At least 66 soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have been sentenced to de@th for cowardice, mutiny and refusing to obey military orders. The sentences followed the trial of 71 soldiers before a military court in Walikale, North Kivu province, in the eastern part of the country. Four soldiers were acquitted, while another received a 10-year prison sentence. According to local media reports, the soldiers were arrested on October 20 after allegedly abandoning their positions and fleeing during clashes with f+ghters from the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a rebel coalition that includes the M23 group. The Congolese army said the trial was aimed at strengthening discipline among troops battling armed groups in the country’s conflict-hit eastern region. The development comes after another 27 soldiers were sentenced to de@th last month for similar offenses after reportedly withdrawing from the frontline during clashes with rebels. DR Congo lift...

President Bola Tinubu has outlined his administration’s plans for Nigeria, promising to lower the cost of living, improve security, provide reliable electricity and create more job opportunities ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Tinubu made the promises while speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Jigawa State, where he presented what he described as the party’s “road map to prosperity.” Listing the priorities of his administration, the President said, “Number one item, we save lives, investment in medical stability and opportunity in every local government.” He also promised to address the rising cost of living, improve security and provide a reliable power supply across the country. “We will lower the cost of living, Security. We will provide reliable power not the old privatisation that is not working. We will provide you with reliable power in this Nigeria,” he said. Tinubu further pledged to strengthen the country’s industrial sector, ...

Former Vice-President and ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the Tinubu administration’s proposed $500 million World Bank loan, warning against burdening the next government with fresh debt.  In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku said:  “No outgoing president has the right to burden his successor with fresh debt days before handing over power.  “Taking loans as if you were a drunken sailor is a road to economic bondage, a second slavery. If this government is determined to mortgage Nigeria’s future and place our country at the mercy of creditors, we will not accept it.  “The Tinubu administration’s latest move is a preemptive attempt to lock Nigeria into a path of economic instability. A government cannot use its final days in office to bind the country and make governance more difficult for its successor.  “The proposed $500 million facility ...

Over 50,000 Ogonis gathered at Old Port Harcourt Township on Monday, November 9, for the annual Ken Saro-Wiwa Candlelight procession, commemorating the lives of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni activists executed on November 10, 1995. The event attracted dignitaries, human rights activists and participants from different parts of the world, who gathered to remember the executed Ogoni leaders and renew calls for environmental justice, human rights and justice for the Ogoni people. Speaking with RwGBlog News, renowned human rights activist Dr. Celestine Akpobari condemned the circumstances surrounding the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa, alleging that there was a conspiracy against the late environmental activist. Akpobari questioned the justification for executing Saro-Wiwa, particularly pointing out that the late activist was not in Gokana during the incident for which he and others were accused. He said: "Look at Ken Saro-Wiwa. Wasn't Ken too big for the government ...

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration’s policies are largely in line with recommendations many economists would make. Gumi stated this during an interview with PAPShow, where he said he found little fault with the economic direction of the Tinubu administration, particularly its decision to remove fuel and electricity subsidies. Asked whether Tinubu was getting his economic policies wrong, Gumi said, “No. I am not saying the economic measures themselves are wrong. You may find very little fault with the economic direction in principle.” He described the removal of the fuel subsidy as an inevitable decision given Nigeria’s economic circumstances, noting that international institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), had welcomed some of the reforms. The cleric also pointed to improvements in key economic indicators, including GDP, government revenue and allocations to state and loca...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised a ₦10 million reward to every councillor who delivers their ward for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the promise on Monday, November 9, 2026, during a political engagement in Kwali Area Council of the FCT. The minister urged political stakeholders and residents to support Tinubu’s re-election bid, while assuring them of continued development under his administration.

The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $500m World Bank loan to establish an infrastructure financing platform, with approval scheduled for May 25, 2027, just four days before Nigeria’s next presidential inauguration.  According to the World Bank’s Initial Project Information Document obtained by The PUNCH, the loan is part of a $3.85bn initiative known as the Nigeria Infrastructure Financing and De-Risking Platform for Growth and Jobs (INFRAGROW).  The Federal Ministry of Finance is listed as the borrower, while the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority will implement the project.  The document estimates Nigeria’s annual infrastructure financing gap at $100bn, describing it as “a binding constraint on growth, fiscal sustainability, competitiveness, and job creation.”  The bank said closing the gap requires “an integrated approach” involving project preparation, risk-reduction measures and sectoral reforms.  The proposed $500m facility comprises ...

The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Haruna Dangyatin, has declared that residents of the state must vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, describing support for the president as a religious obligation. Dangyatin made the statement on Saturday while inaugurating the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential and governorship campaign council in Dutse. According to him, Tinubu deserves the support of Jigawa residents because he is a fellow Muslim, has a Muslim running mate and has demonstrated concern for the North. The speaker also recalled Tinubu’s role in supporting the emergence of former President Muhammadu Buhari, arguing that the North should reciprocate the gesture. “Tinubu is our fellow Muslim and a leader who has the interests of Jigawa State at heart,” he said. Dangyatin further disclosed that although Jigawa was initially left out of Tinubu’s campaign itinerary, the president would now visit the state. “That is why we must ...

Port Harcourt-based cleric, Mark Miracle, has generated mixed reactions on Facebook after publicly displaying his account number and soliciting fuel donations following the arrival of his new SUV, reportedly worth N200 million. Miracle announced the arrival of the vehicle in a Facebook post, describing it as a special gift and congratulating himself and his family on the new purchase. “To the first 5 persons that will send a fuel seed as a point of contact to this car gift, My God that has never failed me will give you a gift you never begged for or lobbied for in Jesus name!” he wrote.

Pastor Dolapo Lawal has challenged the belief among some Christians that failing to pay tithes automatically attracts hardship or punishment from God. Lawal, while recounting an experience from his time as a pastor in Maryland, said he once tried to convince a woman who believed her financial losses were connected to her failure to pay tithes. According to him, the woman repeatedly insisted, “Once I don’t pay my tithes, things are tight for me.” The pastor said he eventually responded, be it unto you according to your word, after realizing how deeply she had embraced the belief. He questioned the idea that God would deliberately punish someone simply because they failed to give Him money, describing such thinking as unreasonable. Lawal illustrated the mindset by pointing out how some people imagine God reacting to unpaid tithes by deliberately causing problems in their lives, saying, “Because, do you know how preposterous it is to think that because you didn’t give God mone...

Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has sparked reactions after telling Nigerians that laziness is partly responsible for the hunger being experienced in the country. Yari made the statement on Saturday while speaking at an APC presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The former Zamfara State governor argued that Nigerians should not blame the government alone for their economic struggles, insisting that personal effort also plays a role in people’s ability to provide for themselves. “You are hungry because you are lazy. If you work hard, you will not be hungry,” Yari said. According to him, a significant number of Nigerians, particularly young people, are unwilling to engage in productive work and instead prefer to remain at home expecting financial assistance. Yari recalled that in the past, Nigerians were more inclined to farming and other forms of manual labour, saying people could wor...

The usually quiet community of Kegbara Dere in Gokana Local Government Area, Rivers state, came alive as Comrade Teddy Gianen, a strong grassroots mobilizer and political advocate, took his campaign for Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol to the community ahead of the 2027 Rivers State House of Assembly election. The campaign witnessed a warm reception from market women and other residents, as Comrade Gianen engaged community members in a bid to strengthen grassroots support for the APC candidate in Gokana State Constituency. Addressing the market women, Comrade Teddy Gianen called on them to rally behind Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol and ensure his victory at the polls in 2027. He emphasized the importance of continuity in leadership, noting that the lawmaker’s return to the Rivers State House of Assembly would further consolidate efforts aimed at improving the welfare of the people. According to him, a vote for Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol represents a vote for sustained development, effective representati...

A Kenyan court has sentenced Paul Mackenzie, the founder of Good News International Church, to 200 years in prison for his role in the de@ths of 191 church members who were manipulated into starving themselves and their children to d+ath in the name of meeting Jesus. Mackenzie and 27 other defendants were found guilty of influencing church members to undertake deadly fasts, which resulted in the d+aths of hundreds of people. Delivering the judgment at the Mombasa High Court on Friday, Justice Diana Mochache held Mackenzie primarily responsible for the crimes, noting that he had instructed his followers to fast until d+ath. The judge described the sentence as appropriate and necessary to send a strong message that such atrocities deserve the maximum punishment permitted by law. The conviction follows investigations into the de@ths of members of Mackenzie’s church, whose bodies were discovered in shallow graves in Shakahola Forest in 2023. More than 400 bodies were eventually...

A North Carolina man, James Gates, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that its ChatGPT chatbot encouraged and assisted his estranged wife, Cheryl Gates, in planning an attempt to p%ison him. According to the lawsuit filed at the San Francisco Superior Court, Cheryl allegedly used ChatGPT over several months to research dangerous substances, calculate potentially lethal drug combinations, obtain toxic materials anonymously and learn how to avoid detection. Gates claimed he became seriously ill in July 2025, suffering severe abdominal pain, heart-related symptoms, confusion and extreme jitteriness. He later discovered a handwritten note allegedly belonging to his wife, containing a list of substances, dosage instructions and reminders to delete ChatGPT conversations. The discovery prompted him to contact the police, who reportedly recovered syringes, a capsule-filling kit, medical droppers, scales and various medications during their investigation. Cheryl was indict...

The Niger State Police Command has arrested five men, including four fathers accused of offering their biological children as sacrifices in exchange for wealth during an alleged money ritual. The suspects were apprehended on October 27, 2026, at an isolated compound in the Garima area of Bosso, Minna, where police operatives reportedly disrupted a suspected ritual ceremony. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed that the suspects were identified as Mohammed Idris Dogara, 57; Aliyu Sule, 25; Abubakar Abdullahi, 40; Ibrahim Mohammed Hamisu, 43; and Shehu Abubakar, 40, a native doctor. According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that the four men approached the native doctor to perform money rituals using a skeleton allegedly discovered during mining activities. Although the native doctor initially declined, the men reportedly insisted and offered their children as sacrifices in exchange for different sums of money. Police said the na...

Pastor Philip Olubakin has urged Christians to reconsider their approach to childbirth, expressing concern that many Christian families are choosing to have fewer children while Muslims continue to increase their population. Speaking during the Shift Conference on Wednesday, the pastor began by urging Christians to stop limiting the number of children they have. “Stop having two children. I will explain now. Children are weapons. The Bible says because of those children, the man will not be ashamed. He will be able to speak to their enemies at the gate” “There’s an agenda to outnumber Christians just by childbirth. Christians are dozing. Christians are saying, I just want one child, one dog. Am a dog mom, cat mom. So Christians are dozing. They are acting cute. They want a cute family. The Muslims are populating the world. I’m telling the truth,” he said. He further stressed the importance of population numbers, claiming that Muslims were recording higher birth rates and wa...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reportedly commenced the disbursement of ₦50,000 cash relief to vulnerable Nigerians under its National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, announced the commencement of the intervention in a statement dated October 30, describing it as a presidential initiative aimed at providing immediate financial assistance to vulnerable households across the country. According to the minister, the programme is designed to cushion the impact of rising food prices and the increasing cost of essential commodities on low-income households. The initiative reportedly targets beneficiaries identified through verified government records, including the National Social Register, in collaboration with data from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Several financial institutions and payment service providers have reportedly been selected as payment ...

The Federal High Court has sacked the David Mark-led ADC leadership and ordered INEC to recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe as the only recognised NEC member of the ADC. Nafiu Gombe had approached the court to query the process through which the Senator Mark-led Committee took over the reins of leadership of the party. He maintained that, with the resignation of the former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he (Gombe) was qualified to assume the party's leadership. Consequently, he, among other things, prayed the court to nullify all actions taken on behalf of the party by the Senator Mark-led leadership. The actions included the primary election that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

A graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has died just days after celebrating his graduation, leaving family members and loved ones devastated. The deceased’s cousin announced the heartbreaking news in an emotional tribute shared on his Facebook, expressing disbelief over his sudden death. According to the cousin, they had spoken just a day before his d+ath, during which he also sent a voice note that has now become the last one the family member would ever receive from him. The cousin recalled how they had recently celebrated his graduation from UNIZIK and expressed sadness that he would not get the opportunity to enjoy the achievements and opportunities ahead of him. Describing him as someone who was full of life and had numerous dreams and plans, the cousin lamented that his death came at a time when he had so much to look forward to. The circumstances surrounding his d+ath were not disclosed in the tribute.

West Hollywood, a city in Los Angeles County, California, has unanimously approved an ordinance allowing people in polyamorous relationships, including throuples and foursomes, to register as domestic partners. The ordinance, introduced by Mayor John Heilman, was passed by the city council on Tuesday and allows three or more people in committed relationships to officially register their partnerships with the city. Under the new law, registered partners will enjoy certain protections, including hospital visitation rights, recognition by healthcare facilities and city-operated jails, as well as additional housing protections. The measure also prevents landlords from terminating or refusing to renew a tenancy simply because a registered partner remains in the rented property. However, the ordinance does not grant multi-partner relationships the same legal rights and benefits enjoyed by married couples or traditional domestic partners. To qualify, participants must mutually con...

The Nigerian Army has honoured Private Utim Terwase with a ₦500,000 cash reward for refusing payment offered by a notorious kidnapper to secure his freedom. Terwase reportedly intercepted the suspect while he was attempting to escape but declined the money offered to facilitate his release. He subsequently handed the suspect over to the relevant authorities. The recognition was approved by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Major General Maxwell Dangana. The cash reward was presented on Dangana’s behalf by the Commander of Sector 6, Colonel Philimon Malgwi, while the operation’s spokesperson, Captain Polycarp Chinonso Oteh, confirmed the development. Dangana praised Terwase for placing his responsibility above personal gain, describing his actions as an example of the discipline, integrity and professionalism expected of military personnel. He said: “The soldier’s conduct reflects the highe...

The Senate is considering a bill seeking to punish hospitals and healthcare providers who fail to comply with proposed emergency treatment standards with up to six months’ imprisonment, a ₦300,000 fine, or both. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, the proposed amendment to the National Health Act, 2014, seeks to ensure timely emergency care, proper training of healthcare workers and improved patient referral procedures. Under the bill, public and private hospitals would be required to assess emergency patients within 15 minutes of arrival, begin initial stabilisation within 30 minutes and complete referrals within three hours where necessary. The legislation also mandates immediate life-saving interventions, including CPR, airway management and bleeding control, once a life-threatening condition is identified. Basic stabilisation must include oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids, pain relief and preliminary diagnostic procedures. Hospitals would also be required to provi...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to learn from American voters, saying elections remain a powerful tool for holding political leaders accountable when their policies fail to serve ordinary citizens. The party said American voters had demonstrated that no leader is bigger than the people and no political party is entitled to remain in power forever, stressing that elections should be based on citizens’ welfare rather than sentiments, political loyalties or personality c¥lts.

Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has argued that Nigeria has made progress compared to previous decades, urging Nigerians, particularly members of the younger generation, to stop portraying the country as though things have never been this difficult. Speaking during an interview on AIT News, Olayinka recalled how his parents struggled to pay as little as ₦20 in school fees when he was in secondary school, explaining that the amount later increased to ₦40, which they still found difficult to afford. He said, “My parents could not get ₦40 that time. It was so difficult. They would tell us that things are bad.” He further argued that the purchasing power of money should not be judged merely by comparing figures from different periods, insisting that earning money was difficult even when prices were considerably lower. “Because that ₦40 you are talking about, the same effort you made then, where will you get the ₦40 the...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a statement has described his time working in the United States as a young man and linked those experiences to his administration’s student loan programme. President Tinubu stated that after arriving in the United States he drove a taxi to raise money for his education and postponed starting school for several months in order to save enough funds. He said that once in Chicago he took on different jobs to support himself and pay his way through university, covering tuition, accommodation and living expenses. He noted that those experiences have remained with him and that he understands the pressure of managing education costs while studying. President Tinubu added that education created opportunities in his own life and that he believes Nigerian children should have similar access regardless of where they are born or their parents’ financial situation. He cited this background as one reason education is a priority for his administration. Accord...

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for recording improvements in Nigeria’s economy, citing economic growth, declining inflation, increased foreign reserves and export diversification. Speaking on Tuesday at the Oxford Global Think Tank conference convened by Arunma Oteh, Sanusi said the country was beginning to lay the foundations for economic stability, although significant challenges remained. “I’m not a fan of politicians, but we need to give credit to President Tinubu’s administration for bringing us back from the brink,” he said. The former Central Bank of Nigeria governor noted that the economy grew by 4.48 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, compared with an average growth rate of 0.9 per cent during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. “Today it’s at 4.5 percent. That’s progress,” he said. Sanusi also said inflation had dropped from about 30 per cent to 14.6 per cent and was projected to fall ...

Evangelist Tonto Dikeh has spoken against the negative assumptions people make about wealthy individuals, stressing that not everyone who becomes rich acquired their wealth through rit¥al practices or immoral activities. Speaking during a fellowship with church members, she said some people had worked hard for years, endured struggles and made sacrifices before their efforts finally paid off. She urged people to stop associating wealth with questionable practices and recognise that genuine hard work, dedication and perseverance can also lead to financial success.

Four Nigerian-Americans have emerged victorious in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections in the United States, securing elective positions across different levels of government, while the outcome of another Nigerian-American candidate, Segun Adeyina, remained undecided as vote counting continued. The successful candidates are Will Jawando, Junior Ezeonu, Oye Owolewa and Carol Kazeem, who secured victories in local government and state legislative contests across Maryland, Texas, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. Their victories represent another significant milestone for Nigerians in the diaspora, highlighting the growing participation and influence of Nigerian-Americans in the American political landscape. The elected officials are expected to bring their respective experiences, leadership capabilities and policy priorities to their new positions, representing their constituents in different communities. Meanwhile, attention remains on the race involving Segun Adeyi...

Democrats have secured control of both the US House of Representatives and Senate after defeating several Republican candidates in a major electoral upset, dealing a significant blow to President Donald Trump. The victory gives Democrats the power to block Trump’s legislative agenda, investigate his administration over alleged corruption and challenge his policies during the final two years of his presidency. The election results reportedly reflected growing public dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living, tariffs and Trump’s war against Iran, which has contributed to soaring fuel prices. Democrats recorded major victories in traditionally Republican states, including Kansas, Iowa, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Ohio. In Kansas, Methodist minister Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall, becoming the first Democrat elected to represent the state in the Senate since 1932. In Iowa, Democrats also secured a Senate victory, marking their firs...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lamented the difficulty he and other politicians preparing for the 2027 general elections are facing in hiring private jets for their campaign activities. Akpabio blamed the situation on the inability of private airline operators in Nigeria to meet the growing demand for air travel. He made the remarks during Tuesday’s plenary while lawmakers debated a motion seeking the enforcement of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and China. Using the December festive season to highlight the pressure on the aviation sector, Akpabio urged the Federal Government to address the challenges facing domestic airline operators. “Watch December and the confusion. Even the private airlines cannot handle it. Common campaigns, we cannot see even private jets to hire. We should at least be able to urge the federal government to look into that to alleviate the plight of airlines,” he said. The Senate President also recalled when Nigeria...

A Nigerian man who moved his entire family to Canada in search of a better life is now regretting the decision after discovering that “the grass wasn’t greener on the other side.” According to a social media user who said he works with the man, his wage is only enough to cover his rent, whereas his income back home was enough to take care of the entire family. The user said the man spent his first few months in Canada “starving so his wife and kids could eat.” The social media user added that the man’s wife now has to work out of necessity instead of focusing on raising their children. He said both the man and his wife are distraught and regret moving to Canada but cannot afford to return because they spent their life savings relocating. The user described such experiences as common among newcomers, blaming what he called the Liberals’ “morally bankrupt policies.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Cross River residents that the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport and Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be completed, urging them to re-elect President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027. Shettima gave the assurance on Monday while representing Tinubu at the APC presidential campaign rally held at U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar. He thanked residents for supporting the administration over the past three years, describing their relationship with the government as “an alliance of prosperity, an alliance of opportunity.” The Vice President urged voters to renew the mandates of Tinubu, Otu and other APC candidates contesting for legislative seats, saying the party was seeking another term based on its performance. He added that elected officials must remain accountable to the people. Speaking on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Shettima said the project would connect coastal communities, ease the movement of people and goods, boo...

A fast-rising Nigerian boxer identified as Kehinde, popularly known as KBlaq, hasd+ed after being stabbed in the neck during a fight at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to reports circulating on social media, the incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when the boxer was allegedly st@bbed in the neck during a confrontation at the location. A social media user on X, mourning the deceased raised an alarm over the incident, calling on the Nigeria Police Force to intervene and help address the situation. The user wrote, “dem sh%ok my guy for neck yesterday and he d+ed instantly, this happened at olodo garage.” KBlaq’s reported d+ath has sparked concern, with further details surrounding the circumstances of the st@bbing yet to be established. Suspect has since been arrested and handed over to the police.

A Kogi State man identified as Jamiu, popularly known as Pharmacist, has passed away. Jamiu gained widespread attention on social media after making headlines for marrying two women in a single wedding ceremony on the same day. He d+ed on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Okengwe Ehi community, Kogi State. The news of his demise was made public by a man identified as MC Ajina on Facebook, who confirmed his passing and shared a video from his funeral.

Suspected bandits have att@cked a vehicle conveying Nigerian police officers travelling from Sokoto State to Zamfara State for a special duty assignment, k+lling several personnel. According to reports, the att@ck occurred on Monday as the officers made their way to Zamfara for the assignment. The exact number of officers k+lled in the incident, as well as whether any personnel survived, had yet to be established as of the time of filing this report. Videos obtained from the scene by witnesses showed the lifeless bodies of some of the officers inside a bus, with their hands and legs appearing to have been tied with ropes. Other images showed personal belongings believed to belong to the officers scattered on the ground, while people gathered around the scene following the att@ck. A vehicle reportedly used to transport the personnel was also seen with visible bloodstains, suggesting the extent of the vi%lence. The incident has further heightened concerns over the persistent ...

Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has challenged Nigerians to produce evidence of children named Tinubu since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, offering ₦5 million to anyone who meets the condition. Shaibu made the challenge on Monday, October 26, 2026, during a live broadcast on RBN’s The Morning Edition. He argued that a leader who has genuinely earned the admiration of citizens should inspire them to name their children after him out of appreciation. “Any Nigerian who has named his child Tinubu should come out he will get five million naira from me,” he said. He further challenged parents to present their children’s birth certificates as proof that they gave birth and named their children Tinubu between May 29, 2023, and the present. “It is inpossible. Tell your social media team to put out the challenge. Anybody who can produce a birth certificate proven that since Tinubu came to ...

The League of Ogoni Entertainers Concept (LOEC) has appealed to Ogoni leaders and relevant organisations to support the annual Ken Saro-Wiwa Candle Night held at 25 Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The group, alongside members of the Ogoni creative industry, staged a protest in Port Harcourt to express concerns over what it described as neglect by Ogoni leaders and other relevant bodies in supporting the event. LOEC said it had been shouldering the responsibility of organising the candle night without adequate support, adding that its members often contribute personal funds to ensure the event holds. The group also maintained that it is a duly registered entertainment body in Ogoniland, with the necessary certifications, and called for greater recognition and inclusion in activities relating to the commemoration. Speaking with RwGBlog News, LOEC President, Dawix, appealed to the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the KAGOTE group to recognise...