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“Tinubu has been a better president than Obasanjo” – Music Producer, Samklef
Music producer Samklef has stirred conversation on X after publicly praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The producer, born Samuel Oguachuba, wrote: “From my perspective, Tinubu has been a better president than Obasanjo.” The comment immediately triggered backlash, with many users accusing him of being paid to promote the administration. Samklef, however, dismissed the claims and insisted the statement was his genuine opinion. He added that Nigeria has long been in a difficult state and argued that Tinubu should not be solely blamed for the country’s current challenges.
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Defence Minister, Abubakar Badaru, resigns
Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President,(Information and Strategy), President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week. Badaru Abubakar, 63, was a two-term governor of Jigawa state from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed as a minister on August 21, 2023, by President Tinubu. His…
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(Photos) Ganduje, Patience Jonathan, Donald Duke, David Mark Listed as FCTA Revokes 1,095 Abuja Property Titles
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has released the names of individuals and entities connected to 1,095 property titles recently revoked due to non-payment of statutory land charges. The affected properties are located in some of Abuja’s most expensive districts, Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse. In a public notice signed by FCTA management, the agency announced that enforcement actions will begin after the final 14-day grace period ends on November 25, 2025. According to the notice: 835 properties were revoked over unpaid ground rents. 260 properties were revoked for failure to pay violation fees and land-use conversion charges. Several prominent…
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“My scars are like a shield. They have made me stronger” – Actress Anita Joseph writes amid rumours that her marriage to Mc Fish is over after she allegedly suffered domestic violence, a stillbirth, and miscarriage
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has finally spoken up following widespread rumours that her marriage to Fisayo “MC Fish” Olagunju has ended. In recent days, social media has been flooded with claims that Anita suffered both a stillbirth and a miscarriage during the marriage. Unconfirmed reports also alleged she bore the financial burden of the home and may have experienced domestic violence, though none of these claims have been officially verified. Amid the rumors, Anita took to Instagram to write: My scars are like a shield. They have made me stronger. Shallom!!! Fueling speculation, Anita quietly removed her husband’s surname, “Olagunju,”…
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Actress Nkechi Blessing reveals she tracked and arrested the lady who took her unedited gym photo
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has finally shared the real story behind the unedited gym photo that went viral in September and triggered heavy body-shaming across social media. The picture, which showed her seated with her phone while her stomach protruded, spread widely online and sparked days of trolling. At the time, Nkechi dismissed the backlash, saying she was at the gym to stay healthy, not to impress anyone. But during a fresh interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, she revealed she didn’t just “leave it to God” as people assumed — she actually confronted the woman who secretly took the…
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Name those Involved – Ex-nPDP Spokesman Eze Slams Orji Kalu Over Claims That Politicians Sponsor Banditry
Former National Publicity Secretary of the now-defunct nPDP, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has sharply criticised Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for alleging that politicians are behind the rise in banditry across Nigeria. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday, Eze described Kalu’s claims as “disgraceful,” “unsubstantiated,” and a display of “sycophancy and betrayal” common among some Nigerian politicians. He questioned how “a sane mind” could accuse opposition figures of sponsoring violence simply to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to Eze, instead of pointing fingers, Kalu should boldly tell President Tinubu the truth — that insecurity has worsened under…
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We will do Whatever it takes to bring peace and stability to the North and to the country – Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has pledged the full support of northern traditional rulers to state governors in addressing the region’s challenges of insecurity and poverty. Speaking at a joint meeting with the Northern Governors’ Forum in Kaduna, the Sultan assured that no leader who genuinely sought public office would abandon the people’s welfare after being elected. He urged governors to attentively listen to critics and use constructive feedback to improve governance and development across northern Nigeria. He said: “I always feel bad when I hear that the governor doesn’t want to do anything or the president…
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Report any VIPs you see using police escorts – Presidency urges Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is urging citizens to assist in enforcing the recent directive withdrawing police escorts from private individuals and unauthorized VIPs. In an interview on TVC, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, called for public support to ensure the policy’s effectiveness. He emphasized that community involvement is essential for proper implementation, as the measure aims to reallocate police personnel to essential security operations. Bwala encouraged Nigerians to document and report any violations they witness, suggesting the use of photos or videos as evidence. He clarified, however, that not all officials are affected, certain high-ranking government…
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Our local hunters should be allowed to secure our bushes and farmsteads – Prophet Sam Olu- Alo
Christian cleric, Prophet Sam Olu-Alo, has called on the federal government to engage local hunters in protecting Nigeria’s farmsteads, worship centres, and forested areas currently under attack by bandits and terrorists. Speaking in an interview with our correspondent on Friday, Olu-Alo said that true local hunters possess the knowledge, experience, and traditional methods needed to confront the criminals destabilising rural communities and faith-based institutions. “He further appealed to the government, religious bodies, and traditional rulers to partner with these hunters, noting that they hold vital grassroots intelligence capable of strengthening security in their communities. Insecurity always starts at the grassroots.…
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My Dad discovered banana island – Kiddwaya claims
Former Big Brother Naija star, Kiddwaya, has stated that his father, Terry Waya, was the one who discovered the renowned Banana Island in Lagos. He made this revelation during a recent episode of the Off The Record podcast. During the conversation, the host asked, “I heard that your dad discovered Banana Island. Is that correct?” Kiddwaya responded, “Yeah, I didn’t even know until I heard it during one of my trips.”
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“My Father called comedy a Useless business” – Sabinus opens up after his father wanted him to become a lawyer
Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, widely known as Sabinus, has shared that his father initially disapproved of his dream to pursue comedy. During an open conversation with VJ Adams, Sabinus revealed that his father had hoped he would study Law. However, after being unable to secure admission into the programme, he opted for Linguistics and Communication Studies instead. He said it was during his time at the University of Port Harcourt that he discovered his flair for comedy and began creating skits. According to him, when his father eventually learned that he had become a skit maker, he expressed regret over…
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Single mother stigma only applies to poor women – Reality TV Star, Mercy Eke says she won’t mind having children outside marriage
Reality TV star and Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner, Mercy Eke, has opened up about her views on motherhood and marriage, saying she has no problem having a child outside wedlock if life unfolds that way. Speaking on a recent podcast, Mercy said she isn’t intentionally trying to get pregnant before marriage, but if it happens, she would keep the baby. She shared her desire to have three children, preferably girls, and made it clear that marriage is not a prerequisite for her to start a family. Mercy also pushed back against the stigma society places on single mothers,…
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