Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s fiery 2023 presidential candidate, clearly wants one thing, and that is to be Nigeria’s president in 2027. Yet, a bitter controversy has erupted around his role in the opposition coalition July 11, 2025. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, the opposition figures backing Obi are not aligned with his presidential ambitions. Instead, they allegedly want him to settle as the vice-presidential candidate. This revelation was made public during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time show on Thursday. Onanuga’s blunt assertion has ignited debates across Nigeria’s political…
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A fresh controversy has erupted involving Mr. Dele Momodu, former Director of Strategic Communications for the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Committee, who has vehemently denied owing ₦380,000 to a small food business in Abuja July 11, 2025 The allegation stems from a claim by a staff member of Black Diamond Kitchen, Ifeoma Obu, who accused Mr. Momodu of failing to pay for small chops supplied during the 2022 presidential campaign July 11. The Debt Allegation: Small Business Suffers In a video circulated on social media by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister.…
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has dropped a bombshell during the Africa Anti-Corruption Day event where he revealed a disturbing new trend: corrupt Nigerian politicians are increasingly using crypto currencies to stash their illicit wealth July 10, 2025. This revelation exposes a dark side of the crypto boom in Nigeria, July 11. While crypto currencies promises financial innovation, they have become a safe haven for fraudulent politicians seeking to evade justice. Mr. Olukoyede’s statement suggests that Nigeria’s fight against corruption faces a new, sophisticated challenge. EFCC Uncovers Crypto currency Wallets as Safe…
In a controversial move that has stirred political debates, the Nigerian Senate has officially removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her position as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) July 10, 2025. Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East under the APC, was named her successor during Thursday’s plenary session, announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. A Tumultuous Tenure Marked by Suspension and Reassignments Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s removal caps a turbulent period in her Senate career. Since her swearing-in in November 2023, she initially chaired the influential Senate Committee on Local Content. However, a reshuffle in February…
Nollywood actress Kemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, has stirred controversy with her candid revelations about her personal life. In a recent interview on the Talk To B podcast with Biola Adebayo. She opened up about having two children from different fathers and the harsh judgments she faces as a single mother. Her story challenges societal norms and exposes the double standards women endure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry and beyond. The Untold Story Behind Kemity’s First Pregnancy Kemity disclosed that she became pregnant just as she was preparing to write her West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams. Her mother, a…
A devastating fire broke out at the Lagos office of Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Iyabo Ojo on Monday evening, July 8, 2025. The incident, which occurred around 7 pm, has sparked widespread concern among fans and industry watchers. While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, the fire has raised questions about safety standards and emergency preparedness in Lagos commercial buildings. How Flames Engulf Iyabo Ojo’s Office Building According to reports, the fire rapidly spread through parts of the office building, causing significant destruction. Iyabo Ojo herself shared a video on Instagram showing the aftermath of the blaze. The…
Omo, e be like say Nigerian police no dey tire for their wahala. Na So Police Take Arrest Tim Elombah for July 5, 2025. This time, dem carry journalist and media oga, Tim Elombah, go police custody. The arrest happen for him house for Awka, Anambra State on Saturday, July 5. Tim na journalist wey dey work for Diaspora Digital Media (DDM), one online TV network wey Nigerians wey dey abroad dey run. But police no gree make am continue to dey do him thing. Dem come carry am go Force Headquarters for interrogation like common thief. Wetin Cause This…
Introduction: Another Journalist Silenced The Nigerian police have made headlines once again on July 5, 2025, Tim Elombah, a nigerian journalist and media executive, was arrested at his Awka residence by officers of the Nigeria Police Force. The move, which many see as a blatant attack on press freedom, has sent shockwaves through the media community and beyond July 5, 2025. The Arrest: A Familiar Script Early Saturday morning, heavily armed police operatives stormed Elombah’s home. Without warning, he was whisked away like a common criminal leaving his family and neighbors in panic. The officers, reportedly from the Intelligence Unit,…
Paul Pogba Abandoned by Friends and Family After Doping Scandal once a celebrated football star, has revealed a shocking and deeply personal side of his life after his doping ban July 3, 2025. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder says people abandoned him, including those closest to him even his wife. The fall from grace has been brutal and isolating. From Fame to Isolation Pogba’s story is a harsh reminder of how fame can be fleeting. Once the doping ban was announced, the calls stopped, invitations dried up, and people started avoiding him. He said, “Paul Pogba, the famous…
Liverpool and world football are in shock following the tragic death of Diogo Jota, the 28-year-old Liverpool forward, who perished in a horrific car accident in Zamora, Spain, on Thursday morning July 3, 2025. The incident also claimed the life of his younger brother, André Silva, 25, a professional footballer in Portugal’s second division. The Fatal Crash: What Really Happened? According to the Spanish Guardia Civil, the brothers were traveling on the A-52 motorway near Cernadilla in Zamora when their Lamborghini suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking. The vehicle veered off the road and burst into flames, killing both instantly.…