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I used to be very active in criticising President Jonathan. I was naive, I’m sorry – Bello El-Rufai
Bello El-Rufai, a House of Representatives member from Kaduna North and son of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, has admitted that he was naive to have criticized former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Bello expressed regret over his past comments, acknowledging that he failed to appreciate the quality of governance under Jonathan at the time. He said he has since grown wiser, especially after witnessing his father prepare to meet Jonathan for political consultation, which made him reflect on his earlier stance. Bello said: “And he said he was going to see President Jonathan, and I…
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Terrorism Charges: Judge moves Nnamdi Kanu’s trial to DSS headquarters
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been relocated to the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters. Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja Federal High Court ordered the change of venue to facilitate the inspection of a shipping container allegedly used by Kanu to smuggle a radio transmitter into Nigeria for broadcasts on Radio Biafra. Kanu is currently on trial for terrorism related to his campaign for the actualization of Biafra.
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I will take definitive legal action for defamation if I was given National Award – Sowore
Popular socio-political activist, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that he would have rejected and taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu if he had been included in the list of recipients for the 2025 Democracy Day National Honours. The official list, released on Thursday, features 102 Nigerians recognized for their contributions to the country’s democratic development. While some believe Sowore deserved to be among the honorees, he made it clear in a Facebook post on Friday that he would have declined the award and sued the president for defamation. He wrote, “If I were mistakenly included by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
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June 12: Nigeria would’ve been better if my father was president – MKO’s son, Jamiu Abiola
Jamiu Abiola, son of the late democracy icon MKO Abiola, has stated that Nigeria would be in a much better economic position today if his father had been allowed to assume the presidency in 1993. Speaking during Channels Television’s June 12 Special Forum titled “Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: An Inter-Generational Conversation On Building A Better Nation,” Jamiu emphasized that 1993 was a globally prosperous period which Nigeria could have leveraged under MKO Abiola’s leadership. “Nigeria would have been better because, at that time, it was a very special time in global times; that 1993 period was a time when the world…
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Defection: I’m chasing elephant, no barking dog will distract me – Governor Eno
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has defended his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), likening his move to a man chasing an elephant who refuses to be distracted by barking dogs along the way. Speaking in Uyo on Wednesday after returning from the United Nations Ocean Conference in France, Eno explained that the switch was made in the best interest of Akwa Ibom and to better position the state for strategic development. He dismissed criticisms of his defection, especially from individuals he described as non-indigenes who, in his view, meddle…
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I cannot sit in a room where one man dictates able-bodied adults- Dele Momodu rules out possibility of joining APC
Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has ruled out the possibility of joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday, Momodu, who has been a presidential aspirant twice, said that despite the crisis in the main opposition party, he will never join the APC. He accused the leadership of the APC of allowing autocracy to prevail, stating that he cannot sit in a room “where one man will dictate to able-bodied adults.” Momodu reiterated, “I definitely won’t join the APC. That one is out of the question. If I…
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There is a very strong possibility that i may likely leave PDP – former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi
Segun Sowunmi, former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) ex-presidential candidate, has stated his condition for supporting President Bola Tinubu. Sowunmi revealed that he would need to defect from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC) before offering his support to President Tinubu. During his appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday evening, Sowunmi indicated a strong possibility of him leaving the PDP. Segun Sowunmi, a former spokesman to Atiku Abubakar, the ex-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has given condition to support President Bola Tinubu. Sowunmi disclosed that he would defect from…
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Invitations choke on different levels, but there shall be no compromise- Mr Macaraoni
Actor and content creator, Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr. Macaroni, stated he’s rejected numerous invitations from politicians across all levels of government over the years. He vowed never to compromise his integrity by associating with them. Mr. Macaroni shared this stance while addressing comparisons between himself and chess master Tunde Onakoya, who recently faced criticism for visiting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. However, Mr. Macaroni emphasized that he shouldn’t be considered the benchmark for other celebrities. In a series of posts on X, he wrote: “I have said this times without number! I am nobody’s Hero!! I am not a…
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Minister Wike testifies after he survived a private jet engine failure
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reportedly escaped death after a private jet he boarded suffered engine failure mid-air. The incident reportedly happened a few days ago, as seen in a viral video on the internet. The video captured the moment the pilots were struggling to control the aircraft as the minister’s alleged voice was heard in the background praying fervently. To confirm the incident on Wednesday, a new video of Wike sharing a testimony about the incident surfaced online. Popular media personality, Tunde Ednut, shared a new video of Wike’s testimony on Instagram. Captioning the trending video,…
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Abuja ICC was built by Ibrahim Babangida- Shehu Sani reacts as Wike renames the facility after Tinubu
Former Senator Shehu Sani has called on President Bola Tinubu to decline the renaming of the Abuja International Conference Centre. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announced on Tuesday that the facility has been renamed the “Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre.” Wike also stated during the inauguration that other halls within the center were renamed after Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Chief Justice of Nigeria Kekere-Ekun. Shehu Sani reacted to this development on his official Facebook page, arguing that the facility was constructed by former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida and…
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I am not tied to anybody. I am not anti-Tinubu – Atiku’s former spokesperson, Sowunmi
Segun Sowunmi, a prominent PDP leader and former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, has sparked debate after publicly declaring President Bola Tinubu intellectually superior to political opponents like Labour Party’s Peter Obi. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sowunmi defended his recent meeting with Tinubu, stressing it didn’t imply disloyalty to Atiku. ”I am at liberty as an adult to take decisions,” he said. “I am not tied to anybody. I am not anti-Tinubu.” He hailed Tinubu’s political acumen, stating, “By miles, he is smarter than them. He is smarter than Peter Obi, he is smarter than them.” Sowunmi clarified that…
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This is why many young women today struggle with ovulation or irregular menstruation – Evangelist Ebuka Obi condemns cunn!lingus
Evangelist Ebuka Obi has reiterated his strong condemnation of cunnilingus during a recent sermon to his congregation. In a viral video, the outspoken preacher specifically criticized women who engage in receiving oral sex, making controversial claims about its health effects. “When a woman allows tongues in her private area, it can destroy her eggs,” he asserted. “This is why many young women today struggle with ovulation or irregular menstruation.” Notably, while Evangelist Obi consistently speaks out against cunnilingus, he has remained conspicuously silent on the topic of fellatio The evangelist has built a reputation for his repeated denunciations of this specific sexual…
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