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Davido thanks father for publicly defending him amid paternity drama
Afrobeats superstar Davido has publicly expressed his gratitude to his father, billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke, after the latter addressed the ongoing paternity dispute involving an Ibadan-based lady, Ayo Labinjoh. The controversy was reignited last week when 12-year-old Aanuoluwapo Adeleke posted an open letter on Instagram, appealing for a fresh DNA test to establish her identity after years of schoolyard bullying. Davido responded on X, formerly Twitter, insisting that five previous tests at various hospitals had…
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Rivers Chief Judge Halts Fubara Impeachment Citing Legal Inability
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has officially declined the Rivers State House of Assembly’s request to constitute a seven-member panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. In a formal response to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the Chief Judge clarified that his hands are “legally fettered” by subsisting court orders. The decision follows an intense legislative push to oust the governor over allegations of gross misconduct. On January…
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Senate suspension row: Akpabio drags Natasha to Supreme Court
The legal conflict over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has escalated as Senate President Godswill Akpabio has approached the Supreme Court. Court documents filed on Thursday reveal that Akpabio is seeking to regularize his appeal against previous lower court rulings that favored the Kogi Central representative. The dispute began in February 2025 following a heated plenary session where Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns over procedural breaches. Following a recommendation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges,…
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I was insulted for saying Obi can’t beat Atiku at convention – Baba-Ahmed
Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has spoken out after receiving a wave of online criticism for his analysis of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) internal dynamics. During a Thursday interview on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, he revisited his stance on a potential 2027 primary showdown between Peter Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. “I did a programme two or three days ago, where I mentioned the fact that Peter Obi would lose 100…
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Kaduna abduction: Nigerians now at mercy of bandits — Atiku
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grave concern over the “increasing audacity” of bandits in Nigeria. His remarks followed the mass abduction of over 177 people from various churches in the Kurmin Wali community of Kaduna State on Sunday. The attack occurred just a week after the same community reportedly paid N2.6 million in ransom to secure the release of previously abducted residents. Atiku described the recurring nature of…
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Democracy not built on serial defections, APC tells Atiku, Obi
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has questioned the democratic credentials of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. The party claimed that neither politician played a significant role in the struggle against military rule that birthed Nigeria’s current democracy. In a statement released Wednesday by spokesperson Seye Oladejo, the APC accused both men of being absent when others faced detention and exile for the sake of…
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Nigerians react as Wizkid tells Seun Kuti, ‘I’m bigger than your father, Fela’
Nigerians are currently divided following a social media clash between Grammy-winning singer Wizkid and Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti. The exchange intensified on Tuesday after Wizkid fired back at Seun following six days of persistent criticism from the latter directed at the singer and his fanbase, Wizkid FC. The dispute escalated when Wizkid took to his Instagram Stories to address Seun directly with several blunt posts. He wrote, “Pu**y boy @thenigbirdkuti ok i big pass your…
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2027: Replacing Shettima will jeopardize Tinubu’s reelection – APC chieftain warns
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Abayomi Mumuni, has cautioned the party against any attempts to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima on religious grounds. Mumuni spoke out on Wednesday following recent controversies surrounding the Vice President’s visibility within party branding. The warning follows a specific incident at the North-East Zonal Public Hearing for the APC constitutional amendment, where Shettima’s photograph was notably missing from a banner. This omission sparked intense speculation regarding his…
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Kano ADC Chairman Slams Nigerian Government, Says Nnamdi Kanu Jailed While Bello Turji Roams Free
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Kano State, Alhaji Musa Ungoggo, has publicly criticized the Nigerian government for what he describes as selective justice. He raised concerns over the uneven handling of security and judicial processes across different regions of the country. Ungoggo questioned why the Federal Government has kept separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu in detention while the notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, continues to operate without arrest. He accused the APC-led administration…
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Deji Adeleke Breaks Silence on Davido’s Long-Running Paternity Allegation
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Deji Adeleke, on Wednesday, spoke publicly for the first time about the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, Afrobeats singer David Adeleke (Davido), and a young girl, Anuoluwapo. Speaking at a press conference, Adeleke dismissed the paternity claim as false and accused controversial commentator Kemi Olunloyo of allegedly impersonating the child and her mother online for years to keep the allegations alive. “I am Deji Adeleke. I’m the father of…
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”The most useless and corrupt govt agency”- socialite, Mompha, slams EFCC Over Link to N206m Crime Case
Businessman Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, has reacted angrily to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) linking him to the arraignment of Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi, who the agency described as one of his associates. According to the EFCC, Babafemi and three companies, 606 Autos Limited, 606 Music Limited, and Splash Off Entertainment Limited, were arraigned before Justice Rahman Oshodi on a five-count charge involving conspiracy, concealment, and transfer of alleged…
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Former Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong joins Qatari club, Al Ahli SC
Qatar Stars League club Al Ahli SC have confirmed the signing of former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong. The experienced centre-back joins the Doha-based side from Saudi club Al Kholood and has signed a contract that will keep him at Al Ahli until June 2028. He has also been handed his preferred No. 5 jersey. Reacting to the move, the 32-year-old defender expressed his excitement on social media, describing the transfer as a new chapter…
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