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2027 Presidency: Coalition will send Tinubu back to Lagos state – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday vowed that the opposition coalition would ensure President Bola Tinubu is removed from presidency in 2027. El-Rufai said Tinubu will be dethroned, while the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy will be retained in the next government. The former governor and chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) said Tijani should be retained because he is doing a good job. He made this disclosure at the Arewa…
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FG to sell 753 housing units estate recovered from Emefiele
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has officially taken delivery of a 753-unit housing estate formerly owned by embattled ex-Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The ministry said that the property was handed over by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Salisu Haiba, said this on Tuesday in a statement. “The Ministry of Housing…
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They’ve chopped off my Child’s hair –Korra Obidi in disbelief after picking up daughter from ex husband’s home
Dancer, Korra Obidi is speaking out after a surprising co-parenting moment left her in confusion and in disbelief The dancer and singer revealed in a new video that her daughter’s long hair was unexpectedly chopped off while spending time at her father’s house. “Please what will you do if you pick up your child from their father’s house you’re co-parenting and you see that they’ve chopped up your child’s hair?” She cried out. Korra, clearly…
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FG opposes live streaming of the trial of Nnamdi Kanu IPOB leader
The Federal Government of Nigeria has opposed the live streaming of court proceedings in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This opposition was conveyed through a letter dated May 14, 2025, authored by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, representing the government. In the letter, Awomolo recommended a ban on the use of phones in the courtroom, citing concerns over the dissemination of alleged misleading information by Kanu’s legal team…
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The PDP umbrella is big enough to accomodate all persons- Abba Moro speaks on coalition
The PDP Senate Caucus has assured its members and supporters that the party will rise again and get stronger in the wake of rumors of its demise. The Caucus also warned that the party’s internal wrangling is not unique and that it’s a common occurrence in other parties as well, and that people should not celebrate the weakening of the PDP. “The Senate Caucus of the PDP assures its members and supporters that contrary to…
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I have been receiving threats for defending claims that Lagos is smelling – Comedian Acapella
Comedian Acapella recently revealed that he has faced multiple threats after criticizing Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, over his response to claims that Lagos is “smelling.” The controversy began when influencer Scott Iguma posted a viral video alleging that Lagos is filled with “big mosquitoes” and has an unpleasant odor. In a strong rebuttal, Commissioner Wahab accused individuals migrating to Lagos from other states of deliberately tarnishing the city’s image…
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Insecurity: Tinubu’s supporters have cotton wool in their ears – Babachair Lawal
Former Secretary to the Federal Government, Babachir Lawal has insisted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s supporters are blind and have their ears blocked to the insecurity and economic hardship in the country. Lawal said that insecurity and Economic hardship has now grown and expanded under the president’s regime. He stated this on Wednesday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. Lawal claimed that even those who were doing well now felt threatened because…
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Borno insecurity: Our displaced citizens need protection, not promises – Peter Obi
The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cried out over the rising insecurity in Borno State. Obi said that the security situation in the Marte area of the state is unsettling and calls for emergency action. The LP standards bearer commended the apparent commitment of the State Governor, Babagana Zulum, who has courageously relocated to the troubled area On his X handle, Obi wrote: “The security situation in Borno state is concerning and very…
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He was beautifully bounced from the inauguration- FFK mocks Obi
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken to social media to troll former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his attendance at the inauguration of Pope Leo the 16th in Rome on Sunday, May 18. He shared a video showing Obi and former Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, at the entrance of the papal room. The video showed some security agents interrogating Obi and Fayemi. FFK in his post claimed that the security agents refused…
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Our judiciary meant to be the bed rock of fairness is under scrutiny – El-Rufai
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused a significant portion of Nigeria’s judiciary of corruption, claiming that many judges and lawyers have compromised their roles in the delivery of justice. Speaking on Monday, 19 May 2025, during the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, in Abuja, El-Rufai said the Nigerian public no longer trusts the judiciary due to frequent delays in justice and decisions perceived to be influenced by…
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I’d rather go to prison than to obey it– Agbakoba speaks on compulsory voting
Human rights lawyer, Olisa Agbakoka, SAN, has faulted the proposed bill implying that he would rather be imprisoned than comply to the mandatory voting. Agbakoba, who made this declaration on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television on Monday, condemned the attempt of the National Assembly to enforce compulsory voting, arguing that it fails to address the root causes of voter apathy in the country. “Look at the ridiculous one in the National Assembly about…
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“It was a part of me, we lost lives” – Timaya narrates Odi 1999 massacre
Timaya, a Nigerian singer revisited the ordeal that took place in Bayelsa state. He stated that the attack was carried out by the Nigerian Army against the predominantly Ijaw town on the order of the government. The singer explained that the massacre was also personal to him, stressing that his mother owned a bakery in the town of Odi. According to him, the military operation resulted in the loss of lives and properties. Timaya said…
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