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“People Look at Me Like I’ll Die Soon” — Adekunle Gold Opens Up on Sickle Cell Struggles
Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has spoken about the stigma and painful experiences he has faced living with sickle cell disease. In an interview with Angela Yee, the singer revealed that people often react with pity or fear whenever he tells them about his condition. He also recalled enduring a severe sickle cell crisis at age 20 that made him pray for death due to the unbearable pain. “At 20, I had the craziest crisis of my life. I told God to take my life,” he said. Adekunle Gold, however, expressed gratitude for surviving the condition and continuing to push forward…
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“He Left Me Over an Onscreen Kiss” — Sandra Okunzuwa Opens Up on Breakup
Nollywood actress Sandra Okunzuwa has revealed that a former boyfriend ended their relationship after seeing a movie scene where she kissed a fellow actor. Speaking on the BTS Reality podcast, Okunzuwa said someone sent the clip to her ex, which reportedly triggered the breakup. She described his reaction as insecurity, explaining that actors do not necessarily enjoy kissing scenes because of the stressful conditions on movie sets. According to her, onscreen intimacy is part of the job and should not be taken personally “When actors kiss while filming, there are about 20 people watching them, and instructions are also being…
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“Makinde’s Presidential Ambition Is Dead on Arrival” — Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde’s reported presidential ambition, saying his move to align with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) would not succeed. Speaking during an inspection of road projects in Abuja, Wike claimed Makinde’s alliance with the APM was part of a long-planned strategy to pursue the presidency outside the PDP. “What you have is Seyi Makinde joining APM to actualize his presidential ambition, which is already dead on arrival,” Wike said. He also rejected claims of a wider PDP-APM alliance, insisting Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed had never publicly supported such a move. Wike further…
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Wike Faction Disowns Makinde’s PDP-APM Alliance
The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, warning that his “propaganda” will soon expire. This faction has publicly disowned the political gathering held in Ibadan, accusing Makinde of leveraging a fake alliance with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for his 2027 presidential bid. National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Haruna Mohammed clarified that the party had no involvement in the event, which he described merely as a social gathering. During a press briefing, Jungudo said, “We have called this briefing to address the misleading narratives and deliberate falsehoods being circulated concerning…
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I wrote to INEC Chairman, he is acting Tinubu’s script – Peter Obi
Frontline presidential aspirant of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has accused the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, of acting out a script allegedly written by President Bola Tinubu. The former governor of Anambra State made the allegation in a yet-to-be-released interview with News Central TV. Excerpts of the interview released by News Central TV, showed Obi disclosing that he recently wrote to the INEC boss, Amupitan, telling him that he will not be there forever. Obi said, “If anybody had told me that we could use Professors to run our elections and…
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Makinde Joins Presidential Race as PDP Faction and APM Seal Alliance
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by Governor Seyi Makinde has partnered with the Allied Peoples’ Movement to strengthen opposition ahead of 2027. The two parties officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Ibadan on Thursday to solidify their collaboration for the upcoming general elections. Seyi Bamidele and Oladele Oyadeji signed the document, with Governor Makinde and APM National Chairman Yusuf Dantalle also formalizing the agreement. During the proceedings, Governor Makinde declared his intention to join the 2027 presidential race, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. This declaration establishes the Oyo State Governor as a frontrunner…
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NDC: ‘I warned you the situation is bad’ — Umar Ardo blasts Peter Obi, Kwankwaso
The All Democratic Alliance, ADA, promoter, Umar Ardo, has revealed that he warned former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, against aligning with the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, insisting that the party’s legal troubles remain unresolved. Ardo made the disclosure while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme on Thursday. According to him, his opposition to the NDC’s registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, predates the reported interest of Obi and Kwankwaso in the party. He said he publicly opposed the registration shortly after INEC announced it on February…
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Atiku Has Become APC’s Top Campaign Manager – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is now effectively the best campaign manager for the All Progressives Congress. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oshiomhole suggested that Atiku’s public criticisms of other opposition figures are inadvertently benefiting the ruling party. The Edo North Senator emphasized that the APC is not concerned about the emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Regarding the friction within the opposition, Oshiomhole said: “You mean that APC would be worried about ADC, NDC? I saw Atiku, he is now our best campaign manager because…
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Obi Pledges Single Four-Year Term as Presidency Questions His Credibility
Peter Obi has declared that he will only serve a single four-year term if elected president to ensure national stability. In an interview with News Central TV, Obi emphasized, “I want to be a one-term president because of stability. I would not stay a day, with a gun to my head, longer than four years.” He also criticized the current administration’s fiscal management, noting, “It’s only two years that someone used to borrow more than all the previous governments put together.” Obi further lamented the state of the nation under the APC, claiming, “It’s only two years that Nigeria has…
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AY Makun Reveals Heartbreaking Details of Alex Ekubo’s Final Moments
Popular comedian AY Makun has shared emotional details regarding the passing of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, who died in a Lagos hospital on Monday. Alex passed away following a battle with stage four liver cancer and subsequent complications that arose after a 2024 transplant eventually failed. AY, who was present at the hospital during the final moments, revealed that the actor was remarkably smiling as he breathed his last breath. “Some losses do not feel real no matter how many times you try to process them. Still struggling with the reality that you are gone, Alex. From the laughter to…
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How I was given VIP treatment in Kuje prison — Blord
Nigerian social media personality, Linus Williams, also known as Blord, has shared details of his stay at the Kuje Correctional Centre, describing parts of the facility as comfortable and organised. Blord made the remarks during a recent interview shared online, where he revealed the VIP treatment he got while in the facility. The social media personality, who recently had a clash with Martins Vincent Otse, widely called Verydarkman, VDM also compared the environment at the facility to special sections of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC orientation camp. According to him, there are special sections within the correctional centre reserved for…
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Baba-Ahmed Explains Why Obi and Kwankwaso’s PRP Move Failed
National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has revealed why Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso’s attempt to join the party collapsed. While there were speculations that both politicians would move from the African Democratic Congress to the PRP, they ultimately joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Baba-Ahmed explained that while talks were held between the party and the politicians, the discussions ended due to specific disagreements. Speaking on the failed negotiations, he said, “They came and said they wanted to join the PRP, but when we sat down and discussed with them, there were certain demands they made.”…
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