The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission against undermining opposition political parties. The group recently warned APC and INEC against hampering opposition parties via intimidation, inducement, or infiltration. Speaking via a press statement, the SMBLF shared that democracy thrives only when there is a credible, organized, and vibrant opposition. According to the forum, the worsening internal bickering and factional crises plaguing several opposition parties must stop as soon as possible. The group stated that such disputes will only further threaten the nation’s democratic stability. “At this…
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A former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr Olufemi Soneye, has reacted to a Federal Court of Canada upholding a ruling that classified Nigeria’s APC and PDP as terrorist organisations. Recall that the foreign nation recently denied asylum to a former member, Douglas Egharevba, over his decade-long affiliation with both parties. Reacting via a press statement, Soneye decried the dangerous precedent the court verdict sets. According to him, if democratic nations fail to resist such false tags while they still can, they should expect to find their own politics on trial in a foreign court in the near…
Popular Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has said that Aliko Dangote will likely face no legal consequences over a recent accident that left BBNaija star Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, critically injured. Recall that the incident, which occurred at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State, involved a Dangote Group truck that allegedly hit Ruth and a commercial bike rider, leaving her with one leg amputated and the other at risk, while the rider remains in critical condition. Phyna has since accused the company and police of neglecting the victims’ welfare, and Nigerians have been reacting. Also reacting, VDM disclosed that if the accident…
Popular rapper Nicki Minaj has congratulated Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido and Chioma on their wedding. Recall that the power couple recently held their white wedding in Miami over the weekend. Relishing their fairytale wedding, Davido said that he and his wife are still basking in the euphoria of their special day. According to him, their wedding was definitely “one of the best days if not the best day” of their lives, stressing that the whole world stopped to celebrate them. “We had an amazing Wedding Perfect INFACT ! Me and my wife body still Dey sweet us like this ……
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa has shared how he almost lost his life during a terrifying paddleboarding accident in Hawaii. He recently revealed that the incident happened back in 2007 while he was paddling with friends near the famous “Jaws” surf break. Speaking on a podcast, Jason revealed that he and his friends planned a 13-mile paddle, but about seven miles in, his leash snapped, leaving him completely stranded almost a mile offshore in very scary winds. According to him, even though he stayed calm at first, as soon as the 10-foot waves began to crash over him while the shore…
Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola-Salako has said that her support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election cost her two ambassadorial deals worth N25 million. She recently revealed that supporting Tinubu almost ruined her marriage as well. Speaking during an interview on Behind The Fame TV, Foluke shared that she faced a lot of backlash for going against the Obidient movement during the elections. According to her, despite not collecting a dime from Bola Ahmed Tinubu before declaring her support for him, she lost more than she bargained for. Stating that she simply had to vote for her preferred choice…
Popular singer Fido has opened up about a bitter fallout with his former record label and management. He recently revealed that they took almost all of his advance payment, stalling his music career in the process. Speaking during a radio interview, the “Joy Is Coming” crooner shared that out of a $20,000 advance, he only got about ₦1.5 million (slightly above $1,000). According to him, his former team were callous enough to keep as much as 95% of the funds, and he has proof to back up his claim. He stated that despite being very transparent with them, they paid…
Popular Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, are celebrating their 3rd wedding anniversary. She recently flaunted several photos of them together to mark the milestone in a joint post with her husband. According to Mercy, it has been 3 years of love and amazing memories since she got married, and she is grateful to God for continually guiding them in marriage. She stated that with the Lord by her family’s side every step of the way, they are guaranteed many more years of marital bliss. “Three years of love, grace, countless memories, and God’s purpose guiding…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that airline operators are considering appointing Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger recently released from prison, as an ambassador for good passenger conduct. Recall that Comfort was jailed after an incident on an Ibom Air flight but regained her freedom on Wednesday following government intervention and the withdrawal of the airline’s complaint. In a press statement shared via his verified X handle, Keyamo disclosed that the role being considered for Emmanson, and for KWAM 1, in a separate case, would be voluntary and without monetary benefits. According to him,…
An Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from custody, Comfort Emmanson, has said that she is still in pain after the incident. She recently appreciated her supporters while describing her post-release condition. Speaking via a press statement shared on her Instagram page, Emmanson (#soft_commy), disclosed that she is still “in pains due to how I was treated” and she would need medical attention before she can share her full account of what actually transpired on the plane. Comfort urged Nigerians to give her some time to rest and receive medical treatment ahead of her grand revelation. She concluded by…
