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  • Man kills 3-year old baby in Anambra

    Man kills 3-year old baby in Anambra

    A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing a 3-year-old baby boy, Divine Eze in Nkwelle -Ezunaka, near Onitsha, Anambra State.

    The suspect, Mr Onwele Anayo, was said to have visited the deceased father the previous where he spent the night with the family.

    The Nation gathered that the suspect had carried out the act following a brawl between him and deceased father around midnight.

    “The man also attempted to kill the father after killing the son if not that he ran for his dear life,” a resident of the area narrated.

    Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Ikenga Tochukwu, said the body of the child has been recovered, while investigation has commenced.

    He said: “The Anambra State Police Operatives have today 16/6/2022 arrested one Mr Onwele Anayo ‘M’ aged 34years on the murder of Divine Eze ‘M’ aged 3yr residing in Hillview Estate, Nkwelle -Ezunaka.

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    “Preliminary information shows that the suspect visited the father of the victim yesterday 15/6/2022 and spent the night in the victim’s house.

    “In the early hours of today 16/6/2022, an argument ensued between the father and the suspect. The suspect (Mr Anayo) took the child (Divine) as he was sleeping and killed him, by hitting him on the floor severally.

    “Mr Anayo carried a knife from the room, pursued the father around the house, threatening to kill him.

    “Police Operatives have visited the scene and recovered the body of the child and investigation is ongoing. Further development will be communicated.”
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  • Men can give women nothing more than money- Blessing CEO

    Men can give women nothing more than money- Blessing CEO

    Controversial relationship expert, Blessing Okoro aka Blessing CEO, has argued a man has nothing else to offer a woman other than money.

    Blessing said any man not doing that will only be wasting a woman’s time, draining her with coitus.

    Insisting there was nothing like a ‘stingy man’, Okoro argued a man who loves a woman will feel immense happiness and excitement to provide for her needs seeing God built me to be providers.

    “If a man does not give you money, what will he be doing with you? Absolutely nothing! He will just be draining you with s3x and wasting your time.

    “Men stay where they invest their money. There is nothing like a stingy man.

    “If a man doesn’t want to give you money, it simply means he does not love you and he’s giving to another woman.

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    “And when a man is not giving you money, he’s only going to be wasting your time. Because there is nothing else a man can give a woman apart from money.

    “Men are providers. That’s how God has built them. Provision is a sense of responsibility for men. In fact, it gives a man a sense of happiness and excitement to provide for his woman.

    “Love comes with giving. So if your man is stingy to you, it simply means he does not love you” the self-styled ‘intellectual entertainer’ said.

    Reiterating her stance in her post caption, Blessing Okoro wrote: “If a MAN does not give you money as a WOMAN, what will he be doing for you??? Using you and wasting your time. Period..”

  • Politicians making your life difficult, not Satan – Yvonne Nelson

    Politicians making your life difficult, not Satan – Yvonne Nelson

    Popular Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has absolved Satan of all suffering by the masses

    The movie maker blamed politicians for making the lives of her countrymen difficult.

    Nelson called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to quit talking too much and act fast in alleviating the suffering of the people.

    Sharing a video of a mother taking her child to school through a dilapidated wooden bridge, the award-winning actress wrote: “Mr President @NAkufoAddo , you need to ACT fast! We need action! Do! The TALK is too much! Imagine that was your grandchild going to school.”

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    In another tweet, she wrote: “You think satan is on earth making your life difficult? It’s the politicians, I can assure you of that!”

    Reacting to the comments elicited by her tweets, the star actress opined her countrymen truly deserved the ill treatment being meted out to them, vowing to block anyone with biased opinions in the comment section.

    “From the comments, you’d understand why the people keep suffering. The people themselves pamper politicians. I guess you all deserve how they treat you then. I pray you receive sense! I will block you if you bring your partisan self here,” she added.

  • Gwarzo donates N1m to stranded Nigerian medical student in Russia

    Gwarzo donates N1m to stranded Nigerian medical student in Russia

    Founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has donated N1million to Usman Yahaya, a Nigerian student at the mercy of the Russian immigration.

    The Best African Medical Student at the Russian Centre for Scientific Research was suspended by Irkutsk State Medical University (ISMU) and evicted from the campus hostel after Sokoto Government failed to pay his overdue scholarship.

    The donation by Prof. Gwarzo, through the Association of Nigerian Students in Europe (ANSE), was received by Adnan Mukhtar, Manager of PRNigeria Centre in Kano.

    The MAAUN Founder urged spirited citizens to quickly come to the aid of Yahaya to make sure that his “bright and promising future is not truncated”.

    “We have to do something to ensure that his education is not affected; that he also not detained in Russia. The N1million and other expected donations will go a long way to rescue Yahaya,” he said.

    Bashiru Muhammad, ANSE President expressed gratitude for the gesture and appealed to the Sokoto government to swiftly resolve the student’s predicament.

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    “We cannot appreciate Prof. Gwarzo enough. He has blazed the trail in the crowdfunding initiative for Usman Yahaya. It is hoped that other philanthropic Nigerians will follow suit,” he added.

    After initial eviction, the Sokoto-born student was allegedly detained at a Russian immigration camp at Angarsk Irkutsk by the authorities.

    Yahaya has appeared twice at a Russian State court and, if convicted, may be expelled from ISMU, imprisoned or banned from the European country.

    Ms Elena Orel of the university’s International and Student Relations Department said the student was not forcefully detained or the only one evicted over visa violation.

    “He was moved to the immigration camp to seek for asylum pending when he will be able to resolve the visa issue. There’s no form of humiliation or harassment from the authority, the student can move freely.

    “However, after receiving a letter from his sponsors in Sokoto, the student is currently housed in the university accommodation for safety. But if he cannot renew his documents, he may be deported,” Or

  • 4Point allocates duplexes at Rose Gardens Magboro

    4Point allocates duplexes at Rose Gardens Magboro

    4point Real Estate, a leading real estate company, has reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and timely delivery with the physical allocation of duplexes to subscribers at Rose Gardens Magboro, one of its estate projects.

    It was an outpouring of happiness and commendations from the allottees at the event.

    The allottees took possession of their duplexes while commending 4Point for the swift fulfillment of its promise and excellent customer service among other things.

    One of the allottees, Effiong Uduak, commended the process saying: “When I saw the construction and finishing of this estate, I couldn’t help but thank myself for making this decision of investing with 4Point.

    “I can say boldly that what makes 4Point stand out is integrity, they promised and delivered beyond my expectations. I want to commend them on the timely delivery of my duplex. I’ll definitely choose 4Point again next time I want to buy a new property.”

    Another allottee, Okey Peters, said: “I’m very happy to receive the keys to my terrace duplex today. I love this location, Magboro. It’s peaceful, calm and very relaxing.

    “I can’t wait to move in and I congratulate 4Point for successfully executing this incredible project. Since I began my home ownership journey with them, every one of their activities has been documented, and since it’s documented, it gives you the room to trust them. Once there is documentation, trust can easily flow.”

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    While handing over the house keys to the beneficiaries, Charles Esomojumi, Head of Business at 4Point Property, stated the swift allotment of duplexes is part of the company’s desire to satisfy its customers and to make life easier for them.

    He said: “We are happy to deliver on our promise of Rose Gardens Terrace Magboro using the best quality building materials and working with experienced construction professionals and artisans which was delivered within a 24 months timeline that was communicated to subscribers.

    “The highly subscribed development project includes several units of 4 Bedroom terrace and semi-detached duplexes in addition to 3 and 4 Bedroom semi-detached duplexes with BQ.

    “Rose Gardens Magboro consists of exciting features such as well-paved concrete roads, 24-hour power supply, ample parking spaces and high grade security among others. All these are in addition to the side attractions and strategic locations within the project.

    “Our customers are the heart of what we do at 4Point Property, their satisfaction motivates us to create more quality and affordable homes for Nigerians.”

    The company’s Customer Service Manager, Adenike Okulaja stated that everyone who invested in the Rose Gardens estate project would not have any cause to worry about their allocations, adding that “this is the first batch and we would be having the second batch in the coming months.

    “4Point has shown consistency and commitment to providing avenues for a hitch-free property ownership and allocation. We realize how valuable time is in our industry and we remain unwavering in displaying our accountability, transparency, and integrity,” she said.

    Better known for its long history of excellence, 4point Property has carved an excellent niche in the real estate industry as one of the most trusted real estate companies in Nigeria.

  • I want to sell my vote, says Okon Lagos

    I want to sell my vote, says Okon Lagos

    Popular comedian Ime Bishop Umoh aka Okon Lagos has announced his vote is up for sell at a giveaway price.

    The comic act in a new video said he has no business with persons advocating against vote buying because his PVC belongs to him and he has decided he wants to sell his vote but at the right price.

    “You see all these don’t sell your votes….it doesn’t concern me because I have my PVC. So I will sell my vote. I will sell it but at the right price. A very considerate and generous price because of you.

    “You know most of these politicians that buy vote will just appear in your life once every four years. And come and buy your vote in the polling units and just disappear. And come again the next election year, after four years,” he said.

    He explained he’ll be selling his vote on per day basis multiplied by the number of days in four years.

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    According to him: “So my vote that I’m going to sell, I’ll sell it per day. You know we have 365 days per year. Times four years is going to be 1,460 days

    “So, I’m going to give my vote at a giveaway price of $1,000 a day. So at $1,000 a day times 1,460 days. That is going to be one million, four hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($1,400,060).

    “That is the price for selling my vote for four years.”

    Continuing, Okon Lagos said: “And I don’t want to be stingy o! The exchange is N610 per dollar. So you know how it is now, for business…. And to maintain a good business relationship, I’ll give you at a giveaway rate of N500.

    “So $1,400,060 times 500 is going to be N730,000,000 in four years. I no cheat you!

    “So for me alone, budget N730,000,000. So that when you give me, I know the next time you’ll come to buy vote will be in the next four years. You won’t give me anything other thing, I don’t have any other benefit.

    “So, I can use the money to take care of myself in the next four years. Have I not tried? It’s because of you o!”

  • More women now abuse men – Emeka Ike

    More women now abuse men – Emeka Ike

    Popular movie star Emeka Ike has said the days men engage in domestic violence against women were long gone.

    According to Ike, women have taken over the baton as they now abuse men domestically more than ever before yet they do so unrecognized because of their ‘manipulative edge’ .

    The A-list actor argued most women now go into marriages devoid of love in their hearts, just for the money and would go to any length to achieve their aim by making their husbands lives miserable or even killing them.

    The 55-year-old media personality further revealed he was a victim of domestic abuse and was only saved by God else he would have died as is the case of most men dying before their wives in marriages, he opined.

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    “Please, please, do your research well. Most women abuse men more lately. Most of them marry you for your money and make your life miserable, if not kill you.

    “Why are kidnappers and armed robbers wives not crying out? Why must it be very rich and successful men lately?”

    He continued: “Violent men are in the cover while this “kill and get rich” model spreads unrecognized. Not saying there are no dead beat men but the increase on the other gender manipulative edge is totally ignored.

    “Why do men have to die before women in marriage? Ask your father. Ask your grandfather. That’s if they are still alive to tell you things.

    “Please, please, let’s stop encouraging these wicked misleading and greedy women with this mundane top. Na God save me.”

  • Portable calls out Burna Boy over alleged intellectual theft

    Portable calls out Burna Boy over alleged intellectual theft

    Self-styled ‘wahala musician’, Portable has accused Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy of exploiting his intellectual properties.

    The street hop singer’s outburst followed after a TikTok video surfaced where Burna was seen and heard using Portable’s known slangs including ‘akoi, biza biza’.

    In the video, Burna while holding ‘smoke’ with his right hand, addressing people who weren’t captured but could be heard in the background said: “Akoi grace! Akoi mercy! Akoi blessing! Akoi space! Akoi Biza Biza. Blessing follow you. You’re blessed!”

    The embattled Portable asked if ‘Odogwu’ was trying to help or rip him by making use of his photo to promote his album without a collabo to show for it.

    Portable stressed he owns the slangs Burna Boy used in the video

    The ‘Zazu crooner’reminded “uncle Burna’ as he referred to him that he (Portable) is against ripping and won’t allow that done to him while appealing they come together and make a song.

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    Speaking in Pidgin English, Portable said: “Zazu, I don come with my wahala. Wahala dey look for trouble. Na jeje I sitdon o! Uncle burna boy, abeg, shey you wan help me abi you wan rip me?

    “Abeg, I use God beg you. Shey make we sing ni abi you just dey use me dey do promotion?

    “Na so you use my picture promote your album. Now you come dey sing. Akoi grace! Akoi mercy! Blessing dey follow me.

    “Na me get am o! Na Zazu get am. Abeg, make we do song na abeg. Street ti take over. Make we link up. No be say kitikiti.

    “No ripping o! Akoi grace! Akoi mercy! Blessing dey follow me. Uncle Burna, abeg make we collabo, abeg. Abeg I use God beg you. No ripping! No ripping!!

    He captioned the video: “I need to know what’s up…Letz link up Dis is not a Cruise matter @burnaboygram Street Ti Take Over Akoi Industreet letz give them 1 banger…Akoi Grace Akoi space Akoi mercy Akoi blessing Akoi Bizza Bizza. No ripping Zone.”

  • Veteran actor Yinka Ogundaisi dies

    Veteran actor Yinka Ogundaisi dies

    Veteran actor and filmmaker Yinka Ogundaisi is dead.
    The death of the seasoned actor was confirmed by a statement by Ropo Ewenla in a WhatsApp message to members of the Ibadan Film Circle (IFC), a group the late filmmaker/film marker belonged to.

    It reads: “Today, this morning, one phase of
    history came to an end. Erin ti wo. The elephant rises no more. Yinka Ogundaisi bid this world farewell at dawn. It was Kate Adepegba who dropped the bomb on my lap. I called Uncle Yinka’s number to confirm and rudely, it was so.”

    The veteran actor had been ill for a long time.

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    Yinka Ogundaisi was the next actor to play the legendary Sango in ‘Oba Koso’ after the late Chief Duro Ladipo.

    He resuscitated and repackaged the longest-running Yoruba TV programme, ‘FEYIKOGBON.’

    A member of the cast of ‘The Village Headmaster,’ he also authored a crime fiction titled ‘The Charmed Lock.’

    His movie credits include – Give and Take, Destiny, Hostess, Ọmọge (Damsel), – Pardonable, Unforgivable, Happy Homes (a drama series once aired on DSTV among others.

  • I won’t be shocked if social media says I started Boko Haram – Burna Boy

    I won’t be shocked if social media says I started Boko Haram – Burna Boy

    Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has reacted over news of his involvement in a shooting incident at a nightclub last week.

    The police on Sunday said Domini Ogulu would be invited for questioning over the shooting incident that occurred at Cubana Nightclub in Victoria Island.

    Policemen attached to the singer on Wednesday opened fire in the club following a disagreement with other clubbers.

    It was alleged that an argument ensued between Burna Boy and a man whose wife he allegedly made indecent advances to.

    Already, all five policemen have been arrested and detained on the instruction of the Inspector-General Alkali Usman.

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    Following the incident and the police decision to call him in for questioning, the “Twice as Tall” singer has continued to top most social media discourse with many calling for his head and others making case in his defense.

    Reacting to his ‘crucifixion’ on social media, “Odogwu” said he won’t be shocked if the Nigerian users claimed he launched Boko Haram.

    “Nigerian Social media can say BURNA BOY started Boko haram, e no go shock me,” the singer tweeted.