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Senate suspension row: Akpabio drags Natasha to Supreme Court
The legal conflict over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has escalated as Senate President Godswill Akpabio has approached the Supreme Court. Court documents filed on Thursday reveal that Akpabio is seeking to regularize his appeal against previous lower court rulings that favored the Kogi Central representative. The dispute began in February 2025 following a heated plenary session where Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns over procedural breaches. Following a recommendation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, the lawmaker was suspended, a move she immediately challenged in court as a violation of her right to a fair hearing. In…
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I was insulted for saying Obi can’t beat Atiku at convention – Baba-Ahmed
Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has spoken out after receiving a wave of online criticism for his analysis of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) internal dynamics. During a Thursday interview on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, he revisited his stance on a potential 2027 primary showdown between Peter Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. “I did a programme two or three days ago, where I mentioned the fact that Peter Obi would lose 100 conventions,” Baba-Ahmed said. He noted the immediate backlash from supporters, adding, “You’ll be amazed at the number of people who commented and insulted me and…
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Kaduna abduction: Nigerians now at mercy of bandits — Atiku
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grave concern over the “increasing audacity” of bandits in Nigeria. His remarks followed the mass abduction of over 177 people from various churches in the Kurmin Wali community of Kaduna State on Sunday. The attack occurred just a week after the same community reportedly paid N2.6 million in ransom to secure the release of previously abducted residents. Atiku described the recurring nature of these incidents as a sign that criminal elements are operating with little to no resistance from security forces. In a statement through his media aide,…
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Democracy not built on serial defections, APC tells Atiku, Obi
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has questioned the democratic credentials of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. The party claimed that neither politician played a significant role in the struggle against military rule that birthed Nigeria’s current democracy. In a statement released Wednesday by spokesperson Seye Oladejo, the APC accused both men of being absent when others faced detention and exile for the sake of the nation. The party criticized them for now positioning themselves as moral arbiters of the country’s democratic process. “The Lagos State Chapter of the APC…
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Nigerians react as Wizkid tells Seun Kuti, ‘I’m bigger than your father, Fela’
Nigerians are currently divided following a social media clash between Grammy-winning singer Wizkid and Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti. The exchange intensified on Tuesday after Wizkid fired back at Seun following six days of persistent criticism from the latter directed at the singer and his fanbase, Wizkid FC. The dispute escalated when Wizkid took to his Instagram Stories to address Seun directly with several blunt posts. He wrote, “Pu**y boy @thenigbirdkuti ok i big pass your papa!!! wetin u one do? Fool at 40! In another post, the singer added, “@bigbirdkuti I’m Big Wiz everyday bigger than your papa!! Wetin u…
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2027: Replacing Shettima will jeopardize Tinubu’s reelection – APC chieftain warns
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Abayomi Mumuni, has cautioned the party against any attempts to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima on religious grounds. Mumuni spoke out on Wednesday following recent controversies surrounding the Vice President’s visibility within party branding. The warning follows a specific incident at the North-East Zonal Public Hearing for the APC constitutional amendment, where Shettima’s photograph was notably missing from a banner. This omission sparked intense speculation regarding his future on the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections. Mumuni argued that discussions about replacing Shettima with a Christian candidate to improve religious…
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Kano ADC Chairman Slams Nigerian Government, Says Nnamdi Kanu Jailed While Bello Turji Roams Free
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Kano State, Alhaji Musa Ungoggo, has publicly criticized the Nigerian government for what he describes as selective justice. He raised concerns over the uneven handling of security and judicial processes across different regions of the country. Ungoggo questioned why the Federal Government has kept separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu in detention while the notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, continues to operate without arrest. He accused the APC-led administration of applying the law based on political and regional interests. The ADC leader highlighted the efficiency used to capture and extradite the leader of the…
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Deji Adeleke Breaks Silence on Davido’s Long-Running Paternity Allegation
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Deji Adeleke, on Wednesday, spoke publicly for the first time about the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, Afrobeats singer David Adeleke (Davido), and a young girl, Anuoluwapo. Speaking at a press conference, Adeleke dismissed the paternity claim as false and accused controversial commentator Kemi Olunloyo of allegedly impersonating the child and her mother online for years to keep the allegations alive. “I am Deji Adeleke. I’m the father of five children, three boys and two girls. David Adeleke, who you all know as Davido, is the baby of my family, he’s the last,” he…
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”The most useless and corrupt govt agency”- socialite, Mompha, slams EFCC Over Link to N206m Crime Case
Businessman Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, has reacted angrily to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) linking him to the arraignment of Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi, who the agency described as one of his associates. According to the EFCC, Babafemi and three companies, 606 Autos Limited, 606 Music Limited, and Splash Off Entertainment Limited, were arraigned before Justice Rahman Oshodi on a five-count charge involving conspiracy, concealment, and transfer of alleged proceeds of crime worth N206 million. The EFCC said Babafemi pleaded not guilty, after which prosecutors requested that a trial date be fixed and that…
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Former Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong joins Qatari club, Al Ahli SC
Qatar Stars League club Al Ahli SC have confirmed the signing of former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong. The experienced centre-back joins the Doha-based side from Saudi club Al Kholood and has signed a contract that will keep him at Al Ahli until June 2028. He has also been handed his preferred No. 5 jersey. Reacting to the move, the 32-year-old defender expressed his excitement on social media, describing the transfer as a new chapter in his career. “Next Chapter! Happy to be here part of the @ahliqat family!” he wrote. Troost-Ekong made 49 appearances for Al Kholood, scoring two…
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”Wetin I don face even 2Face never face am” – Portable Speaks on Prison Experience
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has spoken about his recent time in prison, describing the experience as deeply distressing and intense. In a video making the rounds online, the singer said what he went through was so overwhelming that it made him better understand the struggles faced by late Afrobeat icon and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. “Wetin I don face even 2Face never face am. I now understand why Fela d!£d early, it’s because of Nigeria problems” According to Portable, the hardship he experienced has changed his approach to conflicts, as he revealed that he will no longer handle issues personally. He…
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“If you try it this year, you won’t survive” — Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey cautions married men who deceive young women into sleeping with them
Popular gospel singer and preacher Nathaniel Bassey has issued a strong warning to married men who deceive young women in order to sleep with them. Bassey condemned men who hide their marital status just to pursue relationships outside their homes, cautioning that such actions will not go unpunished. He warned that if they continue, their shame could be exposed publicly and they may face serious consequences. He also directed a warning to women who knowingly date married men for financial gain, saying they too could be disgraced. During the sermon, members of his congregation repeatedly responded with loud “Amen” as…
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