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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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I can attest that long-term relationships can be successful – Nigerian lady says as she sets to wed Fiancé After 9 Years of Dating
A Nigerian woman, Silas Tamwasana, is set to marry her longtime partner, Francis Lureino, on November 30, 2025, after nine years of being together. In a heartfelt post shared online, Tamwasana reflected on their journey, saying that long-term relationships can indeed work, but only when there is clarity, patience, and commitment. She revealed that she met Francis in 2016, during a difficult period when she was grieving the loss of a close friend. Encouraged by another friend, she eventually gave love a chance, though it took her a full year to fully commit to the relationship. “I met Francis in…
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Governor Alex Otti Raises NYSC Allowance in Abia to ₦50,000 Monthly
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved a major increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, from ₦4,000 to as much as ₦50,000. According to a statement released on Friday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Njoku Ukoha, all corps members in Abia will now receive a base allowance of ₦20,000. Those serving in state government offices will earn an additional ₦10,000, while corps members in medical and teaching roles will receive an extra ₦30,000 monthly. The increment, which complements the Federal Government’s ₦77,000 monthly allowance, is part of Otti’s broader…
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FG Targets Guinness World Record with Longest Dining Table at Upcoming Gastronomy Festival
The Federal Government has announced plans to set a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest dining table as part of the Mega Renewed Hope NIHOTOUR Gastronomy Festival scheduled for December in Abuja. The initiative was unveiled during a joint press conference by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, and the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade. This year’s festival, themed “Oriki: Taste of Culture,” will spotlight Nigeria’s diverse culinary traditions while promoting opportunities within the hospitality and creative economy, key elements of President Bola Tinubu’s…
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Arrest Terror Sponsors, Heed Trump’s Warning – SAN, Kunle Edun tells FG
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Kunle Edun has urged the federal government to stop sheltering criminals and to begin arresting and prosecuting known sponsors of terrorism. Speaking in Warri, Edun warned that Nigeria must take the U.S. president’s caution seriously and intensify the fight against terrorism and banditry. “No serious government should act ok when its people are being killed like chickens,” he said, adding that recent changes at the military high command should signal the government’s renewed commitment. Edun called for stronger US–Nigeria cooperation but pressed home the immediate demand: “Can we start by arresting the known sponsors of terrorism…
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