Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the recent endorsements for President Bola Tinubu by governors and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are out of desperation. He recently referenced the widespread dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s governance and economic policies among Nigerians. Speaking via his Media Adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, he declared that the latest endorsement is clearly a result of fear and panic. Atiku shared that he remains unbothered about the recent endorsement, likening his current situation to a student who is fully prepared for a forthcoming examination. According to him, he is very confident in the established…
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The Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party has said that the prospect of having Peter Obi run again on the party’s platform in 2027 is exciting. Recall that Obi recently declared that he is still a member of the Labour Party and he intends to run for president on the party’s platform in 2027. Speaking during an interview with The PUNCH, the LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, said that the party can begin to discuss the way forward now that Obi’s willingness to stick with LP has been confirmed. He revealed that LP gave Peter Obi…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has reacted to the power outage which occurred during the men’s 10,000m final of the 2024 National Sports Festival at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex. He recently revealed that the power outage was caused by a technical glitch. The men’s 10,000m final was the last race on the second day of athletics at the 22nd edition of the games, and the stadium was thrown into darkness midway through the event, lasting for about 20 minutes as the athletes completed the race in the dark. Plateau State’s Francis James eventually won the…
Ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has said that his political group will not enter any coalition ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. He recently revealed that his group is well-positioned for victory in the next election. Speaking while addressing supporters at a reception organised by the Omoluabi Progressives – a political group he founded – in Osogbo, Rauf said that by his next birthday, he expects the group to be closer to occupying the Governor’s Office in Abere. Aregbesola shared that the rumours flying around that he is set to align with other groups to succeed during…
Nollywood actress-turned-sailor, Grace-Charis Effah (previously known as Belinda Effah), has shared why she quit the Nigerian movie industry for a new career. She recently revealed that she stopped acting because she didn’t feel like she was adding much value to Nollywood anymore. Speaking during an interview with Saturday Beats, Effah said that her movies becoming less impactful to society made it hard for her to make more, because she is someone who is driven by the impact she makes with her work. Effah stated that she knew it was time to do something different when her Nollywood jobs began to…
Nollywood actress and producer Laide Bakare has criticised the lack of appreciation for the entertainment industry by Nigerian politicians. The Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism, recently revealed that entertainment remains an underutilised tool for economic growth. Speaking during an interview with Saturday Beats, Laide said that Nigerian leaders’ undermining the role of entertainment in national development is a major problem affecting the country’s development. According to her, she is presently using her role as special assistant to bridge the gap between entertainment and politics because she considers herself a trailblazer…
Nollywood actress Thelma Chukwunwem has said that she has never slept with any producer or director despite spending 31 years in the industry. She recently revealed that no filmmaker can come out to claim otherwise. Speaking during an interview with Vanguard, Thelma shared that while she constantly faced heavy sexual advances early in her acting career, she never gave in to anyone. According to her, despite the many temptations over the years, she maintained her stance to keep her dignity and rejected the corrupt filmmakers. Read Also: I’ll Never Forget Being Robbed At Gunpoint In Paris – Kim Kardashian “There…
Almost 10 years after Kim Kardashian was tied up and robbed at gunpoint in Paris, 8 people have been found guilty in connection with the heist, even though none of them will be returning to prison. The tragic incident, which happened during Paris Fashion Week in 2016, saw the reality TV star lose more than $9 million worth of jewellery, including a $4 million engagement ring. At the time, Kim Kardashian was gagged, zip-tied, and locked in a bathroom at a luxury residence, and she has since said that it was the most terrifying experience of her entire life. The…
Ex-BBNaija housemate Nina Ivy has emphasised the importance of parental instinct over medical fear. She said that doctors once said that her son wouldn’t be able to walk, but she immediately rejected the diagnosis. Speaking via her social media page, Nina recalled when her son was born prematurely, a reality that led to the doctor telling her that he might not be able to stand on his feet as an adult. Nina disclosed that she refuted the medical diagnosis as soon as she heard it, and her son eventually started walking before he even clocked one. Read Also: Diddy Didn’t…
President Tinubu is celebrating former Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Magnus Abe, on his 60th birthday. He recently praised Magnus’ commitment to promoting peace and unity in Nigeria. Speaking via a press statement, Tinubu said that Abe’s contribution to Nigeria, not only in Rivers, but in the entire Niger Delta region, cannot be overemphasized. He hailed the ex-senator’s incredible work as Commissioner for Information and Secretary to the Government in Rivers from 2003 to 2007, describing it as invaluable and spectacular. According to Tinubu, Abe is a political ally who keeps aligning with him on the journey to deliver…
