for God’s guidance to help the country navigate…
Five-time World Best Footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed optimism about Manchester United’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League. Ronaldo’s comment came after United’s lacklustre win against Norwich City on Saturday. The Portuguese talisman’s individual brilliance saw his team edge Norwich by 3-2. Sensationally, Ronaldo scored a Hatrick to give his glory-dying team a much needed three points to keep the dream of top four alive. In a Facebook post after the match, Ronaldo who was named Man-of-the-Match, said his team will fight until the end. He wrote: Very happy with this win and for getting us back on track…
Self acclaimed Buhari Tormentor, Reno Omokri has taken a major swipe at Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. In a post on Facebook, the former presidential aide who is on self exile, opened a can of worm on the VP’s head for saying he would continue from where President Muhammadu Buhari stopped. It would be recalled that in his declaration to run for President in 2023, Osinbajo heaped praises on his current Boss, stressing that he would consolidate on the legacy of Buhari. In a direct reaction to Osinbajo’s statement, Omokri described him as one who fears men, adding that he’s not…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), felicitated with Nigerians, particularly, the Christian faithful on the joyous occasion of Easter celebration, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a statement, the SGF described the sacrifice of Jesus as the manifestation of God’s love for entire world of mankind in which Jesus’ sacrifice brought mankind salvation, liberation, hope and a secured future. He urged Christians to emulate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ as well as his teaching on love, compassion, selflessness and tolerance in all dealings.…
Spanish giants, Barcelona’s dream of European glory came to an abrupt end yesterday following an embarrassing loss to German side, Eintracht Frankfurt. Haven played a 1-1 draw last week in Germany, Xavi Hernandez’s men were confident of completing the job in their home soil but were stunned beyond repair. In what Xavi described as a Final, Barcelona lost at Camp Nou by 3-2, allowing Frankfurt to progress to the semi finals on aggregate of 4-3. Speaking after the match, Xavi said: “We haven’t known how to attack well, we haven’t played like in other games. It’s a very big disappointment.…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stated that Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards that were barred from making calls will not be unbarred by the service providers until they are linked with the National Identification Numbers (NINs) of the SIM holders. In a statement on Sunday, the commission said “This information has become necessary in view of a viral web link (https://bit.ly/NCC-Sim-Unbar-Gov-Ng) being circulated on social media and on some websites. The link and accompanying narrative represent patent misinformation and disinformation certainly designed to mislead the general public about the SIM cards that are barred from making calls, due to…
Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has refused to rule out his side from winning the league this season. Xavi’s comment came after Barcelona’s hard fought victory against Levante on Sunday evening. The Spanish giants edged their opponents by 3-2 to scoop all three points. Assessing the team’s performance, Xavi said “Today two players as professional as Ter Stegen and Luuk de Jong have made a difference. They work hard and today they helped us. We’re making a very big effort because people come in with discomfort. We’ve had a great streak in the league.” “We’ve got to improve the game…
Popular Nigerian Table Shaker, Reno Omokri has urged young graduates not to be in a hurry to leave their parents’ house. In a post on Facebook, Omokri stated that there is still more to be learnt under one’s parents after school, adding that remaining in their parents’ house will help them save money to start a business. He wrote: Dear youths, When you graduate and get a job, don’t immediately leave your parents house to rent a place. If possible, stay with your parents. Endure any discomfort. Then save what you’d have spent on rent and use it as capital…
Barely a week after the House of Representatives deliberated on a bill seeking to prohibit cross-dressing in Nigeria, popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, who is best known as Bobrisky, has disclosed that he is now a woman, adding that he has done irreversible surgeries. In a post on his Instagram page, Bobrisky told his followers that he’s not a cross-dresser but he now identifies as a woman. He said, “I’m not a cross-dresser, I’m a woman. Have done many surgeries that can’t be reversed such as lipo, boobs etc… When the time comes even court self go confirm as(sic) say…
