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“Tinubu’s Government Is Running Nigeria’s Most Dangerous Budget Cycle” — BudgIT Co-founder, Seun Onigbinde
Budget transparency advocate and BudgIT co-founder, Seun Onigbinde, has described the Tinubu administration as operating the most dangerous budget cycle in Nigeria’s history. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Onigbinde expressed concern over the government’s management of the 2024 to 2026 budgets, which have a combined value of ₦152.09 trillion. He argued that the administration has failed to prioritize capital projects, warning that inadequate investment in infrastructure and development could undermine the country’s long-term…
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Court Grants Blessing CEO ₦20 Million Bail in Alleged ₦69m Fraud Case
A Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted social media influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of ₦20 million in her ongoing trial over an alleged ₦69 million fraud. The court ordered her to provide two responsible sureties in the same amount, with each required to present a three-year bank statement or proof of a fixed deposit worth at least ₦20 million. Both the defendant and her sureties are…
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“Atiku Gave Na’Abba ₦5m to Begin My Impeachment” — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar financed an attempt to impeach him during his first term in office by giving the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, ₦5 million. Responding to comments by former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba, Obasanjo claimed the impeachment plot was orchestrated from within the Presidency after Atiku allegedly held a private meeting with Na’Abba. According to the former president, Atiku believed…
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“I Stopped Buying Gifts for Men After My Ex Betrayed Me” — Toke Makinwa
Media personality and actress Toke Makinwa has revealed why she no longer buys gifts for men she is romantically involved with, citing a painful experience from her university days. Speaking on a recent episode of her Toke Moments podcast, Makinwa recalled dating an older man while she was an undergraduate and using her school fees to fund his birthday celebration. According to her, she later discovered that the man had been cheating on her, an…
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“You are Too Young for Marriage, you should be in school” — VeryDarkMan Advises Peller and Jarvis
Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has advised TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis to reconsider their decision to get married, saying they are not yet ready for such a commitment. The advice comes after the couple announced that their wedding is scheduled to hold on August 1, 2026, a revelation that has generated mixed reactions online. In a video shared on his social media page, VDM argued that marriage should…
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Police arrest officers in viral video threatening to slap, detain motorist if he’s Igbo
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of officers captured in a viral video allegedly attempting to extort money from a motorist along the Lagos–Benin Expressway. The incident sparked widespread outrage after one of the officers was heard saying he would have slapped and detained the motorist if he were Igbo, drawing condemnation from Nigerians on social media. Speaking to journalists on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State, DSP Abayomi…
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I’m president at home – Fashola on contesting for Nigerian Presidency
Former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, has dismissed any form of insinuation that he might contest for the Presidency of Nigeria. Fashola disclosed that he’s the president of his home and can’t run for the highest political office in Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, who spoke on Beyond The Headlines on TVC, also noted that he doesn’t miss public office. Asked if he would contest for the president of Nigeria, Fashola said:…
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Three Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Over Oyo School Abduction
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for terrorism-related offenses linked to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Justice Salim Ibrahim handed down the maximum sentence after the defendants pleaded guilty to charges of terrorism concealment and membership in a proscribed group. The convicts—Abdulrazak Umar (aka Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (aka Yunusa Bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (aka…
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I will always hold you accountable – Rufai to Bwala
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has told the President Bola Tinubu’sspokesman, Daniel Bwala, that he would always hold him accountable. In a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, Rufai said he had nothing against Bwala, noting that he remained his brother. According to the anchor, the media does not hate Bwala, but only holding him accountable. He wrote, “Dear Bwala, You still remain my brother but I will always hold you accountable. I have…
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Nigerian Returnee Recounts Narrow Escape From Xenophobic Attack in South Africa
Jamyou Sanni, a Nigerian returnee from South Africa, recently shared his harrowing near-death experience during an appearance on Vanguard’s The Nigerian Metre Podcast. Sanni recounted being targeted outside a bar simply because a local woman approached him while he was relaxing, stating, “I was in a bar one day when a lady came close to me. You know, just a situation where a lady would come close to you because she sees that you are…
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Ubi Franklin Opens Up on Depression and Suicide Attempts After Divorce
Nigerian music executive Ubi Franklin has revealed that he battled severe depression and made multiple suicide attempts following the collapse of his marriage to Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro. Speaking on his podcast, Talks with Ubi Franklin, he recounted the emotional toll of the split and the painful moments leading up to their wedding. Reflecting on their initial engagement in 2015, Franklin described how Esoro surprisingly failed to show up to their celebration dinner after getting…
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VIDEO: I’ve been celibate for four years — Sydney Talker
Skit maker and content creator, Sydney Egere, popularly known as Sydney Talker, has revealed that he has remained celibate for the past four years, saying the decision was driven by his desire to focus on personal growth and his career. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the comedian disclosed that July 27 would mark four years since he last shared a bed with a woman, describing the journey as difficult but…
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