Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), narrowly avoided death on Friday after his convoy came under a heavy gunfire attack in Borno State. The attack, believed to be carried out by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, has further increased fears about the worsening insecurity in the region. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday evening, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, said that the retired army general and his accompanying soldiers were ambushed close to a frontline military base. Even though details on casualties still remain sketchy, Ndume revealed…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Sen. Ita Enang, has said that Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno’s defection to the party will trigger more positive developments in the state. He recently shared that the governor’s decision to defect has aligned Akwa Ibom with the centre. Speaking in Uyo, the state capital, Sen. Ita urged Akwa Ibom people to celebrate the defection after the gains recorded in the state between 1999 and 2015 when the state had connections with the centre. According to him, the connection is what the governor’s movement to APC has rekindled, and Akwa Ibom residents…
Nollywood actress Efe Orhorha has narrated how she met and married Jude Orhorha, a fellow actor. She recently shared how their divine connection led to 20 solid years of marriage. Speaking during an interview, Efe said that she never thought she would marry an actor, but God had other plans for her life. According to her, their marriage has been nothing but divine since they tied the knot 2 decades ago, and it was easy to say yes because she was absolutely convinced that he was the one. Efe noted that she met her man at a birthday party where…
Nollywood actress Angela Eguavoen has expressed concern over the unhealthy attitude of some female colleagues in the industry. She recently shared that Nigerian actresses enjoy pulling each other down out of hatred. Reacting via her Instagram page, Angela narrated a disturbing incident where a colleague urged a producer to stop giving movie roles to another actress, simply because she irritated her. Lamenting online, the movie star disclosed that some women in the industry now derive pleasure in pulling others down rather than rising by lifting someone else. According to her, she cannot overemphasise the importance of unity and kindness in…
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up about her past relationship with fellow actress Iyabo Ojo. She recently hailed Iyabo for showing an admirable level of dedication to becoming a successful movie star. Speaking on a podcast, Bimbo revealed that she met Iyabo when she was just 19 years old, and the passion she displayed for acting was second to none at the time. According to her, Ojo took very bold steps to pursue her dreams in Nollywood, including visiting her house to speak about how she is ready to give everything to achieve her dream to become a…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC, has warned Nigerian Disc Jockeys to obtain a license from the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte, MCSN, before performing music to the public. NCC recently shared that any DJ who goes against the guideline would face a 5-year jail term henceforth. Speaking via a copyright advisory statement, the regulatory body said that failure to obtain a license from MCSN constitutes copyright infringement, and it is punishable by a fine of N1 million or imprisonment for five years or both. Warning that it will not hesitate to investigate, arrest, and prosecute disc jockeys who fail to…
A trending clip that purportedly shows pastor Paul Adefarasin flashing an object at a content creator who was filming his car has sparked conversations online. Daddy Freeze recently shared his opinion on the matter via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. The video, shot in the middle of the road by a car content creator, shows a man who looks a lot like pastor Paul Adefarasin driving a Range Rover, but as soon as he approached the content creator, he wound down his window and expressed displeasure at the content creator while flashing an object. The content…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has alleged that politicians in Abuja and the National Assembly are behind the killings in the state. He recently shared that these politicians are currently feeding those responsible for the crisis in Benue. Speaking during Friday’s Politics Today program on Channels Television, Hyacinth described the situation as unsettling, stating that the erring politicians are only interested in fighting for their position. Declaring that it was his right to protect and serve the interests of his people, Alia disclosed that he would not tolerate such unacceptable behaviour while he is Governor. “It is very, very unsettling…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has proposed a constitutional amendment for a single term of five or six years for elected officials at all levels of government in Nigeria. He recently suggested a move away from the current system of two four-year terms. Speaking during a visit from a delegation of Muslim faithful, including clerics, traditional rulers, and political leaders, at his residence in Ikolaba, Ibadan, following the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Agodi Eid Ground. According to him, he can only congratulate the Muslim community on the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir and appreciate them for their prayers and continued support over the past…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, of its utmost cooperation and accommodation. APC recently expressed delight at the news of the Governor defecting to the party. Reacting via its X handle, APC revealed that Umo Eno’s thoughtful decision will lead to greater progress of Akwa Ibom state and its people. According to the party, the Governor is guarenteed of its fullest cooperation and accommodation in the APC fold, and they will all continue to work together for the good and benefit of all Nigerians. APC added that the ultimate…
