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2027: Not providing primary, secondary school certificates disqualified Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s inability to provide his primary and secondary school certificates to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, disqualifies him from being Nigeria’s president. Okonkwo charged Tinubu to respect the Nigerian law governing admission qualifications for universities. INEC had published credentials and other details of all presidential candidates contesting in the 2027 elections. Tinubu had presented only his university certificate, while those of his primary and secondary schools were missing. This has caused widespread concern among Nigerians, raising fresh questions about his educational qualifications. However, Okonkwo…
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2027: Wike dismisses Amaechi’s relevance in Rivers, says ticket with Atiku dead on arrival
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the emergence of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, describing the ticket as “dead on arrival.” Speaking during his media parley on Tuesday, Wike argued that Amaechi no longer possesses the political influence required to deliver votes either in Rivers State or the South-South region, insisting that the former governor has consistently failed to produce electoral victories in recent years. “Rotimi Amaechi being the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, I have come to know that indeed, it would be difficult…
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“Is it by force?” — Peller reveals being sprayed fake dollar cash during wedding
Nigerian skit maker and content creator Peller has spoken about an alleged incident involving fake currency he said was given to him during an event. Peller made the comment while discussing money he received, explaining that some of the Nigerian currency handed to him was genuine, while he alleged that some of the dollar cash he received turned out to be fake. Speaking in a video, Peller said, “I went to the bank, and the Nigerian money was genuine. I saw that a lot of people gave me Nigerian currency. Yes, they gave me Nigerian currency, and that is good.…
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BBNaija: ‘Don’t make us most boring set’ — Sheba fumes at housemates
BBNaija Season 11 Head of House (HoH), Sheba, has issued a stern warning to her fellow housemates, expressing frustration over what she described as their lack of commitment during preparations for this week’s wager presentation. An irritated Sheba, while speaking during a rehearsal on Tuesday morning, fumed at housemates to take the task seriously, insisting that everyone had a responsibility to contribute to the team’s success. “If you want to play a game, you have to step up or step away. I will not run mad. We are not kids,” she said. Reminding the contestants why they signed up for…
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Psquare: ‘Anyone who can divert his brother’s funds, can kill him’ – Izu Obasi
Social media commentator, Izu Obasi has waded into the long-running feud between the Okoye brothers, claiming that anyone capable of allegedly diverting funds from his twin brother and then publicly denying it could be capable of even more extreme actions. The remark, shared in a viral video, has fuelled fresh debate across social media about the ongoing family dispute involving former P-Square members Peter and Paul Okoye and their elder brother, Jude Okoye. Obasi said, “Anybody who can betray and divert his brother’s funds, can kill him if the need arises.” The Okoye family crisis has remained in the spotlight following allegations of financial misconduct,…
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Presidential Election: PDP cannot win 2027, preparing for 2031 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Wike said the PDP is currently working on wining some state, while organizing itself ahead of the 2031 election. In his monthly media chat in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister said the former ruling party would take its time to prepare for the 2031 election. He said: “I have always said that the PDP can’t win the presidential election now, all we are doing is to win some sub-national seats and organize the party against 2031. “We…
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Tackle insecurity, not bus preaching — Oyedepo knocks Tinubu
The General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has asked the Federal Government to shift full focus on tackling the country’s security challenges rather trying to stop preaching in commercial buses. Oyedepo made the call in reaction to the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Act, that would punish individuals found preaching in commercial vehicles. The cleric wondered why the government is prioritising the issue of bus preaching when insecurity is ravaging the country. The General Overseer noted that insecurity deserves more attention than religious activities conducted in public…
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Enugu church abduction: Peter Obi raises alarm, says no Nigerian safe
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the abduction of worshippers in Enugu State, describing the growing wave of attacks on places of worship as a national calamity that requires urgent and united action. Obi spoke in a statement posted on his official social media page on Monday while reacting to reports of the abduction of church members in Enugu. He said the abduction reflects what he described as the worsening security situation across the country, warning that no region is now immune from criminal attacks. “I have been deeply dismayed…
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Jude Okoye denies $1.2m royalty diversion claim, says Mr P avoiding court
Former P-Square manager Jude Okoye has dismissed allegations by his younger brother, Peter Okoye aka Mr P, that he diverted more than $1.2 million in music royalties, insisting the claims have already been addressed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and are now before the court. In a video posted on Instagram Sunday, Jude accused Mr P of attempting to sway public opinion while legal proceedings remain ongoing. “You are trying to bait me. You know the court is not going to your favour,” Jude said. “Why are you dodging to make appearance in court? For three good…
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Falana knocks FG over proposed electricity tariff hike
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has knocked the Federal Government’s planned increase in electricity tariffs, insisting that Nigerians should not be made to bear the burden of years of policy failures and inefficiency in the country’s power sector. Falana said the government must first fulfil its promise of providing stable and uninterrupted electricity before contemplating any further increase in tariffs. Addressing journalists in Ilawe-Ekiti over the weekend, the senior lawyer argued that Nigerians deserve reliable electricity services rather than higher costs for poor power supply. According to him, President Bola Tinubu had promised Nigerians uninterrupted electricity during his election…
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‘Peller didn’t invite me because wedding was content’ — Carter Efe
Popular Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe, has claimed that the widely publicised wedding ceremony involving TikTok personalities, Peller and Jarvis, was staged for content creation rather than being a genuine marriage. The content creator made the remarks during a livestream while reacting to discussions about the event, which generated widespread reactions across social media. According to Carter Efe, he was deliberately left out of the ceremony because, in his view, it was organised as entertainment content and not an actual wedding. “They do content, they say na wedding. Yes, na content now. You no know? No be real marriage. Na why…
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Alleged defamation: I’ll never apologize to Tinubu – Sowore vows
African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that he was charged for defamation because he refused to apologize to President Bola Tinubu. Speaking with journalists shortly after his trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, Sowore vowed never to apologize to the President. The activist said it rather President Tinubu that should be apologizing to the Nigerian people for presenting himself for an office he ‘is not qualified for’. He said, “Someone told me that the reason they’re charging me is because I refused to apologise to President Tinubu. For what? Did I apologise…
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