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2027: I’m still 100% Obidient – Isaac Fayose after meeting Seyi Tinubu, Chief Priest, others
Popular social commentator, Isaac Fayose, says he remains a supporter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, despite his cordial relationship with some supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Fayose made this known in a post on his official Facebook page on Thursday after revealing that he met with Seyi Tinubu, businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, and other celebrities on Wednesday night. According to him, his friendship with supporters of President…
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Tinubu testing 2027 rigging with NBA election – Atiku
African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday accused President Bola Tinubu of meddling with the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, election as a test run to rig the 2027 elections. Atiku said Tinubu has brought his ‘state-sponsored toxic politics of coronation’ to bear on the NBA election. In a statement signed by his Media Office, the former vice president said the NBA election has shown that there is nothing Tinubu can’t compromise. The statement read:…
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Tinubu defamation trial: Court issues final warning to Sowore
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final warning to presidential candidate of the African Alliance Congress AAC, Omoyele Sowore, to resume his defence in the defamation charges filed against him by the Department of the State Service, DSS. Sowore is being prosecuted for allegedly defaming President Bola Tinubu. The judge issued the warning on Thursday following the absence of Sowore’s lead counsel, Mr Olumide Fusika, SAN, and Reuben Adakole…
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Chioma is my life coordinator, she manages my finances – Davido
Famous Nigerian singer, Davido, has tagged his wife, Chioma Adeleke, as his life coordinator. Davido who was seen calling Chioma on the phone that he was stranded, asked her to transfer $4,000 to his personal assistant, Lati. The singer, in the viral video, further revealed that Chioma is the one managing his finances because of his reckless spending. While tagging her his life coordinator, he said to her on the phone call, “Hello, hello baby,…
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2027: Atiku chose Amaechi to show he has nothing against Ndigbo – Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has defended the selection of Rotimi Amaechi as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. He stated that the choice proves that presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar holds no prejudice against the Igbo people. Addressing earlier concerns about the slot not going to the Southeast, Okonkwo explained that the party is using internal dialogue to unite its members. “The ADC has announced Rotimi Amaechi as the vice presidential candidate…
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Mary Habila’s father rejects autopsy, wants daughter’s body for burial
The family of Mary Habila, a 26-year-old nurse who died at Minister David Umahi’s home, has formally requested that police stop their investigation. In an affidavit filed in Ebonyi State, her father, Tanko Habila, stated that the family does not suspect foul play and has refused to permit an autopsy. The father expressed his family’s clear stance regarding the medical examination. “While I welcome steps being taken to unravel the cause of my daughter’s death,…
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“Tinubu Retained Shettima Because He Trusts His Loyalty and Competence” — APC Chieftain
The North-West Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Garba Muhammad, has said President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 election is a reflection of the confidence he has in his deputy. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Muhammad described Shettima as a loyal and dependable partner whose commitment to national service has earned him the trust of both the President and many Nigerians.…
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“I Could Have Chosen Wrong Ways to Make Money, But I Chose Hard Work” — Funke Akindele
Award-winning Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has advised Nigerian youths to abandon the get-rich-quick mentality and focus on acquiring skills, discipline, and hard work. Speaking in a recent interview with BellaNaija, the filmmaker said success requires patience and consistent effort, stressing that she deliberately chose legitimate means of earning a living despite facing challenges early in life. Using her personal journey as an example, Akindele recalled selling bed spaces while studying at the University…
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NYSC to blacklist companies that fail to provide transportation, accommodation for corps members
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on all Corps Employers, to upgrade the welfare of Corps members posted to serve with them, adding that any employer who does not provide accommodation and transportation for Corpers would be blacklisted from enjoying Corps services. He stated this while interacting with Corps members in Lokoja during working visit to Kogi State. The NYSC Chief Executive assured Corps members that…
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Panic as beheaded man’s body is discovered inside UNIJOS
Panic gripped the University of Jos (UNIJOS) community on Tuesday after the beheaded body of a middle-aged man was discovered on farmland within the university environment. The deceased, whose identity had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report, was found with his head severed and missing, triggering fear among students, staff and residents of the institution. A 300-level student of the university, Pius Atok, who spoke to Vanguard, said…
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Nigerian woman welcomes quadruplets at 50 after marrying at 48
A 50-year-old Nigerian woman has shared how she welcomed quadruplets: two boys and two girls after years of waiting to get married and have children. Olushola Olonade gave the testimony on Sunday during a church service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Solid Rock Parish, in the Ojodu area of Lagos. According to Olonade, she got married on December 12, 2023, at the age of 48 after what she described as a long…
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Oyo Abduction: Senate blasts Makinde for demanding UN probe
The Nigerian Senate has lambasted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at plenary on Tuesday, the Senate asked the governor to stop trivialising a very serious and traumatic matter. Reports are that Makinde, on Monday in a statewide broadcast a few hours after the Nigerian military officially handed over the rescued pupils…
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