Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made a shocking revelation about his outfit at his wedding today. In a video from the event making the rounds on social media, Davido claimed that the wristwatch he wore with his first outfit was worth $800,000 (approximately N1.2 billion). “Ain’t no fake watch, mehn. $800,000, man,” Davido said while flashing his watch on the camera. Davido sparked controversy after claiming that his wife, Chioma’s engagement ring was worth three Rolls Royces. His claims were largely trailed by doubts, with former Big Brother Naija reality star Dee One challenging him to…
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The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has provided health insurance for all street sweepers in the state, saying this was necessary for them to be healthy and active at work. The state’s Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi, disclosed this on Saturday in Ilorin during an interactive session with the sweepers. Alabi, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Malam Shehu Ndanusa, said the sweepers would therefore be registered by the state health insurance officials. He added that they would be given registration/enrollment cards to be used at state-owned hospitals. “Most of the sweepers are indigenes and have the…
Senate President Godswill said the New National Anthem will build patriotism and help the country resolve insecurity. Akpabio stated this while addressing the plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “The bill sent to us by President Bola Tinubu on student loan and scholarship programmes will enable vulnerable Nigerian students who are less privileged to obtain higher education… “…and as I speak to you now, over 30,000 have been selected to benefit from it. That’s one of the bills that appeals to me the most,” he added. The Senate President further stated, “A lot of people are now aware that…
Kylian Mbappe sustained a broken nose during France’s 1-0 victory against Austria on Monday. The injury occurred during the Group D match at Düsseldorf Arena when Mbappé collided with Austria’s Kevin Danso. Following the collision, the World Cup-winning striker was visibly in pain and had to be substituted. France coach Didier Deschamps expressed uncertainty about Mbappé’s availability for the remainder of the tournament immediately after the match. Mbappe was promptly taken to a hospital in Düsseldorf, where the extent of his injury was confirmed by the French Football Federation. In a statement, the federation said, “He will undergo treatment in…
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the resignation of Mr Mamman Ahmadu from office as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This was made public via a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday. According to the statement, “This is part of a larger reorganization effort in the public procurement system to reposition the agency for greater efficiency and transparency. “The Director-General is to hand over to the most senior officer in the Bureau, pending the appointment of a new Director-General.” The President thanked Ahmadu for his services and wished him success…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. In a statement on Friday signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, quoted the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as congratulating all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of the country.…
President Bola Tinubu has said that he would approve a new minimum wage that the government can afford. The President said this on Wednesday at a dinner to mark Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken Democracy in Abuja. Tinubu thanked those who stood by him over the years, promising Nigerians that he won’t depart from the tenets of democratic governance. “I have to celebrate with you my dear brother, Senate President, Deputy Senate President,” he said, adding that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Jibrin Barau would soon get an Executive Bill from him on the new minimum wage. “The…
The EU’s top court fined Hungary 200 million euros ($216 million) and imposed a daily one-million-euro penalty for failing to follow the bloc’s asylum laws and illegally deporting migrants. The fine and penalty were because Budapest “is deliberately evading” compliance with the European Union laws despite a 2020 ruling that it must uphold international procedures for asylum seekers, the European Court of Justice said. Details later…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has reacted to the President’s slip while boarding a parade vehicle at the June 12 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja. In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, Olusegun reassured the public, stating, “Mr. President missed his step while climbing into the truck at the June 12 Democracy Day celebration and tripped. It was a mild misstep. He immediately went on with the ceremonial rounds. No issues.” This statement followed the circulation of videos showing President Tinubu momentarily losing his footing as he stepped into the vehicle. Despite the…
