Chinenye Ogbonna
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Bello El-Rufai Accuses ICPC of Denying Detained Father Food and Medical Access
Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) of denying his detained father access to food and medical care. According to Bello, his father’s personal doctor visited the ICPC facility at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, to review recent medical test results but was completely blocked by officials. He maintained that the agency’s refusal to let the physician see his father directly flouted a clear court order granting the former governor unrestricted access to his doctors. Further frustration occurred later that evening when the former…
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Big Brother Naija Season 11 Auditions Officially Begin
Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced the opening of auditions for the hit reality show’s 11th season, outlining registration details for prospective housemates. In a statement on Saturday, the organisers said, “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” clarifying that online registration will run from May 16 to 20. Applicants must register via the official website, with physical auditions scheduled to take place between May 22 and 24 in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu. According to the organisers, “AUDITION IS FREE”, and only individuals aged 21 and above with valid identification documents are eligible to participate. The statement…
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Manchester City Secure FA Cup Glory with Victory Over Chelsea
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday to capture the FA Cup trophy. The hard-fought victory allowed the Citizens to successfully complete a domestic cup double. Antoine Semenyo scored the decisive, solitary goal of the intense match. His match-winning strike came in the 72nd minute to break the deadlock. The triumph follows a period of heartbreak for City after two consecutive FA Cup final losses. With this crucial win, the club has firmly re-established its dominance in domestic knockout football.
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Hayatu-Deen Vows Not to Step Down Ahead of ADC Presidential Primaries
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has declared that he will not step down for any rival ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries. Hayatu-Deen faces stiff internal competition from prominent political figures like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Rotimi Amaechi but remains fully confident in his vision for the country. Addressing his decision to run against these established political interests, Hayatu-Deen said, “I thought you were going to spare me because you are a negotiator like me. But that is the essence of democracy. First and foremost, every citizen who is of voting age and constitutionally qualified…
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Six terrorists die in own bomb explosion in Borno
Six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have died after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they were assembling exploded prematurely. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the Jubilaram area of Marte Local Government Area in Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared details of the incident on X, noting that the blast killed a suspected bomb expert named Abu Umar and five other fighters. The explosion also left three other insurgents with severe injuries, dealing a blow to the ISWAP bomb-making cell operating within the Lake Chad region. Regarding the…
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You can never marry a rich submissive wife – Nigerian hypeman Ndeli says
Nigerian hypeman Ndeli has stirred reactions online after sharing his views on money and relationships. In a video, he claimed that some wealthy women struggle to remain submissive once they become the main providers in a relationship or family. According to him, financial responsibility can shift the balance of respect and control in relationships. Ndeli also advised men to focus on hustling and providing for their families rather than depending on financially successful women
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I will get married when I turn 40 – Ice Prince
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has revealed that his recent weight loss was completely natural, denying claims that he used Ozempic or any other drugs. Speaking in an interview with The Beat FM Lagos, the rapper said his transformation was organic and part of personal lifestyle changes. “I didn’t use Ozempic… I have never used drugs or anything like that. Honestly, I feel like this album I am about to drop will be my last album ever. I am going to be 40 years in about 3 years. Hopefully, when I am 40, I intend to get married,” he said Ice…
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“Married Women Are Drawn to Romantic Singers” — Sunny Neji
Veteran singer Sunny Neji has said artists who sing love and relationship songs often face temptations from female fans, including married women. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the music star said it is common for women to feel attracted to romantic singers, but stressed that discipline is key. “If you sing love songs, married women will naturally be drawn to you… but it’s left for you to avoid temptations,” he said. Neji made the comments while reacting to reports of an alleged affair involving a Nigerian artist and a media personality’s wife.
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“Poverty Is No Longer an Excuse” — Education Minister Speaks on School Access
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has said no Nigerian child should be denied education because of financial hardship. Speaking during an inspection of schools under the AGILE programme in Kano, Ahmad said the Tinubu administration has introduced reforms aimed at making education more accessible. “Poverty is no more an excuse not to go to school,” she said. She highlighted the Nigeria Education Loan Fund as a key intervention helping students with tuition, transportation, and study materials. The minister also noted that free online skills programmes have been introduced to support youth empowerment across the country
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“People Look at Me Like I’ll Die Soon” — Adekunle Gold Opens Up on Sickle Cell Struggles
Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has spoken about the stigma and painful experiences he has faced living with sickle cell disease. In an interview with Angela Yee, the singer revealed that people often react with pity or fear whenever he tells them about his condition. He also recalled enduring a severe sickle cell crisis at age 20 that made him pray for death due to the unbearable pain. “At 20, I had the craziest crisis of my life. I told God to take my life,” he said. Adekunle Gold, however, expressed gratitude for surviving the condition and continuing to push forward…
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“He Left Me Over an Onscreen Kiss” — Sandra Okunzuwa Opens Up on Breakup
Nollywood actress Sandra Okunzuwa has revealed that a former boyfriend ended their relationship after seeing a movie scene where she kissed a fellow actor. Speaking on the BTS Reality podcast, Okunzuwa said someone sent the clip to her ex, which reportedly triggered the breakup. She described his reaction as insecurity, explaining that actors do not necessarily enjoy kissing scenes because of the stressful conditions on movie sets. According to her, onscreen intimacy is part of the job and should not be taken personally “When actors kiss while filming, there are about 20 people watching them, and instructions are also being…
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“Makinde’s Presidential Ambition Is Dead on Arrival” — Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde’s reported presidential ambition, saying his move to align with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) would not succeed. Speaking during an inspection of road projects in Abuja, Wike claimed Makinde’s alliance with the APM was part of a long-planned strategy to pursue the presidency outside the PDP. “What you have is Seyi Makinde joining APM to actualize his presidential ambition, which is already dead on arrival,” Wike said. He also rejected claims of a wider PDP-APM alliance, insisting Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed had never publicly supported such a move. Wike further…
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