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2027: Goodluck Jonathan will be the flag bearer for the PDP – Jerry Gana
Former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, has asserted that former president Goodluck Jonathan will contest in the 2027 presidential election as the flagbearer for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Gana made this declaration while speaking to journalists in Minna, the Niger State capital. According to him, Nigerians had experienced life under two presidents after Jonathan and were now yearning for his return. “In 2015, former President Goodluck Jonathan said his ambition was not worth…
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God blessed me with this song- Davido speaks on hit song with Omah lay
In a recent viral interview, Afrobeats icon Davido disclosed a near-exit from the music scene, which was averted by the surprise success of his hit single, “With You,” featuring Omah Lay. The artist confessed he had been contemplating stepping away after over ten years in the business and never expected the song to become the standout track of his latest album, crediting its massive popularity with reigniting his love for music. Reflecting on his journey,…
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I Never thought I’d be unmarried in my 40s -Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy, the 42-year-old Mavin Records CEO, opened up on the Echo Podcast about the unintended personal cost of his rise to fame. He revealed that he never thought he’d be unmarried in his 40s, admitting that pursuing his successful music career meant “unconsciously sacrificing” his prospects for marriage. “I never thought I’d be in my 40s and not married. Maybe that’s the one I lost along the way. If it comes, it comes. If…
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The money could have been used to build 30 blocks of 6 classrooms – Obi criticises Adamawa LG chairmen for sponsoring their wives to Turkey
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the decision of Adamawa’s 21 local government chairmen to sponsor their wives on a “leadership training” trip to Turkey. Obi, in a post on X, described the move as a waste of about ₦600 million in public funds, stressing that the money could have been used to build classrooms, improve basic education, or empower women-led businesses. He noted that local government funds belong to ordinary Nigerians,…
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Presidency: When it is the turn of South East, no one is more qualified than me – Umahi
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dropped hints about contesting for Nigeria’s presidency in the future, declaring he would run when it is the Southeast’s turn. Speaking at the Ohanivo 2025 New Yam Festival in Onicha LGA, Ebonyi State, Umahi said it is not yet the turn of the Southeast in 2027 but promised to throw his hat in the ring when the time comes. The former governor noted that he would showcase the projects…
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Obasanjo best performing president since 1999 – Former Spokesman, Laolu Akande
Laolu Akande, former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as one of Nigeria’s best-performing leaders since 1999, but faulted his push for a third term. Speaking on Channels Television’s Inside Sources, Akande said Obasanjo relied on bullying tactics to drive his third-term agenda, taking advantage of the fact that many in power at the time could not resist him. His comments come amid Obasanjo’s recent denial of reports that…
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2027: SouthEast no longer Obidient, we will vote for Tinubu – Umahi
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has declared that the South-East, particularly Ebonyi State, will back President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking at the Ohanivo 2025 New Yam Festival in Onicha LGA, Ebonyi, the former governor said there is no space for the Peter Obi-led Obidient Movement in the state. Umahi argued that the region has faced years of marginalization and will no longer be “deceived.” He maintained that in 2027, the South-East, especially…
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I’m determined to protect Nigerians from poverty, terrorism – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to shielding Nigerians from poverty, criminality, and terrorism. Speaking at the passing out parade of the 72 Regular Course, Short Service Course 48, and Direct Short Service cadets in Kaduna, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu stressed that military action alone cannot resolve insecurity. He highlighted his government’s focus on job creation, macroeconomic stability, investment growth, human capital development, and social protection as part of…
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ADC is moving into a new phase – Ashiru
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a decisive new phase in its political journey, calling on its stakeholders and major political figures to fully align with the party at the grassroots level. Following a closed-door meeting with stakeholders, the party’s leadership directed its chieftains to immediately resign from their former political parties and register with the ADC at their respective wards. National Chairman, Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu, and other party leaders emphasized that this…
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If you’re a second wife, you are nothing but a witch – Rita Edochie
Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has taken a strong stance against women who choose to become second wives. In a recent post, she described them as greedy and wicked, insisting that such relationships are built on another woman’s pain. She wrote, “If you’re a second wife, you are nothing but a witch. You are not innocent, you are not special, you are just greedy. Do not call it love, it is wickedness. Do not call it…
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We were shot at 10 times in Bauchi, It made me closer to God- Alhaji Popping Recalls Surviving Terrorist Attack
Nigerian singer and music executive, Tobi Mohammed, widely known as Alhaji Popping, shared the harrowing experience of surviving a terrorist attack in Bauchi State in 2017 alongside his colleague, Rayce. The music star recounted that their car was shot at ten times by the terrorists, but they managed a narrow escape.He stated that despite the vehicle being heavily damaged by the bullets, they were miraculously uninjured. He revealed that the experience has made him get…
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Defection to our party is best bet for Kwankwaso – APC Spokesperson
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State is positioning itself as the superior political choice for Rabiu Kwankwaso and his New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). This assertion was made in a statement on Friday by the Lagos APC spokesman, Mr. Seye Oladejo.Oladejo noted that the party has been closely observing the political activities of the NNPP leader and former 2023 presidential candidate, who is also the head of the Kwankwasiyya Movement. This statement comes…
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