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No Nigerian singer has more hits than me – Davido boasts
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that no Nigerian artiste has more hit songs than him. He boasted that he is ready to bet $1 million on a hit battle with any Nigerian artiste who can challenge him. The Omo Baba Olowo crooner challenged his colleagues to a hit contest during a recent livestream with streamer Davrel. “I will put $1 million cash on the table. Nobody has more hits than me,” he said. Davido is one of the most prolific hitmakers in the Nigerian music industry, alongside contemporaries such as Wizkid, Olamide, Burna Boy, Tekno and Runtown.…
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2027: Nothing can stop me – Atiku likens himself to Abraham Lincoln
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that nothing can stop him from winning the 2027 election because he’s full of life and energy. Atiku said he has contested and lost presidential and governorship elections severally, like the former United States President, Abraham Lincoln. In an interview with Jaji TV Hausa, Atiku recalled how he contested the governorship seat in Adamawa State four times but the elections were cancelled by the military administration, only for him to win at that fifth attempt. He said: “I am fit, healthy and full of energy, nothing can stop me.…
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Osun election: Wait for Trump to help your uncle win – Bashir Ahmad mocks Davido
The spokesman of the City Boys Movement, Bashir Ahmad, has again mocked Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, ahead of the governorship election in Osun State. In a post on his verified X handle, Ahmad asked the singer to wait for US President Donald Trump to deploy troops to help his uncle win the election. This came after the singer, on Tuesday, called on Trump to pay attention to the August 15, 2026, governorship poll in the state. Reacting, Ahmad, a former presidential aide, said, “Will you not wait for President Trump to send troops and help your uncle win…
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Alleged suicide: Lagos police confirm death of 23-year-old Law School student who jumped from four-storey hostel building
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Ajoke Alayande, who d!ed after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. The deceased was found dead within the hostel premises on Friday, August 7, 2026 by another student, who alerted the Chief Matron of the Law School. According to the report shared by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, upon receiving the report, the matron proceeded to the scene, where the deceased was found lying on the ground within the hostel premises.…
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀
Popular digital creator Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, has debunked rumors that she shaved her head for a traditional marital rite ahead of her wedding to fellow TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, aka Peller. Clarifying the speculation in a trending video, Jarvis explained, “I shaved my hair because I wanted my hair installation to be perfect.” She noted that her hairstylist recommended the haircut due to her natural hair texture, adding, “That is what my hairstylist recommended because I have stubborn hair.” The couple recently concluded their highly publicized wedding celebrations with an intimate white wedding in Lagos on Saturday,…
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2027: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Makinde meet Aug. 18, seek to unite against Tinubu
The G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, says it has concluded a first round of consultations with leaders of six opposition political parties, including Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress ADC; Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC; Seyi Makinde’s Allied Peoples Movement APM and others, as part of efforts to build a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement on Monday signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman on behalf of the G100, the group said it had also engaged the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, the Peoples Redemption…
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P-Square: Soso offers Peter N500 million to challenge Paul in a boxing fight
Nigerian billionaire music executive, Soso Soberekon, has offered N500 million to Peter Okoye, to challenge his twin brother, Paul Okoye in a celebrity boxing fight. Soso offered Peter the money during his performance on Sunday night. A viral video on social media captured Soso in the crowd raising up his phone to show the offer to Peter who was performing on the stage. The text that was displayed on Soso’s phone reads, “500 Million Naira to fight your twin in a boxing match.” This is coming amid the ongoing financial dispute between Peter, the one-half of the defunct Afrobeats duo,…
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Tinubu won’t win in 2027 – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, campaign spokesperson for African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will not win in the 2027 election. Okonkwo, who spoke in an interview on Symfoni TV, stressed that after the 2027 election, Tinubu will be gone. According to him, the path is clear for Atiku to win the election. The Nollywood star-turned-politician described the Tinubu administration as the worst in the history of Nigeria, claiming that without rigging, the President will not win any state. “When we campaigned for the 2023 general elections, we had no governor. We had nothing, and Tinubu…
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2027: I’m not lobbying for APC campaign DG – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports suggesting that he is seeking the position of Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike, while rejecting the claim, reaffirmed his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term, stressing that holding a position in the campaign council was not necessary for him to contribute to the President’s electoral success. The reports had named the FCT minister among senior APC figures and government officials allegedly interested in the campaign council’s top position or being considered for…
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2026 World Cup: Messi target of assassination attempts in US
It has emerged that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, received more death threats than any other player during the 2026 World Cup. This was revealed in a review carried out by Spanish newspaper, Marca, on a large-scale American police report on the tournament. The report contained all the security threats faced by both the FBI and the IPCC during the World Cup. It claimed that one man threatened to storm the stadium during the group-stage clash between Jordan and Argentina with two others, armed with homemade bombs and an AR-15 rifle. In that phone call, Messi was named as a specific…
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Jude is not a good person, I don’t know if he used juju on Paul – PSquare’s elder brother, Henry Okoye finally opens up on family feud
Amid the ongoing public scuttle within the Okoye family, Henry Okoye, the elder brother of musicsuperstar duo, P-Square, has accused their former manager and brother, Jude Okoye, of being the mastermind behind the family’s longstanding division. Speaking during an interview on Friday night, August 7, Henry alleged that Jude’s character and actions tore the family apart, claiming that their late mother had initially warned against allowing Jude to manage the group. He rejected the narrative that Jude built P-Square’s career, insisting that the family’s support for Peter and Paul began long before Jude became involved. “When they started this music, they…
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13 children died in captivity after Kwara abduction
Thirteen children died in captivity after being abducted during a February attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, rescued victims have disclosed. The victims were among 176 people abducted during the February 3 attack and were released on Wednesday after spending months in captivity. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq received the rescued victims at a private location in Ilorin on Friday and commiserated with the families of those who died. The victims described harsh conditions in captivity, including inadequate food and limited access to medical care. A nurse and daughter of the community’s chief, who was…
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