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A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has revealed what was different about his principal before he was sick and when he came back from treatment abroad. Garba Shehu, spokesperson for Buhari, worked with the former president between 2015 and 2023, when he handed over to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Buhari’s longest medical trip to London lasted about 104 days, and Shehu said the former president came back energised with a totally different attitude to work. Asked what was different about Buhari before he was sick and Buhari when he came back from treatment, the former…
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has lashed out at a key member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition, Nasir El-Rufai, over his comment on former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi. El-Rufai had disclosed how Amaechi sponsored the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, in 2011. He disclosed that while Amaechi was still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, he gave CPC money to hold its convention in 2011. El-Rufai had said: “Let me tell you people something, in 2011 when we were in CPC, we were to go to convention and we didn’t…
Galatasaray have been hit with a major blow in their attempt to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Napoli have not accepted Galatasaray’s last offer of €70m in five installments for Osimhen. The Serie A champions are demanding €75m to be paid in two installments and with letters of credit from the bank. This is coming less than a few days after Galatasaray suffered a big blow in their attempt to secure Osimhen’s signing on a permanent transfer from Napoli. Napoli opted to to turn down Osimhen’s release clause amount of €75million. Osimhen spent…
The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Justice, on Friday secured the conviction of three ritual killers in the Kugba area of Abeokuta South Local Government. The trio, identified as Mustakeem Balogun, Soliudeen Majekodunmi, and Lukmon Abdulgafar, were apprehended for the gruesome murder of 16-year-old Sofia Okeowo on January 28, 2022. DAILY POST reports that Sofia had gone to visit her boyfriend, Mustakeem, who had sexual intercourse with her and, during the act, viciously attacked and strangled her alongside Soliudeen, then beheaded her. They also cut parts of Sofia’s thighs and stuffed her headless body into a sack, subsequently…
Liverpool on Friday night officially retired the club’s No.20 shirt in honour of their late forward Diogo Jota. This means that Jota will forever be Liverpool’s number 20. Recall that the Portuguese recently died alongside his brother Andre in a fatal car accident in Spain. Jota and Andre has since been laid to rest last Saturday. However, after consultation with Jota’s wife, Rute, and family, the Premier League champions retired the shirt in honour and memory of Jota across all levels, including the club’s Women and Academy. Jota had joined the Reds from Wolves in 2020 and won several trophies…
Veteran Nollywood actress Ajoke Silva Jacobs, the wife of Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs, took to Instagram to pray for her husband as he turns 83 today. The actress shared a heartwarming message, along with a video showing images of Olu Jacobs through the years. She wrote, “The one and only Sir J dee J @_olujacobs …we met when you were 38 and today by God’s wonderfull Grace you are …83…🎺🎺🎺🎺God be PRAISED!!! For all the Joy and laughter,some tears and sorrow along the way we bless the Lord Almighty for guiding you through each day.🎵🎶🎵🎶 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾The Wisdom etched upon your face…
In a trending video, a lady shared her mom’s response to a prank that involved her using a distorted Snapchat filter her mom was unfamiliar with. The young lady shares the conversation she had with her mom after posting a bruised-face photo on Snapchat, which her mom freaked out over, convinced her daughter was truly injured. She reacted immediately with panic and concern, making the moment a perfect blend of humor and seriousness. Users reacted to her mom’s relatable response to the distorted face prank, sharing how their parents would have reacted. See comments below; @Ada Eze🧸🎀: She advise you…
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About six members of Community Protection Guards (CPG) have been brutally murdered following an ambush by armed men in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara state. Security expert, Zagazola Makama revealed on his X handle that several others remain unaccounted for and are feared kidnapped. The attackers laid siege on Thursday, as the team went from Bungudu to Yar Katsina in the Kekun Waje District to pay their respects to the family of a fallen colleague who had been killed by suspected bandits just the day before. According to sources, the group was caught off guard by heavily armed men…
Barcelona star, Lamine Yamal, has named Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all time. Yamal, 17, a huge fan of Messi, who, has on his own spoken highly of him. Yamal stated his position on the GOAT debate while speaking to the press at an event in China. He said he believes that former Barcelona man is the greatest in history. He said, via Barca Universal, “For me, Messi is the greatest player in history. “Everything he did, all over the pitch, everything about his game, I liked it all, and it has truly been something beautiful for me.”…