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  • How technology is killing marriages, by Apostle Suleman

    How technology is killing marriages, by Apostle Suleman

    The founder of Omega Fire Ministries(OFM) Apostle Johnson Suleman has explained why marriages don’t last these days. 

    While preaching in his church, heargued recent marriages are crashing because of social media. 

    He pointed out youths are seeking advice from social media and rely on issues online to handle their marriages.

    Read Also: My family and I fully ‘Obidients’ – Apostle Suleman 

    According to him: “The problem with Africa, Europe and America is that technology has made us feel so independent. 

    “That’s why marriages don’t last again. In those days, marriages last 50years. In the days of love. The days of I am in love, marriages cannot last 3 years.”

  • EFCC arrests 20 Yahoo boys in Kwara

    EFCC arrests 20 Yahoo boys in Kwara

    Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) have arrested 20 suspects over offences bordering on cybercrime in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.

    Early last month, operatives of the Command also arrested 62 suspected internet fraudsters including a convict, one Raji Wasiu Babatunde, whom the commission had last year secured his conviction over similar offence, EFCC source said.

    The source added: “The latest arrest, which followed credible intelligence, took place at Egbejila, Airport Road and Offa Garage area, all in Ilorin.”

    Read Also: Court restrains EFCC, ICPC, DSS from detaining ex-Gov Yari

    The suspects are Habeeb Abubakar, Abiola Abiodun, Atitebi Samuel, Emmanuel Mofe Oborirhwoho, John Adamson, Mayowa Akinola Victor, Oluwafemi Smith Ola, Abdullahi Isiak, Orji Daniel Roland, Martinson Adegboyega and Kolawole Temidayo.

    Others are Orimadegun Bashir Ishola, Tijani Quadri, Adebisi Kazeem, Umar Abdulkareem, Adebisi Teslim, Okunlola Idris Ayomide, Quadri Lekan, Ukueni Great and Adeyeye Usman.

    Items recovered from them upon arrest include different brands of phones, laptops and exotic cars.

    The source added: “The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.”

  • Seven players leaving Leicester City after relegation

    Seven players leaving Leicester City after relegation

    Seven players will leave Leicester City when their contracts expire in June, officials from the club who were relegated from the English Premier League (EPL) have said.

    Youri Tielemans, Caglar Soyuncu, Daniel Amartey, Nampalys Mendy, Ryan Bertrand, Ayoze Perez and Tete will leave the club.

    “The Football Club extends its thanks to all seven players for their contributions during their time with Leicester City and wishes them every success in the next stages of their respective careers,” Leicester City said in a statement.

    Read Also: Leicester City’s star Nigerian duo could depart the Foxes in the summer

    More players are likely to follow, with the situation of Super Eagles’ Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi sure to attract Nigerian interest.

    Dean Smith’s side failed to stay in the English top-flight this season and were relegated after finishing 18th.

    The club added that they are still in talks with team captain Jonny Evans to extend his contract.

    (Reuters/NAN)

  • JUST IN: Lagos Assembly re-elects Obasa Speaker

    JUST IN: Lagos Assembly re-elects Obasa Speaker

    Speaker of the Ninth Lagos Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa (Agege I), has been elected speaker of the 10th Assembly.

    His emergence followed a nomination and general acceptance by the lawmakers-elect.

    Read Also: Valedictory: Lawmaker-elect Yishawu hails Obasa for honouring members

    Monisola Lasbat (Apapa I), Chief Whip of the Ninth Assembly, was also elected Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly after her nomination and general acceptance by the House.

    The elections followed the proclamation of the 10th Assembly by Governor Sanwo-Olu.

    Details shortly….

  • VIDEO: Mudashiru Obasa re-elected Lagos Speaker

    VIDEO: Mudashiru Obasa re-elected Lagos Speaker

    Mudashiru Obasa re-elected Lagos Speaker.

    Read Also: Valedictory: Lawmaker-elect Yishawu hails Obasa for honouring members

  • Legend Sergio Ramos advises Harry Kane on Real Madrid offer

    Legend Sergio Ramos advises Harry Kane on Real Madrid offer

    Sergio Ramos has warned Harry Kane to not turn down the opportunity to play for Real Madrid.

    Manchester United are also interested in signing the England captain, though Tottenham owner Daniel Levy is reluctant to see his star player leave this summer – despite the risk of losing him for nothing next year.

    Former Madrid captain Ramos enjoyed 16 trophy-laden years at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the Paris Saint-Germain defender has issued a word of advice for the Tottenham star.

    Read Also: Real Madrid want Harry Kane as Benzema’s replacement

    Ramos said: ‘My advice to any player is don’t turn down the opportunity to play for Real Madrid – it is a special club who know how to win.

    ‘He [Kane] has an incredible physical presence, you can’t score as many goals as he does in the Premier League and not be able to play the physical side of the game.

    ‘But also he can play the technical side of the game as well and I don’t think he gets enough credit for that.

    ‘Yes, he is a great goal scorer but also he is a great football player as well.’

    Ramos knows more than most about the power Madrid wields in the European game, having won 22 pieces of silverware during his time with the club – including five LaLiga titles and four Champions League trophies.

    Kane on the other hand is still to win a trophy despite his status as one of the world’s greatest strikers.

    Ramos added that whoever Madrid look to sign, should embrace the pressure of replacing Benzema – who he feels is irreplaceable.

    The 37-year-old said: ‘What you do need to do though is bring in a quality forward who can come in and score goals. Not everybody can play for Real Madrid as there is so much pressure and expectation – so it needs to be the right player.’

    Reports have suggested that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is going to attempt to bring down the Englishman’s price, despite Tottenham preparing to dig their heels in over their star man.

  • VIDEO: Gov Sanwo-Olu arrives for inauguration of 10th Lagos Assembly

    VIDEO: Gov Sanwo-Olu arrives for inauguration of 10th Lagos Assembly

    Gov Sanwo-Olu arrives for inauguration of 10th Lagos Assembly

    Read Also: Sanwo-Olu: we must collaborate to end plastic pollution

  • I’ll never befriend children of poor, average people – Bobrisky

    I’ll never befriend children of poor, average people – Bobrisky

    Instagram celebrity, Bobrisky has explained why she will never to be friends with children of the poor or average people.

    In an angry mood, Bob vowing never to be poor nor stupid claimed Instagram was littered with paupers who lack the decency to respect other’s choices.

    The Instagram star also accused poor individuals of doing the most, arguing they’re usually the ones that leave distasteful comments on people’s pages online.

    Read Also: Cross dresser Bobrisky laments menstrual cramps

    But commending billionaire children, ‘Mummy of Lagos’ said ‘she’ observed of late that they never engage in trolling or judging anyone online.

    The 32-year-old influencer wrote: “One thing I noticed lately yeah, I have never seen any of our popular billionaire’s children comment trash on people page. 

    “I have never seen any of them judge anyone which is impressive. But you see all dis poor men children na them full Instagram.

    “I repeat I refused to be poor in my life, I also refused to be stupid as well. Poor people don’t know how to respect people choices. 

    “That’s why have decided never to make friend with poor or average people children. If you don’t worth millions you are useless to me. Gosh.”

  • Ruger mocks critics of erotic ‘fun’ performance in Toronto

    Ruger mocks critics of erotic ‘fun’ performance in Toronto

    Singer Ruger has mocked Nigerians on Twitter for criticising his onstage act during a concert in Toronto, Canada.

    With the recent fuel subsidy removal fiasco, Ruger laughed at his country men for attempting to disrupt his fun despite grappling with the high cost of petroleum product.

    In a viral video, the Jonzing World signee who’s in Toronto for his ongoing Canada 2023 tour, was spotted with five young ladies he invited to dance with him on stage, throwing the audience into frenzy.

    Read Also: I haven’t had time for women in long time – Ruger

    The video captured the ‘Asiwaju’ crooner passionately rocking each lady’s backside, sending the crowd into a galaxy of ecstasy with his erotic moves.

    Reacting to the clip, some vowed to be musicians in ‘their next lives’ so they could also ‘enjoy fondling ladies at the slightest opportunity.

    Others chided Ruger for his sensual displays with the young women, warning him to be wary as these ladies just like they did to R Kelly,could sue him years later for ‘touching them inappropriately’.

    Reacting to the diverse remarks particularly from Nigerians on Twitter, Ruger frowned at the attempt to kill the fun he’s having with his female fans.

    He tagged his critics as trolls, ridiculing their inability to buy fuel amid the current price hike following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration that fuel subsidy was gone.

    “It’s funny how these Naija Twitter trolls struggling to buy fuel try to spoil our fun. The fun never stops”, he wrote.

  • My mother-in-law has to be sick to stay with us– Angela Eguavoen

    My mother-in-law has to be sick to stay with us– Angela Eguavoen

    Actress Angela Eguavoen has declared that her matrimonial home would not be open to any family member including her mother-in-law.

    She however said  her mother-in-law would only be allowed to stay in her home if she is critically ill and requires attention.

    Eguavoen stated this in an interview with the Punch where she dismissed the idea of marrying a man who’s overly close and dependent on his mother.

    Read Also: Why I can’t marry a mummy’s boy- Angela Eguavoen

    “I cannot marry a mummy’s boy. He has to be a man of himself. Of course, I want a man that has someone in his family that he respects and listens to. He has to be someone who keeps to his words, and cannot be easily swayed,”the ‘Blood of Enogie’ star started. 

    She added: “No family member will live with me and my husband unless she (mother-in-law) is sick and is in need of attention.

    “I am a busy woman and not the type that would sit at home to take care of anybody. I am of the opinion that in-laws living permanently with a newly-wed couple is not good.”