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Osun Election: You will cry on Saturday – Oyetola to Gov Adeleke
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, on Thursday boasted that Governor Ademola Adeleke and his supporters will cry after the Osun State governorship election on Saturday. Oyetola, a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and a former governor of Osun State, lost his bid for a second term to Adeleke in 2022. Speaking during the APC mega rally in Osogbo, the state capital, Oyetola urged Osun people to vote for the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji in Saturday’s election. He said, “I think today is a day of joy and we are grateful that today met us…
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Osun Election: ‘Mount your guard, we’re coasting to victory’ – Davido to Adeleke’s supporters
Afrobeats star, Davido, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to arrest members of the Acord Party ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Osun State. The artiste raised the alarm in a post he shared on his official X handle on Thursday while urging members of the party to stay safe. In the post, Davido claimed that the Acord Party fielding his uncle and incumbent governor of Osun State is “coasting to victory”. “Accord members stay safe! Just got intel, the next few hours they want to start arresting our people for nothing! “The plan cannot work! Stay safe!…
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Kenneth Okonkwo clears air on asking Peter Obi for rent
A member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has dismissed claims that he asked the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for rent. Okonkwo made this rebuttal during an interview on Symfoni TV. He was reacting to the allegation made by a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, member, Katch Ononuju. According to the Nollywood veteran-turned-politician, he had built his own house before delving into active politics. “Before I entered active politics and came to Peter Obi, I had built all the houses that I needed. This is because I wanted to be an independent person with my…
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Messi plays first football game after father’s death
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, on Wednesday night, played his first game for Inter Miami since his father died. Jorge Messi passed on at the age of 68 following a battle with illness. Messi was introduced as a substitute in the 46th minute of their Leagues Cup clash against Club Leon. The 38-year-old came on to a loud ovation from fans inside the stadium. However, Messi failed to produce his usual magic as Miami lost 3-2. The result means they have now been eliminated from the knockout stages of the tournament, their win over Atletico San Luis and a prior loss…
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‘I’m worried about democracy, we’re caged’ – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep concern over the trajectory of governance across the continent, arguing that imported political models have hindered true self-determination. Speaking as a panelist at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue 2026 in Bauchi State, the former Nigerian leader criticized the wholesale adoption of foreign systems, stating: “There is no democracy in Africa, but borrowed and forced liberal democracy that has caged Africans.” Addressing the core premise of political structures on the continent, Obasanjo challenged the notion of a tailored governance model and questioned current trajectories: “Is there African democracy? Let us not deceive ourselves.…
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Messi says not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death
Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi cries during the trophy ceremony at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has hinted that he may soon retire from football following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. The 39-year-old forward, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, was part of the Argentina team that lost to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in July. Messi…
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2027: Tinubu worst President ever, North finished if he wins again – Baba-Ahmed
The National Chairman of the People Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said that President Bola Tinubu is the worst leader Nigeria has ever had. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Baba-Ahmed said the North will be finished if Tinubu wins the 2027 general elections. The PRP chairman also blasted Tinubu for differing with the ‘true’ position of the Catholic Bishops when they had a meeting with him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, stating that the President’s denial of the issues raised by the bishops despite clear evidence, underscores his ineffectiveness as a leader. He equally criticized Tinubu over…
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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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