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Abia 2023: PDP fixes date for fresh guber primary

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State will nominate a new candidate for governor on February 04, 2023, five weeks before the gubernatorial election on March 11.

Following the passing of former candidate Prof. Uche Ikonne on January 25, 2023, at the National Hospital in Abuja, the party has set a new date for a primary election for governor in the State.

Sales of nomination papers to prospective candidates began on January 27 and will conclude on January 31 under a schedule released by the PDP.

According to a statement released by PDP’s national publicity secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the application deadline has been set for February 01, with candidates being examined the following day.

It reads, “Following the sad event of the death of our Abia State Governorship Candidate for the 2023 general elections, Prof. Uchenna Eleazar Ikonne, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, the National Working Committee (NWC) has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the conduct of a fresh Governorship Election Primary in Abia State.

“The Timetable and Schedule of Activities are as follows:

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Iyanya fumes over comparison with Wizkid – Lifestyle Nigeria

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Iyanya fumes over comparison with Wizkid

Nigerian singer, Iyanya has reacted after a social media user minimized his musical accomplishments while elaborating on why Wizkid is perceived negatively in the music industry.

A social media user with the X handle @itzbasito had written: “Wizkid’s only crime is surpassing the benchmark set for him and becoming the benchmark himself”.  Another user @Xperience_Snr reposted, saying expectations for Wizkid is for him to end up like Iyanya and Samklef.

The X user wrote, “Same reason why Drake gets a lot of hate. The whole entertainment industry didn’t expect that little tiny white boy to get that far. “Wizkid was supposed to end up like Samklef and Iyanya.”

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Iyanya took issue with his argument, particularly the suggestion that his once-promising career fell short of expectations.

Quoting the tweet, Iyanya fumed: “You will end up like your father.”

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“Cecilia Okoro just wiped all my money” — Shan George cries

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Veteran Nollywood actress Shan George raises alarm after being stung by the activity of a scammer identified as Cecilia Chiagoziem Okoro.

Shan George made the distressing claim after her Zenith Bank account was emptied of N3.6 million by the supposed individual identified as Cecilia Chiagoziem Okoro.

In an emotional Update posted on her Instagram account on Friday, the actress lamented her financial predicament and appealed to Nigerians for assistance in recovering her funds.

Accompanying the Update was a screenshot of a debit alert, with Shan George expressing desperation in her caption, stating,

“I need help cos I’m dy!ng. This person has just cleared my account. Pls my pple, everyone pls help. Pls Zenith Bank, Reverse it. I can’t access my app. I’m De@D”

In the Update, Shan George urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and Zenith Bank to intervene and assist her in resolving the issue. She identified Cecilia Chiagoziem Okoro as the individual responsible for transferring the funds, totaling 3.6 million Naira, into an Opay account.

Expressing her dire circumstances, the actress pleaded on the relevant authorities and financial institutions for assistance.

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“Troubles doesn’t recognize Gen Z Baddies” Spyro expresses fear for future parents – Lifestyle Nigeria

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"Troubles doesn’t recognize Gen Z Baddies" Spyro expresses fear for future parents

Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, better known as Spyro has expressed fear for the next generation of parents.

On his Instagram page, he shared a long post about how his mother’s prayers changed him and shaped him into the person he is today. He remembered a time when his mother visited him in boarding school and was moved to tears seeing him struggling. Instead of losing hope in him, she consistently spoke positive words, affirming his greatness.

He shared that as he grew up, life became increasingly difficult, but his mother never ceased speaking positive words and praying for him.

Read Also: “Who is finer?” Spyro shares adorable photos as he introduces his twin sister

Advising his fans not to overlook the influence of a praying mother, he expressed concern about the prayer life of the new generation of parents. He emphasized how challenges do not discriminate based on appearance or attitude, whether one is a “bad bitch,” a Gen Z “baddie,” or a “big boy.”

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