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‘You’ve no plans, lack understanding of governance – Presidency slams Peter Obi
President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Engagement, Fredrick Nwabufo, has declared that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi lacks the understanding of governance. Nwabufo made the remark while criticizing Obi over his latest interview where he pledged to unite the country if elected president in 2027. In a statement he signed, Nwabufo said: “Peter Obi’s interview shows him again to be vacant of deep thought, understanding of governance, and…
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Nigerian languages don’t have any benefits – Peter Okoye claims
Afrobeats singer and half of the defunct P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has claimed that Nigeria’s indigenous languages don’t have much values. The singer made the claim after a fan asked him whether his kids are also fluent in Igbo after he boasted about their proficiency in French. Okoye, who is currently on vacation in Paris, France, said watching his children speak French fluently makes him consider purchasing a property in…
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Nnamdi Kanu writes from Sokoto prison, sacks personal lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor
The jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has formally terminated the services of his longtime personal lawyer, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, and directed him to stop representing him, his family, or IPOB in any capacity. In a letter dated July 22, 2026, and written from the Sokoto Correctional Centre, Kanu said Ejiofor’s engagement as his personal legal representative had earlier been terminated verbally, adding that the latest correspondence served as formal…
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“Tinubu’s Government Is Running Nigeria’s Most Dangerous Budget Cycle” — BudgIT Co-founder, Seun Onigbinde
Budget transparency advocate and BudgIT co-founder, Seun Onigbinde, has described the Tinubu administration as operating the most dangerous budget cycle in Nigeria’s history. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Onigbinde expressed concern over the government’s management of the 2024 to 2026 budgets, which have a combined value of ₦152.09 trillion. He argued that the administration has failed to prioritize capital projects, warning that inadequate investment in infrastructure and development could undermine the country’s long-term…
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Court Grants Blessing CEO ₦20 Million Bail in Alleged ₦69m Fraud Case
A Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted social media influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of ₦20 million in her ongoing trial over an alleged ₦69 million fraud. The court ordered her to provide two responsible sureties in the same amount, with each required to present a three-year bank statement or proof of a fixed deposit worth at least ₦20 million. Both the defendant and her sureties are…
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“Atiku Gave Na’Abba ₦5m to Begin My Impeachment” — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar financed an attempt to impeach him during his first term in office by giving the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, ₦5 million. Responding to comments by former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba, Obasanjo claimed the impeachment plot was orchestrated from within the Presidency after Atiku allegedly held a private meeting with Na’Abba. According to the former president, Atiku believed…
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“I Stopped Buying Gifts for Men After My Ex Betrayed Me” — Toke Makinwa
Media personality and actress Toke Makinwa has revealed why she no longer buys gifts for men she is romantically involved with, citing a painful experience from her university days. Speaking on a recent episode of her Toke Moments podcast, Makinwa recalled dating an older man while she was an undergraduate and using her school fees to fund his birthday celebration. According to her, she later discovered that the man had been cheating on her, an…
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“You are Too Young for Marriage, you should be in school” — VeryDarkMan Advises Peller and Jarvis
Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has advised TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis to reconsider their decision to get married, saying they are not yet ready for such a commitment. The advice comes after the couple announced that their wedding is scheduled to hold on August 1, 2026, a revelation that has generated mixed reactions online. In a video shared on his social media page, VDM argued that marriage should…
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Police arrest officers in viral video threatening to slap, detain motorist if he’s Igbo
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of officers captured in a viral video allegedly attempting to extort money from a motorist along the Lagos–Benin Expressway. The incident sparked widespread outrage after one of the officers was heard saying he would have slapped and detained the motorist if he were Igbo, drawing condemnation from Nigerians on social media. Speaking to journalists on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State, DSP Abayomi…
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I’m president at home – Fashola on contesting for Nigerian Presidency
Former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, has dismissed any form of insinuation that he might contest for the Presidency of Nigeria. Fashola disclosed that he’s the president of his home and can’t run for the highest political office in Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, who spoke on Beyond The Headlines on TVC, also noted that he doesn’t miss public office. Asked if he would contest for the president of Nigeria, Fashola said:…
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Three Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Over Oyo School Abduction
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for terrorism-related offenses linked to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Justice Salim Ibrahim handed down the maximum sentence after the defendants pleaded guilty to charges of terrorism concealment and membership in a proscribed group. The convicts—Abdulrazak Umar (aka Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (aka Yunusa Bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (aka…
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I will always hold you accountable – Rufai to Bwala
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has told the President Bola Tinubu’sspokesman, Daniel Bwala, that he would always hold him accountable. In a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, Rufai said he had nothing against Bwala, noting that he remained his brother. According to the anchor, the media does not hate Bwala, but only holding him accountable. He wrote, “Dear Bwala, You still remain my brother but I will always hold you accountable. I have…
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