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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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Celestial Church Appeals to Davido for Help to Complete Building Project
A Celestial Church of Christ parish in Agege, Lagos, has attracted attention online after publicly appealing to Afrobeats superstar Davido for financial support to complete the roofing of its church building. The church, CCC Igi Oluwagbin Parish located in the Oko-Oba area of Agege, shared a video and social media post asking the singer to “sow a seed” toward the completion of the roofless worship centre. The appeal, shared on social media, asked the singer to “sow a seed,” sparking mixed reactions online. Many pointed to Davido’s long-standing reputation for philanthropy as the reason the church reached out to him.…
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“My Godmother said it is not good to have the cloth you wore to a burial around you”- Actress, Angela Okorie speaks on why she burned the clothes she wore to Alex Ekubo’s burial
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has revealed why she decided to burn the outfit she wore to the burial of late actor Alex Ekubo. The actress shared the information on her Instagram page, explaining that she acted based on advice she received from her godmother. According to Angela, she was told that clothes worn to funerals should not be kept after the burial but should instead be destroyed. “This is the outfit I wore to Alex’s burial. My Godmother said it is not good to have the cloth you wore to a burial around you; you burn them. So family and…
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“Tinubu’s Government Is Making Progress, Obi’s Call for Resignation Is Childish” — Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed calls by former presidential candidate Peter Obi for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as baseless, undemocratic, and a distraction from governance. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said Obi’s comparison between Nigeria and the resignation of a British Prime Minister was misplaced, noting that Nigeria operates a presidential system with fixed terms. According to the statement, President Tinubu remains popular among Nigerians, citing recent electoral victories recorded by the APC in various states and constituencies as evidence of public support.…
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“Sowore’s Remand Shows Corruption in Nigeria’s Justice System” — VeryDarkMan
Social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticized the remand of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Reacting to the development, the social media personality described the situation as another indication of the challenges within Nigeria’s justice system. According to VeryDarkMan, Sowore’s detention raises concerns about fairness and due process in the handling of the case. “Omoyele Sowore has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center until Wednesday. All I can see here is corruption in the justice system of Nigeria,” he said. He also questioned the charges against the activist, claiming…
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Tinubu Appoints Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe as NUC Board Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). The appointment was announced in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Monday. Ogundipe succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Aina, who resigned from the position less than a year after his appointment in 2025. A renowned botanist and academic administrator, Ogundipe served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos from 2017 to 2022 and currently serves as the Pro-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State. The 66-year-old scholar holds a…
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Portuguese Fans Pressure Bruno Fernandes to Prioritize Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is facing a massive wave of criticism on social media, with over 20,000 fans flooding his latest Instagram post with demands that he provide better service to Cristiano Ronaldo. Supporters are urging the midfielder to show greater deference to the 41-year-old icon as Portugal embarks on its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The viral movement appears to stem from a widespread belief among fans that Fernandes and other teammates have failed to adequately support Ronaldo during recent international fixtures. One widely shared comment gained significant traction, reminding Fernandes of Ronaldo’s long-standing dedication to the national…
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