Former President Goodluck Jonathan has blasted the recurring trend among governors who neglect or discontinue projects initiated by their predecessors. He recently described it as a major source of waste in governance across Nigeria. Speaking during the commissioning of the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, GEJ said that several projects he began while serving as governor of Bayelsa before becoming Vice President in 2007 were completely abandoned by subsequent administrations. According to him, his administration had approved contracts for the construction of a five-star Tower Hotel and two three-star hotels to improve accommodation and tourism in the…
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Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that he rejected an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu. He recently revealed that he turned down the appointment because he preferred to focus on his personal life after years in public service. Speaking during Politics Today programme, aired on Channels Television, Fayose shared that despite his long-standing personal relationship with President Tinubu, he never planned to join or accept any political role under the All Progressives Congress government. According to him, serving as Governor for two tenures is more than enough for him, and he’d rather stay away from politics…
Popular reality star Kim Kardashian has opened up about life after her divorce from Kanye West. She recently shared how she dealt with the toxic side of her relationship with the rapper. Speaking on a new episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, Kim revealed that it is hard to remember only the good times she shared with Kanye while they were married. According to her, even though she considers herself a very forgiving person, she quickly realized that with age comes less tolerance for toxicity. “I do have a problem of only remembering the good. I’m a really…
Popular disc jockey DJ Big N has said that Afrobeats is experiencing its worst decline in a while. He recently blamed both artists and music executives for compromising the genre’s quality in their quest to cater to international audiences. Speaking during an interview with Echo Room, he blasted the rising dilution of Afrobeats’ original sound. According to him, moving away from the genre’s original sound has led to a less authentic and lower-quality version of the genre that listeners are forced to hear nowadays. He stated that the uniqueness Afrobeats enjoyed in recent years no longer exists. “The uniqueness of…
Popular singer Beyoncé has mourned the death of legendary musician D’Angelo. Recall that the revered trailblazer passed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the age of 51 after battling cancer. Reacting via her website, Beyoncé honoured the deceased’s legacy, noting that his music and voice will not be forgotten. Hailing D’Angelo for his amazing singing skills, the “Irreplaceable” crooner stressed that he triggered the transformation of R&B music many years ago. “We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry. You were the pioneer of Neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues…
Nollywood actor Yomi King, a.k.a Opebe, has opened up about some of his early lessons in the movie industry. He recently revealed that many of the beatings he received on set were actually not scripted but real. Speaking during an interview on Behind The Fame Podcast, Opebe recalled some of his harsh experiences during filming that went far beyond acting. Confirming that he took real beatings on camera just to entertain the viewers, the moviestar stated that it had to happen that way for people to connect to the story. He disclosed that the late Baba Suwe never shied away…
Popular streamer Joe Budden has reacted to Drake’s lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar getting dismissed in court. Recall that on October 9, a federal judge in New York dismissed the rapper’s defamation case against his and Lamar’s record label, Universal Music Group. According to Drake, UMG intentionally published and promoted Kendrick’s diss track while knowing the song’s insinuations that he has sexual relations with minors were false and defamatory. Judge Jeannette Vargas ultimately ruled that the allegedly defamatory statements at issue in the lawsuit are “non-actionable opinion.” She stated that the song, “which arises from perhaps the most infamous rap battle…
Former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel has celebrated Mrs Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, mother of Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, as she clocks 90. He recently described her as a matriarch of grace, wisdom and enduring influence. In a heartfelt message, the Senate representing Ogun East in the National Assembly hailed Mrs Victoria Olaitan Abiodun on her milestone, stating that her amazing life is an inspiration to many. Praising the celebrant’s admirable personality and impressive intellect, he disclosed that her charm constantly reminds him of his own mum. “Mama’s sharp memory and warm spirit remind me so much of…
The Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum (NNYLF) has warned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, against using detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to advance their political ambitions. The group recently said that they would not stand by and watch the duo of Atiku and Sowore use the ordeal of the Biafran activist for their own political gain. In a press statement by the National President of the association, Mr Murtala Gamji, in Abuja, NNYLF revealed that both politicians should not use the ordeal of the Biafran activists as a chessboard to launch their political campaign and…
Popular Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has gifted BBNaija season 10 winner, Imisi, a brand new iPhone 17 Pro Max. The “Sade” crooner, who rooted for Imisi and co-housemate Mensan, recently expressed excitement about meeting the reality TV star. Imisi, who was declared the winner of BBNaija season 10 on October 5, 2025, took to her Snapchat to share the news with fans, appreciating the artist for the luxurious gift. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is a high-end device with advanced features, and its value ranges from N2,750,000 to N3,795,000, depending on the storage capacity. Read Also: Read Also: BBNaija: I…
