Tag: lies
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The truth walks on crutches of lies, By Owei Lakemfa
I CAME across a Cable News Network, CNN, interview with a man identified as the Ugandan Minister of Internal Affairs. It was anchored by the
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Lies, Damned Lies About Afghanistan – Azu Ishiekwene
Azu Ishiekwene In journalism proverb, Afghanistan is a convenient shelter, the writer’s fantasy island from topical issues at home. In the current deluge of news from that country, however, that proverb appears to have lost its meaning. There’s no need for escape to Afghanistan; the traffic is the other way, while Afghanistan’s mythical status is…
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Internet, Lies, Character Assassination
By Fola Olugbemi Since the invention of the Internet, the creators have battled to see it used for more good than evil. It seems that they, and ultimately, humanity, have lost the battle and wickedness has completely taken over the space. Today, a disproportionate portion of what is found on the Internet is untrue, unclean,…
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El Saadawi: Truth in a world that lies, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa SOME conscious, radical and conscientious women in Nigeria, and males who believe in the equality of all humans, met in 1982 on how to emancipate women. Thus was born, the Women In Nigeria, WIN, movement which was to play decisive roles in campaigning for the human rights of all, especially women.…
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Don’t feel pressured by lies you see on social media-Omotola Jalade
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has urged her fans not to be pressured by the lies they see on social media. The movie star made this known via her Twitter page on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 “In this age and time of intense pressure especially From Social media. Find the time to Log off. Have REAL…
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Hooligans, criminals feeding Buhari daily with ‘NAFDAC approved lies’ – Father Mbaka
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu State Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has said President Muhammadu Buhari encircled himself with hooligans and criminals feeding him daily with ‘lies with NAFDAC number’. Mbaka who was a visible supporter of the president in the build up to the 2015 polls said he expected Buhari to effect the…
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Most of the things said about me were lies- Soul E
Nigerian singer turned evangelist, Soul E is undoubtedly one of the most talented singes of his generation. However, his music career hasn’t been devoid of controversies. In a chat with Punch, the ‘Soul E baba’ crooner said he was never legally married to Queen Ure. He said, “We were making preparations for marriage, but it…
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Fact check: Do President Buhari’s Aides tell lies?
Personal Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, on Sunday stated that President Muhammadu Buhari has less than 100 Aides, including Ministers. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the Presidential Aide stated this in reaction to concerns that Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who is aspiring to become Nigeria’s…
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I can’t deal with men that lie- Ebube Nwagbo
Ebube Nwagbo is the kind of role interpreter that makes men drool. The stunning actress who gets massive attention from her male fans has said she hates lying men. The Anambra State actress said she cannot deal with a man that lie. In her words: “I can’t deal with a man that lies. It turns…