Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has hinted at why she is still single and why she is still living with her family despite her fame and wealth The 22-year-old said she has very high standards for dating, which will be hard for any man to meet. She said she was grateful that she didn’t start dating before hitting stardom. Starr shared this in an interview with Coco Jones for Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians issue. “I’m so happy I wasn’t really dating before I started music. I didn’t really know what I was missing. So…
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American rapper, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known as Cardi B, has landed in the hospital following a medical emergency, the gazellenews.com She cancelled her scheduled performance at the One Music Fest due to the medical emergency. The rapper, who welcomed her third child with her ex-husband Offset last month said she has been in the hospital for some days. Cardi, who disclosed this in a statement shared via her social media pages recently, didn’t disclose the ailment but promised to be back better and stronger. “I am so sad to share this news, but I’ve been in the hospital recovering from…
Popular gospel actor, Abel Martins has announced that he will not to appear in any Christian movie productions again. Martins stated this while narrating his ugly experience over his collaboration with famous filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye. Speaking in a now controversial interview with Dele Adeyanju on “The Journey”, the movie star noted that he was betrayed by colleagues in the same industry. “I know we have come to fight a war in this world. Heaven is part of why I make up my mind that I won’t take part in any Christian production again,” he said. He further explained that his…
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday, 24 October, 2024 explained how non-state actors have been obtaining arms. According to the military high command, the Libyan conflict and instability in the Sahel have allowed arms to flow into Nigeria, exacerbating the country’s insurgency and terrorism crisis. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this in response to allegations made by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who had said a sizable number of illicit arms used to commit crimes in the country originally belonged to the government. Ribadu accused soldiers and policemen of selling weapons to criminal elements in the…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Thursday, 24 October, 2024 commissioned a N2 billion Yauri Water Scheme. Speaking during the event held at the Emir’s palace, Yauri in Kebbi, the SGF said the rehabilitation of Yauri Water Scheme was a symbol of progress, development and the federal government’s commitment to improving the lives of all Nigerians. Akume, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Simeun Ugwu, said the giant project initiated by N-HYPPADEC several years ago was a subtle initiative of the commission under its pioneer managing director. He traced the root of…
This is indeed good news for Enugu State government workers as Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State announced the approval of N80,000 minimum effective October 2024. Mbash shared the good news via his official X account on Thursday, 24 October, 2024, marking a significant development for workers in the state. “I have just approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for Enugu workers, effective October 2024. “We appreciate the hard work and sacrifices of the state’s workforce and will continue to prioritise their welfare in line with our campaign promises “ he wrote. The decision follows similar moves in other states. Akwa…
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, presided over by Justice Jide Aladejana, has ordered the imediate deposition of the Oluloro of Iloro Ekiti, Oba Femi Olugbesoye, over non-compliance with native law and customs regarding coronation rites, thegazellenews.com reports Thegazellenews.com recalls that the Ekiti State Executive Council approved the appointment of Olugbesoye as the Oluloro of Iloro Ekiti on 21 December, 2019. The judge, Justice Jide Aladejana, according to a copy of the judgment made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, 24 October, 2024, made the pronouncement while delivering judgment in the suit filed by Prince Olakunle Fadare…
The Lead Strategist of Gatefield, Adewunmi Emoruwa, has disclosed that Nigeria records over 684,000 deaths from Non Communicable Diseases ( NCDs) every year. Emoruwa made this disclosure on Wednesday, 23 October, 2024 in Abuja during a two-day health summit themed “Beyond65: Preventing the Quiet Epidemic” organized by Gatefield in Abuja. Gatefield, also launched a new health strategy to tackle the growing crisis of NCDs in Nigeria, where life expectancy averages just 52 years. “NCDs are responsible for over 684,000 deaths annually in Nigeria—equivalent to wiping out the entire population of Luxembourg every single year. This preventable crisis can no longer be ignored,”…
Ekiti State Government has announced the temporary closure of Ayo Fasanmi Model College, Ado- Ekiti for the safety of students and teachers of the school pending the renovation of the defects noticed in the buildings. Reiterating the commitment of the State Government to the safety and wellbeing of all and sundry in the State, particularly school-age children, the state Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement made available to newsmen, also stressed the commitment of Government to the provision of conducive learning environment in Ekiti schools. Olatunbosun explained that Government in collaboration with the State Universal Basic…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday,24 October, 2024 sought for adjournment of hearing in its fresh charge against the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and two others, to November 14, 2024. Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, who appeared for the EFCC at the FCT High Court presided over by Justice Maryann E. Anenih, said at the hearing that at the last adjourned date, the court issued a Public Summons against the 1st defendant directing that same be published and that the charge be pasted. Justice Anenih, however, interjected, stating that she did not ask that the charge be…