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Makinde Accuses Tinubu Administration of Attempting to Blackmail Him Over Federal Funds
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration attempted to blackmail him over funds released to Oyo State by the Federal Government. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Makinde stated that he refused to bow to the political pressure that allegedly drove other governors to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor urged Nigerians to question why other governors joined the APC while he held firm. “I know the kind of people I’m dealing with. People should ask why governors defected to APC and I stood my ground. President Bola Tinubu’s administration…
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Why I lied about having cancer – Blessing CEO
Nigerian social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has sparked fresh reactions after admitting that she falsely claimed to have breast cancer which in turn led to financial assistance from members of the public. The relationship influencer made the revelation during an interview with social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan. Speaking during the interview, Blessing explained that although medical examinations discovered a lump in her breast, the result showed that it was not cancerous. However, she admitted that she deliberately presented the condition as cancer to attract sympathy from fans. In her words,…
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Dalung Claims Buhari’s Supporters Have Shifted to Atiku Ahead of 2027 Election
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Solomon Dalung, has claimed that supporters of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari have shifted their allegiance to Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, November 12, Dalung linked the purported shift to a recent visit by the late president’s widow, Aisha Buhari, to Atiku in Abuja. “Last month you saw when the wife of the late president visited Atiku in Abuja. The message she took for any politician to know is that the 12 million votes have been successfully…
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OPM founder banishes man from community for impregnating own daughter
The founder of Omega Power Ministries, OPM, Pastor Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has banished a man from his community for 10 years after an investigation allegedly established that he impregnated his own biological daughter. The pastor disclosed the decision in a social media post admitting that he was unhappy about sending the man away but had no choice following the discovery. He, however, said his biggest concern was the pregnancy, insisting that abortion was not an option. “My major worry is number one, abortion is a No No. She can’t commit abortion,” he wrote. The cleric also expressed concern about the…
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Fix Owerri-Aba, Owerri-Onitsha, Owerri-Port Harcourt Highways or forget our votes – Ohanaeze to Tinubu
The Apex Igbo Socio-cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared the deplorable conditions of the Owerri–Aba, Onitsha–Owerri Expressway, and Owerri–Port Harcourt Highways a national infrastructure emergency, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order their immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction ahead of 2027 or forget votes from the South-East zone. Ohanaeze said these three strategic highways were vital economic lifelines connecting the South-East to major commercial centres in the South-South, stressing that their continued neglect has crippled commercial activities, increased transportation costs, endangered commuters, caused avoidable deaths, and exposed road users to unnecessary security risks. It warned that the All Progressives Congress,…
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2027: ‘I’m open to working with Peter Obi, Atiku, but not Tinubu’ – Makinde
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has stated that he is open to collaborating with Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to reset Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election, while ruling out any partnership with President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Makinde confirmed that discussions with both opposition figures are still underway despite the short time left before the polls. “I have engagements with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Even with the little time left before the elections, we are not stopping, we are still discussing,” Makinde said. …
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VP Shettima vs Peter Obi: APC threatened, we’re here to win – NDC chieftain
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, government is threatened by his party’s momentum, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Noting that the NDC is prepared to win the 2027 elections, Agada faulted the Vice President, Kashim Shettima and the APC’s constant attack on its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He was reacting to Shettima’s claim that Obi is a clout chaser, adding that his importation of cheap wines from South Africa does not make him an economic guru. Posting on X, Agada insisted that the…
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Outrage as Seyi Tinubu shares money during political rally [VIDEO]
Nigerians have taken a swipe at Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, following a video of him handing cash to occupants of a tricycle taxi in Kebbi State. The video, which has sparked mixed reactions on social media, showed Seyi approaching a yellow auto-rickshaw, popularly known as a Maruwa, and engaging the occupants in a conversation before appearing to hand over money. During the interaction, Seyi was heard asking the occupants about their political affiliations. “I heard this state is for Atiku, that was why I came down. Who do you support?” he asked. Here are some reactions: @otticiaL_Gegeh:…
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Nigeria may continue to live in darkness if government controls electricity – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria may continue to live in darkness if government refuses to leave the electricity business in private hands. Obasanjo gave the warning on Tuesday at the Youth Governance Dialogue, with the theme “African Youth and Renaissance”, held at the Youth Development Centre inside the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He said the country has wasted too many years waiting for government to fix power, and the result is still the same: poor supply, frequent collapse and millions of Nigerians depending on generators. According to the former President, the only way…
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‘You will suffer for four years’ — Ibiyeomie warns Nigerians taking money to vote
Pastor David Ibiyeomie of the Salvation Ministries has warned Nigerians against collecting money from politicians to vote, saying those who sell their votes may end up suffering for the next four years. The cleric urged Nigerians to stop voting as a result of financial inducements or party loyalty, insisting that voters should choose candidates on the basis of their ability. Speaking during a sermon, Ibiyeomie questioned the value of money offered to voters, arguing that it could be spent within days while the consequences of their electoral choices would last much longer. “Never sell your conscience for money. Nigerians, it…
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2027: You are cheap wine importer, not economic guru – Shettima slams Peter Obi
Vice President Kashim Shettima has again slammed the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, saying importing cheap South African wines does not make anybody a guru in economics. Shettima made this statement on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign rally in Ondo State. The Vice President said Obi has been going around the country presenting himself as an economics expert, but his record does not show it. “The ability to import cheap South African wines doesn’t make one a guru in economics,” Shettima said. According to him, Obi’s performance as governor of Anambra…
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Tinubu should account for failed promises before seeking second term-ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for his unfulfilled 2023 campaign promises before seeking re-election in 2027. The party accused Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, of introducing fresh promises in their newly unveiled 2027 manifesto without explaining why previous commitments had not been achieved. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the President should present a clear account of his performance rather than ask Nigerians to accept another set of promises. The party cited Tinubu’s 2023 pledges to extend health insurance coverage to 40 per…
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