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  • Tony Elumelu shares secret to dashing look at 60

    Tony Elumelu shares secret to dashing look at 60

    For billionaire Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, his secret to looking this fit at 60 didn’t begin yesterday but over three decades ago.

    The stylish business-cum-banking mogul on Monday decided to unravel the ‘mystery’ behind his ‘banging body’ and ‘dashing looks’ even as a sexagenarian.

    Elumelu on Twitter charmed many with a photo of him during his fitness routine.

    It saw him lying on a mat with just his back and head, while the rest of his body crossed over his head to the other side; and his hands clasped together.

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    The position alarmed quite a number of persons who expressed mixed feelings about his spine.

    But the sexagenarian explained he owed his looks to that as well as several other health and fitness decisions he took before he clocked thirty which he has also stayed dedicated to over the years.

    “I started taking my health and fitness seriously, before I hit 30, and it has been one of my best decisions in life. I am 60 now – do I feel it? No! I owe that to a long-term decision I made 30 years ago,” the chairman of Heirs Holdings tweeted.

  • Newcastle sign Tonali for £55m

    Newcastle sign Tonali for £55m

    Newcastle United have signed AC Milan and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali.

    The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract, becoming Eddie Howe’s first signing of the summer as his side prepares for Champions League football.

    The reported £55m fee would make him the most expensive Italian footballer of all time.

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    Tonali helped Milan win Serie A in 2021-22 and was part of the side which reached last season’s Champions League semi-finals.

    He was also a member of Italy’s squad at the Under-21 European Championships.

    Tonali told the club website: “I want to repay the trust on the pitch, giving it my all, as I always have. I’m really excited about playing at St. James’ Park, I can’t wait to feel the warmth of the fans.”

  • Eucharia Anunobi preaches self-control

    Eucharia Anunobi preaches self-control

    Multiple award-winning actress-turned-preacher, Eucharia Anunobi has presented a juxtaposition between humans and dogs while promoting self-control.

    Like the domesticated animal, Anunobi explained any individual who sleeps with just anyone they meet is no different from it.

    According to her, the fact that something feels good when engaging in it doesn’t make it permissible adding, it’s more profitable to exhibit self-control.

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    “If you keep scratching because the itch is sweet, surely you’ll draw blood. And if you keep going to bed with every Tom, Dick, and Harry you get to meet; there’s no difference between you and a dog.

    “Self-control is expedient if truly you’re a child of God,” she said.

    Highlighting the implications of living life without the creator as the focal point of one’s existence, the apostle added: “Without CHRIST at the center of your life, controlling you, be rest assured that crisis, confusion, and chaos will be your bane. Colossians 3: 1 – 10 #IAMTHECATALYST #itinerantpreacher #trendsetter #euchariaanunobiministries.”

  • Funke Akindele, JJC Skillz ignite reconciliation mood

    Funke Akindele, JJC Skillz ignite reconciliation mood

    Estranged celebrity couple, Funke Akindele and Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC skillz, have triggered reconciliation speculations online following their recent action on social media.

    The union got soured between the actress and musician last year, ultimately leading to their separation.

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    The ex-lovers unfollowed each other on Instagram, and their actions raised concerns about their marriage.

    In less than one year after the infamous unfollowing, they returned to following each other again on Instagram, causing massive reactions from the fans who are rooting for them to get back together.

  • Settle your differences in Southern interest, Anozie urges Igbo, Yorubas

    Settle your differences in Southern interest, Anozie urges Igbo, Yorubas

    The Eze Ndigbo of Oyo State, Dr. Alex Anozie, has urged Igbo and Yoruba across the nation to settle their differences in the interest of Southern Nigeria. 

    He expressed concerns over the rate at which some elements of disunity are promoting hatred between Igbo and Yoruba.

    Anozie, who is also the President of Non-Indigenes Traditional Council of Oyo State, described the development as unhealthy for peaceful and harmonious co-existence among different ethnic groups in Southern Nigeria.

    A statement by Anozie urged leaders of the two ethnic groups to swing into action by ensuring “the political Satanic forces that are working to disunite the South do not succeed”.

    Anozie declared that it is not true that Igbos hate Yorubas or Yorubas hate Igbos.

    According to him: “Yorubas are so important to the Igbos, just as Igbos are so important to Yorubas. Let us join hands to say no to those Satanic forces at work to destabilize the very long time cordial relationship existing between us in the South.

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    “We should also be able to see to it that peace, love for one another should reign throughout the whole country. We should stop talking hatred into our lives,  whatever misunderstanding we have, we should sit down and settle it amicably.

    “Where we are not able to settle it that way, we should approach the courts to help us out, and whoever wins in the courts, we try to turn it to no victor, no vanquish, while obeying court judgements.

    “The judiciary must come to the rescue now by making sure that at all time, they rule on justice, equity, fairness and the fear of God.

    “Leaders in all areas must now begin to caution their followers, supporters and subjects; informing them of the serious danger ahead if we do not tread softly.

    “It is not true that we cannot live in peace in Nigeria. Religious leaders who are preaching deceit, confusion and false prophesies should please stop, in the interest of our peace”.

  • UTME score: Our N3 million scholarship remains if our investigation provides otherwise, says Innoson

    UTME score: Our N3 million scholarship remains if our investigation provides otherwise, says Innoson

    The management of Innoson Automobile Company, says the N3 million scholarship awarded to Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme will stand if found to be innocent of the allegation by JAMB of result manipulation.

    Mr Cornel Osigwe, Head of Corporate Communications at Innoson Group, stated this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Onitsha.

    NAN reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), had accused Ejikeme of using a software to manipulate her score to 362 as against 249.

    According to Osigwe, it is strange to hear from JAMB that Ejikeme manipulated her result.

    “It is strange to us because we did our independent verification and found out that Mmesoma Ejikeme actually scored 362, when we printed her result.

    “When it was claimed that she was the highest, we waited for JAMB to come and clarify it, but they did not and the media was publishing that she was the highest.

    Read Also: JAMB to withdraw UTME result of applicant who secured N3m scholarship from Innoson

    “We also waited to see if there was going to be a counter claim, but since there was no counter claim, we awarded her the scholarship as the highest scorer.

    “On Sunday, it was reported that JAMB claimed that she manipulated her result. We are doing our independent investigation as we speak to know if she actually manipulated her result or the fault was from JAMB.

    “If we find out that the girl actually manipulated her result for obvious reasons, we will withdraw the scholarship.

    “But if we find out that the mistake was actually from JAMB; that they were the ones that awarded her the score, or probably did a review and found out that her actual score was 249, then our scholarship will still stand.”

    Osigwe advised Ejikeme not to panic during this period of investigation, saying that they have the capacity to carry out proper investigation to unravel the truth.

    He further stressed that if they find out that she is innocent of the allegation, whether she scored the highest or not, the scholarship will still stand.

    (NAN)

  • Nwankwo Kanu, wife renew love on wedding anniversary

    Nwankwo Kanu, wife renew love on wedding anniversary

    Football legend Nwankwo Kanu and his wife Amara Kanu have rolled eyes on their wedding anniversary. 

    In a shared video via his wife’s Instagram platform, the couple celebrated their anniversary with champagne and a beautiful view.

    Kanu showered his wife with accolades. He said: “To my lovely wife, I love you, the mother of my kids” while blowing kisses and carrying a bottle of celebratory champagne and glasses.

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    The wife also declared love for him as she showed off the beautiful view from their room.

    “I’ve got my champagne, my book, the sunset,” she said. 

    While laughing, she prayed for her husband and declared that today is their anniversary although she couldn’t recall how many years it has been.

  • God is sufficient for Nigerians, says Adeboye

    God is sufficient for Nigerians, says Adeboye

    The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has called on Nigerians to trust God to meet their needs. 

    Adeboye spoke on Sunday at the RCCG headquarters The Throne of Grace, Ebute-metta, Lagos during the monthly thanksgiving service with the theme: “El-Shaddai”. 

    Adeboye said despite the various challenges confronting the nation, Nigerians can go to sleep if they cleave to Almighty God Who has everything at His disposal.

    “Breaking down the meaning of His Name “El-Shaddai” into human language, the meaning describes God as a mother who just gave birth to babies.   No matter the number of babies the mother gave birth to, she would have enough milk to breastfeed the babies.  It is natural.

    Read Also: Adeboye reassures Nigerians of God’s sufficiency to cater for all 

    ” The name therefore portrays God as “All Sufficient God” Who has more than enough to take care of Nigerians who trust and repose their confidence in Him,” he said.

    The General Overseer said those who will enjoy God’s  inexhaustible provisions must lead  righteous, holy and  transparent life with nothing to hide.

    The Pastor in Charge of RCCG, The Throne of Grace, National Headquarters,  Pastor Adebayo Adeyemo, told Nigerians who can turn to God to heave a sigh of relief, adding if they can trust God and live in His presence at all times, the pains they are experiencing now will soon be a thing of the past as  every indication shows that President Tinubu has started on a good footing.

    He called on Nigerians to be patient with the new administration of Tinubu  that inherited depleted treasury. 

  • How to curb domestic violence, by experts

    How to curb domestic violence, by experts

    Experts have identified quick intervention and more manpower management to curb increasing cases of gender-based domestic violence. 

    They spoke at a meeting organised by Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in collaboration with Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) with support from Spotlight Initiative/UN Women Project. 

    Mrs. Elizabeth Bassey-Olubanke of Women Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) stated that there is now a lot of awareness on how best to tackle domestic violence issues as more women are now speaking up. 

    Speaking about her experience in the past five years Olubanke said: “With the training received from WARDC, I also tried to educate our women in Churches now more women and girls are coming out of their shells speaking up about their challenges with the aim of finding lasting solution.

    Read Also: 1,108 Lagos men suffer domestic violence 

    “So far WOWICAN has been able to settle cases of about 5-7 families, thanks to Spotlight Initiative”. 

     Through the EU/UNWOMEN Spotlight Initiative, the Executive Director, WARDC, Dr. Abiola Akiode said WARDC has worked with over 700 groups and organisations in Lagos to strengthen voices and accountability on ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

     “WARDC led the advocacy for a model costed action plan across six states and was successful at contributing to the Executive assent of the plan in Bauchi, Cross River, and Sokoto states. 

    “We currently look forward to the assent by the government of Adamawa, Ebonyi and Lagos States. WARDC has contributed to solidarity and movement building in Nigeria through this project. Through this project, several accountability trainings were conducted,” she said. 

    Akiode highlighted some of the projects implemented to include: provision of guidance to operationalize advocacy on ending VAWG and SGBV and promoting into the normative work by CSOs, women rights advocates, groups facing discrimination and autonomous women’s group. 

  • Chisom apologises to Davido, fans over pregnancy allegation

    Chisom apologises to Davido, fans over pregnancy allegation

    Chisom Flower, who accused singer Davido of impregnating her, has apologised to him and numerous fans. 

    She tagged along with other women, who allegedly claimed they were impregnated by Davido. She further alleged she aborted a child for the singer.

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    Davido’s fans bashed Chisom, calling her a clout chaser to make such allegations. 

    She wrote on Instagram: “ I just lost my job, My friends and family all because I spoke out and called out Davido for impregnating me and making me abort it, I sincerely apologise to Davido for dragging him. I also apologise to Nigerians for dragging a their fav”.