MUSLIMS SET TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF PROPHET MUHAMMED ON TUESDAY

* As FG Declares Public Holiday

By Chinwendu Agoha (Governance Reporter)

Muslims across the world are fully set to celebrate this year's Islamic Eid-el-Mawlid festival.

MY FAMILY CURSED ME FOR MARRYING A CRIPPLE, Says 24-year Old Woman

For even contemplating to marry a cripple known as Mr. Monday Itu, a 24-year-old woman and mother of two, Rose-John, has narrated how her family members humiliated and embarrassed her over her decision and vehemence to marry her physically challenged husband.

A video showing the couple dancing in the church during the dedication of their second child was trending on the internet recently. The mother of two explained that she met her husband, Monday Itu when she was 19 and they eventually got along in a serious relationship.

Rose told the BBC Pidgin that when she took him to her family house, they vehemently opposed her choice of a man for marriage, citing his disability as their major reason.

She told BBC that: “My boyfriend and I have been together for five years. We started dating when I was 19-year-old. I was in senior secondary school two (SS2) when I met him,” she said.

“The first time he talked to me, I turned down his advances. The next day, he sent his friends to Ughelli, Delta state, where I was living at the time to plead with me on his behalf. It was at that point that I agreed to date him. After that, he came to meet me and we got along in a serious relationship.

“When I took my boyfriend to my family house, they felt bad. They even slapped and cursed me before chasing both of us away from the compound.

“They were questioning why I chose to marry such person when there is no one in the family with a similar condition. So, they insisted that I cannot marry the man but I told them that he is the one that I want to spend the rest of my life with.

“I don’t see my husband as someone with a disability or without a complete body. I have not had any regret being in a relationship with him because he is caring, supportive, and knows how to make me happy with sweet words. I don’t really consider the fact that he has no money to give me.”

The husband also said: “If my wife isn’t with me, life would have been miserable for me. When she agreed to date me, I didn’t have money and it’s not like I have much to give her even now, but she is still with me. I can’t fathom what really makes her love me that much. It’s something I cannot comprehend but I believe it’s God’s way of doing things,” he said.

“My current situation wasn’t inborn. I was four years old when it happened. My mother told me that while I was playing, I started crying all of a sudden but nobody knew what happened to me. So, I was rushed to the hospital where the doctor confirmed that I won’t be able to work again because my two legs had seized.

“I call her my wife because she has given birth to children for me. Anytime I have money, I would pay her bride price. My wife is someone that knows how to advise me. The way she respects me makes me love her the more.” NNL.

MY GOVT WILL RESTORE OSUN STATE LOST GLORY IN SPORTS.....Gov Adeleke

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has promised a positive turnaround for the sporting sector in the state, indicating his administration's readiness to give the needed support to restore the lost glory of the state in the sporting sector.

MY HUBBY IS LAZY, I WANT TO QUIT

By Micheal West

The reality is staring at us in the face about complicated marital issues bedeviling many homes these days. In the ages gone by, divorce was nearly a taboo. It was like a stigma which was considered a dent on the family name and as an aberration against the conjugal institution.

MY LIFE IN DANGER, EBONYI PDP CHIEFTAIN CRIES OUT

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Indigenes of Ebonyi state have lamented that they are beginning to live in fear of imminent threat to their lives following what they described as the activities of the state created security outfit called Ebube Agu.

MY PHONE CONVERSATION WITH DANGIWA UMAR OVER TUKUR MAMU

By Hassan Gimba

My column of last week with the title “Like Mamu, like Abdulsalami and the billion naira firefighter” drew the attention of Colonel Dangiwa Umar (retd). The respected senior citizen was more particular about the first part because I mentioned him.

MY RE-ELECTION VICTORY IS THE WILL OF GOD....Gov Bala Muhammed

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has attributed his re-election victory to the will of God and a collective struggle of the common man who placed the interest of the state above their personal ones.

Ñ/ASSEMBLY INSISTS ON SANITIZATION OF NIGERIA'S ELECTORAL PROCESS TO AVOID GIVING POWER TO THIEVE

• * Moves To Review INEC Guidelines, 2023 Election Defects

• Protests Use of Technicalities By Court

• Says Presidency Shouldn't Appoint INEC Chairman, Commissioners, RECs

By Our Reporter

The National Assembly has warned that if serious measures were not taken to sanitize the electoral process, Nigerian democracy would be under serious threats as politicians who did not win election would continue stealing mandates and taking over power through wrong means.

N160 million SUVs: AKPABIO'S AIDE, HON ESEME EYIBOH, CLOSES ARGUMENTS, EXONERATES LAWMAKERS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The delivery of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to members of the National Assembly in Nigeria may have sparked outrageous comments from various quarters.

N2.8b Debt: NECO PLEADS WITH DEFAULTING STATES TO REDEEM PROMISE

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

National Examinations Council (NECO) has appealed to state governments, particularly northern states who are yet to pay outstanding examination fees of their candidates who sat for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) (Internal), to do so to enable it release results of such candidates.

N28M Indebtedness: ADAMAWA STATE FOOTBALL SPONSOR CRIES OUT FOR HELP

By Barnabas Manyam (In Yola, Adamawa state)

A sports enthusiasts and sponsor of Adamawa United football Club, Chief Emmanuel Zira, has cried out over the N28 million indebtedness the Adamawa State Government is owing him which he said was used for sponsoring the Adamawa United and Adamawa Queens football clubs.

NABDA SIGNS MOA FOR BIOTECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT

By Micheal Jegede (In Abuja)

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has signed a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) with RAHAD Global Investment Limited, RAHAD RVD Industries and Mesencell Biotech for the advancement of Biotechnology in Nigeria.

NABDA'S BREAKTHROUGH IN YOGHURT STARTER CULTURE PRODUCTION

By Micheal Jegede

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), an agency of Government under the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, with the mandate to conduct, promote, co-ordinate and deploy cutting edge biotechnology research for Nigeria’s economic growth and development, appears to have made a remarkably significant breakthrough in the production of yoghurt starter culture.

NAFDAC OKAYS USE OF ASTRAZENECA VACCINE FOR COVID-19

• * Says Over 30 Herbal Medicine Undergoing Review For Listing

By Juliet Nwabiani Okafor (Managing Editor) @AuntyJVIN

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said the regulatory agency has approved the use of AstraZeneca Vaccine for use in the prevention/treatment of Covid-19 in Nigeria.

NAIJA GIRLS AGAINST MOTHERLAND

By Emeka Obasi

Tears drenched Onyeka Paloma Gamero after the Flamingoes ousted the United States from the India 2022 FIFA Under 17 Women's Championships. She wore the Stars and Stripes.

NAIPCO 2022: THE IMPORTANCE OF SMEs IN MICRO INSURANCE, PENSION

As the November 3, 2022 date for the Annual National Conference of the National Association of Insurance and Pension Correspondents (NAIPCO) draws nearer, invited guests, speakers and members of the association are gearing up for the event which promises to be engaging, educating and informative.

Naira Redesign: CBN INSISTS IT FOLLOWED THE LAW, DUE PROCESS

By Obinna Ekwueme (Ag. Business Editor)

In an apparent response to claims by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmad, that her ministry was not carried along by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in the ongoing process of redesigning three series of the Naira, the Bank insists it followed the law and due process to carry out the exercise, which is 12 years due.

NAJAATU MUHAMMAD REVEALS MORE ON TINUBU, BUHARI

* Says Tinubu's Wife, Oluremi, Will Be Defacto President, Ruling Nigeria With Her Cabal

Activist female politician, Hajia Naja`atu Muhammad, on Wednesday, rained more attacks on the Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his associates, saying that it would be absurd for anyone to consider Tinubu as an offshoot of President Muhammadu Buhari administration whose stewardship she claimed as “woeful”.

NAMA APPEALS FOR FINANCIAL AUTONOMY, SEEKS NAAS SUPPORT TO END 50% DEDUCTION

By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) in September, 2025 appealed to the National Assembly to help end the 50% revenue deduction, saying attainment of financial autonomy for the agency is necessary.

NANS TASK EDUCATION MINISTER ON RESOLUTION OF CRISIS AT FCET, AKOKA

By Uchechi Okoro (Education Correspondent)

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has asked the new Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa to resolve all outstanding issues before the resumption of full academy activities at the Federal College of Education, Technical, Lagos, which re-opened on Monday after a two-month closure.