“I’m running mad in this country” – Williams Uchemba laments over electricity crisis

"I’m running mad in this country” – Williams Uchemba laments over electricity crisis

Williams Uchemba, a well-known actor has expressed worry over the inadequate electricity supply and lack of diesel to run generators. Williams Uchemba posted a video and a request for permission to rant on his verified Instagram page. The seasoned actor claimed that although his estate in Lagos State’s Ikoyi neighborhood was well-known for having intermittent power supplies, however, that has changed. According to him, things have become so bad that the estate that once had 24-hour electricity hardly receives enough power. "I’m running mad in this country” – Williams Uchemba laments over electricity crisis"I’m running mad in this country” – Williams Uchemba laments over electricity crisisUchemba Williams, Nollywood actor. source: Google He claimed that after being contacted by the PHCN manager in his region, he demanded that the estate chairman visit him to receive “Christmas money.” He also bemoaned the fact that most petrol stations do not sell diesel, so his chauffeur was unable to get it for him to use to power his generator. Uchemba claimed that he has now resorted to talking to his neighbors, some of whom are selling diesel to him for N1200 per liter, and that they have raised the price. ‘’I am going mad in this country… The rich are not crying. The rich are dying. With all your money, you will die in Nigeria,” the Nollywood actor said.

“Which country is this?” – Video of bride asked to lie down before her husband on their traditional wedding day goes viral

"Which country is this?" - Video of bride asked to lie down before her husband on their traditional wedding day goes viral

A traditional wedding ceremony has taken the internet by storm, featuring an extraordinary moment where the bride lies before her husband. The footage showcases a unique marriage rite, with the husband seated on a regal chair while the bride rests on a red carpet between them. The bride’s unconventional position becomes the focal point of the ceremony as she proceeds to engage in a series of distinctive gestures.

"Which country is this?" - Video of bride asked to lie down before her husband on their traditional wedding day stuns many

With the husband sitting in a manner reminiscent of a king on his throne, the bride lies sideways twice and then mildly claps her hands thrice before gracefully standing up. The entire sequence unfolds against the backdrop of a curious crowd, witnesses to this atypical matrimonial ritual. The TikTok video has triggered a flood of reactions across social media platforms, with netizens offering different interpretations. Netizens Reactions… @mariontukundane42 said; “I think she is showing sleeping styles.” @Onwuzulike Maryneche commented; “So if I bath finish make I rub my body for ground for person wey go still cheat?” @precietendo commented; “This is how we show respect to our husbands in Zambia.” @nachieurshiempanga said: “Those saying I can’t do such, is it yo culture? She’s not complaining. Let people be with their own culture and let them embrace it peacefully.” @user6008459550162 said; “Everyday I find a new reason to stay single. Imagine after all this and a man takes you for granted. I love the instrumental though.” @Blessing commented; “This is some of the reasons why I’m still single.” @beauty said; “In Zambia, it is one of the ways to show respect to your husband.”  See below; @banjisikabalu ♬ original sound – SirJohton

Nigeria becomes first African country to produce male, female Best Players same year

Nigeria becomes first African country to produce male, female Best Players same year

Nigeria became the first African country to produce both male and female Best Players of the Year in the same edition of the CAF Awards. The prestigious ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, saw Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala claiming the top prizes. Nigerian sensational striker Osimhen, secured the CAF African Player of the Year in the men’s category, marking his first. Osimhen’s outstanding performances, notably in Italy and representing the Super Eagles, earned him the coveted prize.

CAF 2023 Awards: Nigeria becomes first African country to produce male, female Best Players same year

Nigerian stars Osimhen and Oshoala However, the competition was fiercely contested for, with strong contenders like Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian striker Mohammed Salah, making the list of the final three. On the women’s front, Asisat Oshoala added another to her tally, clinching the CAF Women’s Player of the Year for an unprecedented sixth time. Oshoala was instrumental to Barcelona women’s Champions League victory last season, finishing as the club’s top scorer with 27 goals across all competitions. The ceremony also saw the Super Falcons emerge as the Best Team of the Year, and Chiamaka Nnadozie emerging as the Best Goalkeeper of the Year. Nigeria’s double triumph reflects the nation’s prowess in football, celebrating the outstanding achievements of both male and female footballers on the continental stage.

Lawmaker who was once based in UK adopts motion seeking to ban Nigerians from leaving the country

Reps reject motion seeking to ban Nigerians from leaving the country

Reps reject motion seeking to ban Nigerians from leaving the country

The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion seeking to declare the emigration of young Nigerians abroad, known as “Japa” syndrome as a national emergency. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Philip Agbese(APC-Benue) who was based in the United Kingdom before becoming a lawmaker in Nigeria during plenary. Reps reject motion seeking to ban Nigerians from leaving the countryThe House of Reps Presenting the motion, Agbese said statistics from the Nigerian Economic Summit, showed that a growing number of young Nigerians were relocating abroad. He said the recent reports by African Polling Institute indicated that 69 per cent of young people would opt to relocate if given the chance. He said there was a 40 per cent increase in the number of young Nigerians leaving the nation compared to the number captured in 2019, as the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) reported.
He said the UN DESA stated that international emigration from Nigeria in 2020 total 1.7 million, which was a substantial increase from 990,000 in 2010. He said the growing statistics of young Nigerians leaving Nigeria and securing permanent residence in the UK, the USA, and Canada portends a grave danger for the country from Economic to intellectual and Social aspects.
When the Speaker of the House, Reps Abbas subjected the motion to a vote, it was unanimously rejected by the lawmakers. NAN

Judy Austin reveals dream where she becomes president of a country, Yul Edochie responds (Video)

Judy Austin reveals dream where she becomes president of a country, Yul Edochie responds (Video)

Popular Nollywood actress, Judy Austin opens up to her husband, Yul Edochie about a dream she had involving becoming the president of a country. The mother of two made this known during a dialogue in a car with her husband who was driving.

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Judy Austin at the movie set of ‘When Women Revolt’. Source / Credit: Instagram / judyaustin1 According to Judy Austin, she dreamt that she stepped out of the United States of America‘s presidential jet, the Airforce One while an entourage of dignitaries welcomed her. She pressed on to emphasize how baffled she was about the dream and being unable to put the pieces together. Judy stated that it would have been a straightforward dream if she was an American, perhaps one with political ambition. Her husband, however, chipped in and encouraged her on how it might not necessarily be the president of America but that of her home country, Nigeria. Yul Edochie further stated how a dream is the beginning of reality and that his wife can simply work towards making the dream a reality. The duo joyfully laughed about it and the mother of two felt relieved to have the pieces put together.

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Yul Edochie at the movie set of ‘When Women Revolt’. Source / Credit: Instagram / judyaustin1 In her words; “In this dream baby, I had a dream I was coming down from, What do you call the name of the president’s jet .. Airforce one! I was coming down from Airforce One with dignitaries greeting me standing there. I’m like, I don’t understand what is happening. I was even confused in the dream too. I don’t understand it. Why will I be having a dream where I am president to the Americans.” Yul Edochie infers, “Once you can dream anything, it’s possible; you can achieve it.” “But I am not an American citizen na,” Judy stated. “Maybe the president of Nigeria. It’s possible; Once you can dream it, it’s possible,” Yul concluded. Watch the video below …

“Lead our country to greater heights” — Yul Edochie congratulates Tinubu, Shettima

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Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie congratulates the 16th president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice President, Kashim Shettima following their swearing-in. The embattled actor prayed to God to grant the duo the resources needed to lead Nigeria to greater achievements.

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Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie Edochie conveyed this message in a tweet from his official account on Monday, while extending his congratulations to Tinubu and Shettima for taking their oath of office. “Congratulations to our new President & Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT, His Excellency Kashim Shettima @KashimSM. May God give you all you need to lead our country to greater heights,” he wrote. The swearing-in ceremony of the president took place at Eagles Square in Abuja on the 29th of May, administered by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Tinubu, having emerged victorious over the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, the Labour Party’s candidate Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party, pledged to uphold fidelity and true loyalty to the Nigerian constitution.  

“If you remove church from Nigeria, country will collapse” — RCCG

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According to retired Major-Gen. Pat Akem-Vingir, a pastor of the RCCG, the intervention church in Nigeria helps to alleviate the effects of hardship in the country. The preacher made this known during the dedication ceremony of the new RCCG branch called ‘Jesus House’ in Abuja. It was presided over by Pastor Enoch Adeboye and attended by thousands of RCCG members and dignitaries.

“If you remove church from Nigeria, country will collapse" — RCCG

Akem-Vingir stated that the church plays an important role in Nigeria’s social and economic fabric. He emphasized that religion, especially the church, provides hope, direction, and purpose for the majority youth population in the country. The pastor went further to say that Nigeria would collapse if the church is removed, highlighting the church’s unique and special place in society. “If you remove the church from Nigeria, the country will collapse. People may deny it, but I am saying it unapologetically. “If the church were not in Nigeria doing what it is doing; serving as the light of the world and as the salt of the earth, the degradation would have been more than we can imagine. “70% of the country is youthful. You can’t allow that kind of generation to be wasted. The church is a place where they can find hope, direction and purpose,” he said. The new RCCG branch in the Durumi area of Abuja is a magnificent 5-storey facility that can accommodate up to 3,000 worshippers at once. Pastor Adeboye, however, in his own speech expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of the project. In his words; “We thank God for this great day, and for the successful completion of this wonderful edifice. We pray that this building will be a beacon of hope for the afflicted and a place of worship for generations to come.” “We pray that this church building will be a source of blessing to all who enter it and that it will continue to serve as a beacon of hope for the afflicted and a place of worship for generations to come.”  

“Go back to your country” – Ghanaian Wig Sellers Association disrupt wig fair organized by Nigerian wig seller (Video)

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"Go back to your country" – Ghanaian Wig Sellers Association disrupt wig fair organized by Nigerian wig seller

Some Ghanaian women have disrupted a wig sales organized by a Nigerian wig vendor at Makola market. It was gathered from reports online that the market women who are a part of a Wig Sellers Association had disrupted the Priceless Hair sales, a company and promo run by a Nigerian lady.

"Go back to your country" – Ghanaian Wig Sellers Association disrupt wig fair organized by Nigerian wig seller

According to sources, the Nigerian woman had set the prices for the wigs very low and the market women who were afraid of the impact it would have on the market decided to disrupt it. A viral video which surfaced online captures the women holding placards with words telling the Nigerians to go back to their country as they halted the sales. Watch the video below: A certain Nigerian business woman who owns
Priceless Hair organised a hair fair today and some Makola market women engaged in the sale of the wigs and stopped the Nigerian woman from selling. According to Gharticles, they stopped her from selling due to the heavy discounted pic.twitter.com/CTRyCrXtn8 — SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) May 1, 2023

Why Nigeria is not the worst country in the world — Reno Omokri

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Why Nigeria is not the worst country in the world — Reno Omokri

The controversial writer and activist, Reno Omokri cite the crisis in Ukraine and Sudan as he states why Nigeria is not the worst country in the world. Amidst the effort to evacuate stranded Nigerians in Sudan, the activist stirred reactions on social media with a notion to correct a stereotype about Nigeria. reno omokri According to Reno Omokri, when crises faced Nigerians in Ukraine, Sudan, and South Africa, the default option was to return home for safety. He argued that despite the claimed greener pasture outside Nigeria, it comes with just as many unforeseen issues. In his words … “Before we open our mouths to run down Nigeria and call or the worst country in the world (it is not), let us learn from the Sudan crisis. With war raging in Sudan, what happened to Nigerians who had japa’ed to Sudan? They are all trying to come home. When war hit Ukraine, what happened to Nigerians there? They were airlifted back home. When the xenophobic attacks erupted in South Africa, Nigerians were begging to be airlifted back home. Why? Because not all that glitters is gold. And not every house is as good as your home. May God bless Nigeria and Nigerians!” he added.

Why Nigeria is not the worst country in the world — Reno Omokri

“They obviously don’t care about men in this country”

"They obviously don't care about men in this country"

A young man identified as @your_king_richard on Instagram has called out the Nigerian police for neglecting his complaint after he was falsely accused of rape.

The individual in question alleges that a woman falsely accused him of rape as a result of him rejecting her advances. He urges the Nigerian police to take the appropriate measures, as many innocent men have been imprisoned due to negligence. He advocates for women who make such false accusations to be penalized in the same manner as actual rapists.

He further notes that the Nigerian police force is not taking the matter seriously and only responded after he publicly shared the situation on social media. He has provided evidence, including a video of the woman admitting to falsely accusing him of rape and asking for forgiveness. The individual requests that justice be served in this matter, as he believes that if the situation were reversed, he would be behind bars. The individual also expresses disappointment in the lack of attention given to female on male crimes in Nigeria. He has visited the police station multiple times and believes that they are dragging their feet on the case, and not taking appropriate action. He wrote: “THIS WOMAN ACCUSED ME OF RAPE BECAUSE I TURNED HER DOWN, ALL FALSE RAPE ACCUSERS SHOULD SERVE THE SAME JAIL TERM AS ACTUAL RAPISTS. SHE TRIED TO RUIN MY LIFE AND I WANT THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING. MANY INNOCENT MEN ARE IN PRISON BECAUSE OF WOMEN LIKE THIS, I NEED HER IN JAIL! BECAUSE IF THE TABLES WERE TURNED ID BE IN FUCKING PRISON RIGHT NOW. FUCK YOU BITCH!! “This is the problem with Nigeria, they don’t make female on male crimes seriously! I spent the whole of yesterday in the police station and I haven’t seen any notable action being taken, just stupid questions and dragging their feets around @nigeriapoliceforce. I’m here again right now and I’m being told to ‘chill’ “useless country, had to call them out online before they took the case.” See his posts below: