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In the next few days, many state governors will bow out of office. While some of them are leaving with their heads high, same could not be said of quite a number of them. There are worries over the backlog of salary and pension some of them would be handing over to the incoming administration on May 29. DAILY POST reports that at least seven out of the 28 newly elected governors who are expected to take over power from their predecessors on May 29, will be faced with the turmoil of fixing the mess of the current administration, particularly…
Popular clergyman, Kingsley Okonkwo has asserted that the idea of men being inherently wired to cheat is nothing more than a lie from hell. Taking to his Twitter handle on Saturday, May 20, Kingsley pointed out that men’s sexual disposition differs from that of women due to various reasons, one of which is the higher sex drives men tend to have. While acknowledging that men may be more prone to sexual temptations than women, he made it clear that this does not justify infidelity or causing harm to someone they truly love. In his words, “NO MAN is wired to…
In less than 10 days, barring no judicial intervention, President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over to Bola Tinubu, after 8 years in the saddle. He promised to change the country— in the kitchens and on dining tables, Buhari’s changes have been felt. “You voted for change and now change has come,” an elated Buhari said in his acceptance speech in 2015 after former President Goodluck Jonathan called to concede defeat. In the course of the campaign, there was a picture where President Buhari and Osinbajo had sachet Milo, a popular cocoa beverage, on their dining table. Buhari would need to…
A UK-based Nigerian lady has opined that her when it comes to being spoiled by men, women in Nigeria have it better than they do abroad. Anike Banks claimed that although Nigerian women in the country of West Africa are fortunate, they are oblivious of it. She said that, in contrast to what is possible at home, no man offers money to women openly and easily in the United Kingdom. The entrepreneur accused men in England of being stingy. She said that if she were lucky enough to find someone who’ll give her 20 pounds, she would introduce him to our parents.…
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje’s alleged audio conversation with Ibrahim Masari, a former placeholder vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has emerged. According to Daily Trust, Ganduje was heard in the audio lamenting why the President-elect, Bola Tinubu would meet the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso despite their differences. DAILY POST reports that Tinubu and Kwankwaso had during the week, met for four hours in France, discussing how the former Kano Governor may join the ruling party. The development had triggered reactions across the country as some members of the APC…
Reality TV star, Tega Dominic has opined that if men haven’t helped their partners achieve a goal in their lives, then the lady has every right to stay or walk away from the relationship. Sharing a lengthy piece on her social media, she stated that a woman could realize that a man had done nothing for her and be absolutely right. According to her, despite any material favors and generosity a guy may have given her, he should only feel fully satisfied if he has assisted her in making a great achievement. She wrote; “You can be with a woman…
Big Brother Naija star and skincare guru, Ifu Ennada Ifuennada has reacted after she was criticized for her outfit to AMVCA and urged Nigerians to stop insulting her. In a series of posts on her Instatsories, Ifu queried why Nigerians could accept people like Speed Darlington and Portable for their unique style and reject her for her unique fashion sense. She pleaded with people to learn to accept her for who she is since she isn’t going anywhere, for the benefit of their mental health. She wrote; “PSA What I choose to wear to #AMVCA is not for shallow minds…
Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, better known as Spyro has disclosed that he obtained a bank loan to finance his song with Mayorkun and Davido. The rising artiste featured Omo Baba Olowo and Mayorkun on a single titled ‘Funke’ in 2018, but the commercial success of the song was short-lived. Spyro said in a recent interview with Cool FM that he struggled for three years to pay back the debt. The “Who’s Your Guy” crooner said that the collaboration propelled him into the public eye, but fell off after the song lost the initial momentum. Spyro said; “When I dropped ‘Funke’ and the song…
Nigerian superstar singer, Davido has disclosed some of the reasons he married his wife, Chioma. Speaking during an interview with The Beat Atlanta, the singer who was asked “What is the key to happiness in finding your partner” revealed that it was being with someone you are comfortable with. According to him, he and Chioma grew up together because he met her while he was still in his first year of college and they were very comfortable with each other. Davido claimed that Chioma had become a part of him and advised others to choose a compatible spouse since he…
Nigerian fashion designer Jeremiah Ogbodo, popularly known as Swanky Jerry, has expressed his disappointment with singer 2Baba for failing to address the misunderstanding between him and his wife, Annie Idibia. Swanky who used to be best friends with Annie, but appears to be currently at odds with her, noted that the singer’s attitude makes him wonder whether he is comfortable with their friendship. Swanky voiced his concerns on the second season of the Young, Famous & African reality show, during a chat with 2Face and other cast of the show. “I kind of feel weird that he [2Baba] didn’t reach…