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Ex-minister Kennedy-Ohanenye Breaks Silence, Details EFCC Visit Over N138m Probe

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Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has confirmed her presence at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission headquarters in Abuja to clarify financial expenditures during her tenure.

According to The PUNCH, EFCC investigators, on Thursday, grilled and detained the former minister over N138 million fraud allegations.

In a series of posts via her official X handle on Friday, the former minister detailed her visit to the EFCC headquarters, stating that she arrived at 2:15pm and left by 6:50pm.

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Kennedy-Ohaneye said she provided “comprehensive clarifications” regarding her actions while in office and commended the EFCC for its professionalism.

READ ALSO: EFCC Interrogates Former Minister Uju Ohanenye On Alleged N138M Fraud

The former minister also assured the anti-graft agency of her full cooperation for any further inquiries regarding the case.

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“I commend the EFCC for their professionalism and hospitality, and I appreciate the opportunity to address the matters that have recently been circulating in the media,” she said.

Kennedy-Ohanenye emphasised that she managed public funds prudently during her tenure, adding that she supplemented government resources with personal funds to support initiatives under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

She said, “During my tenure, my team and I executed our duties diligently, utilizing available resources effectively, and even supplementing with personal funds, demonstrating our dedication to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerian women and children.”

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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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