My dad abandoned me when I was a child. Leaving my mother to shoulder the burden of raising me and my siblings. My mother did the best she could as a single mother in a difficult world. I watched her toil day and night just so we could have full stomachs, clothes on our backs, and a roof over our heads. Putting us through school stretched her thin but she did not give up. I am sure that if the devil had appeared to her and made her an offer like “Give me your soul in exchange for a good…
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The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has explained why his administration may not complete the payment for 122 vehicles it purchased from Innoson motors.The governor shared a video on his verified Facebook page on Friday, explaining how the local vehicle manufacturer ran into problems with his administration. THE WHISTLER had reported that Innoson Vehicles sued the Imo State Government for N2.5 billion for not paying balance of N2,547,666,435 for the vehicles it supplied to the state government. The Anambra-based car manufacturer said the Imo Government’s refusal to pay up made it impossible for its company to service a loan it…
A female preacher has warned those keeping dreadlocks, stating that they will not go to heaven.In the viral video, she can be seen preaching to her congregants when she averred that those who keep dreadlocks have no prospect of winning the heavenly race. According to her, she had seen a demon which keeps the notorious hairstyle but its hair was snakes dancing around the head.
A video circulating online shows Davido at the airport doing what he is known for, which is showing love and support to fans.His plane just landed at the international airport from a trip and he met a staunch fan who had been waiting to receive him. The guy blocked his path as he was walking onto the car park. As soon as Davido and his entourage exited the lobby, the young man bent backwards to take a picture perfect photo of the singer. On seeing him, the DMW boss quickly grabbed unto the loyal supporter and gave him a deep…
A lady has expressed her dissatisfaction after her man bought her a second-hand car as a birthday gift.In the viral video, the birthday girl’s eyes were closed as she was gently led to the surprise gift while spectators were serenading her with birthday song. However, when she opened her eyes and saw the car her boyfriend had purchased, disappointment was written all over her face.She was given the car keys but became more visibly dissatisfied as she told those recording the moment to stop. According to her, there’s nothing special about the car that warrants recording; she queried whether he…
My father is a northerner and a Muslim but he does not fit the stereotype of either northern or Muslim men. He is one of the most liberal people I know. He acknowledges the power that women have and often encourages women around him to wield that power. One of the things he often told me when I was growing up was, “Nafa, speak up! Use your voice. The world is interested in what you have to say.” He treated his sons and daughters equally. Everyone did the same chores; cooking, laundry, washing his car, and serving his meals. There…
The presiding Magistrate Mohammed Bilyaminu ruled that all the ingredients of section 390 and 283 of the penal code were proved by the prosecution.MustaphaA court has found a 43-year-old man guilty.The Magistrate court in Damaturu after finding Umar Alhaji Mustapha, sentenced him to 25 years in prison for committing r$pe and incest with his 18-year-old daughter, Fatima. The presiding Magistrate Mohammed Bilyaminu ruled that all the ingredients of section 390 and 283 of the penal code were proved by the prosecution. While reading the testimony of the witness, the judge narrated that PW 1, a police inspector, during his testimony…
The 81 Division Nigerian Army has reacted to a story online over the unfortunate incident that occurred between some soldiers and policemen around Ojo in Lagos resulting in the loss of the life of a police officer.The Acting Deputy Director 81 Division Public Relations, Majo Olaniyi Osoba, said the Division is already in touch with the Lagos State Police Command to resolve the matter. This incident is highly regrettable given the Division’s disposition and zero tolerance for any misconduct. He said, “Accordingly, the Division has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding the unfortunate incident At the…
This is something nobody knows except my junior sister. I’ve perfected the art of hiding it all these years because I don’t know how the world will see me when they get to know about it. I told my junior sister about it the night before the traditional wedding because she caught me crying. I could have lied to her but that girl has always been the one I share my secret with. She’ll listen to me and then tell me something crazy so we laugh. I can tell her I killed someone and she would tell me, “Give me…
Nigerian singer, Temmie Ovwasa has said she’s glad that she is a lesbian and doesn’t have to worry about getting pregnant ‘accidentally’ and having kids. In a series of tweets shared on her handle this morning, Temmie opined that most Nigerian families have pedophiles and it will be unwise to bring in kids that will be traumatized by family members and the society. See her tweets below.