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Oba Of Benin Gives Open Invitation To Shallipopi To Perform At His 10th Coronation Anniversary In October

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  Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has praised Afrobeat singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, for his promotion of Benin cultural heritage in his songs. For that, the Oba of Benin gave an open invitation for the artiste to perform at his 10th coronation anniversary coming up in October this year. The Oba, in his prayer and best wishes to the singer, acknowledged that he has fans in the palace. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Obama. Osaignovo Iguobaro quoted the Oba as acknowledging the singer’s role “in promoting the cultural heritage of Benin and admitted that some Shallipopi fans are also in his palace.” According to the Oba, “By the authority of all my ancestors and the power of almighty God, please do not let us down. We thank God for not letting us down. This son is in our palace, we shall continually put you in our prayers because of the way you are promoting Edo culture all over the world. Those who are bent on r...

Trump Threatens To Destroy All Iran Bridges And Power Plants In 4 Hours If No Peace Deal

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  The United States President, Donald Trump said Monday, April 6, 2026, that the military had war plans to destroy all bridges and power plants in Iran over a four-hour period if his peace deal deadline is not met. “We have a plan — because of the power of our military — where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o’clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding and never to be used again,” Trump said at a press conference. “I mean complete demolition by 12 o’clock (midnight), and it’ll happen over a period of four hours – if we wanted to.” Trump previously set 8:00 PM Washington time on Tuesday (midnight GMT) for Iran to agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

POWER SECTOR CRISIS: GenCos Kick As President Tinubu Approves ₦3.3 Trillion To Clear Legacy Debt

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After criticism by presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a plan to offset ₦3.3 trillion power sector legacy debt owed to generation companies. A  statement released on Sunday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said the ₦3.3 trillion approved payment plan followed due verification of the country’s power sector legacy debt, which has lasted for more than a decade. The approved payment plan is in addition to the existing pioneer ₦501 billion bond to settle legacy debt, which generation companies said has risen to ₦6 trillion. “ Following verification, ₦3.3 trillion has been agreed as a full and final settlement, ensuring a fair and transparent resolution. “Implementation has begun, with 15 power plants signing settlement agreements totalling ₦2.3 trillion. The Federal Government has already raised ₦501 billion to fund these payments. Out of the amount, ₦223 billion has been disbursed, with fu...

“I Don't Take Alcohol” – Klint Da Drunk

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  Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor, Afamefuna Igwemba, popularly known as Klint Da Drunk, has voiced out his inability to tolerate alcohol despite his professional name and comedy persona. Klint Da Drunk, revealed this while chat with the newsmen. He  explained how he makes it work by harmonizing his stage persona with his real-life character, saying he creates the character, not the other way round. “I  am naturally observant, and the character amplifies that. The idea behind the character is that when people are under the influence, they become more courageous and say things they normally wouldn’t. So the character brings out truth in a humorous way,” the comedian said, while confirming that he does not drink alcohol. “ I discovered I am allergic to it,” he admitted, noting that whenever he attempted to take alcohol, he would fall sick for days. He also admitted to struggling with smoking at some point, but eventually stopped. The comedian who featured in the movie ...

“Men Who Apologize To Women Will Suffer” – Brymo

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  ‎Nigerian singer, Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, has stirred fresh controversy after sharing a divisive opinion on relationships and accountability. ‎ ‎In a post on his Instagram page, the Tabula Rasa crooner suggested that men should not apologize to women when the latter are at fault, a stance that has since drawn criticism and sparked debate across social media. ‎ ‎Nobody deserves to suffer more than men who apologize to women when the women are wrong,” he wrote. “And suffer they will from here, and for the rest of humanity’s earthly existence.” ‎ ‎The remarks, widely described as misogynistic by critics, have triggered a wave of reactions from fans and commentators alike. While some dismissed the statement as provocative or exaggerated, many others expressed concern over what they see as a harmful generalisation about relationships and gender dynamics. ‎ ‎For some observers, the controversy reflects a broader conversation about pride, responsibility and communicati...

Pepsi Dumps Wireless Festival Over Kanye West Headlining Slot

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  Global beverage giant Pepsi has officially pulled its sponsorship and all associated funding from the Wireless Festival following a massive public and corporate outcry over the inclusion of American rapper, Kanye West in the lineup. The withdrawal comes after weeks of mounting pressure on the festival’s organisers to drop the controversial artist, whose recent history of inflammatory rhetoric has made him a polarizing figure for major brands. Pepsi, a long-term partner of the London-based urban music festival, reportedly issued a statement citing a misalignment of values as the primary driver for their exit. The move is seen as a significant financial blow to the event, as Pepsi’s “blue chip” sponsorship accounted for a substantial portion of the festival’s production and activation budget. Industry insiders suggest that the sudden loss of funding could trigger a “domino effect,” with other secondary sponsors and vendors currently reviewing their associations with the 2026 editio...

[PHOTOS] OPM Founder Gifts Adopted Autistic Son Car, A Plot Of Land To Him And Wife, Appoints Him Ambassador

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The General Overseer and  Founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has announced additional support for a young autistic man popularly known as Aboy, following his recent marriage. The cleric disclosed in a post on X on Sunday that Aboy, now named Elijah, received a Lexus car gift, while he and his wife were also given a plot of land. “Former Aboy, now Elijah, has received a Lexus car gift, while both he and his wife were also given a plot of land,” the tweet read. He further revealed that Elijah has been appointed as an ambassador for the church’s free school for children with autism and Down syndrome. “Today, April 5, 2026, he has also been appointed as an Ambassador for OPM Free School for Autism and Down Syndrome,” he said. The development comes days after the pastor officiated the marriage between the autistic man and an older woman, a move that had sparked widespread reactions on social media. It was earlier gathered  that the wedding, hel...