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Davido fires back at Edo governor after Adeleke dancing jibe
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has seemingly responded to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo after the governor mocked Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over his fondness for dancing. Davido, who has been openly supporting his uncle ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, shared what appeared to be Okpebholo’s West African Examinations Council result on his Instagram Story on Friday. The singer did not attach any caption to the post, leaving followers to interpret the move as a response to the Edo governor’s recent comments about Adeleke. Okpebholo had taken a swipe at the Osun…
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Okoye Family Feud: Hear from both sides before you conclude, judge – VeryDarkMan to Nigerians
Controversial social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has cautioned Nigerians against taking sides in the ongoing feud involving music star Peter Okoye and his elder brother, Jude Okoye. Speaking during a live session shared online, VDM said many Nigerians were allowing emotions to cloud their judgment by backing Peter without first hearing from other parties involved in the dispute. According to him, the same emotional approach has contributed to the prolonged search for justice in the death of late singer Mohbad. “Nigerians are so emotional. This is why Mohbad will never get justice. Everybody is…
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2027: ‘I hope Tinubu is Nigeria’s last embarrassing President’ – Adebayo
Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed hope that President Bola Tinubu will be the last of the “embarrassing presidents” Nigeria will have. Recall that a delegation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria visited President Tinubu on Tuesday, July 28. Remarks by Tinubu, the Presidency and Archbishop Emeritus of the Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, triggered a wave of controversy. Onaiyekan said Tinubu rejected their concerns over the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. Reacting, Adebayo said the Catholic bishops should have immediately called for an emergency national prayer for Tinubu. According to him, the…
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Osun Guber: DeeOne challenges Davido to campaign with Gov Adeleke’s achievements
Nigerian reality star and comedian, DeeOne, has challenged singer Davido to campaign with his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s achievements. DeeOne stated this while reacting to Davido’s campaign for Adeleke’s re-election in Osun State. Speaking in a video shared on his official page on Friday evening, DeeOne stated that Adeleke will lose the forthcoming election if Davido falls to showcase the governor’s achievement in office. While insisting that Osun State deserves good governance not good entertainers, the comedian told Davido to stop using himself and his brand to campaign for a sitting governor. “Instead of using yourself, your brand and name to campaign…
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Free El-Rufai too, Atiku challenges Tinubu over EFCC’s Osun climbdown
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC to release former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arguing that if the president could order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC to vacate its freeze on Osun State’s government account, he has no basis to claim powerlessness over El-Rufai’s continued detention. The African Democratic Congress ADC presidential candidate said on Thursday in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, that Tinubu’s intervention in the Osun matter had demolished the long-held claim that…
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𝗕𝗕𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗷𝗮 11: 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲
Big Brother has officially informed Flora that she is one of the Gambits in Big Brother Naija Season 11 and has charged her with keeping the role hidden from the other housemates. The revelation came during Flora’s diary session on Thursday, when Big Brother explained the responsibilities attached to the assignment and emphasised that her identity must remain confidential. Big Brother told her, “Flora, you are the Gambit. From this moment on, your identity as the Gambit must remain a secret. If you reveal your identity, you may be disqualified.” The announcement left Flora visibly emotional, as she struggled to…
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𝗟𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗮: 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 €140𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹
Real Madrid have completed the marquee signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomandé from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. The blockbuster deal is worth up to €140 million (£120 million), making the talented teenager one of the most expensive acquisitions in the club’s history. Real Madrid agreed to a package that could surpass the fee previously paid to Borussia Dortmund for Jude Bellingham in 2023. Diomandé has committed his long-term future to Los Blancos by signing a seven-year contract running until June 30, 2033, after Real Madrid successfully secured the winger amid interest from other top European clubs. Diomandé arrives…
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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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