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2027: ”Politicians don dey collect their white native from tailor hand. Very soon now, you go begin see dem for roadside dey buy corn, dey help roast bole with women” – Comedian, I Go Die
Popular Nigerian comedian Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Die, has slammed Nigerian politicians for reusing deceptive tactics as the 2027 presidential election draws near. In an Instagram post, the comedian cautioned Nigerians to be wary of politicians who stage false humility just to win public sympathy and secure votes. He expressed frustration over the electorate’s repeated naivety, noting how many politicians pose as humble during campaigns but vanish after getting into office. I Go Die also referenced iconic leaders like Obafemi Awolowo, contrasting their genuine legacy with today’s politicians who, according to him, continue to depend on outdated…
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South should be allowed to complete eight years, I believe in a southern President – Samuel Ortom
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has firmly opposed the idea of returning the presidency to the North in 2027, stating that the South must be allowed to complete its turn in Nigeria’s informal power-sharing agreement. Speaking in Makurdi on July 10, Ortom insisted that even if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) fields a candidate, that candidate must come from the South. “Till today, I, Ortom, believe in a southern presidency; even if my party [the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)] is producing a candidate for presidency in 2027, the candidate must be from the south,” he said. “South should be…
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Marry a family-oriented woman, not a bag of trauma and extremism – Solomon Buchi tells men
Writer and social commentator, Solomon Buchi, has urged men to avoid marrying feminist women who are overly focused on their careers. In a post shared on X, Buchi reflected on the life of entrepreneur Ibukun Awosika, highlighting her 35-year marriage, respect for her husband, commitment to cooking for her family, and successful career as a balanced example. He argued that marrying a feminist who lacks strong family values can lead a man into a life of emotional distress. ‘’Nigerian men, stop settling for career-obsessed feminist women who have no family values. Ma Ibukun Awosika is one of the richest women…
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NNPC refineries may never work again – Dangote
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has expressed skepticism about the functionality of Nigeria’s government-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, despite over $18 billion reportedly spent on their rehabilitation. Speaking during a visit by Global CEO Africa to the Dangote Refinery, he revealed that he initially bought the refineries with other investors in 2007, but the deal was reversed by the late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua’s administration. Dangote said the refineries were producing 22% of PMS at the time but have remained non-functional since being returned to government control. He likened ongoing rehabilitation efforts to trying to…
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2027: Power should remain in the South – Art and Culture Minister, Hannatu says
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, has stated that the presidency should remain in southern Nigeria in the next election cycle to promote fairness and regional balance. Referencing Nigeria’s informal power rotation agreement between the North and South, Musawa noted that President Bola Tinubu from the South-West succeeded former President Muhammadu Buhari from the North-West. Amid ongoing discussions about the 2027 presidency, particularly with the emergence of a new opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Musawa emphasized that, in the spirit of equity, leadership should stay in the South. “So, it is understandable that after…
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I am fully committed to ADC – Senator Ireti Kingibe
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed her full support for the coalition of opposition leaders. Speaking after a meeting with the 37 party chairmen in Abuja, she affirmed her strong commitment to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the newly adopted platform for the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, Senator Kingibe noted that while she is aligned with the ADC, she has not yet formally collected her membership card. “As a senator, I am fully committed to ADC. However, as the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, I don’t expect you…
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Nnamdi Kanu murdered over 50 soldiers, 24 policemen, ordered burning down of Lagos – Omokri alleges
Reno Omokri, former presidential aide and social media commentator, has accused Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), of ordering the killings of over 50 soldiers, 24 policemen, and numerous civilians in the Southeast. Speaking on Channels TV, Omokri dismissed former Anambra governor Peter Obi’s claim that Kanu’s ongoing trial “doesn’t make sense.” He said he possesses video evidence of Kanu instructing his followers to commit the killings and allegedly calling for Lagos State to be set ablaze. Omokri defended the government’s decision to prosecute Kanu and criticized Obi for not openly condemning IPOB and the…
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Ganduje appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been named Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The appointment was announced during the official inauguration of the newly constituted FAAN board members in Abuja. This development comes shortly after Ganduje stepped down as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing pressing personal reasons. Following his resignation, Ali Bukar Dalori was appointed as the new APC National Chairman.
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Atiku may not have been destined to become Nigeria’s President — Presidential aide, Daniel Bwala
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has cast serious doubt on the political future of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, suggesting it may never have been his destiny to become Nigeria’s president. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Bwala, a former spokesperson for Atiku’s 2023 campaign, said Atiku had his best chance in 2023 and is unlikely to get another opportunity of that magnitude. There is my former principal who believes that he is going to win, “In all honesty, I have expressed my opinion that it may never have been destined by God for him to be a president in…
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Nobody likes Wike and Local Government elections will show it – Ireti Kingibe
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that residents are prepared to challenge FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for early next year. Speaking in an interview with Channels TV, Kingibe criticized Wike for failing to understand or address the needs of the people. She added that the elections will serve as a clear expression of the unity and dissatisfaction of FCT indigenes toward the minister. ”Local government elections is coming early next year. That is when the people of the FCT show Ministers, we like you or we do…
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We are fighting poverty, We have no business dabbling in anything that has to do with nuclear weapons – Vice President, Shetimma
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s firm commitment to a total ban on nuclear testing. Speaking on Monday, July 7, during a courtesy visit from Dr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized that Africa should focus on tackling urgent challenges like poverty and climate change, rather than engaging in nuclear-related negotiations. “The outcome of any nuclear conflict is never a win-win situation; it is always the opposite. We are fighting poverty; we are fighting a war against the relationship between the economy and ecology in sub-Saharan Africa. We…
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Nigerian woman criticises Umuada for ‘collecting tea and bread during the burial of 26-year-old lady’
A Nigerian woman, Nenye Uzowulu, has called out the Umuada women’s group for allegedly showing a lack of empathy during the funeral of 26-year-old Nweke Chidera Jennifer on July 5, 2025. In a social media post, Nenye criticized the women for sitting and drinking tea during the burial of the young, unmarried woman, describing their behaviour as insensitive. See her post below;
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