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The Presidency has issued an official statement addressing rumors about the health of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), refuted claims that Wike had suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for medical treatment, labeling the reports as entirely false. Onanuga condemned the sources of these rumors, referring to them as “online idiots,” and shared a video of Minister Wike leading a Sallah tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House Banquet Hall. This public appearance was aimed at dispelling concerns about Wike’s…
Kogi State Government has pronounced a ban on Sen. Natasha Akpoti’s planned ‘Welcome Home Rally’ scheduled for tomorrow, April 1, 2025. The state government’s position was made known on Monday in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, after a meeting of the state government with traditional rulers and security operatives. “In Kogi Central, intelligence at our disposal point to the fact that some elements are planning to stage some violent rallies in the guise of political and religious agitations. This is to create a platform for wanton destruction and breakdown of law and order.…
The National Assembly is currently preparing a bill which seeks to jail eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, titled ‘Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to Make It Mandatory for All Nigerians of Majority Age to Vote in All National and State Elections and for Related Matters,’ proposes making voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. These are the three (3) important highlights of the proposed law: The proposed jail term is six-month The proposed fine is ₦100,000—or both (that is, a jail term and ₦100,000) The bill holds voting…
Titok streamer, Peller in tears that he has been receiving death threats after he pleaded Nigerians to stop the ongoing #30DayRants challenge on TikTok. Peller has faced backlash after urging Nigerians to stop criticising poor governance under the #30DayRants challenge.In a vidoe, he that continued criticism could lead to a ban on the platform in Nigeria, which would affect his source of income which is Titok During a recent livestream, Peller Cries out that some persons threatened to shoot him like they unalive his colleague, Oloba Salo with a shot , in the Lekki area of Lagos State last year.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, regarding the upcoming FCT elections. He cautioned that if the results lean excessively in favor of Wike’s party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), it could cost him his position. During a dinner on Saturday evening to mark Eid-Al-Fitri, Tinubu emphasized the importance of ensuring the APC’s victory in the FCT. He reportedly told Wike: “Give me any opportunity for my party to win elections in FCT. I know where you are coming from, your own party.” “If this thing goes too much in…
A Nigerian international boxer, Segun “Success” Olanrewaju, a former national and West African light-heavyweight champion, had collapsed during a fight in Ghana. Forty-year-old Olanrewaju was competing against Ghanaian boxer John Mbanugu, known as “Power,” in an undercard bout at Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when the incident occurred. The fight, held on Saturday, March 29, at the Bukom Boxing Arena, was well underway when Olanrewaju suddenly fell to the canvas with just 15 seconds remaining in the third round of the scheduled eight-round contest. The referee quickly called for medical assistance, and paramedics rushed in to provide emergency care. Despite their…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given updates on the recall process initiated on Sen. Natasha, which it is currently handling. INEC says it is more expensive to conduct a recall election than a constituency election. This suggests that the commission may spend more money to complete the recall process of the embattled Kogi senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, than was spent conducting her election, whether or not the recall is successful. The Special Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Mohammed Kunna, made the statement on the high cost of a recall process during an online discussion on “INEC Regulation and Guidelines…
Nigerian afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced that he was the executive producer on his friend Cubana Chief Priest’s new song. The socialite had earlier teased a snippet of his upcoming track ‘More Money’ from his album ‘CP No Small’ in an Instagram reel on March 27. The video showed him vibing energetically to the beat as he gave fans a taste of what’s to come. In the caption of the post, he revealed Davido as the executive producer, noting that he ensured the project hits all the right notes. “The Legend Himself Made Sure We Made A Classic,” he…
Germany has boosted its military funding and infrastructure leading Berlin to achieve NATO’s target of allocating 2% of its GDP to defense by 2024—a milestone not reached since the Cold War ended in 1991. Despite this, United States President, Donald Trump has argued that Germany should increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP, citing the significant resources the U.S. dedicates to protecting the central European nation. Also the German’s parliament has decided to ease debt restrictions, enabling increased investment in military infrastructure. Friedrich Merz, the likely new chancellor from the conservative Christian Democratic Union party, pledged to do “whatever…
Suspended governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has issued an official statement to the allegations of bombing the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, pipeline bombings, etc, leveled against him by the retired Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Fubara wrote on Saturday, March 29th, 2025: “My attention has been drawn to a press briefing by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke aired on Channels Television on Friday the 28th of March 2025. “Ordinarily, I would not have responded to his claims, but to correct the erroneous impression such allegations may create in the minds of…