FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has urged churches not to abandon politicians when they leave office.

Wike stated this on Sunday, in Port Harcourt at St Mark’s Anglican Church for the birthday celebration of the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Kingsley Ogundu Chinda.

He stated that while in office, politicians often contribute to churches but are neglected when their tenure ends.

The minister also charged the clergy to practice what they preach, urging that they should always pray for the political class.

His words: “The church should also remain steadfast; the church should also not abandon people when they’re no longer in office. When most of us were in office, there was no church we weren’t contributing to. But immediately we left office, it was a different story.

“You, as agents of God, must show that you’re practicing what you preach. It’s not only politicians. Always be there for us; pray for us; don’t change.”

Also speaking at the event, the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abass, hailed Chinda’s contributions to the lower chamber, describing him as one of the best products in the National Assembly.

“Hon Kingsley Chinda remains one of the best products in the National Assembly, and ever since he stepped into the NASS, he has been giving Rivers State very good representation,” the Speaker said.

Popular Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, has opened up on why he called it quits with his girlfriend after he made it big in the industry.

According to the 'Remember' crooner, upon receiving a substantial paycheck for his music, he was so glad to share the news with her that he told her exactly how much he made and chose to gift her with N2 million.

Asake revealed his surprise at his girlfriend’s refusal of the N2 million, emphasizing that she deemed it too small compared to his substantial earnings from his big paycheck.

The singer expressed concern, noting that he was troubled by the unexpected behaviour, especially considering the lady’s humble background. He stressed that he didn’t anticipate such an attitude from her.

Asake further revealed that he discussed the situation with Olamide, who advised him to break up with the girl and instead suggested giving the money to his mother.

He mentioned that he gave his mother the N2 million, and now she’s independent and does not need to rely on him for money anymore.

Asake said, “When I made my first big paycheck from music, I was so happy that I shared the news with my girlfriend. I gave her full details of how much I made and the next day, I gave her 2 million naira as a gift.

To my surprise, she turned it down saying 2 Million was too small compared to how much I had made. I was a bit worried coz this girl is from a humble background, and I never imagined her to be like that.

I explained the situation to Olamide and he advised me to leave the girl, he also instructed me to send the 2 Million Naira to my mom.

I’m glad I did coz my mom was able to make good use of the money and open a big provision store. My mom doesn’t call me for financial issues anymore coz she’s doing just fine…“

A man simply identified as Remi was reportedly stabbed to death on Saturday, March 23, during an argument with two members of his community in the Ijeun Titun area of Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The Ogun State Police Command has launched investigations into the stabbing that led to the death of the deceased.

Punch reports that some persons identified as Seyi, Ayeke and Bado, suspected to be loan sharks, had come to harass Remi.

An argument ensued which degenerated into a fight resulting in Remi being stabbed in the neck. He is said to have lost a lot of blood leading to his death.

Upon seeing that Remi had given up the ghost, Seyi and Ayeke were said to have fled the scene of the incident while Bado was apprehended by the community members and handed over to the police.

“Seyi is wanted by the people of Ijeun Titun Community in Abeokuta, Ogun state for conniving with two others to stab Remi, a guy who was harassed by loan company this morning over payment of the loan taken online. Seyi and Ayeke held Remi for one Bado to stab him in his neck which led to Remi’s death after the fatal injury and unstoppable bleeding. They both absconded immediately they killed Remi this morning.”a member of the community said anonymously.

Confirming the incident, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, saidan investigation has commenced.

“A case of suspected murder was reported at one of the divisional police stations in Abeokuta. One Remilekun Omotayo was stabbed in the neck by one Owoyemi Idowu over a minor argument on a loan. Investigation has commenced into the matter to ensure justice is served. Anyone found guilty will be punished according to the law” Odutola said.

Popular actress Ruth Kadiri has taken to Instagram to celebrate her 36th birthday.

She thanked God for how far she has come in life, while also stating that God has provided everything she has ever wished for and more.

The actress uploaded stunning photographs with this caption: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME:

Thank you lord for how far you have brought me!

Everything I have ever wished for you have provided and MORE”

 

 

 

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Ex-BBNaija housemate and actress, Rachel Edwards has given her opinion on the controversial issue of DNA tests.

According to her, it is a criminal offense for a man to ask his wife for a DNA test.

This happened after an Internet user, Abazz, posted a query on the microblogging site X, asking users what they thought of DNA testing.

The reality TV star reacted by saying that it ought to be illegal for a man to ask his wife for a DNA test.

She went on to question why a man should marry a woman he doesn’t trust in the first place.

She said: “Asking your wife for DNA Test, should be a criminal offense, if you don’t trust her, why marry her in the first place.”

See reactions to her comment below:

Abazz replied: “9 months wey your mama suppose use go do another Bsc or PhD,she use am carry you for belle only to give birth to you wey no get s3nse”

Ten Man said: “BBN girls no de ever get sense, not surprised”

Deyvxxd_ wrote: “If person tap your head e go echo, nothing Dey inside”

itohan noted: “It’s as simple as that, the moment he starts asking for DNA then there’s no trust”

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Davido has acknowledge the sacrifices made by his senior colleagues in the industry.

He stated that he has been enjoying the sacrifices made by legendary artists such as Tuface Idibia, D'banj and PSquare while speaking on his first international deal with Sony.

The “Feel” crooner spoke on this while being featured in a recent interview during which he spoke about how Sony Music had signed him, making it his first international deal in 2016.

He revealed that at the time, he still had to reintroduce himself to the managers.

The singer said that he had to make an album with the Sony group, and since they were the ones signing him, they chose the producers and other members of the music team for his production.

He stated that the album was a flop by his standards, and he had to return to Nigeria to use his producers because the other ones couldn’t understand the African style of music.

Davido noted that the relevance Nigerian artists are enjoying now was the hard work of the previous generation and from the works of the present generation of artists, the upcoming generation would reap more.

Watch him speak below …

Popular singer, May D has reacted to claims of owing N11k.

He was called out over the weekend by a waitress for allegedly owing N11,000 balance for the food he bought.

After being dragged online by the waitress and some other netizens on X, May D took to the platform to break his silence on the allegations.

He acknowledged owing the money and noted that he should be left alone because he is broke.

He asked the lady to send her account number to him and wait for the end of the month for the balance.

Mr May D wrote: “You people should leave me alone I’m broke , she should send her acvount , I’ll pay her at the end of the month when I collect salary from my Oga .. 11k Abi”

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved the appointment of 168 assistants and 104 board members for the 15 agencies and commissions of the state.

This is according to a statement issued by the Secretary to the state government, Bukar Tijjani, on Monday, in Maiduguri.

He said the appointees comprised nine senior technical assistants (STA), 81 senior special assistants (SSAs), and 78 special assistants (SAs).

The SSG also listed the 104 others as chairmen and board members of 15 agencies and commissions.

The appointment, Mr Tijjani said, was done based on powers conferred on the governor by the provisions of Section 208(2)d of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended.

“The governor congratulates the appointees and looks forward to their contributions to the development of Borno,” he said.

(NAN)

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has revealed that a teacher abducted alongside the Kuriga schoolchildren in Chikun Local Area of Kaduna State, died in captivity.

Sani made the disclosure on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme.

The governor explained that all the schoolchildren abducted by the terrorists were rescued by the military, in collaboration with local authorities from neighbouring Zamfara State.

He regretted that the teacher could not make it alive following health complications while in the hands of his abductors.

The governor declared, “it’s only one person that has not returned, and that is the teacher.

“That is the fact of the matter, but all of the 137 children are safely back.”

Veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is celebrating her 28th wedding anniversary with her husband, Matthew Ekeinde today.

She also used the opportunity to wish her husband a happy birthday as he turned 56.

The actress celebrated their wedding anniversary and shared a picture of her “honeyboy” on her Instagram story with a birthday greeting.

Her captions reads: “Happy birthday my honeyboy @captainekeinde And happy 28th marriage Anniversary to us! Love of my life.

“Been shooting my first Ever Screen film and couldn’t even post! So imagine seeing my hubby who’s Just learning Instagram posted this! Awww @captainekeinde. Happy birthday @captainekeinde And HWA to us.”

Her husband wrote: “30 YEARS AGO. WHEN I STARTED THE JOURNEY TOASTING.”