‘I made mistakes but never slept with your best friend’ — Kaffy’s ex breaks silence

Joseph Ameh, former husband of Kaffy, has denied a claim by the dancer and choreographer that he slept with her best friend.

Atiku, Wike, Fayose, others meet in Abuja

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has met with the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Peter Fayose and other stakeholders of the party in Abuja.

The reason for their meeting has not been ascertained at the time of filing this report.

Sit-at-home grounds residents, commercial activities in Imo

Motorists, markets, business centres, schools, filling stations and banks were grounded in various parts of Imo State on Monday in compliance with the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra(IPOB).

BREAKING: Peter Obi secures Labour Party presidential ticket

Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has secured the presidential ticket of the Labour Party (LP).

Obi emerged the party’s presidential flag bearer at the Convention and presidential primary in Asaba, Delta State.

Lewandowski says time at Bayern Munich is over

Robert Lewandowski is bent on leaving the Bundesliga and hopes to make it happen as soon as possible after his latest remarks on his situation at the club.

Senator Folarin wins Oyo APC governorship primary

Senator Teslim Folarin, who represents Oyo Central in the National Assembly, has won the Oyo All Progressives Congress, APC governorship primary.

Headies 2022: We might disqualify Portable for threatening other nominees ― Organisers

The organisers of Headies Awards have threatened to disqualify fast-rising Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable for threatening to kill his co-nominees of its 2022 edition.

The organisers who are not happy with Portable made this known in a statement on its verified Instagram page on Friday.

INEC extends deadline for primaries by six days

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has finally caved in to the request of political parties to adjust the timetable for the 2023 polls.

The Commission agreed to extend the deadline for the conduct of party primaries by six days.

APC, PDP: A day of decision

Two big contests should currently be taking place in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT). Public attention is on the historic presidential primaries of the two major political parties-the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).

Between today and tomorrow, or by Monday, the two platforms should be presenting their candidates for next year’s poll to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the electorate.

BREAKING: Peter Obi joins Labour Party

Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant Peter Obi has officially joined the Labour Party, (LP).

The Nation had reported that Peter Obi resigned his membership of the PDP barely 72 hours to its presidential primaries.

Binani beats Bindow, Ribadu, Namdas to pick Adamawa APC Gov ticket

Senator Aishatu Ahmed aka Binani made history on Friday by becoming the first woman in the North to pick the governorship ticket of a major political party.

Binani defeated top five male aspirants in Adamawa State to pick the governorship ticket of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 general elections.

I’m not afraid of giving love another chance – Nkechi Blessing

Actress Nkechi Blessing has stated she is not giving up hope on love.

She said she is not averse to giving love another try.

According to her, irrespective of the unpalatable experiences she has encountered, there is still a ray of hope shining in her as regards love.

I will be very annoyed If I see unknown person at my wedding – Temi Otedola

Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, has stated that she wants her wedding to be a small and private wedding.

Court declines Okorocha’s request for bail

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined the request for bail made ex-parte by former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha.

Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling on Friday, after listening to Okorocha’s lawyer, Ola Olanipekun (SAN), ordered the ex-Governor to serve his motion for bail on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for it to be heard on the issue.

People scoop fuel as truck, four vehicles collide in Lagos

A tanker laden with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Friday, overturned and spilt its content at the surrounding areas of Otedola Bridge, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Adegoke, 15 others lodged in Hilton hotel’

Mr Oluwole Lawrence, security supervisor working at Hilton Hotels, Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday, told the Osun State High Court that 15 other guests lodged at the Hilton Hotel same night the late Timothy Adegoke was there.

Breaking: Abaribe dumps PDP, resigns as senate minority leader

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Abaribe equally resigned from his position in the national assembly as the Senate Minority Leader.

Police Release Agidigbo FM Boss, Oriyomi Hazmat

Proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat has been released by the police on bail.

This was made known in a statement released on Friday by Head of Agidigbo FM station, Adebayo Yousuph Grey.

Supreme Court dismisses Amaechi’s appeal against probe

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the appeal by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi against the decision by Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike to set up a seven-man panel to probe his eight year tenure as Governor.

The apex court held that Amaechi’s appeal was without merit and awarded N1million cost against him.

The panel was to probe some transactions estimated at about N96billion carried out by Rivers State Government under Amaechi.

The Rivers State claimed Amaechi’s administration fraudulently sold some assets belonging to the State.

Amaechi challenged the constitution of the panel at the High Court, arguing among others, that the planned probe was intended to witch-hunt, embarrass and humiliate him.

Two APC House of Assembly aspirants were arrested by the police for refusing to step down

Late Senator Office Nwali, foremost founding father of Ebonyi state two sons were arrested by the Ebonyi State Police Command  for refusal to step down for another aspirant in the just concluded APC primaries in the State.

It was gathered that the duo, Barr. Rollins Offia Nwali and his brother Engr Alfred Offia Nwali were arrested on Thursday at Onueke in Ezza South Local Government Area of the State.

Sole aspirant, Governor AbdulRazaq clinches Kwara APC guber ticket

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state was Thursday evening reelected as the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 General elections.

Residents, Fans Protest Arrest of Popular Ibadan Broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat

Sequel to the arrest of popular Ibadan broadcaster and owner of Agidigbo Radio station, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, residents and fans of the broadcaster have taken to the streets of Ibadan and the State Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan to protest his arrest.

BREAKING: Oyo APC Postpones Gubernatorial Primary Election

The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC has postponed its gubernatorial primary election scheduled to hold today.

The primary election which was scheduled to hold at the Obafemi Awolowo Station, Liberty Road in Ibadan will now hold on Friday, 27th May, 2022.

‘We took oath to conceal OAU student’s death’

The Osun State High Court presided over by Chief Justice Oyebola Ojo yesterday continued hearing on the murder case of master’s degree student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke.

A consultant pathologist, Prof Segun Ojo, led in evidence by Kunle Adegoke, SAN, counsel to the 2nd, 4th and 5th defendant, said it was impossible to ascertain what killed the student.

PDP Primaries: Bandits kill delegates in Niger

Three out of the thirteenth delegates from Mariga Local government Areas of Niger were on Wednesday reportedly attacked and killed by bandits on their way back home to obtain their means of identification to enable them vote in yesterday’s Peoples Democratic Party Governorship Primary election.

Sanwo-Olu wins Lagos APC ticket to run for second term

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has clinched the APC ticket to run for second term in the 2023 governorship election in the state.

Stella Oduah absconded, didn’t complete NYSC, says D-G

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said the senator representing Anambra North, Stella Oduah, absconded and did not complete the mandatory one-year NYSC programme.

The NYSC stated this in a May 24, 2022 letter by its Director General, marked NYSC/DHQ/PPRU/783/Vol. III.

Obi’s exit dims hope for Southeast PDP candidate

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant Peter Obi may either join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the Labour Party (LP) or the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) to puruse his ambition, it was learnt yesterday.

Adegoke: Deceased cause of death cannot be determined anatomically — Pathologist

A Professor of Pathologist, Olusegun Sylvester Ojo Wednesday, told an Osun State High Court that the death of Timothy Adegoke cannot be anatomically determined.

BREAKING: EFCC arrests Okorocha after nine-hour siege

After close to one hour of sporadic shooting, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have finally whisked former Imo Governor Senator Rochas Okorocha away.

They broke into his Maitama, Abuja residence after laying siege to it for nine hours.

BREAKING: Court restrains Mc Oluomo, NURTW, others from collecting union levies

The Federal High Court, Lagos Division has restrained a former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos branch, Alhaji Musilu Akinsanya, a.k.a. MC Oluomo and seven others from collecting union dues and levies from commercial drivers that are non-union members in all motor parks in Lagos State.

Wike sacks Commissioners, Chief of Staff

Nyesom Wike has dissolved Rivers State Executive Council with immediate effect.

Chief of Staff to the governor and Senior Special Assistant (Protocol), have also been relieved of their office.

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh reveals why she was arrested in Dubai

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has finally revealed why she was arrested in Dubai sometime in 2019 which went viral on social media.

Tonto made the revelation in her renewed fight with Bobrisky after the crossdresser claimed that the actress was arrested in Dubai for smoking weed.

56-yr-old Evangelist Eucharia cries out, says she needs a man to marry her

Legendary Nollywood actress turned Evangelist Eucharia Anunobi, has affirmed that she is urgently in need of a man to settle down with.

I’m an interview with BBC Igbo, the 56-year-old Eucharia reveals her utmost concern about settling down. In 2006, It was gathered that the actress’s marriage to her ex-husband, Mr Charles Edwu, ended after six years of marriage.

‘Why APC can’t field Jonathan’

A group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised an alarm over possible emergence of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the flagbearer of the party.

The group, The APC Watchdog, in a statement issued on Sunday by its National Coordinator, Alhaji Wahab Adewale in Abuja stated that the emergence of Jonathan will not serve any useful purpose for members, particularly, its founding members.

Southeast youths declare war against gunmen

Henceforth, any attack by gunmen will be met with a commensurate counter-attack.

The youths, identified as Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), declared fire for fire against gunmen killing people in Anambra State.

They also called on Governor Charles Soludo to immediately form security guards in the communities.

I’ll spend 67 years on throne, says Oluwo of Iwo

The residents of the ancient town thronged to his palace on a solidarity walk opposing the petition dated September 9, 2020, by the twelve king-makers urging Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, to remove him from the throne over alleged misconduct.

Police parade 37 suspected cultists, armed robbers in Ekiti

The Police Command in Ekiti state, on Saturday paraded no fewer than 37 suspects arrested at different locations in the state for offences ranging from alleged armed robbery, cattle rustling, theft and cultism between March and May.

I fantasized having erotic scenes with Ramsey Nouah – Rita Akoji

Upcoming Nollywood actress, Rita Akoji has revealed she used to have a big crush on Nollywood superstar, Ramsey Nouah. Rita, who was a greenhorn then said she had some fantasies about the handsome actor and she poured out her heart to Potpourri in a chat.

Three killed, others rescued in another Lagos building collapse

Three persons were on Saturday evening confirmed dead and two others rescued after a three-storey building collapsed in Lagos.

The incident occurred at 4 Alayaki Lane, Freeman in Lagos Island, a densely populated neighbourhood, shortly after the downpour.

Benue Catholic Church suspends priest over partisan politics

The Catholic diocese of Gboko, Benue State has suspended a priest, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, for participating in partisan politics. Alia is a frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State. He has picked the APC N50m nomination form.

This was made know in a disclaimer released by the Bishop of Gboko diocese, William A. Avenya, yesterday.

Gunmen kidnap farmer in Anambra, shoots son

Gunmen have abducted a farmer based in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The reason for the abduction of the victim, identified as Chukwujekwu Uzozie, was unknown at press time.

Okada ban: Police to arrest riders, passengers in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has warned that both motorcyclists and passengers who defy the new ban on Okada operations in the state will be arrested and prosecuted.

Cancel gospel crusade in Abia — IPOB warns Kumuyi

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has asked the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, to take note of the ugly security in the South East zone and cancel the crusade he has scheduled to hold in Aba, Abia State.

US queries Nigeria’s child labour protection efforts

The United States has faulted Nigeria’s child labour protection efforts.

Deputy Undersecretary of Labour for International Affairs, Ms Thea Lee, said the country does not meet many of the international standards on child labour.

Makinde presents seven brand new vehicles to High Court judges

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday presented seven brand new Land Cruiser Prado to Judges to make their ”work easy and ensure efficient justice delivery”.

Presenting the vehicles to the seven judges, Makinde, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun said it was in fulfilment of the promise the government made to the state judiciary.

BREAKING: EFCC detains ex-NDDC MD Nsima Ekere

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Nsima Ekere in connection with a probe of N47billion contracts.

ASUU strike: We’ve elected leaders who don’t value education – Prof Imumolen

 A university professor, Christopher Imumolen, on Wednesday said Nigerians must ensure they elect into public offices, leaders who are not only educated, but also know the value of education.

2023: Adopt Jonathan as APC consensus candidate, group begs Buhari

Ahead of the May 30 Presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, a political pressure group, Save Nigeria-Buhari Ambassadors, SNBA, Wednesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to adopt his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan as consensus candidate of the ruling party.

2023: Prophet predicts Peter Obi to win PDP presidential ticket

Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary election, Prophet Godfrey Gbujie, on Wednesday predicted that former Anambra governor, Mr Peter Obi, will emerge presidential candidate of the party.