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Comedian Zicsaloma discloses details on his nose surgery Comedian Zicsaloma Comedian Zicsaloma discloses details on his nose surgery Nigerian comedian and skit maker Isaac Aloma, better known as Zicasloma, has opened up about the reasons behind his recent decision to undergo rhinoplasty, offering his fans insight into the process and his recovery journey. In a video shared on YouTube on Friday, the content creator opened up about his insecurities and the judgments he’s faced throughout his life due to the appearance of his nose. Personal Insecurities Behind the Decision Zicasloma said he has always felt self-conscious about his facial features,…

Igbo Group Shows Displeasure Over Yoruba Language Teaching In Public Schools, Lagos Igbo Women Assembly (IWA) Igbo Group Shows Displeasure Over Yoruba Language Teaching In Public Schools, Lagos • They demand the major ethinic groups be represented adequately. The Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), a pressure group has criticised the Lagos State government over the mandatory teaching of only Yoruba language in public schools. This is as the group vowed to drag the the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu to court over the decision. IWA national president Nneka Chimezie disclosed this at a news briefing in Umuahia on Thursday. IWA is affiliated…

‘Pablo Escobar’: Biggest Mistake By Tinubu’s Govt If Father’s Arrested –  Bashir El-Rufai ‘Pablo Escobar’: Biggest Mistake By Tinubu’s Govt If Father’s Arrested –  Bashir El-Rufai Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, says, ‘Pablo Escobar’, a reference to President Bola Tinubu over his narcotics dealing case in the U.S., will be making his biggest mistake if the Nigerian government arrests his father. On Tuesday, Mr El-Rufai, who fell out with Mr Tinubu since he was nominated for ministerial appointment but was blocked by the Senate, alleged that National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu was plotting to arrest him.…

Banks with ATM withdrawal limit of less than N20,000 to be sanctioned – CBN Banks with ATM withdrawal limit of less than N20,000 to be sanctioned The apex bank has disclosed its stand in a document addressing concerns over the reviewed fees on ATM withdrawal. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has threatened to sanction banks that limit Automated Teller Machines (ATM) withdrawal to less than N20,000 per transaction. On Tuesday CBN had increased ATM transaction withdrawal fees, saying, from March 1st, bank customers will pay N100 charge for every N20,000 withdrawal from the on-site ATM of other banks. The…

Lagos to revive Akilo water works, signs agreement Lagos Water Corporation MD, Mukhtaar Tijani and the Country Manager of WaterAid, Evelyn Mere, during the contract signing ceremony in Lagos. Lagos to revive Akilo water works, signs agreement. • This signing, a strategic shift to interventions that serve large groups of people with water. Lagos State Water Corporation (LASWARCO) has signed an agreement with WaterAid to rehabilitate the defunct Akilo Micro Waterworks scheme to serve portable water to communities in the Ifako-Ijaiye area. The contract signing and awards ceremony took place at the corporation’s office in Ijora on Thursday, February 13,…

OAP Nedu Of Wazobia Quits The Honest Bunch Podcast OAP Nedu of Wazobia quits The Honest Bunch podcast Chinedu Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia has withdrawn from The Honest Bunch Podcast amid growing controversy involving social commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. This controversy had begun after reality star Deeone who appeared on the Honest Bunch Podcast alleged that Verydarkman had an interest in men. However, instead of responding directly to the claim, Verydarkman redirected his focus to Nedu, revealing private conversations and making allegations about the women Nedu had supposedly been involved with. As the controversy…

Tinubu has reached Ethiopia for AU Summit President Bola Tinubu Tinubu has reached Ethiopia for AU Summit President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to participate in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government. The meeting is slated for February 14 – 18, 2025. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement he signed in the early hours of Friday titled ‘President Tinubu arrives Ethiopia for AU summit.’ “The President was received at the airport by the Ethiopian Deputy…

C’River, FG in partnership on Obudu Cattle Ranch Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu C’River, FG in partnership on Obudu Cattle Ranch Cross Rivers State Governor, Bassey Otu, has expressed satisfaction over the Federal Government’s plan to transform Obudu Cattle Ranch into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Peter Odey, on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, Otu said Obudu’s favourable climate, rich biodiversity, and vast landmass were key advantages for large-scale livestock farming and dairy production. Earlier, the minister acknowledged…

Ribadu fumes over visa denial, ‘They can go to hell.’ Nuhu Ribadu NSA Ribadu fumes over visa denial, ‘They can go to hell.’ • Noting the need for the government to work on Nigeria so as to thrive among nations. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has condemned the Canadian government for its decision to deny visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, and other senior military officials. The officials were due to attend an event in Canada honouring war veterans, but only a portion of the delegation was granted visas, leading to strong reactions…

Here’s MTN’s reaction to Nigerians over data price hike, ‘Forgive and forget’ Here’s MTN’s reaction to Nigerians over data price hike, ‘Forgive and forget’ MTN Nigeria has tendered a public apology to its customers following widespread outrage over the abrupt 200% increase in the price of its 15GB digital bundle plan. The telecommunications giant acknowledged the mistake and appealed for forgiveness. In a statement posted on its official Instagram page on Thursday, MTN admitted to miscalculating the pricing adjustment and reassured customers of its commitment to better service in the future. The company’s message read, “To our 15G digital bundle…