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2023: Edo Govs Wife, Betsy Obaseki Tasks Youths To Take Back Nigeria

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Wife of the Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki has called on Nigerian youths to assert themselves in nation-building, just as she urged them to come out and take back their country.

Obaseki reminded Nigerian youths that with their voice and number they can assert their authority that would make a difference.

“Assert yourselves in nation building, you have a voice and you have the numbers. Come out and take back your country”.

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Obaseki was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoraris Causa) by Wellspring University, Benin City as a recognition for her immense contributions to education, business and public service in Nigeria.

Receiving the award, Dr Betsy Obaseki expressed delight that the institution has a curriculum that seeks to impact its immediate and larger community and thanked the University’s authorities for the award.

Earlier, the Chancellor of the University, Pastor Itua Ighodalo admonished the students to believe in themselves.

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He said: “There’s no doubt you’ve gotten quality education that could stand you on any platform anywhere in the world and by God’s grace a lot of you will perform not just in Nigeria but anywhere the world finds you.

“But most importantly, like Her Excellency, Mrs Obasaki said, Nigeria is the best place in the world”.

The Convocation Lecturer, Engr Wale Adediran urged the students to bring their innovative spirit to bear in the midst of the current perceived chaos.

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He said:  “you can create billion-Naira, billion-dollar ventures without even leaving the sitting room of your parents. In your small apartment, you can change the world and when there is chaos it provides opportunities”.

For the Paramount ruler of Agbor, His Royal Majesty Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi, It was time to admonish Nigerians on the need for honesty.

READ ALSO: APC Kicks As Betsy Obaseki Allegedly Orders Closure Of Free Medical Outreach

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According to the Agbor Royal Father, “Don’t cow-tail too much to persons in government, to persons who believe that they have too much power, you are not helping them by doing so.

“What I need is your honesty, I am a leader, I make mistakes. I make mistakes today, I will make mistakes tomorrow. What I need around me are people who can respectfully let me know that I have made those mistakes.”

205 persons graduated at the Convocation, out of which 71 were postgraduate students. And of the 134 first-degree graduates, 11 bagged First Class Honours, comprising six girls and five boys.

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How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro

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Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that his fiancée, Janet Atom, keeps him him grounded and away from temptations.

The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner shared that before meeting his fiancée he was “tempted” by ladies, especially in Lekki.

Hailing his fiancée as his “Jesus baddie,” he appreciated her for changing his life.

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READ ALSO:Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]

The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure.

“Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.”

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Recall that Spyro recently engaged Janet Atom. He disclosed that he met her at a nightclub while announcing their engagement in September.

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Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]

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Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja following an alleged N200,000 disagreement.

According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began in the early hours of Tuesday inside Phyna’s hotel room in Abuja, before spilling into the lobby, attracting the attention of guests and staff.

Sources claimed the dispute stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving N200,000, which quickly escalated into a shouting match.

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The argument reportedly intensified when neither party was willing to back down, leading to pushing and chaos within the hotel premises.

READ ALSO:JUST IN: BBNaija Season 7 Winner, Phyna, Loses Sister, Ruth Otabor After Accident

Eyewitnesses further alleged that the situation worsened after others connected to the individuals involved joined the confrontation, turning the verbal exchange into a physical clash.

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Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to restore order, using teargas to disperse the crowd.

The incident comes shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief break to mourn the death of her sister, who died in an accident involving a Dangote truck.

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BREAKING: Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri Dumps PDP For APC

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Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

According to Arise TV, the governor joined the ruling APC alongside 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.

This is coming barely 24 hours after the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah also joined the ruling party.

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READ ALSO: Diri Approves Automatic Employment For UAT First Class Graduates

Although details of the move remain sketchy, it was gathered that the governor and the lawmakers may be preparing to officially announce their defection to the APC in the coming days.

Several federal and state lawmakers recently dumped opposition parties for the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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