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He has nuisance value – Aisha Yesufu reveals why she’s working with El-Rufai in ADC
Aisha Yesufu, co-convener of the defunct BringBackOurGirls movement, has addressed why she chose to align with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the new political coalition despite their past differences. Responding to backlash on social media, Yesufu emphasized that nation-building is not “a romantic affair” driven by personal feelings. She added that El-Rufai brings a “nuisance value” that could prove strategically useful in the coalition’s efforts to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027…
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You have no reason to be investing in a woman you are not married to – Nigerian woman tells single men
A Nigerian woman, Evelyn Nneka Obasi, has advised single men against making financial investments in women they are not married to. “Unless you’re just being kind, as a single man, there’s no reason to be investing on a woman who you are not married to”
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Court finds Senator Natasha guilty of contempt, fines her N5m
The Federal High Court in Abuja has found suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, guilty of contempt of court. Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the ruling on Friday, stated that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan violated a previous court order by posting a satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Facebook on April 7. The court ruled that her post mocked the gag order previously imposed on all parties involved in the case. As a result, the…
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Bring back cashless economy, it will help reduce kidnapping massively – Yul Edochie tells Tinubu
Actor Yul Edochie has urged President Bola Tinubu to reinstate the cashless policy previously introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a social media post, Yul argued that the policy, implemented under the past administration, significantly boosted the value of the naira and contributed to lowering the prices of goods.
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The same people I watched on television as a child are still the same people ruling us. They are enemies of Nigeria – ADC ex-presidential candidate kicks against coalition movement
Dumebi Kachikwu, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised members of the newly formed opposition coalition, labelling them as enemies of progress intent on dragging Nigeria backward. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday, July 2, Kachikwu condemned the political alliance, which recently adopted the ADC as its platform for the 2027 elections. He argued that the coalition is largely composed of recycled politicians who have long dominated…
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FCT teachers strike: I intervened, I have told them we will pay in phases – Wike says
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded to the ongoing teachers’ strike in Abuja. Speaking during his monthly media chat on Thursday, Wike said the FCT Administration had made efforts to intervene, but noted that some of the teachers’ demands were unrealistic. He also expressed concern over the current wage bill, stating it was high relative to the actual number of workers. Wike said: “We intervened in the strike but…
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You want to destroy democracy because you want a second term – Dele Momodu tells Tinubu
Veteran journalist and PDP chieftain, Dele Momodu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy in his bid for a second term at all costs. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Thursday, Momodu described Tinubu as a smart and influential figure who manipulates others to serve his interests. He urged the President not to destroy the same democratic values he once fought for. “So what shall it profit you to do two terms, three…
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It doesn’t make any sense, we were just together – Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Jota’s death
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to the death of Diogo Jota, saying the tragedy “doesn’t make sense.” Jota, a Liverpool forward, died in a car accident in the early hours of Thursday while driving with his brother, Andre, who is also a footballer. Ronaldo wrote on social media: “Doesn’t make any sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you were married.” “To your family, to your wife and children,…
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Rivers: Enemies not happy I reconciled with Fubara – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that some individuals are displeased with his reconciliation with his successor, the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Thursday, Wike declared that peace had returned to the state. He alleged that certain people had exploited the crisis for personal gain, likening it to an “oil well” from which they were profiting illegally. Wike also emphasized…
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Breaking: Liverpool Forward, Diogo Jota dies in car accident two weeks after his wedding
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has tragically passed away following a car accident in Spain, according to reports by the Daily Mail. The 28-year-old was said to be travelling with his brother, Andre, when their vehicle veered off the A-52 highway in Zamora province. Jota’s untimely death comes just two weeks after he tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, in a wedding ceremony held in Porto. The Portuguese international was a key figure…
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It was unlegendary of me – Singer 2face Idibia apologises to his wife Natasha, his kids and fans for saying men are not sexually built to be with one woman
Popular Nigerian singer, 2Face Idibia, has issued a public apology to his wife, Natasha, their children, and fans following backlash over his recent comments about men and monogamy. The remark drew mixed reactions on social media, with some condemning it as a justification for infidelity, while others defended it as a candid take on male nature. However, 2Face has now retracted his statement, describing it as “unlegendary” and inappropriate. He expressed sincere regret and apologized…
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Law enforcement agencies benefitted from petrol subsidy scam – Former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa
Former EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has revealed that law enforcement agencies were among the beneficiaries of the massive fraud surrounding Nigeria’s defunct petrol subsidy regime. In his new book and a recent interview on Arise TV, Bawa disclosed that Nigeria lost an estimated $450 million to subsidy scams between 2006 and 2012. According to him, some oil marketers involved were prosecuted and jailed, with about 80% of the stolen funds recovered. However, he emphasized that…
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