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“Your father was the best president”- Nigerians shower prayers on son of late former President Umar Musa Yarâadua as he ties the knot
Nigerians on TikTok are pouring out love and blessings for the son of the late former President Umaru Musa Yarâadua and his new bride. Musa Umaru Musa Yarâadua recently tied the knot with Maryam Shuiab in a multi-day celebration that concluded with a Nikkah ceremony over the weekend. As wedding photos and videos circulated online, people from across the country flooded the comment sections with prayers and kind words. Many praised the late Yarâadua as Nigeriaâs “best President” and wished the newlyweds a joyful union, citing the goodwill his legacy continues to inspire.
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BBNaija announces date for season 10 edition, winner to take home N150m
The organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced that the new season will premiere on July 26 and 27, 2025. This yearâs edition comes with a record-breaking grand prize of âŠ150 million, the highest in the showâs history since it debuted in 2006. According to MultiChoice Nigeria, the 2025 season will once again be hosted by long-time presenter, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Last yearâs edition, themed No Loose Guard, introduced a twist where housemates initially competed in pairs before being unpaired. Kellyrae made history as the first married housemate to win the show, taking home âŠ100 million. Organisers also revealed that physical…
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”I can’t speak good english, they want to embarrass me” – Actor Lege Miami says CNN invited him for an interview
Nollywood actor, Lege Miami, has accused the Cable News Network, CNN, of planning to disgrace him. Lege made the accusati in a recent video shared on his Instagram page. Speaking in the trending video, the actor, who has difficulty speaking English, stated that CNN purposely invited him to embarrass him. While informing the public about the recent invite, he said âI ran away. All Nigerians, guess what. CNN news invite me for an interview, I ran away. âThey want to disgrace me, they want to embarrass me. I canât speak good English oooo.â
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”Whatâs going on with our drugs?” – Actress, Mary Remmy Njoku calls out NAFDAC, shares experience
Nollywood actress and producer Mary Remmy Njoku has raised alarm over the effectiveness of medications sold in Nigeria, following a recent case of food poisoning she experienced on a movie set. In an Instagram post, Njoku revealed that she took Imodium, an anti-diarrheal medication, from a well-known Nigerian pharmacy for three days without improvement. However, after taking the same drug sourced from abroad by her husband, she felt better almost immediately. She called on NAFDAC to urgently investigate the possibility of counterfeit or substandard drugs in circulation. She said, âI want to share a recent experience: I had food poisoning…
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Breaking: Atiku resigns from PDP (photo)
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing concerns over the partyâs current direction. He based his decision on what he described as the “trajectory” the PDP has taken, which no longer aligns with his political vision. Atiku is now actively involved as a prominent figure in the emerging opposition coalition.
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âI am in pain, Judy Austin wants to kill meâ â Estranged husband, Obasi cries out
Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of Judy Austin, Yul Edochieâs second wife, has alleged that she attempted to take his life. In a widely circulated video on social media, Obasi pleaded for public assistance, expressing deep concern for the safety of his children, whom he claims he hasnât seen in over a decade. He further alleged that he recently uncovered plans by Judy to secretly harm him, which prompted his decision to speak out and seek help. âIâm making this video because Iâm in pain. I didnât see the reason I will marry someone legally and God bless us with…
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Buhari: His death brings into focus the need to develop our healthcare delivery and facilities – Catholic Archbishop to Nigerian govt
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeriaâs healthcare system following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in a London hospital. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Archbishop Martins extended condolences to Buhariâs family and Nigerians, while criticizing the countryâs heavy dependence on foreign medical care. He highlighted the irony of Buhariâs death abroad, recalling similar circumstances surrounding the death of former President Umaru Musa YarâAdua in 2010. The Archbishop also referenced former First Lady Aisha Buhariâs past criticisms of the State House Clinicâs poor condition, calling it a national embarrassment. He…
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Former President, Buhariâs remains reaches his Daura home
The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been brought to his hometown of Daura in Katsina State, where he will be laid to rest. His remains arrived in Nigeria from the United Kingdom on Tuesday and were received at the Katsina International Airport by President Bola Tinubu. Also present in Katsina is the Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Ali Lamine Zeine, who arrived to pay his final respects. Zeine is the first foreign dignitary to arrive for the funeral, underscoring the strong ties between the two nations and his personal connection with the late Nigerian leader. Buhari,…
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âThe last of the three Mahdis has fallenââ Fani-Kayode pays tribute to late Former President Buhari
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has paid tribute to late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London hospital after battling an undisclosed illness. In his statement, Fani-Kayode described Buhari as âthe last of the three great Mahdis,â placing him alongside Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio and Sir Ahmadu Bello, two revered northern leaders. He noted that all three were admired for their dedication to faith, justice, and resistance to oppression. Fani-Kayode also questioned who in northern politics could fill the void left by Buhariâs passing. Fani-Kayode wrote on X: âWith yesterdays tragic passing it is clear that the last…
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ADC: We must come together to unseat the present administration, save our country – Former Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared his support for the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that the move is aimed at saving Nigeriaâs democracy. Speaking at a PDP empowerment programme in Dutse, Lamido said his decision was driven by growing concerns over the misuse of power, suppression of opposition voices, and the erosion of democratic principles under the APC-led government. He praised PDP lawmakers from Jigawa for upholding the partyâs ideals. Meanwhile, Senator Mustapha Khabeeb noted that over 3,000 people benefited from the empowerment initiative. Our coming together under the African Democratic Congress…
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Buhari did his best – Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar says Ministers didnât do enough
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has stated that many officials who served under the late President Muhammadu Buhari did not live up to the expectations he had of them. Speaking in London following Buhariâs passing after a brief illness, Abdulsalami described the former president as a sincere and trustworthy leader whose legacy will remain a significant part of Nigeriaâs history. âDuring his democratic tenure, he tried his best to fight corruption again,â he said. âUnfortunately, most of the officers who served with him were found wanting. They didnât do as much as he expected of them,â he…
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Itâs very sad that we are even having a conversation about mourning a person who left this country broken – Sowore says he doesnât miss late fmr President Buhari
Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has criticized the late Muhammadu Buhari, stating that he violated human rights both as a military Head of State and as a democratically elected President. Reacting to Buhariâs death on Sunday in London at the age of 82, Sowore accused the former president of denying thousands of Nigerians their most fundamental right â the right to life. Itâs very sad that we are even having a conversation about mourning a person who left this country broken. Did everything he could. He destroyed human rights, he destroyed the economy. He destroyed the dignity of a person…
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