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Shatta Wale bailed Burna Boy from Ghana prison after arrest for smoking weed – Captan
Ghanaian singer Captan has alleged that his former label boss, Shatta Wale, previously intervened to save Burna Boy during the Nigerian star’s time in Ghana. In a recent podcast interview, Captan stated that he was directly involved in securing Burna Boy’s release from police custody after an arrest related to smoking weed. Captan recounted the experience, saying, “I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody.” He noted that this effort was part of the support the…
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Your govt breeding poverty, unemployment, insecurity – Afenifere slams Tinubu
The pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, has publicly slammed President Bola Tinubu’s administration for allegedly leaving Nigeria in a worse state three years after his inauguration. In a statement titled “Tinubu’s Third Year Report: Summum Malum or Summum Bonum,” the organisation claimed the government has failed to deliver on its promises. Afenifere asserted that the current administration is actively breeding widespread poverty, unemployment, and severe insecurity across the nation. The group expressed deep fear regarding the current state of democracy under the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the group, “Afenifere is fearful of the current course of our democracy, and commiserates…
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Projects Electoral Gains for APC via Infrastructure Push
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) will see a significant boost in electoral support in the capital territory by the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, during an inspection tour of projects marking the administration’s second anniversary, Wike attributed this expected shift to the government’s aggressive focus on infrastructure, particularly in satellite towns and previously neglected rural communities. Development as a Political Tool Wike argued that the administration’s strategy of extending development beyond the city center is fundamentally altering the political landscape in…
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EPL: Maresca signs three-year contract to replace Guardiola at Man City
Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City. Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager. “Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy. “Here we go, 100% confirmed.” Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January…
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Only a weak man forgives cheating partner – Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has ignited a fresh wave of public debate following his appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, where he characterized men who forgive unfaithful partners as “weak.” During the discussion, the 44-year-old actor argued that infidelity impacts men and women through fundamentally different lenses. According to Edochie, a woman’s decision to cheat is almost always a sign that she has already “checked out” of the relationship both emotionally and psychologically. He posited that when a woman is truly committed to a man, she remains entirely devoted, and therefore, infidelity serves as a clear indication that her affections…
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‘We grew apart’ — Kate Henshaw speaks on relationship with Genevieve Nnaji
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has again opened up about her relationship with fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji, revealing that their once-close friendship gradually faded over time. The 54-year-old said she could not explain what led to the distance between them, despite their previously strong bond. “We grew apart. We were close and we used to go to events together and then there was that gap…I don’t know what happened, I don’t know what came over her but hey, I moved on,” she said on the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast. Reflecting on the experience, Henshaw said relationships often…
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Federal High Court Clears Goodluck Jonathan for 2027 Presidential Race
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, has officially affirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election. In a judgment delivered earlier today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the court dismissed the suit seeking to disqualify him, declaring there are no legal impediments to his participation in the polls. The suit, filed by legal practitioner Johnmary Jideobi, had argued that Jonathan had already exhausted his two-term limit by serving the unexpired term of the late President Umaru Yar’Adua and completing a full four-year term following the 2011 election. The…
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Politician Samuel Obe Ngobe Killed by Masked Gunmen in Rivers State
Samuel Obe Ngobe, a young politician and community mobilizer in Ebubu, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, was murdered by two masked gunmen on Friday, May 22, 2026. The assailants reportedly trailed Ngobe to a hotel he owned within the community. Upon arrival, the gunmen—who were masked and traveling on a motorcycle—entered the premises, located the politician, and opened fire, killing him instantly. To prevent immediate reporting of the crime, the attackers seized cell phones from hotel staff before fleeing the scene. The Rivers State Police Command has officially confirmed the incident. Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, the Police Public Relations…
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EPL: Why I rejected €200m offer to leave Man Utd – Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has explained why he turned down a €200m contract from Saudi Arabia last summer. Fernandes’ future at Old Trafford was the subject of speculation, and he has now spoken about how close he was to leaving. According to the 31-year-old, he was determined to pass the right values to his children, as he is not motivated by money. “Instead of becoming the richest person from my town ever, I want to live my dreams. And I want to pass these values on to my children,” Fernandes said on the “Diary of a CEO podcast. “Look,…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke Endorses President Tinubu for 2027 Second Term
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. Governor Adeleke framed the endorsement as a “moral and development-driven action” taken in the best interest of Osun State and the Yoruba people at large. The Governor made these remarks on Monday, May 25, 2026, while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ilesa-Ife-Ibadan expressway. In a statement released through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the Governor emphasized that his support for the President transcends partisan considerations. Key Highlights of the Governor’s Stance • Ancestral Ties: Governor Adeleke described President Tinubu…
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Wike Mocks Fubara Over Broken Agreement, Endorses Kingsley Chinda for 2027
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly addressed the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, sharply criticizing Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his recent actions regarding the 2027 gubernatorial race. Speaking during an infrastructure inspection tour in Abuja on Monday, May 25, 2026, Wike revealed that a political pact brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had required Governor Fubara to abandon his second-term ambition in exchange for the cessation of impeachment proceedings by the Rivers State House of Assembly. Wike expressed strong disapproval of the Governor’s initial decision to purchase APC nomination forms, labeling it a betrayal of trust…
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FG’s failure to implement 2025 pact may trigger fresh varsity crisis — ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has warned that the federal government’s failure to fully implement the December 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement could spark a fresh wave of industrial unrest in public universities nationwide. Addressing journalists in Jos on Monday, the branch chairman, Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, expressed deep dissatisfaction with the government’s poor commitment to the pact. This briefing followed a recent congress of the union and deliberations by ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) held at Modibbo Adama University, Yola. Prof. Molwus noted that the goodwill generated by the January 14, 2026, unveiling of the…
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