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Edo decides: Ben Bruce congratulates Obaseki

Edo decides: Ben Bruce congratulates Obaseki

September 20, 2020 by Peasy

Former Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has predicted victory for Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki. In his post on Twitter Saturday night, the media mogul congratulated Obaseki on what he described as an “anticipated victory”. He said the election was keenly contested. “I congratulate @GovernorObaseki…

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Edo decides: Protect your votes – Atiku alerts electorates as counting begins

Edo decides: Protect your votes – Atiku alerts electorates as counting begins

September 20, 2020 by Peasy

Atiku Abubakar, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appealed to Edo people to protect their votes. He made the call Saturday evening on Twitter. Counting of votes is going on in some areas, while the results of…

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Edo election: APC’s Ize-Iyamu suffers defeat in Deputy Gov, Shaibu’s polling unit

Edo election: APC’s Ize-Iyamu suffers defeat in Deputy Gov, Shaibu’s polling unit

September 20, 2020 by Peasy

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the ongoing election in Edo State has suffered a loss at the polling unit of the state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 401 votes while…

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Edo Decides: Obaseki speaks on vote-buying, makes accusations against security agents

Edo Decides: Obaseki speaks on vote-buying, makes accusations against security agents

September 20, 2020 by Peasy

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has accused security agencies of not doing their job in the governorship election in the state. Obaseki, who is the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in the state said security agents worked contrary to the…

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Edo decides: Wike, Okowa, Makinde speak on election conduct, security agencies

Edo decides: Wike, Okowa, Makinde speak on election conduct, security agencies

September 20, 2020 by Peasy

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State; Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies ahead of the announcement of the Edo State governorship election result. The PDP Governors…

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Edo decides: Obaseki suffers massive defeat in Oshiomhole’s polling unit (See Details)

Edo decides: Obaseki suffers massive defeat in Oshiomhole’s polling unit (See Details)

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has suffered defeat at the polling unit of Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Obaseki, who is the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had no vote in Polling…

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Edo decides: Politicians used girls, fabrics, cash to beg for votes – CDD

Edo decides: Politicians used girls, fabrics, cash to beg for votes – CDD

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Saturday condemned the high rate of vote-trading in the Edo governorship election. CDD Director, Idayat Hassan, spoke at a press briefing in Abuja. The body released a preliminary report on the election. Hassan said…

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Edo Decides: Police Commission releases report from voting centers

Edo Decides: Police Commission releases report from voting centers

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has lauded the security presence at the various voting centres visited by a team from the commission deployed to monitor police conduct during Saturday’s governorship election in Edo. The Head, Press and Public Relations of the…

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Ebonyi : Umahi visits scene of accident, orders immediate investigation

Ebonyi : Umahi visits scene of accident, orders immediate investigation

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Saturday, visited the Akaeze bridge, the scene of the tragic accident that reportedly claimed 14 lives. The Governor said he was saddened by the ugly incident and gave an order that a full investigation…

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Edo Decides 2020: Preliminary findings into Saturday’s election released

Edo Decides 2020: Preliminary findings into Saturday’s election released

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released its preliminary finding on the Edo State governorship election, which was held today, September 19. According to the report forwarded to ND REPORTERS, “one major highlight of the findings was the brazen buying…

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Lady abducted, raped by three boys who promised her job

Lady abducted, raped by three boys who promised her job

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Abductors of a 24 years old lady in Awka, Anambra State have been arrested by the Anambra Police. The young lady was abducted from Awka, Anambra State capital by a three-man syndicate who promised to get her a job, as a makeup…

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Ondo 2020: I’m more qualified to be governor – Akeredolu’s Deputy, Ajayi

Ondo 2020: I’m more qualified to be governor – Akeredolu’s Deputy, Ajayi

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Deputy Governor of Ondo State and the candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Agboola Ajayi on Saturday boasted that he is the most qualified to lead the state as governor. Ajayi stated this in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government…

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Ebonyi police confirms recovery of 14 dead bodies from Ebonyi river

Ebonyi police confirms recovery of 14 dead bodies from Ebonyi river

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Ebonyi State Police Command yesterday confirmed the recovery of 14 dead bodies from the Ebonyi river. The command, in a statement, signed and forwarded to ND REPORTERS by the Police public relations officer, DSP Loveth Odah in Abakaliki, said the victims…

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Edo decides: Soldiers have taken over Owan West collation centre – PDP cries out

Edo decides: Soldiers have taken over Owan West collation centre – PDP cries out

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Nigerian Army of interference in the Edo governorship election. The PDP raised the alarm Saturday evening. The party said soldiers are occupying Owan West collation centre. “#EdoDecides2020-Men of the @HQNigerianArmy have taken over Sobe…

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Edo Decides 2020: Saraki issues strong warning to electorates as results trickle in

Edo Decides 2020: Saraki issues strong warning to electorates as results trickle in

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has warned the people of Edo State to monitor their votes and not be carried away. Saraki stated this in a series of tweets on Saturday evening, as results from the governorship election began to trickle…

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Edo decides: Obaseki wins Oyegun’s polling unit

Edo decides: Obaseki wins Oyegun’s polling unit

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won in the polling unit of John Odigie-Oyegun. Oyegun was former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor polled 109 votes to defeat Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC….

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Edo decides 2020: Police vows to deal with offenders

Edo decides 2020: Police vows to deal with offenders

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police Adeleye Oyebade in charge of Edo Governorship Evening Security Monitoring Team has warned that nobody who violated electoral laws would go unpunished. Oyebade said this on Saturday in Benin, after inspecting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

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No plan to draw Congress list – Abia APC says

No plan to draw Congress list – Abia APC says

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The main opposition All Progressive Congress,(APC), in Abia State, has dismissed claims that it was drawing a party Congress list. The Abia APC stated that it has no plan to hold a congress and urged members and the general public to disregard…

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BREAKING: Edo Decides: Obaseki defeats Ize-Iyamu in his polling unit

BREAKING: Edo Decides: Obaseki defeats Ize-Iyamu in his polling unit

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has won his polling unit in Oredo Ward 4, Unit 19. Obaseki polled 184 votes while Osagie Ize-Iyamu of All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 62 votes at the unit. In Unit 21, PDP got 53 votes…

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2023: Gov. Ugwuanyi to decide successor – Chimaroke, Speaker, others

2023: Gov. Ugwuanyi to decide successor – Chimaroke, Speaker, others

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Key members of the Ebeano political dynasty in Enugu State declared on Saturday that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi will be the key decider of his successor in 2023. Among those who made the assertion are former governor of the State and Senator representing…

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Man, 91 leads protest to Obiano over trouble in Anambra community

Man, 91 leads protest to Obiano over trouble in Anambra community

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

A 91 years old man, Elder Obiorah Ekegha has led a protest of over 500 persons, consisting of youths and women from Ifitedunu community in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State to the government house in Awka. Ekegha who is the…

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Edo election: APC ex-chairman Giadom condemns Police deployment against Wike

Edo election: APC ex-chairman Giadom condemns Police deployment against Wike

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Victor Giadom, has condemned the deployment of Police operatives against Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. The chieftain said he will not support illegality despite being a member of the party controlling the federal government. On Saturday,…

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Edo decides 2020: Live results from polling units

Edo decides 2020: Live results from polling units

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Results are currently trickling in from Polling Units in the Edo governorship election. INEC officials have concluded the voting exercise while ballot counting has commenced in the presence of the voters. The election was keenly contested between the candidate of the All…

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Edo decides: Police supporting APC to snatch ballot boxes – PDP alleges

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The People Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State on Saturday raised alarm over the alleged invasion of voting units in Urhonigbe North and South wards. According to the PDP Publicity Secretary in the State, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the APC thugs came in…

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Edo decides: Voting halted as authorities apprehend PDP member for alleged double voting

Edo decides: Voting halted as authorities apprehend PDP member for alleged double voting

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Voting was halted at Unit 8, Ward 2 by Uffa Ovoko area, in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area on Saturday after a member of the People Democratic Party, PDP, was allegedly caught while trying to double-vote David Omokahi, APC party agent at the…

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Edo election: Security team investigates reports of gunshots

Edo election: Security team investigates reports of gunshots

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Heads of security monitoring teams for the Edo governorship election have announced an investigation into reports of gunshots and violence in some areas. Adeleye Oyebade, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, who heads the Edo election Security Monitoring Team, told the News Agency of…

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Edo Election: EU, INEC reacts to electoral process at polling units

Edo Election: EU, INEC reacts to electoral process at polling units

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) says voters in Ologbosere primary school, ward 4 with 40 units and other polling units they visited weren’t observing the COVID-19 protocols as stipulated in the INEC policy. The Deputy Project Coordinator, Mr Wilson Manji,…

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Edo decides: Voting ends Akoko-Edo Ward 2 [PHOTOS]

Edo decides: Voting ends Akoko-Edo Ward 2 [PHOTOS]

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Voting has ended at Unit 1, Ward 2 in Akoko-Edo LGA and sorting is underway. Reports say the voters are now seated calmly awaits the sorting and counting of ballots

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Edo decides: Police supporting APC to snatch ballot boxes – PDP alleges

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The People Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State on Saturday raised alarm over the alleged invasion of voting units in Urhonigbe North and South wards. According to the PDP Publicity Secretary in the State, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the APC thugs came in…

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Edo Decides: Voters resist, descend on ballot box snatcher [VIDEO]

Edo Decides: Voters resist, descend on ballot box snatcher [VIDEO]

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Voters on Saturday resisted and descended on a man trying to snatch a ballot box in one of the Polling Units in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Edo electorates are currently casting their votes to determine who leads the state…

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Edo election: Presiding officers, observer react to electoral process at Obaseki’s polling unit

Edo election: Presiding officers, observer react to electoral process at Obaseki’s polling unit

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Some Presiding Officers in the September governorship election in Edo State and an international Observer team, Centre for Strategic Conflict Management, have applauded the peaceful electoral process in Oredo Ward 4. They gave the commendation on Saturday at the ongoing governorship election…

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Edo Decides: Obaseki blames INEC for poor preparation

Edo Decides: Obaseki blames INEC for poor preparation

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed disappointment over the conduct of the ongoing governorship election in the state. Obaseki lamented that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was not prepared for the elections. The governor spoke after waiting for over…

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Edo Decides: Missing ballot papers, malfunctioning card readers as voting starts at Etsako LGA

Edo Decides: Missing ballot papers, malfunctioning card readers as voting starts at Etsako LGA

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Accreditation and voting have commenced in Units 5,6 and 7, Ward 4 in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. However, in unit 7, Ward 1, there was complaint of incomplete ballot papers. The ballot papers are 700 instead of 920….

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Oruku/Umuode crisis: Enugu monarch issues strong warning to Army officer, others

Oruku/Umuode crisis: Enugu monarch issues strong warning to Army officer, others

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Months after Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s intervention brought to an end the age-long crisis between Oruku and her Umuode neighbours, another round of tension appears to be brewing in the former. This time, the Traditional Ruler of Oruku Community in Nkanu East council…

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Edo Decides: Gov Obaseki casts his vote, after waiting for over one hour

Edo Decides: Gov Obaseki casts his vote, after waiting for over one hour

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has voted after waiting for over one hour on the queue. Obaseki voted alongside his wife at about 11.50 am at polling unit 19, Ward 04 in Oredo Local Government Area. There was, however, confusion as fight…

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Fear grips traders, as mentally derailed man kills Okada rider in Ebonyi

Fear grips traders, as mentally derailed man kills Okada rider in Ebonyi

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Palpable fears yesterday gripped traders in Abakaliki metropolis as a mentally derailed man whose name is yet to be identified at the time of filling this report, killed an Okada man, one Mr. Elias Ofoke at Udensi bridge in Abakaliki. The victim…

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Edo Decides 2020: Voting finally commences in Ward 1 as INEC replaces card readers [VIDEO]

Edo Decides 2020: Voting finally commences in Ward 1 as INEC replaces card readers [VIDEO]

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has finally replaced the card readers in Unit 9, Ward 1 in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. Voting has also begun at the Unit. ND REPORTERS earlier reported that voters were bitterly complaining as…

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Edo Decides 2020: I will win – Ize-Iyamu votes at Ugboko Ward

Edo Decides 2020: I will win – Ize-Iyamu votes at Ugboko Ward

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo Governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, on Saturday, voted at Ugboko Ward 4, unit 26, Orhionmwon Local Government Council of the state. NAN reports that Ize-Iyamu joined the queue at his polling…

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Edo Decides: They’re rigging me out – Gov Obaseki cries out

Edo Decides: They’re rigging me out – Gov Obaseki cries out

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, through Crusoe Osagie, his Special Adviser, has cried out that “there is an ongoing deliberate election manipulation in areas where he has strongholds. Obaseki is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the incumbent…

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Edo Decides 2020: Bamgbose reports Tinubu, Oshiomhole to US over Wike’s incarceration

Edo Decides 2020: Bamgbose reports Tinubu, Oshiomhole to US over Wike’s incarceration

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has dragged the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu and former National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole to the US over the incarceration of Governor Nyesom…

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Edo Decides: Voters scramble for cash as APC leaders allegedly share money [VIDEO]

Edo Decides: Voters scramble for cash as APC leaders allegedly share money [VIDEO]

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Suspected All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders in Esan West Local Government Area, LGA, were on Saturday caught throwing money at some group of voters, mostly women. Voters at polling units 9, 10, 11, in Ward 4, Esan West electorate were seen fighting…

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Edo Decides: Voters lament as card readers fail [VIDEO]

Edo Decides: Voters lament as card readers fail [VIDEO]

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Currently, in Ward 1, Unit 9 at Ugbogbo quarter, in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, LGA, electorate are eagerly waiting to cast their votes. The voters are bitterly complaining as the card readers in this unit have not functioned for once. Some of…

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IGP Mohammed Adamu told to call policemen to order over alleged siege on Gov Wike

IGP Mohammed Adamu told to call policemen to order over alleged siege on Gov Wike

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Hon. Kelechi Nwogu, the member representing Omuma constituency in Rivers State House of Assembly and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the alleged siege laid to Governor Nyesom Wike’s hotel in Benin by armed policemen. ND REPORTERS reports…

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Edo Decides: PDP accuses APC leader of hijacking election materials

Edo Decides: PDP accuses APC leader of hijacking election materials

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has alerted that some election materials have been hijacked in Edo State. The party raised the alarm via its Twitter handle. PDP alleged that a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) perpetrated the act. “In Ward…

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Akwa Ibom govt. announces dates for resumption of schools

Akwa Ibom govt. announces dates for resumption of schools

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

The Akwa Ibom State government has directed Primary, Secondary and Tertiary institutions in the State to commence the process of school resumption on the 21st of September, 2020 while the full resumption date would be on the 28th of the same month….

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Edo Decides: Happening in Estako West, Oshiomhole, Shaibu, Audu’s LGA [VIDEO]

Edo Decides: Happening in Estako West, Oshiomhole, Shaibu, Audu’s LGA [VIDEO]

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

This is the current situation of things in Estako West Local Government Area where Adams Oshiomole, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, hails from. Oshiomhole shares the same LGA with the current Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu and the…

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Five rescued as bus plunges into river in Ebonyi

Five rescued as bus plunges into river in Ebonyi

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Five persons were on Friday rescued at Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State as a ‘608’-model bus plunged into Akaeze-ukwu River, NAN reports. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Commander in Ebonyi, Mrs Stella Uchegbu who confirmed the incident to newsmen…

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Edo Decides 2020: Atiku Abubakar raises alarm over siege on Wike, PDP leaders

Edo Decides 2020: Atiku Abubakar raises alarm over siege on Wike, PDP leaders

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Atiku Abubakar, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the alleged siege on Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and some PDP governors by police in Edo State. Recall that PDP had in a statement on Friday raised…

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FG announces N75bn support for 1.7 million Nigerians, businesses from Sept 21

FG announces N75bn support for 1.7 million Nigerians, businesses from Sept 21

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Mariam Katagum, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, has confirmed that the federal government will provide financial support for 1.7 million business entities and individuals. The programme will commence September 21 and last for three months. Katagum said it was…

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BBNaija: You will know your relationship status after sex with Neo – Laycon advises Vee

BBNaija: You will know your relationship status after sex with Neo – Laycon advises Vee

September 19, 2020 by Peasy

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Laycon has advised Vee on her relationship with Neo outside the house. Vee and Neo have had breakups, and quarrels over food despite being lovers in the house. This has posed a threat to their relationship and…

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