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2027: Peter Obi under the PDP will defeat any candidate in Northern Nigeria because our people are very fair-minded – Jerry Gana
Professor Jerry Gana, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that if Peter Obi emerges as the PDP’s presidential candidate in 2027, he will defeat any opponent in the North. Gana made this statement during an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, July 31, amid growing speculation that Obi might return to the PDP for the 2027 elections. According to Gana, Obi’s strongest chance of becoming president lies in contesting under the PDP platform in the next general election. “I’m a researcher, and I research opinions. In the northern states, Peter Obi under the PDP will…
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Fish magnet: Igbos are the ones destroying themselves not Fulani herdsmen – Joe Igbokwe
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has accused Ndigbos of being responsible for the worsening security situation in the South-East, absolving Fulani herdsmen often blamed for killings and kidnappings in the region. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Igbokwe said the violence is internally driven. This comes amid escalating insecurity in the region, with multiple killings in Imo, Anambra, and other states. One recent victim, Anambra businessman Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known as “Fish Magnet,” was found dead on Wednesday after being kidnapped from his home in Ezinifite, Awka South LGA. Meanwhile, social media activist VeryDarkMan announced plans to hold a candlelight procession…
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The act of kneeling or bowing down to greet the Head of State of a country and worthy elders does not strip you of your dignity. It only shows that you are a cultured person – Reno Omokri knocks Nigerians attacking Super Falcons for kneeling to greet President Tinubu
Reno Omokri has slammed Nigerians criticizing the Super Falcons for kneeling to greet President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu during their visit to Aso Rock on July 28, following the team’s historic 10th WAFCON title win. While some viewed the gesture as respectful, others called it undignified. Responding, Omokri shared a photo of former UK Prime Minister Theresa May curtsying to Prince William, noting that respect for leaders or elders through gestures like kneeling does not diminish dignity but reflects cultural values. ‘’This is a photo of the then British Prime Minister, Theresa May, kneeling to greet Prince…
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Break generational curses for good of your children – Iyabo Ojo tells mothers
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has urged mothers to break free from harmful generational traditions and create a positive environment for their children. Speaking at her daughter Priscilla’s baby shower in Canada over the weekend, Iyabo stressed the importance of intentional parenting and speaking positive affirmations. She advised mothers not to believe that negative patterns from the past must affect their children, encouraging them instead to use faith and positive declarations to break ancestral curses and build a better future. The mother of two said, “Sometimes you need to sacrifice so much for your children, you have to think, for me…
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you are either in ADC or you are not, there is no midway in this business – David Mark
Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has cautioned party members against engaging in anti-party activities or acts of indiscipline. Speaking to ADC members in Abuja, the former Senate President emphasized that only loyal and dedicated members will be included in the party’s plans under his leadership. According to Mark: “There will be zero tolerance for anti-party and any form of indiscipline; you are either in ADC or not in ADC. “No mid-way in this business and those not with us, we will not carry them along. “Those who are not totally committed will not be…
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BBNaija offers N150m – Presidency defends Tinubu’s $100,000 reward for Super Falcons
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has defended the reward package given to the Super Falcons for winning the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco, dismissing criticisms from some Nigerians. In a post on X, Onanuga questioned the backlash, comparing the gesture to the N150 million prize given to BBNaija winners. President Bola Tinubu had announced $100,000 for each player, $50,000 for coaches and staff, national honours (OON), and a three-bedroom apartment for all team members under the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme. ”When you remember that Multichoice, the organizer of the BBNaija reality show, is offering the winner ₦150 million grand prize, you wonder…
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Promiscuity biggest problem of most artists – Ubi Franklin claims
Popular Nigerian talent manager Ubi Franklin has asserted that promiscuity is one of the biggest challenges faced by many artists, regardless of gender. Speaking on a recent episode of the Culture Sonic Podcast, Franklin noted that artists are usually easier to manage before they achieve fame and success. However, he explained that once most artists become successful, they often succumb to promiscuous lifestyles. “The only artist that can be controlled is the one that has not had a hit. Once they have a hit, the first biggest problem for artists is womanising. For female singers, it’s promiscuity as well,” he…
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2027: Coalition not about anyone but Nigeria – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained that the opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was formed to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy from what he described as the ruling party’s creeping authoritarianism and electoral manipulation. Atiku emphasized that the coalition is not about individual political figures like himself, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, or Nasir El-Rufai but rather about preserving democratic integrity, which he says is under serious threat from the APC administration. This statement comes amid speculation about a looming contest for the coalition’s 2027 presidential ticket. “This is not an anti-Tinubu project; it is a pro-Nigerian movement.…
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”They are pushing you into prostitution. Reject it, Your siblings are not your responsibility” – Clergywoman tells firstborn daughters to ignore their parents’ pleas for them to support their siblings’ education
A Nigerian clergywoman has urged firstborn daughters facing financial challenges to disregard parental requests to fund their siblings’ education. In a viral video, she stated during a sermon that such demands from parents can push daughters into prostitution out of desperation. She called on parents to stop exerting undue pressure on their children. ‘’Your siblings are not your responsibility. You only help if you have. If you do not have, relax. There is an age my parents will reach and I will know it is now time for all of us to start taking care of them. You are the…
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David Umahi’s daughter graduates with first class in Robotics Engineering from UK university
Kimberly Olanma Nweze, daughter of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has graduated with First Class Honours in Robotics Engineering from Queen Mary University of London. Reports indicate that Kimberly is only the second Nigerian known to achieve this feat, following Silas Adekunle, the inventor of MekaMon, the world’s first intelligent gaming robot, who graduated with First Class Honours in Robotics from the University of the West of England, Bristol. Umahi and his wife, Rachel, attended the ceremony to celebrate their daughter’s remarkable achievement.
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President Tinubu feeding Nigerians with wrong statistics to put a positive spin on our deteriorating economic – Peter Obi says
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for failing to fulfill his campaign promises and allegedly misleading Nigerians with false economic data, including misrepresenting GDP, unemployment, and inflation figures. Obi recalled Tinubu’s 2022 campaign speech in Delta State, where Tinubu dismissed statistics and promised to focus on providing food for Nigerians. He accused the President of now relying on “false data” to paint a positive picture of the economy. The former Anambra governor stressed that effective governance requires competence and sincerity of purpose. ’In November 2022, while campaigning in Delta State, the then APC Presidential…
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Charly Boy reacts to renaming of Lagos bus stop after rapper, Olamide
Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has downplayed the recent renaming of a popular Lagos bus stop that once bore his name. The Bariga LVDA renamed the Charly Boy bus stop to “Olamide Baddo Bus Stop” last Friday, July 25, in honour of rapper Olamide. The change sparked mixed reactions, with some speculating that it might have political undertones due to Charly Boy’s vocal criticism of the current administration. Reacting to the development, Charly Boy shared the image above with the caption: ‘’Bus Stop or no bus stop, Fada no dey finish. Go verify. Dia Father’s left Nyash.”
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