Author: Stanley Ugagbe

The lawmaker representing Ethiope East and Ethiope West in the Federal House of Representatives, Ben Igbaka has urged the president Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to identify and prosecute those that are fueling ethnic crisis in the country. In a Twitter post yesterday, Igbakpa posited that ethnic violence can have a huge negative impact on the nation. The lawmaker’s remark is coming on the hills of series of ethnic violence reported across the country due to the elections. Igbakpa wrote: Violence in any form is unacceptable and goes against the principles of democracy and human rights. Ethnic violence during elections is…

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagosians of peaceful election, stating that there is no need for fear. A statement by Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso said “Following the recent announcement of some customary rites by traditional rulers, the Government wishes to assure ALL residents of the security of lives and property in the State. “Whilst the State Government reiterates the Freedom of Religion, it also cautions Traditional Institutions holding these Customary Rites to ensure the activities do not infringe on the fundamental rights of citizens, who are not of this faith, especially during the elections. “Residents are advised…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has averred that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no validly nominated candidate for the rescheduled Saturday March 18, 2023 governorship election in Taraba State in line with the Judgement of the Supreme Court delivered on February 1, 2023 in suit No SC/CV/1564/2022. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologubagba said “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the good people of Taraba State and the general public are invited to note that the import of the judgement of the Supreme Court is to the effect that the APC cannot validly field a candidate…

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A Nigerian woman has asked God to make her husband impotent, paralyzed and financially crippled if he ever cheats on her. This development was contained in a post on Facebook by social influencer Fegor Chime. According to the post, the woman who preferred anonymity, said she found some sexual chats on her husband’s phone that suggest he might be oiling other women. In view of the discovery, she prayed God to deal with her husband if he gets intimate with other women. She, however, noted that her husband who heard her make the prayers has started questioning her. She wrote:…

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Popular Table Shaker, Reno Omokri has posited that a man who spends money on his wife is not doing her any favour. In a post on Facebook, the former presidential aide argued that men should pay their “house wife” a monthly salary. More so, Omokri revealed how much a man should pay his house wife monthly. He wrote: A man who spends his money on his wife is not doing her any favours. He is doing her his duty. A housewife is not a jobless person. Being a stay at home wife is itself a job. She looks after you.…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in very strong terms the “barbaric and unprovoked burning of Akere Motor Parts and Allied Dealers Market in Lagos by suspected hoodlums alleged to be agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC).” In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologubagba, the PDP bewailed “the heartless killing of 65 years old Baba Hakeem, the brave security guard at the market, who was reportedly shot dead by the arsonists before touching the market to destroy goods worth hundreds of millions of Naira and devastate the lives and means of livelihood of innocent, hard-working…

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Following the exodus of Paris Saint-Germain from the Champions League that has opened up fresh arguments between the fans of Cristiano Ronaldo and that of Lionel Messi, popular social media adviser, Daniel Regha has knocked fans of the former. Goals from Serge Gnabry and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on Wednesday had seen Bayern Munich knock out PSG from the UCL, halting the dream of Messi to chase another UCL title since 2015. Swiftly after the tie, arguments had erupted on social media between fans of Ronaldo and Messi about who is more instrumental to their teams. Reacting on Twitter, Regha said…

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Stanley Ugagbe is thinking about his generation……. 1. In my generation, a fellow can be on top of another doing cowgirl and reverse cowgirl and still be on the phone telling another ‘Baby, I cannot do without You’. 2. In my generation, a government can afflict you for eight years and you reward them with the mantle to afflict you for another eight years. 3. In my generation, a fellow cannot go to Church because rain is falling but will never miss work even if it is raining fire and brimstone. 4. In my generation, you can see a fellow…

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Having seen the impact made by the supporters of Peter Obi in February 25th presidential election held in the country, the Peoples Democratic Party has started wooing the Obidients ahead of the Gubernatorial election. Some Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s aides, particularly Ossai Ovie Success, who was formerly mocking the Obidients, has started appealing to them to vote the candidate of the PDP in the governorship election slated for next week Saturday. In a post on Facebook, Ossai said Sheriff Oborevwori of the PDP is the best person for the State’s most coveted position. He wrote: My Dear Deltans . Obidents and…

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The Federal Government has urged former President Olusegun Obasanjo not to truncate the #2023GeneralElections with his “inciting, self-serving and provocative letter on the elections”. In a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said what the former President cunningly framed as an ‘appeal for caution and rectification’ is nothing but a calculated attempt to undermine the electoral process and a willful incitement to violence. The Minister expressed shock and disbelief that a former President could throw around unverified claims and amplify wild allegations picked up from the street against the electoral process. ”Though…

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s aide, Ossai Ovie Success has thrown a jab at the G-5 Governors. Ossai’s remarks came after Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State lost their senatorial elections More so, governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State lost his party’s three senatorial seats to the All Progressives Congress. In a post on Facebook, Ossai averred that the leader of the G-5 Governors, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State used his colleagues and ended their political career. Ossai wrote: G5 SUICIDE MISSION Ortom is down❌ Ugwuanyi is down❌ Ikpeazu is down❌ Makinde…

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Barcelona head coach, Xavi Hernandez has expressed anger following his side’s shock defeat to Almeria. In a post match conference, Xavi said the game was their worst outing of the season. He bemoaned his players’ performance, stressing that they failed. Xavi: “This was our worst match of the season.” “I’m very pissed off. It was too difficult. We weren’t there. We weren’t inside the match.” “There are no excuses today. We didn’t deserve to win and we have to take responsibility. I’m very pissed off.” “We want to say sorry to the fans. What we saw today is inexcusable. I…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is “alarmed by reports in the public space that Governors Aminu Bello Masari, Nasir el-Rufai, Abdullahi Ganduje and Bello Matawalle of Katsina, Kaduna, Kano and Zamfara States respectively are allegedly mounting pressure on officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to alter the results of the February 25, 2023 Presidential elections in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC).” In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologubagba, the party said “These desperate APC governors are allegedly pressuring and blackmailing INEC officials to manipulate the results and transfer massive votes…

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s aide, Ossai Ovie Success has called for the arrest of the Pastor in charge of Shekinah Arena Eagle’s International Ministries, Gosple Agochukwu. The Pastor had in a post on Facebook, averred that Heaven miraculously supplied him money. He wrote: “Needed Cash to get something urgent and help a family without bank account but couldn’t find; I opened one of my bible and found some new Naira notes. bank of Heaven have supplied me already. Miracle no de tire Jesus.” Reacting, Ossai, who described the Pastor as a liar, called for his arrest. He wrote: “Pastor Gosple Agochukwu…

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Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians not to elect leaders who are not prepared for the office they seek. He said that as a nation grappling with multifaceted challenges, Nigeria could not afford to elect those seeking office for personal aggrandizement. Okowa gave the advice at the Operational Grant Disbursement of Phase II of Delta CARES Result Area 3 programme in Asaba on Monday. He said that Nigeria was in very difficult times and that citizens were feeling more pain in the country due to maladministration in the country…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded that the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) including its Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC State governors immediately release billions of new Naira notes in their custody and halt the anguish being experienced by Nigerians. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologubagba, the PDP described as “wicked and unpardonable that the same band of deceptive, sneaky and hypocritical APC leaders who are deeply involved in intercepting and hoarding of new Naira notes are going about trying to hoodwink Nigerians by posturing as though they are concerned…

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Barcelona defender, Jodi Alba has averred that being a player of the Spanish giants comes with lots of responsibilities and challenges. Alba made the remark yesterday while fielding questions from newsmen. The Barca star who harped on the recent performances of the club, said one has to have a very strong mentality to deal with the criticism and pressure that come with the job. He said: “I try to give Balde a lot of advice, so that he continues to grow and learn.” “What do I tell the youngsters? That it’s complicated to be a Barça player. That now it’s…

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Goodluck Jonathan’s former aide, Reno Omokri has posited that the leading candidates for the 2023 presidential election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party already know who will emerge the nation’s leader. Omokri, whose remarks came on the heel of the feud between Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye over their preferred candidates, urged the Nigerian singers to not allow politics create enmity between them. In a post on Facebook, the Table Shaker who is a self acclaimed Buhari Tormentor, said irrespective of the outcome of…

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s aide, Ossai Ovie Success has averred that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Bola Ahmed Tinubu don’t posses the capacity to handle Nigeria’s challenges, if elected president. In a post on Facebook, Ossai, who compared the duo to women, said being a former governor is not enough to vie for the nation’s topmost office. Ossai believes that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President, is the only qualified person for the presidency. He wrote: “As at today, Nigeria is at the point…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that “the hopelessness and anguish brought upon our nation by the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration will be a thing of the past when the PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar assumes office as President come May 29, 2023.” In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologubagba, the PDP decried “the excruciating pain and distress being faced by Nigerians arising from their inability to access the new Naira Notes occasioned by the reported nefarious activities of corrupt APC leaders who are compromising the system to intercept and hoard the new bank…

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) yesterday, arrested a woman, Omoseyin Oluwadarasimi Esther, with the Twitter handle of Lala, offering new naira notes for sale on social media. A statement by the commission said the arrest was as a result of intelligence received which led the ICPC operatives to seek out and promptly arrest the suspect. Omoseyin Oluwadarasimi Esther, a social media “serial entrepreneur” who deals in skincare, sales of fuel, facilitation of foreign travels through visa acquisitions, and other businesses, seized the opportunity of the scarcity of the new naira notes to openly market the…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the attack on President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Kano State by “miscreants allegedly sponsored by the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” The Party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, said “This organized attack on the person of the President is outrightly treasonable and a sacrilegious assault on our national sovereignty which must be condemned by all. “Our Party is alarmed that this attack is part of APC Presidential Candidate’s alleged plot to undermine the Presidency, cause confusion, trigger violence in the country, disrupt the…

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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lifted the suspension of two members of the Party in Ekiti State, namely; Prince Funso Ayeni (Ekiti North Senatorial Candidate) and Otunba Ajayi Babatunde Samuel (Ekiti North II Federal Constituency Candidate) from the Party. A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologubagba said “This decision of the NWC is sequel to the report of the Disciplinary Committee which recommended the lifting of the suspension on Prince Funso Ayeni, Otunba Ajayi Babatunde Samuel on the ground of manifest remorse, apology for their conduct, affirmed loyalty to the…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed as irresponsible the “attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its incoherent Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to divert public attention from the issues affecting Nigerians, Tinubu’s atrocious record and the vexatious misrule of the APC by demanding that the PDP Presidential Candidate, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar should withdraw from the Presidential race on account of simulated allegations by the APC.” In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP said “It is indeed ironic that an embattled Tinubu, who is beleaguered by uncountable cases of fraudulent activities,…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has averred that the establishment of a “dangerous militia code-named ‘Jagaban Army’ by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, further confirms PDP’s position that the APC plans to unleash violence on innocent Nigerians and disrupt the 2023 general elections”. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP said “by establishing a militia and draping them with military uniforms, the APC and Asiwaju Tinubu have declared war on Nigerians and openly dared the Nigerian Military apparently with the aim to undermine our national security architecture…

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s aide, Ossai Ovie Success has decried the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress for the 2023 Presidential election for saying that he built Lagos. In a post on Facebook, Ossai averred that the assertion by Tinubu is a blatant lie, stressing that the lies need to be stopped. Ossai posited that Tinubu enslaved Lagosians, adding that the former governor is richer than the State. Ossai wrote: Tinubu didn’t developed lagos, brought pains to Lagosians I am tired of hearing the lies being speculated by the Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC Bola Tinubu that…

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A Nigerian woman has stirred controversies online after she made a post seeking advice on how to handle a marriage proposal to her 21-year-old younger sister. In a post shared on Facebook by social influencer Fegor Chime, the woman who preferred anonymity said her male friend who is 70 years old is expressing interest in her younger sister. Confused about how to handle the issue, she took to the public to ask her online in-laws. She wrote “Good evening ma please post for me and hide my id. Yesterday was my younger sister’s birthday and I posted her pictures on…

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Winner of season 7 of the Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has posited that almost every Nigerian has had an abortion. Speaking in an interview with newsmen, the second female winner of the BBN revealed reasons she had abortions at the age of 19 and 24. Phyna said she had an abortion at 19 because she couldn’t tell her parents and she removed the second foetus because her partner was abusive and always beat her. Responding to why she took the decision, she said “As for my reasons for taking abortion pills, if there are…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has saluted the “commitment and courage of the people of Oyo State for their support for our Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar and all other Candidates of the Party in the 2023 general elections.” In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP commended the “tenacity of our members and supporters in Oyo State for expressing their support for Atiku Abubakar at the flag-off of the PDP Governorship Campaign in Oyo State on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in defiance of attempts to dictate their electoral preference. “The overwhelming chanting of “Atiku! Atiku!” by…

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A shameless Nigerian woman has taken to the public to narrate how she slept with her husband’s younger brother after several years of flirting with him. In a post shared on Facebook by social influencer Fegor Chime, the woman who preferred anonymity, said she met the man’s younger brother some years ago but they could not date. However, since she got married, her husband’s younger brother has been flirting with her and she recently succumbed to him and they had sex. She averred that the sexual escapade was great, adding that the man is more romantic and sweeter than her…

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