Day: October 11, 2024

PDP Crisis: Court Upholds Damagum As PDP National Chairman

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PDP Crisis: Court Upholds Damagum As PDP National Chairman

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled on Friday that Umar Damagum is the rightful National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This ruling was made in response to a lawsuit, identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/579/2024, brought forth by Senator Umar Maina against the PDP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT), among other parties. Maina, who serves as the PDP chairman in Yobe State, accused certain party members of engaging in covert meetings aimed at forcibly removing Damagum, an action he contended violates the…

APC Suspends Minister Of State For Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri

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APC Suspends Minister Of State For Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has been suspended from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his ward. Lokpobiri and David Lyon, the party’s candidate for the Bayelsa governorship in 2019, were suspended due to purported anti-party conduct. In addition to Lokpobiri and Lyon, several other notable members have also faced suspension, including Kharim Kumoko, the Commissioner for Power; Peres Biewari, the Commissioner for Lands and Survey; former APC state chairman Jothan Amos; NEC ex-officio member Godbless Diriwari; and Sabi Morgan, the Southern Ijaw APC Youth Leader.…

Abuja Court Denies Binance Executive Gambaryan Bail

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BREAKING: FG Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive

On Friday, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja turned down the latest request for bail from the Binance Holdings Executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Gambaryan’s attorney, Mark Mordi (SAN), had previously made the case that his client’s well-being was at risk. The lawyer had explained that Gambaryan needed surgery for a slipped disc and mental health treatment for depression and anxiety. Mordi asked for a six-week release for Gambaryan to get the necessary medical care outside the prison, pointing out the poor conditions of care within. However, the…

Nollywood film with a K-Drama? That was unexpected

Etiene Marvelous

Though Korean drama is nothing new in Nigeria, who would have thought that one day a director would be inspired to create a Nollywood Kdrama film out of love? Is there a memory of us talking about our favorite K-dramas when we got back from extended breaks in school? Did you not fall in love with Gu Jun Pyo, also known as “Oppa,” from the movies Boys Before Flowers and City Hunter? If not, are you a Nigerian girl? Is it even a girl, damn you? Of course, I consider…

Love and kindness are contagious: Funke Akindele exhorts her followers

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She promotes bringing light and love to everyone. Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has used social media to highlight the value of building a supportive community and the power of words in encouraging her followers to share love and kindness. On October 8, 2024, Akindele wrote to X in a passionate message: “Spread love!!!” Show kindness! All of you have a story to tell, and words have the power to build or destroy. I want to stress the value of compassion on social media because of this.” “Everyone struggles, and words…

Rapper DDG discusses his split from actress Halle Bailey, saying, “We are family” 

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He adds that everyone should adopt and adhere to his stance. DDG has responded to the negative feedback he received on social media on the news, which he shared a few days after declaring that he and Halle Bailey, the mother of his child, had split up. The rapper emphasized that he and Halle are still family and that their breakup is a normal part of life in an interview with the No Ordinary podcast. “I have announced that Halle and I have broken up, right?” he exclaimed. She’s still…

Awards for Biden Award for Kingsley Okonkwo Lifetime Service: His influence continues to spread worldwide 

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DC, Washington: What’s required to bring about global change? A lifetime of modest service may be in store for some, but for others, it represents a daring mission to fortify the family, the foundation of society. These Nigerians are the exception to the rule. Families across continents have been strengthened and damaged connections repaired by Kingsley Okonkwo and his wife Mildred. One of the most important civic honors in the US is the Presidential Lifetime Service Award, which is given to people who have dedicated their lives to serving others…

“E go better,” they say, but it’s growing worse—basketmouth on the economy of Nigeria 

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He emphasizes that improving Nigeria is merely a pipe dream.Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has expressed his dissatisfaction with both the country’s leadership and the status of the nation’s economy. In an interview with the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), Basketmouth expressed his growing concern about the depreciation of the naira and rising inflation, which have a significant impact on the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Quote me anywhere: “There’s nothing that can happen,” he declared. Consider this: in 1970, the year I was born, one dollar was worth a naira, however in…

Toke Makinwa advises ladies not to discuss their female friend’s business with their partner

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The sharing of intimate information between friends and their significant others is a problem that affects female friendships. Nigerian media star Toke Makinwa has resorted to social media to explore this topic. On October 9, 2024, the businesswoman stressed the importance of secrecy and privacy in female friendships in an Instagram address to her female fans, followers, and women in general. She started off by saying, “Ladies, I’m going to eat you guys up on this video because it’s very important, so follow me as I go. I have something…