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“I Told the Kidnappers to Kill My Brothers, I Won’t Pay ₦300m Ransom” — Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has revealed that he refused to pay a ₦300 million ransom demanded by bandits who claimed to have abducted his brothers, insisting he would not negotiate with criminals. The governor’s remarks come months after bandits released a video showing two abducted men claiming to be his biological brothers and pleading for help. However, Lawal had publicly denied any family relationship with the victims, describing the incident as a ploy…
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144 Days: “Release El-Rufai unconditionally” — Atiku’s aide tells Tinubu
Paul Ibe, media aide to Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to review the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing it as unfair and urging the President to order his release. The remarks were contained in a statement posted on Ibe’s official page on July 9, 2026. According to Ibe, leadership requires responsibility and accountability, stressing that political power should be used for the…
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‘Son of a b****’ – Paraguay senator launches another attack on France captain Kylian Mbappe
Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla has launched another scathing attack on France captain Kylian Mbappé, escalating a controversy that has sparked international condemnation and a criminal investigation in France. Amarilla, who came under fire after making racist remarks about the French star following Paraguay’s 1-0 defeat to France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, refused to back down in her latest comments, describing Mbappé with fresh insults while insisting she had done nothing wrong. The senator’s…
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Those with businesses when Tinubu came in now sell kuli-kuli — Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has leveled sharp criticism against the administration of President Bola Tinubu, alleging that his economic policies have caused widespread business collapse and exacerbated poverty. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo published on Wednesday, Obi suggested that many individuals who initially supported President Tinubu in the 2023 election have seen their livelihoods decimated, forcing them into desperate economic circumstances. Obi dismissed the “Renewed…
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2027: Nothing must happen to Peter Obi – Atiku warns Tinubu, Nigerian govt
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that nothing must happen to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress. Atiku gave the warning in a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday. The warning may not be unconnected to Peter Obi’s recent alarm over threats to his life in an interview ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The alarm has since…
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FCT: Civil servants don’t like me because I blocked funds diversion – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he is not popular among civil servants, giving reasons why that is so. Wike claimed he is not appreciated among workers because he has blocked all avenus for fraudulent diversion of public funds. The Minister made these revelation during his monthly media chat on the state of the nation in Abuja on Thursday. He disclosed that some of the funds civil servants used…
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Burna Boy to perform at first-ever World Cup final halftime show
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy will join a star-studded lineup featuring Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show. FIFA announced on Wednesday that the historic 11-minute performance will take place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. “The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can. I’m grateful to be part of…
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Actress Uche Ogbodo confirms marriage crash with Bobby Maris
Nigerian movie star, Uche Ogbodo, has finally confirmed the crash of her marriage to her younger husband, Bobby Maris. This came after the duo unfollowed themselves on Instagram. The rumours intensified when the couple and the actress’s younger sister started sharing cryptic posts on their Instagram story. However breaking silence amid the controversy, Uche Ogbodo in a post on her Instagram story on Tuesday evening, confirmed the crash by asking if it’s a sin to end a marriage…
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“The economy is so bad that these days I get too scared to even open some messages on my phone because everyone is begging” – Dele Momodu
Veteran journalist and publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, recently expressed deep concern over the severity of economic hardship in Nigeria. During an interview with Rufai Oseni on Nevon Media, aired on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Momodu stated that the current level of suffering is unprecedented in his experience. He noted that the crisis has reached a point where he feels apprehensive about checking his phone messages, as he is inundated daily with requests for…
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Egypt Demands FIFA Probe into Refereeing Following World Cup Exit
The Egyptian Football Federation has officially requested that FIFA remove French referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team from the World Cup, citing “blatant errors” and “double standards” during Egypt’s 3-2 loss to Argentina in the last-16. Federation President Hany Aburida filed a formal complaint on Wednesday, alleging that officiating decisions directly contributed to the Pharaohs’ elimination from the tournament. The controversy centers on several high-stakes VAR interventions that favored the reigning world champions. Egypt’s…
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I might not be alive – Peter Obi raises alarm over alleged threats
The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi, has alleged that his life is under threat, claiming he is being deliberately frustrated and targeted by the government. Speaking during an interview on a podcast with Chude Jideonwo, Obi said the alleged actions against him have intensified, adding that there is a possibility he may not be alive if the situation continues. “The way they are going now I might not be alive. I’m…
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2Baba confronted Annie about me’ – Brymo on his affairs with married women
In a recent appearance on the NotJustOk podcast, Nigerian musician Brymo made fresh allegations regarding his past interactions with music legend 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) and his former wife, Annie Idibia. During the interview, Brymo claimed that in 2019, 2Baba confronted Annie in his presence, directly asking if she had ever been sexually intimate with him. Reflecting on the incident, Brymo stated, “As at 2019, I remember that moment in Naomi’s office in Lekki Phase 1…
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