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  • My Facebook account hacked, says Faleke

    My Facebook account hacked, says Faleke

    The Secretary of the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abiodun James Faleke, has raised the alarm over the activities of some unscrupulous elements who hacked his official Facebook account to extort unsuspecting Nigerians.

    Faleke, who issued a disclaimer through a statement, Abuja, disowned the perpetrators who are asking unsuspecting Nigerians to pay N18, 000 to access empowerment funds from the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Campaign Organisation.

    He represents Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

    The lawmaker, who is also the Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance said: “I have been inundated with reports from several Nigerians about the activities of some unscrupulous elements who hacked my official Facebook account, to extort unsuspecting Nigerians.

    “According to them, these individuals requested that the intending beneficiaries should pay the sum of N18,500 into a designated account.

    “One of the individuals behind this fraud is also sending messages to unsuspecting victims using the name of a certain Dr Lukman Johnny with phone number 08147136835, and who is said to be a staff of the federal ministry of agriculture in Abuja.

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    “It reads: ‘Dr Lukman Johnny on 08147136835 tell him i directed you, he is the director in charge of the empowerment fund in federal ministry of agriculture here in Abuja, he will guide you on what to do’.

    “I therefore wish to put on record that I am not aware of any empowerment fund being allocated or distributed to any individual or group of persons by Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, or by myself.

    “At no given time did I initiate such a scheme and will not subscribe to any form of dubious activities of fraudsters.

    “While I urge Nigerians not to subscribe to the antics of these criminals, I also wish to appeal to all and sundry to track and report the activities of the criminals to relevant security agencies near them and ensure that they are apprehended and prosecuted.”

  • Inflation hits 21.47 percent in November

    Inflation hits 21.47 percent in November

    Inflation rate rose from 21.09% in October to 21.47% in November 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

    In its document titled: ” CPI and Inflation Report November 2022,” on Thursday, the Bureau said headline inflation rate in November 2022 was 1.39%.

    The document explained that it was 0.14% higher than the 1.24% rate recorded in October 2021.

    NBS said: “In November 2022, on a year–on- year basis, the headline inflation rate was 21.47%.”
    According to NBS, this was 6.07% points higher compared to the rate recorded in November 2021, which was 15.40%.

    The document said this means that in the month of November 2022, the general price level was 6.07% higher relative to November 2021.

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    “On a month-on-month basis, the Headline inflation rate in November 2022 was 1.39%, this was 0.15% higher than the rate recorded in October 2022 (1.24%),” it said.
    The document added that this means that in the month of November 2022, the general price level was 0.15% higher relative to October 2022.

    NBS said the percentage change in the average CPI for the twelve months period ending November 2022 over the average of the CPI for the previous twelve months period was 18.37%, showing a 1.39% increase compared to 16.98% recorded in November 2021.
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  • I’m depressed again in 2022, James Brown cries out

    I’m depressed again in 2022, James Brown cries out

    Crossdresser James Obialor aka James Brown has raised the alarm he is battling depression.

    The internet personality made this known in an Instagram post, noting it’s the second time in 2022 that he’s having to deal with depression.

    Self-styled ‘Princess of Africow’ said though the year came with turbulence it has so far been a fruitful one for him.

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    He claimed to be sad and in pains, adding written words cannot fully express the grief he feels

    He said: “For the second time this year, I Am Depressed. Although have achieved a lot this year, life is full of ups and down, typing can not express my pain, and sadness.”

  • IGP to Buhari: Police will not disappoint on 2023 polls

    IGP to Buhari: Police will not disappoint on 2023 polls

    Despite the destruction of offices belonging to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other security threats across the country, the Inspector – General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has assured President Muhammadu Buhari that the police force will ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2023.

    The IGP gave the assurance at a security meeting with Commissioners of Police and other top police officers at the Force Headquarters.

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    He urged police officers to be on top of their game in curbing the persistence insecurity as the elections approaches.

    He advised them not to compromise the election process, adding that any officer found guilty will face the law.

  • Kanye West’s clothing company faces eviction over outstanding rent

    Kanye West’s clothing company faces eviction over outstanding rent

    Kanye West‘s clothing line, Yeezy is facing eviction from its Los Angeles offices after the building’s owner accused the embattled rapper of owing at least two months rent.

    According to newly filed court documents, the office building’s owner, a company named CT Calabasas accused the West’s Yeezy of being behind in at least two months of rent totaling $63,254.

    CT Calabasas requested Ye pay the late rent in full within 72 hours or face eviction from the property.

    “Within three days after service of this notice on you, you must pay the amount of said rent in full or quit said premises and deliver up possession of the same to the authorized agent for your landlord,” the eviction notice, filed Tuesday, December 13, 2022 reads.

    “If you fail to pay or quit, legal proceedings will be instituted against you for possession of the premises, forfeiture of the agreement, and for monetary damages as may be allowed by law.

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    “You are further notified that by this Notice the Landlord elects to and does hereby declare a forfeiture of said Lease if said rent is not paid in full within three (3) days.”

    The rap star reportedly leases 15,000 sq. feet of office space from CT Calabasas, with the majority of that space used for his design studio.

    The space also reportedly includes production facilities for his Yeezy-brand clothing line, a recording studio for his music, and design spaces.

    Kanye first leased the space in 2015 when his company was called West Brands Fashion.

    He agreed to pay $31,477.40 per month at the time of the lease signing, and paid each month’s lease in full before missing this year’s November and December payments.

  • Why I chose Ifeoma, by Rudeboy

    Why I chose Ifeoma, by Rudeboy

    Following criticisms and praise from the online community about his new lover, Ivy Ifeoma, singer Rudeboy has explained why he chose her.

    On Sunday, the PSquare twin announced he has a new woman in his life as he celebrated their one year anniversary of love.

    He also flaunted her but not completely her face were barely captured in the videos he posted via his Instagram stories.

    However, he decided to go all out to unveil her on Tuesday by sharing a video of the lifestyle influencer who he referred to as “my Ifeoma”.

    With the unveiling, social media critics tongue lashed the 41-year-old “Reason with Me” singer for settling ’22-year-old’ Ifeoma, comparing her to his ex-wife Anita.

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    Many claimed the singer’s ex-wife was more prettier and endowed, unlike Ifeoma who dey described as skinny with flat ass.

    But Rudy, reacting to a post about him on Tunde Ednut’s Instagram post indicated he is not attracted by ladies with massive butts.

    According to him: “My taste is different. nyash no de move me, #portable.”

  • Excited Cuppy takes engagement news to ‘babies’ in London

    Excited Cuppy takes engagement news to ‘babies’ in London

    Famous disc jockey and producer, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola aka DJ Cuppy, is happy to be back home to London to deliver some good news to her ‘babies’.

    The singer who’s been away from her ‘babies’, Dúdú and FünFün for a while, expressed joy to be back home to them.

    She revealed how terribly she missed her dogs, Dúdú and FünFün.

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    Cuppy informed the duo that she brought them some great news, her engagement to her British boxer beau, Ryan Taylor who she met exactly 28 days ago.

    Holding her black and white ‘babies” while kneeling down, the proud mom said: “Back in London to see my babies Dúdú and FünFün. Mummy missed you so much, I also come with some BIG NEWS…”

  • We made over N800m from Okada riders in 2022 – Akeredolu

    We made over N800m from Okada riders in 2022 – Akeredolu

    Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said his administration made over N800m in revenue from commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada from January till date.

    Akeredolu said the money was realized from sales of tickets to the Okada riders across the 18 local government areas.

    Akeredolu, who was represented by his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, spoke at the 2022 raffle draw ceremony for commercial motorcycle riders in the state.

    He said revenue from sale of ticket from Okada riders was about N4.8m annually when he came on board.

    His words: “In 2018, we were able to generate N350million. In 2019, the state generated over N538million, 2020 (with the COVID-19 pandemic), we were able to get over N660million. In 2021 we made over N750million.

    “This led to the invitation of commercial motorcycle riders to this hall last year where they were gifted various items ranging from gas cylinder to different sizes of generating sets to appreciate their commitment.

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    “The collection from January to date is over N800million on their account. This is indeed a noticeable and remarkable feat. It is in the light of the foregoing that we decided to give back to our riders in seven local government areas for a job well done within the course of the year.”

    Items given out were 165 bags of rice; 100 cartons of indomie noodles; 53 bags of semovita; 100 gallons of groundnut oil; eighr standing fans; 2000 customized ball pen; a star prize of motorcycle TVS plus HLX with free insurance, free number plate, free one-year license and renewal of driver’s license.

    Chairman of the Ondo Internal Revenue Service, Tolu Adegbie, said the seven local government areas generated high revenue.

  • Toxic relationship kills faster than cancer – Austin Faani

    Toxic relationship kills faster than cancer – Austin Faani

    Austin Faani, husband of popular actress, Chacha Eke-Faani, has shared the implication of toxic relationships on the parties involved.

    He asserted not only is a toxic relationship as bad as cancer but also kills faster than it.

    The filmmaker in a post via his Instagram page on Wednesday, said oftentimes, individuals downplay the effect of a bitter divorce.

    He wrote: “The average Nigerian mentality frowns at men who are loyal to their women and also at women loyal to their men (sad), and this plague is dominant in the woman folk, especially the sad single ones, or the ones that had a bitter divorce or the now adults who were raised by sad parent/s.

    “People underestimate the effect of a bitter divorce from a loved one (most times you wish you stayed back and fought).

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    “The effects of continuing to stay in a toxic relationship (You will always wish you can summon courage and get out!). This two alone can kill faster than cancer.”

    Faani also advised partners against professing false love for each other and to remain true to those they genuinely love.

    “If you don’t love a woman, never tell her you do, if you do, never stop loving her, love her in her good days, and love her more in her worst days. And women do so unto your partner. Shalom,” he added.

  • JAMB remits N50bn, expends N750m on CSR – Oloyede

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it has remitted N50billion to the Federal Government’s coffers in the last six years.

    The examination body also said it expended N500m as Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) in support of Nigerian universities to increase their capacity to give admission to applicants every year in the last five years.

    The JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede made these known in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, while delivering a special public lecture titled: “The imperatives of JAMB in tertiary education in Nigeria.”

    He said: “The recent strategic and structural innovations in JAMB have resulted in significant impacts on the Board in areas such as cost control, prevention of financial leakages and minimisation of financial corruption. This has changed the narratives such that JAMB now posts humongous returns to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). The Board also expanded internal capacities for its operations with direct execution of processes and procedures.

    “Currently, over N50billion has been recorded as surplus in the past five years. Over N29billion of this has been returned directly to the CRF. About N11billion disbursed on capital projects, Corporate Social Responsibility, savings (about N6billion) and others in contrasts to about N52million that had been the cumulative return of the previous 40 years.”

    Oloyede cited these as some of the reasons to justify the importance of JAMB, including its primary function of conducting examinations for applicants seeking admission to tertiary institution to ensure fairness, national unity and merit in the process.

    He berated those calling for an extension of validity of results of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations(UTME) of candidates, saying those behind the calls are acting in ignorance.

    The JAMB registrar explained that score that is good enough for a year may never be good enough for any subsequent year with more brilliant candidates; owing to the limited carrying capacity, stressing that increasing the validity period will further compound the huge backlog of untreated admission requests and subscriptions to various institutions in the country.