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Wike Hails Tinubu’s “Fatherly” Intervention as Path to Final Peace in Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong optimism that the long-standing political crisis in Rivers State is nearing a permanent end following a fresh intervention by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after inspecting several infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike described the President as a unifying figure whose mediation was necessary to resolve the friction between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly. “I believe that by the grace of God, this will be the last time the president will be bothered with this issue and that…
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Bolaji Ogunmola Blasts Critics Over Daniel Etim-Effiong Romance Rumours
Nollywood actress and producer Bolaji Ogunmola has firmly dismissed online speculation regarding a romantic relationship with her co-star, Daniel Etim-Effiong. The rumours ignited following the February 6 release of her YouTube film, The Bloom After, which features several intimate scenes between the pair. In the movie, Ogunmola plays Inara, a woman rediscovering herself after a divorce, while Etim-Effiong portrays Nachi, a love interest. After a viewer on X suggested their on-screen chemistry was “too much” and mirrored the start of other controversial celebrity relationships, Ogunmola responded with visible frustration. “You are an absolute retard!! You watched to tweet stupidity and…
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Tems makes history as first African female artist with 7 entries on Billboard Hot 100
Grammy-winning Nigerian star Temilade Openiyi, famously known as Tems, has set a new record as the first African female artist to secure seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The historic milestone was reached this week, February 10, 2026, after her track “What You Need” debuted at number 93 on the prestigious chart, bringing her career total to seven appearances. With this feat, Tems has officially caught up with Burna Boy and the South African rock band Seether, tying them for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries by any African artist. This is not her first time rewriting the…
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Nigeria not technologically ready for real-time election results — NICO chief, Abiodun Ajiboye
Executive Secretary of the National Institute of Cultural Orientation, Abiodun Ajiboye, has said Nigeria cannot implement electronic voting or real-time transmission of election results due to inadequate infrastructure. Speaking on ARISE NEWS, Ajiboye argued that the country lacks the telecom capacity, stable electricity and cybersecurity strength required for such a system. He cited repeated cyberattacks on INEC servers during the last election and warned that moving fully digital could expose the process to greater vulnerability. “We have no capability to do electronic voting or real-time transmission at this time,” he said, adding that even advanced democracies like the United States…
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Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Akpoti’s Suspension, Voids Contempt Fine
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has affirmed the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Senate acted within its constitutional powers. In a unanimous judgment in the appeal marked CA/ABJ/CV/1107/2025, the court held that the suspension did not violate her parliamentary privileges or constitutional rights. However, the appellate court set aside the contempt proceedings and the N5 million fine imposed on the senator over a satirical apology directed at Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice A. B. Muhammed stated that the Senate President was within his rights to deny Akpoti-Uduaghan the opportunity to…
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IPOB Ends Sit-At-Home In South East
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the “official and permanent” cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home order across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. According to IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful, the decision came as a direct instruction from the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently serving a life sentence at the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Powerful stated that Kanu intends to ensure the restoration of normal life in the region, particularly regarding the education of children and the survival of local businesses. “This directive comes directly from Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu himself, who has once again staked everything…
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Akpabio Defends Removal of “Real-Time” Results Mandate to Avoid Legal “Floodgates”
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stepped forward to defend the National Assembly’s recent decision to strip the “mandatory real-time” requirement for electronic result transmission from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. Speaking at a recent book launch, Akpabio explained that the removal was a deliberate, practical choice aimed at protecting the integrity of the electoral process from technical failures beyond human control. The Senate President argued that making real-time uploads strictly compulsory could lead to a wave of litigations if a network glitch or system failure occurred at a polling unit, potentially destabilizing the entire election. “Lawmakers dropped the ‘real-time’…
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Omotola Reveals #EndSARS Death Threats Against Children Sparked Shift in Her Activism
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about a harrowing ordeal during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, revealing that death threats directed at her children forced her to rethink her approach to advocacy. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds this Sunday, February 8, 2026, Omotola shared that while she was accustomed to facing personal risks, the intensity of the threats against her family during the anti-police brutality movement was unprecedented. “I am used to death threats; I have received them many times. But I have never seen anything like what happened during EndSARS. It was intense, my kids started getting…
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Fubara, Wike meet with Tinubu in Abuja
The long-standing political storm in Rivers State may finally be easing following a significant late-night intervention by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Reports from The Nation indicate that the President held high-stakes discussions with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and other key leaders to broker a truce. While the specific details of the agreement remain under wraps, a notable gesture of peace followed the meeting as Governor Fubara reportedly accompanied Wike back to his residence in Guzape, Abuja. According to the report, the reconciliation took an emotional turn as Fubara allegedly apologized to…
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Solomon Dalung Vows to Challenge Tinubu in 2027 Under ADC Banner
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has confidently asserted that President Bola Tinubu will face formidable opposition in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Dalung claimed that the president’s political maneuvers are no longer a mystery to those seeking to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC). He suggested that he might even enter the race himself, expressing readiness to go head-to-head with his former party’s leader to provide an alternative for Nigerians. “In 2027, we have so many people to challenge Tinubu; even I can decide to contest, and I will challenge him,”…
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Peter Obi Leads Protests at National Assembly for Electoral Reform
In a bold move on Monday, Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, led hundreds of demonstrators to the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The protest, organized under the National Opposition Movement (NOM), called for mandatory electronic transmission of results and greater transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Clad with placards demanding the protection of the Electoral Act, the crowd urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to resist any attempts to weaken the nation’s voting laws. Some demonstrators even went as far as demanding the Senate President’s resignation, accusing the current legislative leadership of ignoring the public’s desire for…
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Our leaders respected abroad, insulted by Nigerians — First Lady Remi Tinubu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to show greater respect and support for the country’s leaders, warning against the rise of hate-filled narratives and sustained attacks on social media. In a Facebook post on Friday night, she expressed concern that leaders who are celebrated internationally often face hostility at home, attributing the trend to political propaganda and misinformation. Mrs. Tinubu condemned what she described as a growing culture of bullying and public ridicule, stressing that Nigeria’s progress depends on unity, love and collective responsibility. Her remarks came a day after Donald Trump described her as a “very…
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