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Grammy loss: ‘Davido being frustrated for refusing to do demonic stuff’ – Cubana Chief Priest
Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has claimed that Davido’s repeated losses at the Grammys are a deliberate attempt to frustrate the singer and pressure him into yielding to what he described as “demonic” demands by some Western music executives. Reacting on Instagram after Davido lost the Best African Music Performance award to South African star Tyla at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Cubana Chief Priest urged the singer not to compromise his values. He encouraged…
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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘goes on strike and refuses to play’ for his Saudi club
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent shockwaves through the Saudi Pro League by reportedly refusing to play for Al-Nassr in today’s clash against Al-Riyadh. The 40-year-old superstar, who earns an estimated £488,000 per day, is said to be on strike in a high-stakes protest against the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). According to reports from Portuguese outlet A Bola and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ronaldo’s absence is not due to injury or fitness management but is a…
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Sit-at-home: Our people can’t be coerced into abandoning Nnamdi Kanu — IPOB hails ‘total compliance’
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described the widespread compliance with Monday’s sit-at-home order as proof of the South-East’s unwavering loyalty to its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group asserted that the successful shutdown across various states serves as a clear message that residents will not be coerced into abandoning their struggle for justice. The lockdown was specifically called in solidarity with traders at the Onitsha Main Market, which had been closed for a…
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Wike has always stood by PDP – Factional chairman, Mohammed
Abdulrahman Mohammed, the acting National Chairman of a factional bloc within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has publicly lauded Nyesom Wike for his unwavering support of the party. Speaking at a factional Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting in Abuja on Monday, February 2, Mohammed emphasized the need to restore the party’s momentum following the holiday period. The factional leader expressed deep appreciation for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), identifying him as a…
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Grammy 2026: I am disappointed in Chioma – Delta Gov’s aide
Ossai Ovie, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, has publicly criticized Nigerian attendees at the 68th Grammy Awards for their choice of attire. In a social media post shared on Monday, February 2, Ovie argued that the artists and their guests missed a vital opportunity to project Nigerian cultural identity on one of the world’s most influential stages. The aide specifically singled out Chioma Adeleke, the wife of Afrobeat superstar…
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I am contesting the coming election as number one – Peter Obi rejects VP position
Peter Obi has indicated his intention to seek the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made this known while addressing supporters at a campaign rally for ADC candidates during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). He said he is aiming for the party’s top position and would not accept a subordinate role in its long-term plans. Linking the AMAC…
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AGN appoints BBNaija’s Tega as special adviser on sexual harassment
Big Brother Naija star and actress Tega Dominic has been appointed as the Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abubakar Yakubu. The appointment was announced by the AGN on Thursday, January 29, 2026, via an Instagram Story. Reacting, Tega shared her appointment letter on Instagram and outlined her commitment to the role. Tega rose to prominence in 2021 following her appearance on the Shine Ya Eye edition…
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Rivers crisis: APC reaches out to Wike, Fubara, seeks political solution
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has broken its silence on the political instability in Rivers State, confirming that high-level “back-channel” negotiations are underway. APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, revealed during a Thursday interview on TVC News that the party is prioritizing a quiet, strategic resolution to the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Basiru explained that the party’s perceived silence during Fubara’s recent legal challenges and impeachment threats was intentional,…
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Abia no longer affected by national grid collapse — Gov Otti
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced that the state is now insulated from the frequent collapses of Nigeria’s national grid. Speaking at the Government House in Umuahia on Thursday, January 29, the Governor revealed that recent strategic investments in renewable energy have successfully decoupled the state’s power supply from the national system. The cornerstone of this energy shift is a new waste-to-wealth initiative that converts organic refuse into biogas for electricity generation. “This is…
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Nollywood Filmmaker Stanley Amandi Detained Over Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu
Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi has been identified as a key figure in an alleged military plot to terminate Nigeria’s democracy and overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Amandi, a former chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (Enugu State chapter), was reportedly arrested in September 2025 as part of a sweeping intelligence operation. Investigations suggest that the filmmaker was recruited to serve as a propagandist for a group of alleged coupists who planned to assassinate…
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Constitution Doesn’t Give President Tinubu Power To Authorise U.S. Strikes In Nigeria, Says Senator Ningi
Senator Abdul Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, has faulted what he described as a breach of Nigeria’s territorial integrity by the United States military, insisting that no provision of the 1999 Constitution empowers the President or any arm of government to invite or approve a foreign military strike on Nigerian territory. Speaking on ARISE Television on Thursday night, the senator said the alleged operation raises fundamental constitutional and sovereignty concerns and demands a…
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Presidency Slams Peter Obi Over Alleged Political “U-Turn” and Desperation
The Presidency has launched a scathing critique of Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and recent African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, accusing him of political inconsistency. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, leveled these accusations following a viral video where Obi appeared to align with figures he previously condemned. In the footage, Obi acknowledged prominent politicians—including Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and David Mark—as key leaders, a…
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