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EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq Wanted Over Alleged Fraud
The EFCC has declared former Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq, wanted over alleged diversion of public funds, abuse of office, and criminal conspiracy. The move follows a court-issued arrest warrant after she and a ministry permanent secretary failed to appear for arraignment over an alleged $1.3 million and ₦746.6 million fraud case. The anti-graft agency accused the duo of contract fraud, breach of trust, and mismanagement of funds linked to the National Social Safety Net programme.
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2027 Election: Atiku Officially Moves for ADC Ticket with ₦90 Million Form Purchase
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally signaled his intent to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In an official statement released on Saturday via its X handle, the ADC confirmed that the veteran politician has paid for his presidential nomination form and received his official payment receipt. The transaction, documented as Official Receipt No. 2881 and dated Friday, May 8, 2026, shows a payment of ₦90 million made via bank draft. The ADC framed this development as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s democratic landscape, describing it as “A New Chapter in…
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BBNaija Winner Ilebaye’s Father Released Following Domestic Altercation
Lami Odiniya, mother of Big Brother Naija “All Stars” winner Ilebaye, has confirmed that the reality star’s father, Emmanuel Odiniya, was released from police custody today, May 9, 2026. Mr. Odiniya was detained earlier this morning at the Wuye Divisional Police Station in Abuja following a distress call and the circulation of a viral video showing Ilebaye with visible facial injuries. The incident occurred on the reality star’s 24th birthday after she visited her father’s residence to see her younger brothers. According to Lami, the dispute was rooted in a deeply fractured family dynamic following the end of the couple’s…
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Rema Joins Star-Studded Lineup for 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been selected to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. FIFA confirmed the news via an official Instagram post, placing the “Calm Down” singer among an elite group of global artists set to kick off the tournament. The ceremony, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, is designed to showcase the immense scale of the first-ever 48-team World Cup hosted across North America. The confirmed lineup for the Los Angeles festivities includes American rapper Future, pop icon Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta,…
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2027 elections: Obi, Dickson meet Kwankwaso in Abuja ahead of NDC convention
In a significant move that has intensified talk of a major political realignment, former presidential candidate Peter Obi and the National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, paid a courtesy visit to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Friday night. The meeting took place at Kwankwaso’s residence in the Maitama district of Abuja, as disclosed in a statement by his media aide, Hon. Saifullahi Hassan. The high-profile visit comes as the political landscape shifts following the recent formation of the NDC, a party Henry Seriake Dickson has described as his “baby.” While the statement confirmed that the…
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Ambassadors-Designate Reject 2027 Power Return to North, Back Tinubu’s Re-election
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to South Africa, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, and his counterpart to Mexico, Reno Omokri, have issued a joint statement asserting that political power must remain in the South until 2031. The envoys argued that because the North enjoyed two full, uninterrupted terms under former President Muhammadu Buhari, equity demands the South retain the presidency for a similar eight-year duration. They described any attempt to shift power back to the North in 2027 as a threat to national stability and a violation of the country’s informal power-rotation agreement. In their statement released this Saturday, May 9, 2026, the duo emphasized…
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2027: Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan campaign posters fake – PDP
The Tanimu Turaki faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared that campaign posters bearing the image of former President Goodluck Jonathan’ are fake. The campaign posters bearing the ex-President’s image are circulating on various social media platforms. PDP reacted to the development on Saturday in a statement issued by the party’s Interim National Working Committee and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong. The statement read, “Campaign posters bearing the photographs of President Goodluck Jonathan, either alone or paired with other notable Nigerians as running mate, have emerged and are being circulated widely on social media platforms. “These…
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“I Never Promised to Fix Power in 3 Months” — Nigeria’s new power minister, Tegbe Clarifies Remarks
Power minister-designate Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has denied reports claiming he promised to fix Nigeria’s electricity grid within three months. In a statement through his spokesperson, Tegbe said his comments during Senate screening were misrepresented, stressing that he only spoke about beginning stabilisation efforts within his first 100 days in office. “This claim is a clear misrepresentation of his remarks,” the statement said. According to the clarification, broader reforms in the power sector could take up to a year and would involve consultations, diagnostics, and stakeholder engagement. Tegbe also pledged to improve grid stability, expand electricity metering, address gas supply issues,…
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BUA Founder Abdul Samad Rabiu Becomes Africa’s Second Richest Man
Nigerian businessman and BUA Group founder Abdul Samad Rabiu has reportedly become Africa’s second richest person, overtaking South African billionaire Johann Rupert. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rabiu’s net worth rose to about $18.6 billion after gaining over $8 billion this year, driven largely by growth in his cement, food, and manufacturing businesses. The latest ranking places him behind only Aliko Dangote, whose fortune is estimated at $34.4 billion. Meanwhile, Rupert’s wealth reportedly dropped to $17.9 billion following losses recorded this year. The development further strengthens Nigeria’s presence among Africa’s wealthiest individuals, with Rabiu also recently named by Forbes…
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“Did You Compare Their Minimum Wage?” — Isaac Fayose Blasts Reno Omokri Over Fuel Comment
Businessman Isaac Fayose has criticised Reno Omokri over his comparison of fuel prices in the UK and Nigeria. Omokri had argued that petrol costs about ₦3,200 per litre in the UK, claiming rising fuel prices are a global issue linked to tensions in the Middle East. Reacting, Fayose questioned whether Omokri considered the difference in minimum wage and living standards between both countries before making the comparison. His response echoed the reactions of many Nigerians online, who argued that fuel prices should be viewed alongside citizens’ earning power and economic realities. According to Fayose, “Minimum wage in Nigeria is 70k,…
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Obi left ADC because he couldn’t take on Atiku – Dele Momodu
Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has sparked political debate by suggesting that Peter Obi should have remained in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to prove his electoral strength. Speaking Wednesday on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Momodu argued that by joining the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside Rabiu Kwankwaso, Obi avoided a crucial test of his true grassroots support. Momodu contended that the ADC’s internal structure provided the perfect stage for Obi to demonstrate his popularity through direct primaries. He suggested that Obi’s exit was a tactical retreat from a potential face-off with Atiku Abubakar, noting, “It’s a lot easier for…
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WHO Dismisses Pandemic Fears Over Deadly Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially dismissed concerns that a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic signals the start of a new global health crisis. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, May 7, 2026, Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness, stated that while the situation is a serious localized event, it does not possess the characteristics of a widespread pandemic. “This is not the start of an epidemic. This is not the start of a pandemic,” Van Kerkhove told reporters, firmly adding, “This is not Covid.” The…
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