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Rema Joins Star-Studded Lineup for 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been selected to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. FIFA confirmed the news via an official Instagram post, placing the “Calm Down” singer among an elite group of global artists set to kick off the tournament. The ceremony, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, is designed to showcase the immense scale of the first-ever 48-team World Cup hosted across North America. The confirmed lineup for the Los Angeles festivities includes American rapper Future, pop icon Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta,…
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2027 elections: Obi, Dickson meet Kwankwaso in Abuja ahead of NDC convention
In a significant move that has intensified talk of a major political realignment, former presidential candidate Peter Obi and the National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, paid a courtesy visit to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Friday night. The meeting took place at Kwankwaso’s residence in the Maitama district of Abuja, as disclosed in a statement by his media aide, Hon. Saifullahi Hassan. The high-profile visit comes as the political landscape shifts following the recent formation of the NDC, a party Henry Seriake Dickson has described as his “baby.” While the statement confirmed that the…
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Ambassadors-Designate Reject 2027 Power Return to North, Back Tinubu’s Re-election
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to South Africa, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, and his counterpart to Mexico, Reno Omokri, have issued a joint statement asserting that political power must remain in the South until 2031. The envoys argued that because the North enjoyed two full, uninterrupted terms under former President Muhammadu Buhari, equity demands the South retain the presidency for a similar eight-year duration. They described any attempt to shift power back to the North in 2027 as a threat to national stability and a violation of the country’s informal power-rotation agreement. In their statement released this Saturday, May 9, 2026, the duo emphasized…
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2027: Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan campaign posters fake – PDP
The Tanimu Turaki faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared that campaign posters bearing the image of former President Goodluck Jonathan’ are fake. The campaign posters bearing the ex-President’s image are circulating on various social media platforms. PDP reacted to the development on Saturday in a statement issued by the party’s Interim National Working Committee and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong. The statement read, “Campaign posters bearing the photographs of President Goodluck Jonathan, either alone or paired with other notable Nigerians as running mate, have emerged and are being circulated widely on social media platforms. “These…
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“I Never Promised to Fix Power in 3 Months” — Nigeria’s new power minister, Tegbe Clarifies Remarks
Power minister-designate Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has denied reports claiming he promised to fix Nigeria’s electricity grid within three months. In a statement through his spokesperson, Tegbe said his comments during Senate screening were misrepresented, stressing that he only spoke about beginning stabilisation efforts within his first 100 days in office. “This claim is a clear misrepresentation of his remarks,” the statement said. According to the clarification, broader reforms in the power sector could take up to a year and would involve consultations, diagnostics, and stakeholder engagement. Tegbe also pledged to improve grid stability, expand electricity metering, address gas supply issues,…
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BUA Founder Abdul Samad Rabiu Becomes Africa’s Second Richest Man
Nigerian businessman and BUA Group founder Abdul Samad Rabiu has reportedly become Africa’s second richest person, overtaking South African billionaire Johann Rupert. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rabiu’s net worth rose to about $18.6 billion after gaining over $8 billion this year, driven largely by growth in his cement, food, and manufacturing businesses. The latest ranking places him behind only Aliko Dangote, whose fortune is estimated at $34.4 billion. Meanwhile, Rupert’s wealth reportedly dropped to $17.9 billion following losses recorded this year. The development further strengthens Nigeria’s presence among Africa’s wealthiest individuals, with Rabiu also recently named by Forbes…
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“Did You Compare Their Minimum Wage?” — Isaac Fayose Blasts Reno Omokri Over Fuel Comment
Businessman Isaac Fayose has criticised Reno Omokri over his comparison of fuel prices in the UK and Nigeria. Omokri had argued that petrol costs about ₦3,200 per litre in the UK, claiming rising fuel prices are a global issue linked to tensions in the Middle East. Reacting, Fayose questioned whether Omokri considered the difference in minimum wage and living standards between both countries before making the comparison. His response echoed the reactions of many Nigerians online, who argued that fuel prices should be viewed alongside citizens’ earning power and economic realities. According to Fayose, “Minimum wage in Nigeria is 70k,…
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Obi left ADC because he couldn’t take on Atiku – Dele Momodu
Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has sparked political debate by suggesting that Peter Obi should have remained in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to prove his electoral strength. Speaking Wednesday on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Momodu argued that by joining the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside Rabiu Kwankwaso, Obi avoided a crucial test of his true grassroots support. Momodu contended that the ADC’s internal structure provided the perfect stage for Obi to demonstrate his popularity through direct primaries. He suggested that Obi’s exit was a tactical retreat from a potential face-off with Atiku Abubakar, noting, “It’s a lot easier for…
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WHO Dismisses Pandemic Fears Over Deadly Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially dismissed concerns that a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic signals the start of a new global health crisis. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, May 7, 2026, Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness, stated that while the situation is a serious localized event, it does not possess the characteristics of a widespread pandemic. “This is not the start of an epidemic. This is not the start of a pandemic,” Van Kerkhove told reporters, firmly adding, “This is not Covid.” The…
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Jarvis Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumors, Dismisses Having a Child for Peller
Popular Nigerian TikToker, Jarvis, has publicly denied claims that she is expecting a child with her partner, Peller. During a livestream on Wednesday evening, Jarvis addressed a trending video where Peller hinted at her pregnancy by stating, “My baby with Jarvis is coming soon.” Jarvis immediately shut down the suggestion, clarifying that no such event is in the works for him. Responding to Peller’s claims, Jarvis expressed her reservations about his readiness for fatherhood, telling him, “there is no baby coming soon, not for this kind of human being.” She further emphasized that he needed to show more maturity and…
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2027: Atiku stronger than Obi, Kwankwaso – Usman Yusuf
Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, Prof Usman Yusuf, says Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso dumped the African Democratic Congress, ADC, because former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is stronger than them. Yusuf made the remark in an interview on Trust TV, where he wondered what Obi and Kwankwaso contributed to the ADC while they were part of the party. He said: “Atiku was stronger than Obi and Kwankwaso, that’s why they ran away. What did Kwankwaso bring to the ADC, nothing. But there has to be legal process that everybody feels they are included in the…
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David Mark breaks silence on Peter Obi, Kwankwaso’s defection
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has addressed the recent departure of high-profile members Peter Obi and Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso. Speaking to a forum of former and serving federal lawmakers in Abuja on Wednesday, the former Senate President acknowledged that the exit of the two political heavyweights is a significant development but insisted it would only serve to strengthen the party’s resolve. Mark, a veteran politician from Benue State, admitted that the loss of such prominent figures would naturally be felt within the party structure. However, he maintained a defiant and optimistic tone, assuring…
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