Author: tundeoyeyemi2002
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi believes that kidnapping school children, while undeniably wrong, is “the lesser of two evils” compared to killing soldiers. In a recently shared interview, Gumi said that while both acts are evil, taking hostages is more serious than taking a life. He insisted that Nigeria must negotiate with bandits to prevent more deaths, citing past cases such as the Kebbi school kidnapping where the victims were released unharmed. Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has called the kidnapping of schoolchildren the “lesser of two evils” compared to the killing of soldiers and insisted Nigeria must negotiate…
Activist Judy Osas has publicly criticized Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, accusing her of overstepping her authority in political matters involving the elected governor. Osas stressed that the position of First Lady has no constitutional backing or executive powers, noting that unlike the governor, Mrs. Tinubu was not elected by the people. He argued that any message she wanted to convey should be channeled through aides, stressing that the governor’s mandate comes directly from voters, while the first lady’s influence is informal and not legally defined. Activists accuse Remy Tinubu of ‘crossing the line’, say first lady has no…
Akpoazaa Group has named Dr. Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi, Managing Director of Obijackson Group and founder of Nestoil, as the inaugural recipient of the Person of the Week Recognition Award. The honor recognizes his contributions to education, healthcare, community development, cultural preservation and industrial development in Nigeria. Through the Obi Jackson Foundation, Dr. Obiese has made significant investments in scholarships, hospital facilities, health services and social welfare. Akpoazaa Group is pleased to announce Dr. (Sir) Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi, Managing Director of Obijackson Group, as the first recipient of its prestigious Person of the Week Award; an honor that recognizes individuals and…
Nigerian woman Sakina Sani sparked an online debate after she posted on Facebook that Christmas food was “taboo” for Muslims. Her message aimed at the Muslim community has reignited discussions around interfaith relations, religious tolerance and different interpretations of Islamic rules for sharing holiday meals during Christmas celebrations. Nigerian lady Sakina Sani has sparked debate online by taking to social media to remind Muslims that Christmas food is considered Haram (forbidden or illegal in Islam). In a Facebook post shared on Monday, Sani addressed the Muslim community directly: “Using this medium to remind all Muslim ummah that Christmas food is…
Shola Ogudu, the mother of Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife, shared a reflective post highlighting her son’s five years of growth after expressing confidence in her son’s future. She looked back at her 2020 tweet about instilling strong confidence in her then 8-year-old, celebrating the progress he had made and expressing her gratitude to God in the updated caption. Shola Ogudu, the mother of Boluwatife Balogun, the eldest son of Nigerian music star Wizkid, has shared a throwback post looking back on her son’s journey five years later. Ogudu shared a screenshot of her own tweet from January 6, 2020, in…
Gospel singer Victor Thompson shared a heartfelt video on Instagram expressing his love for his wife Henrietta. The couple welcomed their first child a few months ago. Thompson has previously discussed the challenges they face in parenthood. Gospel singer Victor Thompson once again expressed his deep love for his wife Henrietta in a touching video shared on Instagram. The musician, who became a father a few months ago, had earlier opened up about the struggles they faced in their journey to parenthood. In the video, Thompson invites his wife outside their home, where she unexpectedly discovers her push gift. She…
Regina Daniels’ mother Rita Daniels returns to social media following AGN presidential election loss. On December 9, she shared a video on Instagram showcasing her charity work. In the video, she hands out food to children from her car. Rita Daniels, mother of actress Regina Daniels, has resurfaced on social media days after reports emerged that she had lost the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) presidential election. On Tuesday, December 9, Rita posted a video on her official Instagram page showing off her charity work. In the video, she can be seen handing out what looks like food to the…
Agnes Obetta, an abducted resident of Ezemo, Udenu LGA, Enugu State, died of complications arising from shock and hypertension shortly after her release. The 50-year-old woman was reportedly released after a ransom was paid, but died in hospital. While the Nigerian army had earlier announced the rescue of 14 abductees during a clearance operation in Benue forest, PDP staunch supporter Hillary Onah gave a different account, saying a so-called rescue team suddenly opened fire, causing chaos A kidnapped resident of Ezemo in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State died of shock shortly after being released by his kidnappers. The…
Nigerian model Sandra Okagbue has sparked speculation about a potential relationship with singer Flavor N’abania. The speculation comes after a recent post Sandra made on social media. In the video, Sandra dances in a music studio. Nigerian model Sandra Okagbue has sparked speculation about her possible relationship with singer Flavor N’abania following her recent posts on social media. In the video, Sandra is seen dancing in a music studio, with Flavor’s voice cheering her on in the background. She captioned the video, which sparked a buzz: “When your H is your number one hype man.” Fans were quick to pick…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).The move comes after Fubala ended a long-running rift with his estranged political godfather, former Federal Capital Territory minister Nyesom Wike.The rift began in late 2023, when members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Wike attempted to impeach Tomihara.An alleged misunderstanding over control of state resources and appointments was further exacerbated when arsonists set fire to part of the State House in Rivers on October 29, 2023, just hours before pro-Wake lawmakers planned to impeach the…