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Uzodimma Mocks Davido, Tells Singer to Prepare to Sign Uncle as Dancer
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has fired back at Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, following the singer’s public appeal regarding the upcoming Osun State governorship election. Davido had urged an unnamed politician from Imo State widely understood to reference the APC Campaign Council Chairman to avoid interfering in the August 15 poll. Responding through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Uzodimma dismissed the comments and predicted defeat for the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. The statement argued that “Governor Ademola Adeleke has, in the opinion of many, failed woefully in the discharge of…
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Benue Killings: 2Baba calls for urgent action, says ‘we can’t pretend anymore’
Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has condemned the continued killings in Benue State, describing the attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area as unacceptable. The Benue-born singer spoke on Wednesday during a visit to Otukpo-Nobi, one of the communities recently attacked by suspected armed herders. The visit came weeks after gunmen attacked the community on July 12, 2026, killing at least 10 residents and leaving several others injured. Sharing a video from the visit on his Instagram page, 2Baba said the pain of Benue residents was a collective concern, urging unity and commitment towards finding…
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We must not allow it – Peter Obi reacts to EFCC freezing Osun govt account
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the reported freezing of the Osun State Government’s bank accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, warning against actions that could undermine the credibility of the forthcoming governorship election. Obi, in a post on X on Thursday, said although he has consistently supported the fight against corruption, anti-graft efforts must not be used as instruments of political intimidation or to suppress democracy. He argued that no institution, regardless of its importance, should act in a manner that creates the impression of influencing the electoral…
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‘Tope Osoba didn’t die of cancer’ – Family breaks silence
The family of Nollywood actress Tope Osoba has dismissed viral reports about her death. The actress died on Tuesday evening, a few minutes after speaking with some of her colleagues on the phone and posting “Ogo Tuntun”, meaning new glory, on her Whatsapp status around 7:23 pm. Her death came nearly two years after she pleaded with the general public for financial assistance for her breast cancer surgery and treatment. Reports attributed the actress’ death to her battle with cancer. However, dismissing the reports in an official statement shared on the actress Instagram page on Thursday, her family said she didn’t die from…
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2027: Not providing primary, secondary school certificates disqualified Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s inability to provide his primary and secondary school certificates to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, disqualifies him from being Nigeria’s president. Okonkwo charged Tinubu to respect the Nigerian law governing admission qualifications for universities. INEC had published credentials and other details of all presidential candidates contesting in the 2027 elections. Tinubu had presented only his university certificate, while those of his primary and secondary schools were missing. This has caused widespread concern among Nigerians, raising fresh questions about his educational qualifications. However, Okonkwo…
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2027: Wike dismisses Amaechi’s relevance in Rivers, says ticket with Atiku dead on arrival
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the emergence of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, describing the ticket as “dead on arrival.” Speaking during his media parley on Tuesday, Wike argued that Amaechi no longer possesses the political influence required to deliver votes either in Rivers State or the South-South region, insisting that the former governor has consistently failed to produce electoral victories in recent years. “Rotimi Amaechi being the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, I have come to know that indeed, it would be difficult…
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“Is it by force?” — Peller reveals being sprayed fake dollar cash during wedding
Nigerian skit maker and content creator Peller has spoken about an alleged incident involving fake currency he said was given to him during an event. Peller made the comment while discussing money he received, explaining that some of the Nigerian currency handed to him was genuine, while he alleged that some of the dollar cash he received turned out to be fake. Speaking in a video, Peller said, “I went to the bank, and the Nigerian money was genuine. I saw that a lot of people gave me Nigerian currency. Yes, they gave me Nigerian currency, and that is good.…
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BBNaija: ‘Don’t make us most boring set’ — Sheba fumes at housemates
BBNaija Season 11 Head of House (HoH), Sheba, has issued a stern warning to her fellow housemates, expressing frustration over what she described as their lack of commitment during preparations for this week’s wager presentation. An irritated Sheba, while speaking during a rehearsal on Tuesday morning, fumed at housemates to take the task seriously, insisting that everyone had a responsibility to contribute to the team’s success. “If you want to play a game, you have to step up or step away. I will not run mad. We are not kids,” she said. Reminding the contestants why they signed up for…
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Psquare: ‘Anyone who can divert his brother’s funds, can kill him’ – Izu Obasi
Social media commentator, Izu Obasi has waded into the long-running feud between the Okoye brothers, claiming that anyone capable of allegedly diverting funds from his twin brother and then publicly denying it could be capable of even more extreme actions. The remark, shared in a viral video, has fuelled fresh debate across social media about the ongoing family dispute involving former P-Square members Peter and Paul Okoye and their elder brother, Jude Okoye. Obasi said, “Anybody who can betray and divert his brother’s funds, can kill him if the need arises.” The Okoye family crisis has remained in the spotlight following allegations of financial misconduct,…
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Presidential Election: PDP cannot win 2027, preparing for 2031 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Wike said the PDP is currently working on wining some state, while organizing itself ahead of the 2031 election. In his monthly media chat in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister said the former ruling party would take its time to prepare for the 2031 election. He said: “I have always said that the PDP can’t win the presidential election now, all we are doing is to win some sub-national seats and organize the party against 2031. “We…
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Tackle insecurity, not bus preaching — Oyedepo knocks Tinubu
The General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has asked the Federal Government to shift full focus on tackling the country’s security challenges rather trying to stop preaching in commercial buses. Oyedepo made the call in reaction to the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Act, that would punish individuals found preaching in commercial vehicles. The cleric wondered why the government is prioritising the issue of bus preaching when insecurity is ravaging the country. The General Overseer noted that insecurity deserves more attention than religious activities conducted in public…
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Enugu church abduction: Peter Obi raises alarm, says no Nigerian safe
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the abduction of worshippers in Enugu State, describing the growing wave of attacks on places of worship as a national calamity that requires urgent and united action. Obi spoke in a statement posted on his official social media page on Monday while reacting to reports of the abduction of church members in Enugu. He said the abduction reflects what he described as the worsening security situation across the country, warning that no region is now immune from criminal attacks. “I have been deeply dismayed…
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