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ADC Alleges Political Motivation Behind El-Rufai’s Continued Detention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to strategically weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. During a recent interview, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi asserted that while his party supports the legal prosecution of individuals with legitimate cases, the handling of El-Rufai’s detention suggests a clear political agenda. Abdullahi argued that the imposition of stringent, “almost impossible” bail conditions for bailable offenses is a deliberate tactic by the government to keep the former governor in custody indefinitely. “The…
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Insecurity: ‘Tinubu has tried his best but needs to rest’ – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has backed comments by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, that President Bola Tinubu has done his best to address Nigeria’s security challenges, but argued that the President should now “go home and rest.” Obi made the remarks during an interview with Chude Jideonwo uploaded on YouTube on Thursday while explaining why Nigerians should support his presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 election. Responding to Adeboye’s recent comments on Tinubu’s handling of insecurity, Obi said the respected cleric’s assessment was accurate. “Somebody…
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You are a yeyebrity- actress Angela Okorie slams Anita Joseph over photo editing palava
The recent controversy surrounding Anita Joseph and content creator Caramel Plug has drawn public criticism from actress Angela Okorie. The drama began when Caramel Plug accused Anita Joseph of editing her face onto a photograph that originally featured the content creator’s outfit and aesthetics. Following the public outcry, Anita Joseph removed the post and issued an apology, attributing the incident to an “AI-powered photo editing tool” and blaming her “AI boy” for the mistake. Angela Okorie, who has a history of public disputes with Anita Joseph, seized the opportunity to criticize her colleague. In a series of social media posts,…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s wife reacts to reports of filing for divorce from IPOB leader
Uchechi, wife of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has reacted to reports that she filed for a divorce while her husband is serving a life imprisonment sentence. In a reaction that had a laughing emoji, Uchechi said she had just learnt that she filed for divorce from her husband. Posting on her verified X handle, she wrote: “Good conscious evening, my blessed Biafrans. I have just learned that I filed for Divorce while my husband is in prison.” It was reported that Uchechi filed for a divorce following years of alleged infidelity, financial…
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Police arrest DJ Chicken for threatening to kill President Tinubu’s son, Seyi
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a controversial DJ for threatening the life of president Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu. Reports are that DJ Chicken had two days ago in a video online, stated that the president cannot win a re-election in 2027, and threatened to kill Seyi Tinubu if the president won. Two days after the viral video, rumours of DJ Chicken’s arrest surfaced on social media. However during a Livestream on Thursday night, content creator, Tunde Perry confirmed that DJ Chicken has been arrested. “DJ Chicken did a video that Tinubu can’t win the next election. Knowing fully well that…
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‘I didn’t eat or bathe for days’ – Peller on spending time in police detention
Popular Nigerian TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has shared his experience following his release from police detention, where he spent nearly four days. Peller was arrested along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road alongside his friend, Bello Oladipo, following allegations of driving a vehicle with tinted glass and no number plate. The pair were subsequently arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court on Monday on a three-count charge, which included resisting arrest, obstructing police officers from performing their lawful duties, and threatening and filming officers during their operation. The court granted Peller bail in the amount of ₦500,000. In a series…
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“I Told the Kidnappers to Kill My Brothers, I Won’t Pay ₦300m Ransom” — Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has revealed that he refused to pay a ₦300 million ransom demanded by bandits who claimed to have abducted his brothers, insisting he would not negotiate with criminals. The governor’s remarks come months after bandits released a video showing two abducted men claiming to be his biological brothers and pleading for help. However, Lawal had publicly denied any family relationship with the victims, describing the incident as a ploy by the kidnappers to attract attention and pressure the government. According to the governor, he told the kidnappers to go ahead and kill the…
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144 Days: “Release El-Rufai unconditionally” — Atiku’s aide tells Tinubu
Paul Ibe, media aide to Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to review the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing it as unfair and urging the President to order his release. The remarks were contained in a statement posted on Ibe’s official page on July 9, 2026. According to Ibe, leadership requires responsibility and accountability, stressing that political power should be used for the public good and not to intimidate citizens. He argued that El-Rufai’s detention, which he said has lasted 144 days, should be reconsidered. “Responsibility and accountability…
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‘Son of a b****’ – Paraguay senator launches another attack on France captain Kylian Mbappe
Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla has launched another scathing attack on France captain Kylian Mbappé, escalating a controversy that has sparked international condemnation and a criminal investigation in France. Amarilla, who came under fire after making racist remarks about the French star following Paraguay’s 1-0 defeat to France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, refused to back down in her latest comments, describing Mbappé with fresh insults while insisting she had done nothing wrong. The senator’s latest outburst comes days after Mbappé publicly condemned her, accusing her of “brazen racism” and saying she had tarnished Paraguay’s image by overshadowing the national…
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Those with businesses when Tinubu came in now sell kuli-kuli — Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has leveled sharp criticism against the administration of President Bola Tinubu, alleging that his economic policies have caused widespread business collapse and exacerbated poverty. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo published on Wednesday, Obi suggested that many individuals who initially supported President Tinubu in the 2023 election have seen their livelihoods decimated, forcing them into desperate economic circumstances. Obi dismissed the “Renewed Hope” agenda as a failure, claiming that the country has regressed significantly since the current administration took office. He pointed to worsening indicators regarding poverty…
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2027: Nothing must happen to Peter Obi – Atiku warns Tinubu, Nigerian govt
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that nothing must happen to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress. Atiku gave the warning in a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday. The warning may not be unconnected to Peter Obi’s recent alarm over threats to his life in an interview ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The alarm has since stirred concerns among Nigerians who condemned the threats to life over politics. However, in a terse statemnet, Atiku noted that the safety of every opposition…
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FCT: Civil servants don’t like me because I blocked funds diversion – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he is not popular among civil servants, giving reasons why that is so. Wike claimed he is not appreciated among workers because he has blocked all avenus for fraudulent diversion of public funds. The Minister made these revelation during his monthly media chat on the state of the nation in Abuja on Thursday. He disclosed that some of the funds civil servants used to divert have now been channelled into road construction. He said: “We waste our resources on frivolities, you expect me to approve funds for you…
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