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Dora Akunyili is a Nigerian heroine who stood up and spoke up when even the men in Federal Executive Council lost their voices to question Turai Yar'adua and her cabal who kept brain-dead ex-President Yar'adua in Saudi Arabia in order to keep looting the treasury while keeping the then VP Jonathan from taking over as constitution required.

Being a twin is not a taboo in Nigeria or what one should be ashamed of.

But for former Super Eagles defender, Taye Taiwo, his twin status over the years brought him some level of ridicule and embarrassment.

In an interview with former Super Eagles media officer, Colin Udoh, the former Olympique Marseille defender revealed the truth about his twin who he said was a girl (not a male as mostly believed) who died several years ago at a very tender age.

According to Taiwo, whose ferocious left-footed shots made him a fans’ delight, he was told by his father that they lost his twin sister while they were still very young.

Reports in the media at different times had claimed that Taye Taiwo was inexplicably ten years younger than his twin ‘brother’, indicating that the footballer lied about his age.

The damning reports over the years had seen many fans assume that Taye Taiwo was involved in age cheating. But having chosen to ignore the reports over the years, he cleared the air on the matter in the recent Instagram Live interview.

Taye Taiwo said: “People don’t even know the background of someone but they just write what they don’t know about. When I was younger my father told me that I was a twin but the second was a girl and we lost her. So how come since Taye Taiwo started playing football, going to the World Cup, and there is no picture of my twin?”

Taiwo, who also played for English side, Queen’s Park Rangers, shared his ordeal about the rumour even in England where he was embarrassingly questioned by a journalist.

“When I was in London, they started doing a joke around. A journalist came to the training ground to ask me if I have a twin. I was like what kind of question is that? I don’t have. I was feeling very bad though. But it’s a free world, “he concluded.

Taye Taiwo’s father, Salisu Taiwo, died in March 2020. His mother died several years ago.

Taye Taiwo shot into the limelight at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in the Netherlands where he was voted as the third-best player behind Lionel Messi and his Nigerian compatriot, John Obi Mikel

Since making his mark on the domestic scene with Lobi Stars, Taye Taiwo, 35, has played for many European teams including AC Milan, Marseille, Dynamo Kyiv, and HJK Helsinki.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/389886-what-my-father-told-me-about-my-twin-sister-taye-taiwo.html

This Ojerinde man really cashed out big time. Even a professor is fantastically corrupt in Naija. Tufia!

The United States government has described the late Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari as a dedicated public servant and respected interlocutor for the American government.

In a condolence message to President Muhammadu Buhari, the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, eulogized the important role played by Kyari in the repatriation of over $300 million in funds stolen by the former head of state, Sani Abacha.

Nagy in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said, ‘‘Kyari was a valued and respected interlocutor for the U.S. government and particularly for our leadership team in Abuja.

‘‘We appreciate working with him on many important matters, including the return to the Nigerian people of over $300 million in funds stolen by Sani Abacha.

‘‘He envisioned the funds going to three geographically disparate infrastructure projects as a way to unite Nigeria economically.”

The U.S. Assistant Secretary noted that this vision, encapsulated by the late Chief of Staff, was a reflection of his tireless championing of a solid and prosperous future for Nigeria.

He said, ‘‘His dedication to this matter, to fighting corruption, and to countless other investments and policies for the future of Nigeria will leave a lasting impact on your country.”

While commiserating with the government and people of Nigeria, the Kyari family on the loss, the U.S. government pledged to stand with Nigeria in the struggle against the coronavirus pandemic.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/04/kyari-played-key-role-in-return-of-300m-abacha-loot-us-govt/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

Hanty Kemi the CNN of Nigeria. Ipob don hear am small.

Rock of Ages cleft for me, let me hide myself in you!

What happened was display of emotion over sense. Simple.

How easy is it for a non-Nnewi Igbo person to buy land in Nnewi?

Charity begins at home!

This smells like a FAKE NEWS from Ihedioha camp or Ipob amateurish propaganda.

Abba Kyari Rest in peace.
Nobody holy pass.

I am sure Wizkid had had fun watching.

SciLab:
He hammered your buharideen skull, take the L and move along loser!

Next!

You still don't know your father.

shogz89:
did you read the part he said the last time he was in Lagos was December last year.

Re-read my comment particularly the second paragraph.

The 'love portion virus' has finished work with Peter's heart and has commenced operation on his brain. This guy is sitting a loooooong thing.

temptnow:
your mother's fckboy

You are right. Your father is boy, a woman wrapper but certainly not an alpha make.

Why is Enahoro family silent on this controversy? They should come out with official position. But I suspect they may have lobbied for this gesture. Moreover, I don't see any interest Buhari has with pardoning Anthony Enaharo.

RandomVic:
Ah he was certainly an alpha male unlike yours who was a spineless coward and ran from his own shadows out of fear.

You don't know your father.

The reason why this man might be in denial is that, first, he doesn't have the usual symptoms. However, many people including Gov. Makinde and Chioma Davido tasted positive without exhibiting symptoms but had to isolate.

Second, any attempt not to deny his travel history will come with far reaching consequences including extensive contact tracing. He will also be required to explain how he left Lagos and arrived Anambra State inspite of lockdown and the people he encountered from in Lagos, in vehicles, etc.

The man is trying to be clever by half to avoid imminent interrogation wahala.

Withdraw it and give it to Atiku. AbI?

RandomVic:
Idris Deby is a alpha male, Buhari is not.

Which one is your father?

May be a little mix-up

Perkins2018:
Onitsha is Benin land. Igalas have more than 40% of anambra land. You dumb heads don’t read history.

If dey born Benin and Igala well, let them put up a claim, then we will know possesses the OFO.

Perkins2018:
Anambra is Benin and igala land.

Anambra - the land of the rising Sun existed before Benin and Igala because from time immemorial, the Sun always wakes smiling on us before its majestic movement westward. God bless Anambra.

Anambra is Igboland while Lagos is no man's land.

Why did Chadian soldiers withdraw back to Ndjamena without killing Abubakar Shekau as President Deby boasted? Why?

When this is over, I would be disappointed if many negative-thinking Nigerians who love to condemn everything Nigeria do not migrate to Chad and Rwanda.

Sad that even erudite Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former two-time Minister of Finance who failed to initiate diversification of the economy, will allow herself to be caught in this shameful display of unpatriotism. Sad!

Pastor Chris don buy market.

SMH

JAOS:
Nigeria military is still the strongest,until the war is over it is not over,they should not celebrate until it is over

Nigeria military no doubt has come a long way and will go a long ahead. Form is temporary but class is permanent.