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Lege Miami Says Wives Must Tolerate Cheating Husbands
Nigerian actor Adams Kehinde, known as Lege Miami, stirred controversy with his views on marriage fidelity. The self-described relationship coach stated men can cheat, but women cannot. He declared that single women who refuse to accept unfaithful husbands aren't marriage-ready. Kehinde shared these opinions in a video that went viral on Instagram. He claimed married women with password-protected phones are prostitutes. He criticized wives who justify securing their phones because their husbands do the same. The actor advised such women to leave their marriages. Speaking as what he terms a relationship expert, Kehinde told female viewers they lack the right to be unfaithful. He instructed women to endure cheating spouses if they wish...
Nora Aunor Passes Away at 71
Philippine screen icon Nora Aunor died April 16 at age 71, her daughter Lotlot de Leon announced through social media. The family did not reveal what caused her death. De Leon shared that funeral arrangements would be announced later, requesting prayers during their time of grief. Aunor rose to fame as a singer in the 1960s before building her acting career. Her artistic contributions earned her the prestigious National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts recognition in 2022, the highest honor the Philippines bestows on performers. This award acknowledged her decades-long impact on Philippine cinema. The entertainment industry mourns the loss of Aunor, whose career spanned several decades. She became a household name through her...
Ogun Police roll out safety measures for Easter holidays
Ogun State police beef up security across the area for Easter weekend celebrations. The national government announced Friday through Monday as official holidays. State police spokesperson Omolola Odutola told reporters officers will perform stop searches where criminals might strike. Extra patrols focus on major transit points like Sagamu Interchange, Long Bridge, highways to Benin, Sango Ota, and border areas near Idiroko and Alapako. Police teams watch banks, churches, government buildings, colleges, and places where important people stay. The department works with other security groups to keep everyone safe during this busy travel time. Officers in uniform check suspicious people or vehicles throughout the weekend. Police...
FRSC deploys 526 personnel for Easter safety in Zamfara
Road safety teams spread out across Zamfara for Easter weekend travel. The FRSC sent 526 workers and 13 vehicles, including two ambulances, to help travelers. Sector Commander Tijjani Illiyasu promised smooth holiday travels through careful monitoring during the celebrations. The agency works alongside other security groups, sharing information about possible threats to their operations. Safety officials also talk with bus companies about careful driving practices. Staff members patrol major highways looking for dangerous behaviors that cause crashes. They want everyone to reach their destinations safely this holiday season. Many travelers visit family or attend religious services during the Easter break. Extra patrols focus on areas...
Makinde and Adeleke move to resolve Oyo Osun border clashes
Kwara governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq visited Plateau State on Thursday with other governors to comfort residents after deadly attacks there. During his meeting with Governor Caleb Mutfwang, he praised security forces for stopping more violence. The Nigeria Governors Forum chairman asked all local leaders to help unite communities across Plateau. He urged everyone, including youth leaders, to reject violence and instead use dialogue to settle differences. The visiting official warned that ongoing tension hurts development, especially for agriculture and tourism, which hold great promise for the region. He expressed support for how Mutfwang handled the crisis during these difficult times. The delegation prayed for peace to return...
NGF delegation visits Plateau to mourn victims of recent violence
Kwara governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq visited Plateau State on Thursday with other governors to comfort residents after deadly attacks there. During his meeting with Governor Caleb Mutfwang, he praised security forces for stopping more violence. The Nigeria Governors Forum chairman asked all local leaders to help unite communities across Plateau. He urged everyone, including youth leaders, to reject violence and instead use dialogue to settle differences. The visiting official warned that ongoing tension hurts development, especially for agriculture and tourism, which hold great promise for the region. He expressed support for how Mutfwang handled the crisis during these difficult times. The delegation prayed for peace to return...
Police arrest two men with illegal rifles in Kaduna State
Police just caught two men carrying fake AK-47s in Kaduna State after someone called with a tip. Officers arrested Bajo Badun from Jos, along with Magaji Abdullahi from Kano State, last Tuesday evening around 6 PM. The team found two homemade rifles marked "A/K 4y SMC" during their search. Both suspects had already told police some useful information about where they got the weapons. Investigators keep working to find everyone else involved in this illegal gun operation. The arrests happened specifically in the Ikara area thanks to a resident who noticed something suspicious. Badun is 40 years old and from the Bam Quarters section of Jos in Plateau State. His partner Abdullahi, also 40, comes from Bargi Village, located in the Bebeji...
NiDCOM rescues 200 trafficking victims in four months
Nigerian officials have rescued 200 trafficking victims from Ghana since January. NiDCOM head Abike Dabiri-Erewa announced this success on Thursday when three young girls returned home. Two cousins from Bayelsa, ages 19 and 17, traveled back with an 18-year-old from Akwa Ibom. The rescue operation involved multiple agencies, including NIDO Ghana, NAPTIP, Nigerian diplomats, Ghanaian police, and support from Nigeria's First Lady. Dabiri-Erewa expressed frustration that trafficking continues despite awareness campaigns. She urged parents to monitor their children carefully because traffickers often come from within family circles. Victims typically trust someone familiar who persuades them to keep secrets from relatives. Law enforcement...
Lemon prices set to rise in St Petersburg after poor harvests
Lemons cost more this summer as prices go up about 25 percent across St. Petersburg stores. Turkish weather damaged crops when unexpected frosts hit major growing regions earlier this year. The Turkish government halted lemon exports following these weather problems. Suppliers noticed this shortage opportunity, which triggered immediate price increases throughout the supply chain. Consumers feel these changes directly at checkout lines. Professor Vyacheslav Cheglov from Plekhanov Russian University says South American imports might offset some price pressure as seasonal demand naturally decreases. Russian merchants started buying Egyptian lemons despite increased shipping expenses affecting those prices, too. Argentina, South Africa...
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