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NYSC Should Be Optional – Banky W Give Reasons
Nigerian singer, actor, and politician, Bankole Wellington, also known as Banky W, has stated his belief that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) should be optional.
The singer disclosed this during an interview with Channels television on Tuesday.
He explained that in his opinion, the program has not been successful in achieving all of its goals since its creation.
“I don’t know if there is anybody that will disagree that NYSC, today, probably does not achieve everything it was originally designed for so how do we reform it, don’t cancel it, can we say maybe instead of being a mandatory program, let’s excite it from the constitution and make it optional, and then if that’s the case, the people who don’t need it will go.
“Now the people who are remaining, you can pay them more so instead of paying them 30thousand naira a month which does nothing, for a young person. In today’s Nigeria, we can pay them 60 or 70 or 80k,” he said.
In 2018, Wellington announced his plans to run for a seat in the House of Representatives for Lagos’ Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in Nigeria, representing the newly-formed Modern Democratic Party (MDP).
Unfortunately, he was defeated by Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressive Congress. However, he is currently seeking to reclaim the seat, this time under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2023 election.
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has debunked a viral announcement about his alleged separation from his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia.
The now-deleted post, which appeared on his Instagram account, claimed the couple was parting ways, sparking widespread speculation among fans and the entertainment community.
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In a swift response, the legendary singer clarified the situation on Sunday through a new statement shared on his Instagram page.
He assured his followers that the earlier post did not originate from him, explaining that his account had been compromised.
“My Instagram account has been hacked, efforts are being carried out to take back control #onelove!” 2Baba wrote, urging fans to disregard the false information.
2Baba and Annie, who tied the knot in 2012, have two children together and are celebrated as one of the most enduring power couples in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Despite occasional rumors, the duo has often shared glimpses of their strong bond, silencing critics and admirers alike.
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has announced that he and his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia, have been separated for some time and are now in the process of filing for divorce.
The singer broke the news in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
While addressing his fans, 2Baba expressed his intention to release a formal statement soon to clarify his side of the story.
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He wrote “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long. I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now and currently filed divorce.
“I would grant a press release soon to say my story—not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal life, but because I love my people, and I need them to know my innocence or offense. Stay blessed my people. I love you all.” he added
Nigerian socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has refuted allegations of fathering a child with a Kenyan woman named Helen.
The socialite, during an interview on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday, described the claims as a calculated attempt to disrupt his marriage.
Helen has publicly accused Chief Priest of abandoning her after she gave birth to a son she claims is his.
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However, the businessman has repeatedly denied the allegations, asserting that he has no connection to the woman or her child.
“Children are a gift from God regardless of how they come, and I have more than enough to take care of my children, as many as possible that will come my way,” Chief Priest said.
“I have a beautiful marriage; this is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and if you watch the whole attack, it is on the marriage.”
When asked whether he would have accepted the child if proven to be his, the socialite responded, “Of course.”
He also expressed his willingness to undergo a paternity test but criticized the tone of the allegations. “You cannot bash me this hard and expect my loyalty,” he added.
Chief Priest further stated that the controversy has not impacted his marriage, emphasizing the strength of his bond with his wife. “We are not just husband and wife; we are business partners and associates that are inseparable,” he said.
He also suggested that the timing of the allegations raised questions about the accuser’s motives.
“The woman is always popping up every time I have an issue that goes viral. This shows that she has an ulterior motive rather than genuinely looking for the father of her child,” he stated.
The businessman noted that the saga has persisted for some time but maintained that he has no knowledge of the individuals orchestrating the accusations.
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