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Nigerian Pastor, Wife Welcome Child After 20 Years Of Waiting

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

An Abuja-based pastor, Iyke Ezekiel, and his wife, Doris, have welcomed their baby girl after 20 years of childlessness. The lead pastor of the Household of Love Church, Yinka Yusuf, shared the news on his Facebook account and shared pictures from the child dedication which went viral on Wednesday. He...

Delta Police Arrest Okada Rider For Rape

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old Okada rider, Abdulahi Musa, for raping a 24-year-old lady. This was made known by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, on his Twitter page on Wednesday. Sharing videos and a picture, he said, “The suspect Abdulahi Musa aged 34yrs on...

Boxing Legend Mayweather Shows Off Car Collection

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

American boxing promoter and former professional boxer, Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr., 45, has showed off about 17 black luxury cars in his garage. Mayweather revealed this in a post on his Instagram page, making the rounds on social media on Wednesday. He captioned the video, “The Money Team got homes...

Nigerian Man Weds Male Lover In France

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian gay man, identified as Tosin Ojutalayo, and his lover have tied the knot at Castle Bay in Hyères, France. Tosin shared photos from their wedding on his Twitter page and also revealed how they met 10 years ago. In a tweet on April 12, he wrote,...

CBN Increases Interest Rate To 18.5%

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised interest rate from 18 percent to 18.5 percent. News Point Nigeria the apex bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, announced the decision on Wednesday after the committee’s meeting at the CBN headquarters in Abuja. The development is the third consecutive time the apex bank will...

Japa: Being Real Hurt People — Youtuber Tiamiyu

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

Nigerian Youtuber, Emdee Tiamiyu, has said that being real will hurt people. The Youtuber had said in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation that many Nigerian students seeking admissions into schools in the United Kingdom were not looking for new qualifications, but rather to start a new life overseas....

Health Workers Protest In Abuja, Threaten Strike

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

The Joint Health Sector Union members on Wednesday morning protested in Abuja with a threat to embark on an indefinite strike from midnight if the Federal Government failed to meet their demand for agreed benefits of cadres. The union demands the payment of hazard allowance, an adjustment in the Consolidated...

Buhari presides over last cabinet meeting, swears in 7 RMAFC commissioners

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

…. As Osinbajo submits health reform committee report President Muhammadu Buhari presides over a valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with consideration of last memorandum as his administration elapse in five days being Monday 29 May, 2023. It is aimed for members of the Cabinet to put finishing...

My Freedom Is Your Gift, Seun Kuti Hails Sister Yeni On Her Birthday

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela, has celebrated his sister, Yeni, on her birthday. The Afrobeat musician revealed this in a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday. Seun, who just got released from prison for assaulting a police officer, dedicated his freedom as a birthday gift to his...

Buhari seeks Senate’s approval to pay $556m, £98,526,013,N226bn judgement debts

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday urged the Senate to approve a request to pay judgment debt in the sum of $566,754,584.31, £98,526,012.00 and N226billion being judgement debt owed by the Federal Government through the issuance of promissory notes. Buhari’s letter of request was read at plenary by Senate President Ahmad...