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People claiming to be witch hunted today did same to others in past – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticised public office holders and politicians who complain about being “witch-hunted.” In a post on his X handle on Friday, Sani pointed out the irony, saying many of those crying foul today were the same people who “witch-hunted” others when they held power. His remark comes amid growing political tensions and frequent claims of persecution from various quarters. “We are a special breed of people who pray to…
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Asake will perform at my wedding – Wizkid
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Ayodeji “Wizkid” Balogun, has revealed that he wants fellow Afrobeats star Asake to perform at his wedding. Wizkid remarked on a recent appearance on Apple Music Radio with Asake and DJ Tunez. He said Asake’s breakout hit “Omo Ope” instantly made him a fan, but “Remember” remains his favourite song, and the one he hopes Asake will perform on his big day. Praising Asake, Wizkid described him as one of the most…
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Supreme Court overrides presidential pardon, affirms death sentence for Maryam Sanda
In a landmark ruling that clarifies the limits of presidential pardon, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has overturned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant clemency to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. In a split judgment delivered on Friday, the apex court upheld the death sentence by hanging earlier imposed on Sanda by an FCT High Court in 2020 and later affirmed by the Court of Appeal. Sanda was convicted…
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“It’s a Spiritual Assignment” – Fubara speaks on why he defected to APC
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a “spiritual assignment” aligned with the interest of the state. Fubara, who officially defected earlier in the week, spoke on Friday at the Government House in Port Harcourt after receiving his APC membership card from the state chairman, Chief Tony Okocha. He said his defection was driven…
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Actress, Dayo Amusa elected Actors Guild of Nigeria national vice president
Popular Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has been elected as the new National Vice President (Southwest) of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). The election was held on Saturday in Edo State during the 2025 AGN Annual Convention. Announcing her victory in a post on Instagram, Dayo expressed gratitude to the delegates and her campaign team for their support and confidence in her leadership. “Thank you to all the Delegates /AGN Chairmen and all the AGN…
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“Traumatized with that institution” – Regina Daniels on possibility of remarrying
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has spoken candidly about her stance on marriage following her widely publicised separation from Senator Ned Nwoko. Responding to a fan who asked if she would consider getting married again, Regina revealed that she is still emotionally affected by her past marriage and remains traumatised by the experience. She added that she has no plans to remarry in the future. When further asked if she might consider marrying someone closer to…
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2026: Accord party endorses Governor Ademola Adeleke as candidate
The Accord Party in Osun State is set to officially endorse Governor Ademola Adeleke as its candidate for the 2026 governorship election.The announcement will be made during the Osun State Accord Party governorship primary, scheduled for today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Osun State party chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, disclosed the plan on Wednesday in Osogbo, noting that Governor Adeleke is the party’s sole candidate. He also stated that approximately 150 delegates are expected to participate…
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2027: Tinubu will fight dirty, only Peter Obi can survive because he is clean- Sam Amadi
Sam Amadi, former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has warned political actors against underestimating President Bola Tinubu, asserting that the president is ready to respond dirty if confronted with “dirty tactics.” In a post shared on Wednesday via X, Amadi advised those encouraging young politicians to challenge the president to carefully consider the potential consequences.He pointed out that while Tinubu “is not clean,” he is relentless and will retaliate in kind against…
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‘Nnamdi Kanu fights darker forces than Nelson Mandela’ – Wife
Uchechi, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has stated that her husband is confronting forces even more daunting than those Nelson Mandela faced during apartheid in South Africa. She insisted that Kanu is not a terrorist but one of Africa’s most significant freedom fighters. In a post shared on X, she wrote: “The Igbo youths and students are in solidarity with Mazi #NnamdiKanu. #NnamdiKanu is not…
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To find Love for Eko too hard – BNXN
Nigerian artiste Daniel Benson, widely known as BNXN, has spoken candidly about his difficulty finding genuine love in Lagos. According to the Finesse hitmaker, forming real romantic connections in the city has been challenging. BNXN expressed this sentiment in a recent tweet, saying that discovering love in Eko has been too hard for him. BNXN disclosed this when he tweeted, “To find love for Eko too hard for me o.” The singer has not been…
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FCT will continue to build more houses for judges — Minister, Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to supporting the judiciary to enhance productivity, reduce delays, and protect its independence and integrity. Speaking on Monday, December 8, at the opening of the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, Wike disclosed that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has made budgetary provisions to build more residential houses for FCT High Court judges to address housing shortages. He said the…
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Boko Haram insurgency has lasted 15 Years, longer than Civil War — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed grave concern that Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram has dragged on for 15 years, far longer than the 30-month Nigerian Civil War, with no clear end in sight. Speaking virtually on Sunday during the Toyin Falola Interviews, Obasanjo warned that insurgency and banditry will continue unless Nigeria’s military undergoes specialised foreign training, strengthens intelligence operations, and deploys modern technology. According to him, Nigeria’s armed forces are still largely trained…
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