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Why El-Rufai may not be released until after election – Abati
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has suggested that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai may remain in custody until after the election, citing political considerations alongside legal proceedings in the case. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Abati described El-Rufai’s bail conditions as stringent and noted that the court had declined to vary them despite the former governor’s reported difficulty in meeting a key requirement. Abati pointed that El-Rufai was required to produce a Level 17 official from the Federal Capital Territory as part of his bail conditions, a condition he reportedly said he could not…
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Amotekun arrested a couple over burglary at former Speaker Jumoke Akindele’s home in Ondo, recovering seven stolen phones.
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, commonly known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested a couple, 28-year-old Samson Osowe and his 22-year-old wife, Ayo Oguneso, for allegedly burglarizing the Okitipupa country home of Jumoke Akindele, the former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly. Following the burglary, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, operatives tracked seven stolen mobile phones and various personal effects to a transporter who was preparing to move the goods to Lagos for sale. The Amotekun Corps successfully intercepted the items and apprehended the couple along with an accomplice involved in the transportation chain.…
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Actress Ini Dima-Okojie Welcomes First Child on Her Birthday
Nollywood star Ini Dima-Okojie has announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy, sharing the joyful news as part of her birthday celebration on June 24, 2026. Choosing to forgo the traditional elaborate photoshoots and glam sessions that have defined her past birthdays, the actress opted for a more intimate approach. She shared a poignant photograph taken on the day of her son’s birth, describing it as the exact moment her life was transformed. “Every year, my birthday comes with a photoshoot, glam, and a carefully planned concept. This year, none of that felt quite right. Instead, I’m…
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Federal High Court Reserves Ruling on Sowore’s Bail Revocation for June 30
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled June 30, 2026, for its ruling on a motion filed by Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), seeking to vacate the revocation of his bail. Justice Mohammed Umar announced the date on Wednesday following arguments from the defense and the prosecution regarding the validity of the revocation order and the accompanying bench warrant issued on June 16. During the proceedings, Sowore’s defense counsel, Raphael Adakole, argued that the court should restore the status quo, asserting that the motion to stay the execution of the bail revocation was…
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Northern influencers asking for my head — VDM raises alarm
Social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has claimed that he received threats after criticising political leaders in Northern Nigeria and raising concerns about governance challenges in the region. The development was disclosed in a video posted on VeryDarkMan’s official page. According to the activist, some individuals reacted negatively to his recent comments about the state of development in Northern Nigeria, with one person allegedly threatening to kill him if he visited the region. “I see some northern/arewa influencers are asking for my head because of the video I made yesterday. Some are in my DMs dropping…
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World Cup 2026: ‘I thought he never left’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic shades Ronaldo
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, on Tuesday threw shades at Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal captain led his team to beat Uzbekistan 5-0 at the World Cup. Recall that Ronaldo scored a brace as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium. Following his second goal, Ronaldo delivered a simple message: “I’m back.” The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward repeated the message after the final whistle as he walked off the pitch. Reacting, Ibrahimovic said on Fox Sports, “I thought he never left, I don’t know why he says ‘I’m back,’”. This comes after Ronaldo received criticism for his performance in Portugal’s first group stage match…
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Paternity dispute: Cubana Chiefpriest agrees to public DNA test with Kenyan woman
Socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has officially declared his willingness to undergo a DNA test to resolve a long-standing paternity dispute with Kenyan national Hellen Ati. This development follows renewed public pressure after a viral video emerged of Ati pleading for financial assistance for their alleged child, whom she claims is currently ill. In response to the public outcry on social media, Chiefpriest invited the parties involved to a television studio for a live, televised DNA test. He stated, “Make Una help me bring her & the child for una studio make I come there…
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Abuja’s landscape will change completely before end of Tinubu’s first term – Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged a complete overhaul of Abuja’s landscape by the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in May 2027. Speaking on Tuesday at the flag-off of the Southern Parkway service carriageways in Gaduwa District, Wike dismissed concerns that the upcoming election season would lead to project abandonment. He insisted that the FCT Administration remains committed to its infrastructure agenda, stating, “Elections or no elections, we must continue to do that which Mr. President has directed to make sure that we change the landscape of the Federal Capital Territory.” The project, which was flagged off…
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Obi vs Tinubu: APC called for parallel govt in 2015 – Arise TV’s Rufai knocks Onanuga
Media personality and Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni has slammed Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, over recent attack on the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi. Reports qthat Obi, on Monday called for President Tinubu to emulate the U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, by tendering his resignation, citing the administration’s inability to tackle the nation’s economic and security crisis. Responding to Obi’s call, Onanuga, in a statement, described Obi’s position as puerile, stating that the former governor of Anambra State is being childish. Reacting to the backlash during a morning program on Tuesday, Rufai Oseni recalled how the…
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World Cup 2026: ‘I was very angry’ – Messi speaks on penalty miss against Austria
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has said he was very angry after missing a penalty against Austria at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Messi missed a penalty against Austria in Monday’s World Cup encounter, but ended up scoring a brace as La Albiceleste won 2-0. Speaking to the press after the game, the Inter Miami forward revealed that he kicked the ball badly. “Today, there was a moment where I was very angry about the penalty because I missed it,” Messi said as quoted by GOAL. “I kicked it very badly, and well, luckily, we were able to turn that situation around,…
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Court Denies El-Rufai’s Bid to Relax Bail Conditions; DSS Closes Case
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has suffered a legal setback after the Federal High Court in Abuja denied his application to vary his current bail conditions. During Tuesday’s proceedings, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled against the request, rejecting arguments from El-Rufai’s legal team that the requirements—specifically the need for a level 17 civil servant with property in Maitama or Asokoro and attestation letters from the Kaduna State Traditional Council—were overly stringent and difficult to satisfy. The court maintained that the conditions remain feasible, noting that there are qualified public officers who meet the specified criteria. El-Rufai’s lawyer, Paul Erokoro,…
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Why Nnamdi Kanu sacked Ifeanyi Ejiofor as counsel – Lawyer
Barrister Christopher Chidera, a member of Nnamdi Kanu’s defense team, has publicly detailed the professional lapses that led to the disengagement of Ifeanyi Ejiofor as counsel to the IPOB leader. In a statement released Tuesday, Chidera argued that the legal team’s failure to challenge procedural irregularities significantly contributed to the prolongation of Kanu’s detention and his subsequent conviction. According to Chidera, the primary grievance centers on the legal team’s failure to file a preliminary objection against an “irregular civil stay” application filed by the Federal Government following the Court of Appeal’s October 2022 discharge order. Chidera stated, “The legal team…
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