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  Why I refused to hide my pregnancy – Rihanna Published   on   April 13, 2022 By  Onyeaghala Emmanuel Billionaire singer and entrepreneur Rihanna, has shared reasons why she refused to hide her baby bump in public. The singer had in January confirmed she was expecting her first child with boyfriend, ASAP Rocky, which went viral on the internet. Following her announcement, Rihanna has bared her baby bump as she attended several public functions including award shows. Speaking with the Vogue, Rihanna who was featured on the May cover story disclosed that being pregnant is a thing of celebration which should not be hidden. The Business mogul mentioned that immediately she found out she was pregnant she decided not to shop for maternity clothes. “When I found out I was pregnant, I thought to myself, there is no way I’m going to go shopping in no maternity aisle. “ My body is doing incredible things right now, and I’m not going to be ashamed of that, This time should fee...

  APC youth leader demands discount on party Intent Forms for young people Published   on   April 14, 2022 By  Onyeaghala Emmanuel The All Progressives Congress Zonal Youth Leader (North-West), Abdulhamid Umar Mohamed, has urged the National leadership of the party to reduce the Intent Forms Fees by 50 percent, to allow youths chances of full participation in politics. The youths on Thursday asked the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu to quickly grant 50% discount on intent forms for youths seeking to contest elective positions under the platform of the party if the APC genuinely wants youths’ active participation. Muhammad who made the call in a statement said such a gesture would encourage youth participation in governance and make them abundantly present in active partisan politics. He stressed that “Youth across the length and breadth of the country who form more than 50% of the voting population, membership of our party and the general population a...

  2023: Let security, unity of Nigeria guide our utterances this Easter – President Buhari Published   on   April 14, 2022 By  Onyeaghala Emmanuel President Muhammadu Buhari has reeled out a subtle message to Christians on the occasion of the Easter festivities, saying as the nation gradually prepares for another general election, security and unity of the nation should be the guiding principles for the actions and utterances of citizens. In the message penned by the President, he said love and the spirit of forgiveness should radiate from Christians during this period which also coincides with the Muslim fasting. Buhari said, “I join our Christian brothers and sisters to celebrate this year’s Easter, which is the most significant event/festival in the Christian calendar. “This year’s celebration is very unique for adherents of the two great faiths in Nigeria. It culminates the 40-day season of Lent for Christians, where the faithful are expected to fast, pray, assis...

  Buhari seeks passage of Money Laundering, Terrorism Prevention Bills Published   on   April 14, 2022 By Onyeaghala Emmanuel   The Senate has received the Money Laundering and Terrorism Prevention Bills transmitted by President Muhammadu Buhari for expeditious consideration and passage. The bills were accompanied by a letter read at the start of the plenary on Thursday by the Senate President, Ahamad Lawan. President Buhari, in a letter dated 12th April 2022, said the request for the passage of both bills was pursuant to the provisions of Section 58(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. He explained that the deficiencies in the country’s Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism regime (AML/CFT), makes it imperative for the passage of both bills. Buhari warned that the non-passage of both bills poses a risk that may lead to the eventual blacklisting of Nigeria by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The letter reads, “Pursuant to Section 58(2) ...

  Insecurity: Islamic scholar advocates peaceful coexistence in Nigeria Published   on   April 14, 2022 By  Onyeaghala Emmanuel A renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has decried the spate of increased killings across the country and called on the government to take proactive measures to bring an end to the general insecurity challenges affecting the nation. The Islamic Scholar made the call when a team of northern Nigerian Christians visited him at home for Ramadan iftar-aimed at fostering peace and unity among Nigerians. He emphasized the need for more prayers in the land to overcome the current insecurity challenges leading to the loss of lives and properties in the country. While calling on leaders to remember the judgement day, he urged Muslims and Christians to always live in peace and harmony and guard against provocations that may lead to the destruction of lives and properties. Earlier in his remarks, the leader of the delegation of Christian...

  War: Russia threatens to deploy nuclear weapons if Sweden, Finland joins NATO Published   on   April 14, 2022 By Onyeaghala Emmanuel Russia on Thursday threatened to bolster its defences in the region, including deploying nuclear weapons if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S led military alliance, NATO. Finland, Prime Minister, Sanna Marin on Wednesday said Finland will make a decision in the next few weeks as it shares a 1,300-km (810-mile) border with Russia, and Sweden is considering joining the NATO alliance. Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, on Thursday, said should Sweden and Finland join NATO, Russia would have to strengthen its land, naval and air forces in the Baltic Sea. Medvedev also explicitly raised the nuclear threat, saying there could be no more talk of a “nuclear-free” Baltic – where Russia has its Kaliningrad exclave sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania. “There can be no more talk of any nuclear-free status for the Baltic...

What will happen to Osinbajo – Adeboye The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, spoke subtly on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s ordeal in Buhari government. The cleric predicted that Osinbajo will overcome the situation, noting that God doesn’t abandon one when he promotes. Vanguard reports that Adeboye made the declaration at a special service to mark the 20th anniversary of RCCG Province 7 headquarters (Faith Chapel), Gwarinpa, Abuja. Making reference to 1 Samuel 9: 18 and 19, the RCCG leader compared Osinbajo’s emergence as vice president to that of Saul who became King of Israel without lobbying. Adeboye, who was represented by the Assistant General Overseer, Education and Training, RCCG, Pastor Ezekiel Odeyemi. He said: “I prayed with him (Osinbajo) a few moments ago, and God made me understand that before this man became a vice-presidential candidate, he never thought he could get to that position. He was not a pol...