The Emir of Lafia and Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, Justice Sidi Bage I (rtd), has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the forthcoming elections. He recently had his say during a visit by the Nasarawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Shehu Wahab, to the Emir’s palace in Lafia. Speaking at the visit that was part of INEC’s effort to engage traditional rulers ahead of the CVR exercise scheduled to commence on Monday, Justice Sidi Bage described the exercise…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State, Otuekong John, has blasted the politicians who are challenging President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential elections. He recently revealed that their criticism is motivated by their own personal vendetta, not national interest. Speaking via a press statement titled “Northern Interest aligned with President Tinubu’s re-election bid,” John, who is the Director General of the APC Media Network, said that the forthcoming 2027 election would be a vital juncture in the country’s democratic journey. According to him, Tinubu’s government has focused on fair and even development across…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the winners of the by-elections held on Saturday, August 16, across 16 constituencies in 12 states. Recall that the All Progressives Congress secured victory in 12 of those constituencies, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu announced that the APC won in 12 constituencies, the All Progressives Grand Alliance won in two, the Peoples Democratic Party won in one, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party won in one. According to him, INEC deserves praise for conducting violence-free elections, and the…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned members of opposition parties under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop blackmailing President Bola Tinubu. He recently urged them to focus on proving their innocence, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking to newsmen in Osogbo, Olatunbosun revealed that EFCC investigations against some members of the opposition parties, based on petitions against them, are fully constitutional and in line with standard international practices. According to him, being a member of an opposition party should not be seen as immunity from investigation into…
Nollywood actress Peju Johnson has refuted the popular notion that women support one another in the Nigerian film industry. Peju recently revealed that she confirmed that it was only a mere saying on a movie set. Speaking during an interview on Oyinmomo TV, she shared that after shooting about 5 scenes on a movie project, and showing up the next day to continue shooting, a female producer suddenly stormed the set and ordered her removal from the production. Maintaining that she had no beef with the woman before that day, Peju explained that the producer instructed the director to get…
Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde, popularly known as Wasila Coded, has come out to say that her recent pregnancy journey was scary. After welcoming her 2nd child in July, Wasila has revealed that life as a pregnant woman was filled with health challenges and multiple emergency hospital visits. Speaking via her Instagram page, she opened up about the struggles she faced while carrying her baby, sharing that it was not a healthy period for her. According to her, she battled severe low blood pressure throughout the pregnancy, and the condition even made her collapse on a movie set at some point.…
Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has said that his children are his main priority right now. He recently revealed that his family is his main focus at this point in his life, especially now that his kids are much older. Speaking during an interview with Potpourri, Bolanle shared that as a father with a 19-year-old daughter and a 17-year-old son, being present for them is of utmost importance right now. According to him, he wants to be steadily available for his children to teach them life lessons and help them make better decisions that will positively affect their future. “Oh,…
Popular American-Jamaican singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in Florida. The sentencing happened after a $1m wire fraud scheme that also implicated his mother, and fans have been reacting. Recall that the “Beautiful Girls” crooner was convicted in March for using falsified wire receipts to obtain luxury cars, watches, and other items. His mum, Janice Turner, was handed a 5-year jail term with probation in July. Sean Kingston and Janice were first arrested in May 2024 after a SWAT raid on their South Florida home. According to prosecutors, Sean lured sellers of…
Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has said that he cannot remember the last time he auditioned for a role in Nollywood. He recently questioned the need for auditions for major film roles when producers should already have a clear vision of their cast. Speaking during an interview with Potpourri, Bolanle revealed that Hollywood writers and producers already have an idea of their preferred cast while putting the script together. According to him, international filmmakers go as far as making a list of preferred actors and substitute actors while working on the script, in case their first choice is occupied with…
Fresh FM, Ibadan, a radio broadcasting station owned by gospel musician Yinka Ayefele, has been gutted by fire. The fire outbreak happened on Friday night at the station’s premises in Felele, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State. Popular media personality Samuel Arugboboisi was the first to raise an alarm on social media, calling for urgent help. “Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station,” his post read. Another staff member of the station, who pleaded anonymity, said to The Gazette: “It’s pathetic…
