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President Tinubu has all it takes to secure Nigeria – FG Urges Nigerians to Remain Calm Amid US-Nigeria Diplomatic Tensions
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to stay calm following recent diplomatic strains with the United States. The appeal was made in a statement on Monday by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation. During a courtesy visit to Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi in Dutse, Minister Mohammed Idris reassured citizens that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the experience and capacity to safeguard Nigeria’s interests and address any issues affecting the country’s international relations. The Minister was in Jigawa State to attend the North West 2025 Youth Pally and present President…
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Regina Daniels’ Brother, Sammy West, Granted Bail After Arrest Linked to Senator Ned Nwoko
Human rights lawyers led by Barrister Marshal Abubakar have secured the bail of Samuel Ojeogwu, better known as Sammy West, the brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. His detention was allegedly ordered by her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. The news was confirmed by Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and former presidential candidate, who said the legal team had successfully obtained bail, which was being finalized. Sowore accused the Nigeria Police Force, acting under the influence of the All Progressives Congress (APC), of unlawfully detaining Ojeogwu. Ojeogwu was earlier arraigned in Abuja on charges of criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation,…
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EFCC declares Timipre Sylva wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Timipre Sylva, former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, wanted over alleged financial crimes. According to the EFCC, Sylva is being sought in connection with a case involving conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14.86 million, funds reportedly injected by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for refinery construction. The anti-graft agency said the public notice followed a warrant issued on November 6, 2025, by the Lagos State High Court. Sylva, 61, hails from Brass Local Government Area…
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Nigerian Police File Multiple Charges Against Ex-Senator Elisha Abbo Over Rape Of 13-year-old Schoolgirl
The Nigeria Police Force has filed a nine-count criminal charge against former Senator Elisha Abbo, accusing him of raping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. The charges, filed on October 30 at the FCT High Court in Abuja, follow an investigation that found enough evidence to take the case to trial. The alleged incident occurred on June 29, 2025, after the minor was reportedly taken to Abbo’s residence in Katampe Extension, Abuja, by an acquaintance. According to her testimony, the former lawmaker molested and threatened her, warning her not to speak about the assault. Abbo, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial…
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Return home before you get arrested – Shehu Sani Advises Nigerians With Revoked US Visas to Return Home
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians and other Africans whose US visas were recently revoked by President Donald Trump’s administration to return home before facing possible arrest by immigration authorities. Reports indicate that the US State Department has revoked about 80,000 visas since the start of Trump’s presidency, including 12,000 linked to assault, 16,000 to driving under the influence, and 8,000 belonging to students. Reacting in a post on X on Monday, Shehu Sani advised the affected Nigerians to leave the US voluntarily, warning that “no matter how long they have lived there, it is not their…
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Anambra Governorship Election: Soludo Re-Elected
Incumbent Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been re-elected as Governor of Anambra State following the declaration of results from all 21 local government areas by INEC. A total of 584,054 votes were cast in the election on Saturday, November 8. Soludo won decisively with 422,664 votes, while his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scored 99,445 votes. Other candidates included ADC with 8,208 votes and PDP with 1,401 votes. The results were officially announced by Prof. Edogah Omoregie, State Collation Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, on…
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Bashir Ahmad Slams Arise TV Anchor, Ayo Mairo-Ese Over Comments on Buhari’s Anti-Terrorism Record
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has fired back at Arise TV anchor Ayo Mairo-Ese after she claimed that former President Muhammadu Buhari did little or nothing to combat terrorism during his administration. Speaking on a recent TV segment, Ayo said the previous government “almost didn’t care about what was going on” and “did nothing with regards to pushing back on terrorism.” Her statement didn’t sit well with Ahmad, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to accuse her of “deliberate manipulation” and “journalistic amnesia.” In a lengthy post, Ahmad argued that Buhari’s administration made major gains in the fight against Boko…
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I will tell Trump what we have in common whenever I meet him – Ronaldo says
Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has said he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump what they share in common if he ever gets the chance to sit down with him one-on-one. The Portuguese football star made the remark during a recent interview with British TV host Piers Morgan, hinting that he sees certain similarities between himself and Trump, though he didn’t go into details about what those were. “I would like to meet him [Donald Trump]. I know he’s been to Saudi Arabia,” Ronaldo said. “I hope to sit down with him someday because he is one of those people I…
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“When will that day come during a divorce when the woman will come out in public to say, ‘This man is a good man?” – Singer, Harrysong
Nigerian singer Harrison Tare Okiri, better known as Harrysong, has sparked conversations online after questioning why women often vilify their husbands during divorce proceedings. In a post shared on Instagram, the Reggae Blues crooner wondered if there would ever be a time when a woman publicly acknowledges her husband’s good qualities while ending a marriage. He wrote: “When will that day come during a divorce when the woman will come out in public to say, ‘This man is a good man?’”
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Ned Nwoko: Police Clarify Arrest of Regina Daniels’ Brother, Sammy West, Over Criminal Allegations
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has shed light on the arrest of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, the brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, following public outcry over the incident. Regina Daniels had earlier taken to social media to accuse the police of acting in favour of her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, and claimed that her brother was being unfairly targeted. However, in a statement released on Friday, FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, clarified that Ojeogwu’s arrest was lawful and procedural, following a formal petition and multiple ignored invitations. “On October 28, 2025, the…
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Opposition not behind Trump’s genocide claim – Dele Momodu
Publisher of Ovation Magazine and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has faulted claims that the Nigerian opposition was behind U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent allegation of Christian genocide in Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show on Friday, Momodu described those blaming the opposition as “people who have run out of ideas.” “Anyone who sees opposition behind this is simply showing they’ve run out of ideas,” Momodu said. “The opposition that is just trying to reorganize itself now has time to go to Washington? Come on.” His comments come in response to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s…
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Nigeria Won’t Be Intimidated Amid Global Criticism Over Alleged Christian Killings – President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria will not be intimidated by external pressure or narratives surrounding alleged persecution of Christians in the country. In a statement shared on his verified X handle on Friday, the President responded to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military action against Nigeria over alleged targeted killings of Christians. Tinubu said Nigeria would continue to engage the world “with calm, clarity, and a strong sense of purpose,” emphasizing that the country’s sovereignty and unity remain paramount. “We are indeed faced with terrorism, a challenge Nigeria has battled for almost…
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