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Presidency Slams Peter Obi Over Alleged Political “U-Turn” and Desperation
The Presidency has launched a scathing critique of Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and recent African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, accusing him of political inconsistency. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, leveled these accusations following a viral video where Obi appeared to align with figures he previously condemned. In the footage, Obi acknowledged prominent politicians—including Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and David Mark—as key leaders, a move Onanuga described as “eating his own vomit.” The Presidency noted that this conciliatory tone contradicts Obi’s 2023 campaign narrative, which was built on dismantling…
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Soweto vows to continue Lagos demolition protests despite police arrests
Taiwo Hassan, the activist popularly known as Soweto, has pledged that the coalition protesting forced evictions in Lagos will not be deterred by police intimidation. Following his arrest during a demonstration at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Soweto insisted that the movement remains focused on securing justice for displaced residents. The protest turned chaotic on Wednesday when police officers deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd, leading to the arrest of Soweto and fellow activist Dele Frank. After spending a night in custody, both men were arraigned at a Magistrate’s Court in Yaba on Thursday to face a five-count…
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“I need to go find my life since you said you can take care of them’’- Singer Harrysong’s ex-wife says as she gives up custody of their children to him
Alexes Peres, ex-wife of Nigerian singer Harrysong, has announced that she has taken the painful decision to temporarily give up custody of their two children, aged four and three. In an emotional video shared on social media on Thursday, Alexes accused the singer of frustrating her life since she refused to return to their matrimonial home after leaving the marriage two years ago. “This man has not allowed me to rest. He frustrates my efforts. He comes to my house unannounced. He harasses me everywhere… At this point, I am tired,” she said, adding that Harrysong is rarely present at…
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“Poverty Is Not a Virtue” — Solomon Buchi Warns Women on Choosing Partners
Social media commentator Solomon Buchi has cautioned women against assuming that being broke automatically makes a man a good person or a suitable husband. In a post shared on Thursday, Buchi said not every broke man has vision, a promising future, or the qualities needed for marriage. He advised women to apply the same level of discernment when choosing a broke partner as they would with a wealthy one, stressing that poverty should not be mistaken for virtue.
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Turkish Officials Found Tinubu’s Stumble news Silly — Abike Dabiri-Erewa
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said Turkish officials were surprised that President Bola Tinubu’s brief stumble during his official visit to Türkiye became a major news story in Nigeria. Dabiri-Erewa made the comment on Wednesday, January 28, while reacting to an X post by Oguntoye Opeyemi, also known as Equityoyo, who criticised Nigerian media for amplifying the incident. She noted that the stumble was not reported by Turkish media, describing the level of attention it received in Nigeria as unnecessary and exaggerated.Not a single Turkish TV station reported the President’s accidental slip because it’s…
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Tinubu Condoles Chukwueze Over Mother’s Death, Mourns With Super Eagles
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze following the death of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the loss as especially painful, coming just days after the passing of Wilfred Ndidi’s father. Tinubu said he shares in the grief of the Chukwueze family and assured them of his prayers and support, urging them to find comfort in the legacy of their late matriarch. He also prayed for the repose of Mrs. Chukwueze’s soul. The back-to-back losses…
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“No human wants to do life alone”, Mary Remmy Njoku says no such thing as an independent woman
Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku has shared her view that true independence is a myth, saying no human genuinely wants to do life alone. In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Njoku argued that many women become “independent” not by choice, but because they lack dependable support systems around them. According to her, independence often grows out of necessity rather than desire.
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Governors Have No Power to Pardon Terrorists – Deji Adeyanju
Abuja-based lawyer Deji Adeyanju has said state governors lack the constitutional authority to grant pardons or amnesty to terrorists. In a statement on Thursday, Adeyanju condemned the practice of offering amnesty as a non-kinetic response to insecurity, insisting such actions are unconstitutional and legally invalid. His comments come amid persistent violence across the North-West, North-East and North-Central regions, where some states have pursued dialogue, negotiations and rehabilitation packages for armed groups. While supporters argue the approach has brought temporary relief in some areas, critics say it emboldens criminals and undermines the rule of law. Adeyanju stressed that regardless of policy…
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“Tinubu Is Not Supernatural” — Shehu Sani Reacts to Türkiye Incident
Former Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani has said President Bola Tinubu is not supernatural, reacting to reports that the president briefly slipped during a ceremonial parade in Türkiye. Sani made the comment in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, following the incident which occurred as Tinubu joined a guard of honour on Tuesday. The presidency has since dismissed concerns, stating that the president is hale and hearty and has no health issues Reacting, Sani said, “The problem is not about the President’s misstep. The problem is with the people who think a President should be a supernatural…
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Iyabo Obasanjo Joins APC in Ogun
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, former senator and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has reportedly joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State. Her registration is said to have taken place at the ward level in Ifo Local Government Area. While party leaders have not issued a formal statement, the move has stirred political conversations, especially ahead of the 2027 elections. For many observers, it signals early realignments in Ogun’s political landscape, quiet, but potentially significant.
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No Steady Power, No Second Term – Obi Challenges Tinubu Over Grid Failures
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to hold President Bola Tinubu accountable for his 2022 campaign promises regarding the nation’s power supply. In a strong critique shared on social media today, January 28, Obi pointed out that the national grid has already collapsed twice in the first few weeks of 2026. Recalling the President’s own words from the campaign trail, Obi noted that Tinubu explicitly asked for his performance to be the benchmark for his future political ambitions. “President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise in 2022 was clear: “If I do not provide steady electricity in…
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Strike: FCTA workers are not owed a dime – Wike’s aide Lere Olayinka
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has officially denied claims that it owes salaries to its workforce following a week of industrial action. Speaking on Wednesday, Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for the FCT Minister, clarified that the administration remains up to date with its financial obligations to staff. “There is this mindset that it’s because the government is owing salaries. No salary is being owed. The government is not owing staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) a dime in terms of salary,” Olayinka stated. Regarding the demand for promotion arrears, the spokesperson…
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