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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country.  In a statement released through his aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku accused the presidency of being disconnected from the struggles Nigerians face daily, especially amid rising debt and insecurity.  “It is both astonishing and insulting that at a time when millions of Nigerians can barely afford one meal a day, the presidency is celebrating debt figures as though indebtedness were an achievement,” he said.  According to Atiku, travelling across many parts of Nigeria has become dangerous due to kidn@ppings and att@cks by armed groups.  “In many parts of Nigeria today, travelling by road has become a gamble with d+ath. Families go to bed praying not to receive midnight calls announcing the abd¥ction of loved ones,” he stated.  The former presidential candidate further lamented that “ransom payment...

Pastor Philip Olubakin shares an update after conducting yet another simple wedding right inside his office. According to him, the couple got married in the presence of family and close friends without the usual extravagant ceremony.  “No wedding dress. No bridal train. No groomsmen. No rehearsal entry dance. No glowing eyeglasses. No smoke or fireworks except the one already burning in their hearts for each other. No three changes of clothes. No lights. No cake. No music. No cost.”..he wrote. He added that the only conditions are that both families consent to the union and all traditional obligations, no matter how little, are settled.

Actress Shaffy Bello has shared candid thoughts on survival, self-worth and personal growth while speaking during an interview on Morayo’s show.  The actress advised young women not to feel pressured into exposing their bodies or seeking online validation just to gain attention or become successful.  “The seeds that you sow matter. You don’t have to show your bo%bs to be sexy, and you don’t have to shake your b¥mb¥m to go viral,” she said.  Shaffy Bello also addressed the harsh economic realities many young women face, noting that while she does not judge anyone trying to survive, people should work towards improving their situation and avoid remaining in unhealthy lifestyles permanently.  “If what you are doing now is being a r¥ns girl to make money, you don’t have to stay there. I understand it, I never judge,” she stated.  According to the actress, survival may sometimes push people into difficult choices, especially when trying to support family ...

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has revealed that she no longer has interest in getting married following the breakdown of her marriage to her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.  The actress, who is a mother of two, however stated that she still desires to have more children and strongly hopes to have a daughter in the future.  Speaking during a recent livestream with TikToker Jarvis, Daniels explained that she has mentally stepped away from the idea of marriage, but remains determined to expand her family.  “I want to have six children and I have two already, two boys. It so cr@zy but for some reason I have checked my mind out from getting married. But I am going to have a girl and I must have a girl,” she said.  She further noted that she believes daughters are more likely to care for their parents in old age, compared to sons who often build their own families.  “Men will grow, get married and and focus more on building family. But for women s...

Police in India have registered a m8rder case against a woman for allegedly poisoning and strangling her three children to d3ath before attempting su!cide by consuming phenyl, officials said on Wednesday, May 27. The incident occurred in Valsad, Gujarat, Ahmedabad after the woman's husband found out about her extramarital affair.  The woman is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. According to Valsad deputy superintendent of police (DSP) JK Patel, police received information that a woman had k!lled her children, following which an investigation was launched. "We got information that a woman has killed her children. Upon investigation, we found that an altercation between the husband and wife followed after he discovered his wife’s affair,” DSP Patel said. During the probe, it was found that she allegedly administered phenyl to the children and later consumed it herself. "She had made her children consume phenyl and did the same herself. We found her in...

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Fresh legal drama in Rivers politics as a group of lawyers has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to stop INEC from recognizing Kingsley Chinda as the APC governorship candidate for Rivers State. The suit reportedly argues that Chinda’s alleged defection from PDP to APC did not follow constitutional and electoral procedures guiding lawmakers’ party switch. The plaintiffs are also seeking his disqualification from the 2027 Rivers governorship race and questioning his continued position as Minority Leader in the House of Representatives

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has once again declared his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he believes God keeps directing him to stand with the Nigerian leader. Speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast, Yul said he openly supports Tinubu and has no reason to hide his political loyalty. “I stand by President Tinubu,” the actor said during the interview. “I started supporting Tinubu even before ‘City Boy’ came. So now that there’s City Boy, yes I am, and I support Tinubu. I no dey hide am.” When asked what influenced his decision to support the president, Yul insisted his choice was spiritually driven. “God has always shown me who to support and he keeps showing me Tinubu,” he said. “And I’m going to stand by him.” The actor added that he listens to God before making major personal decisions, stressing that many people may not understand his choices because they do not see things from his perspective. “Everything I do, once it comes to my personal life and de...

Former Minister of Transportation and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries, describing the results as “concocted” and lacking credibility. In a strongly worded statement issued after the primaries, Amaechi alleged that widespread voter disenfranchisement occurred across several parts of the country, insisting that the exercise failed to meet the standards of a free, fair, and transparent election. According to him, he had earlier made it clear that he would only accept the outcome of the primaries if the process reflected democratic principles and transparency. He, however, maintained that the conduct of the election fell short of the ideals the ADC claims to represent. Amaechi further alleged that nearly 80 percent of party members were denied the opportunity to vote, questioning the legitimacy of the results announced by the party leadership. The former Rivers State gove...

Senator Ned Nwoko has spoken about his experience in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries during an interview on Prime Time, where he addressed issues surrounding internal party agreements and the election process.  Speaking during an interview with prime time he said that some individuals who moved into the party were initially assured of inclusion in the party’s leadership structure and government appointments by the then national chairman.  In his words, “I, myself, and others were promised that there would be discussions on the new structure of the party, and we believed that there would be some… power sharing formula. We were told, for example, that the state executive would be dissolved and there would be nominations to enable the old APC to get a foothold into the government, but that was never done.”  He also stated that he was promised an automatic ticket prior to joining the APC, but later had to participate in the standard competitive prima...

Federal High Court Rules Former President Goodluck Jonathan Eligible for 2027 Presidential Race The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election. The court affirmed Jonathan’s right to seek re-election, clearing a major legal hurdle for the former president who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015. The decision comes amid growing speculation about Jonathan’s potential return to active politics ahead of the next general elections.

Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proven himself to be “the owner of the game” following the outcome of the APC presidential primary. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Abati said Tinubu’s reported 11 million votes in the party primary sent a strong political message to opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. “I think we should get to a point in this country where we should start a Tinubu school of politics and strategy, because what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done over the weekend is to show that he’s the owner of the game,” Abati said. He noted that Tinubu’s challenger, Stanley Osifo, reportedly secured just over 1,000 votes compared to the president’s over 11 million votes, describing the outcome as a “demonstration effect” to opposition figures such as Atiku Abubakar and other contenders. According to Abati, the implication is that opposition parties would now h...

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid ul Adha celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the declaration reflects the Federal Government’s respect for the faith and spiritual heritage of millions of Nigerian Muslims joining the global Islamic community in observing the sacred festival. Tunji-Ojo extended the warm greetings of the Federal Government to Muslims across Nigeria and in the diaspora, describing Eid ul Adha as a celebration deeply rooted in sacrifice, obedience to God, and compassion for humanity. He also urged Nigerians to use the holiday period for prayers and sober reflection, while seeking divine guidance for the nation as it continues its pursuit of peace, security, and ...

Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has stirred reactions after speaking about the state of Nigeria’s economy during a church sermon on May 17.  While preaching, the clergyman said, “Nigeria is d+ad, let’s not deceive ourselves. Once you are counting in naira, you are p%or.”  He went on to reflect on the value of money in past decades, saying, “I was not born p%or cause my father was earning up to like 18 thousand naira in the early 80s and 90s.”  According to him, the value of the naira has dropped significantly over the years compared to what it used to be decades ago.  “Do you know what a billion naira was then when I was 15–16? It was 2.8 billion dollars and we are taking it cause we live in the now, we don’t study history and don’t even research data,” he added.  The preacher added that many people fail to understand how much the nation’s economic value has changed over the years because they focus only on present realiti...

President Bola Tinubu has recorded a sweeping victory across several states as the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its 2026 presidential primary election on Saturday. The exercise, which gathered momentum in the afternoon in most states, was presided over by governors who were officially mandated by the party to serve as collation officers. The president defeated Stanley Osifo, his lone challenger securing nearly 11 Million votes.

“My girlfriend and i have been together for five years. We shared dreams, made promises, and planned a future together.  I loved her with everything and truly believed we would grow old side by side and because i wanted her to succeed, I made one of the biggest sacr!ficès of my life.  I dropped out of Unilag to support her education and sponsor her to school in UK. I believed her success was our success, and i was willing to give up my own dreams just to see her happy. At first, we stayed in touch after she moved to UK and i kept holding on to the hope that distance would never change what we had. I worked hard and did everything i could to keep supporting her emotionally and financially.  But after some months of living in the UK, she slowly became distant. The calls reduced, the messages became cold, and one day i found out from her younger sister that she had gotten married to a white man without even telling me.  It felt like my whole world collapsed ...

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said many Nigerians and members of the APC want President Bola Tinubu to remain in office beyond 2027. Gbajabiamila stated this on Saturday while speaking with journalists during the APC presidential primary election in Surulere, Lagos. According to him, the large turnout of party members and supporters at the venue reflected growing confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and reform agenda. “This crowd is out here for one reason and one reason only. To express their love, to express their desire for continuity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the next four years,” he said. He added that supporters came out despite the weather because they believed in the president’s vision and the work of his administration. “You can see under the hot sun… the young, the old, men and women, they are all here. It turns out there are large numbers because of the good work ...

The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing food crisis, warning that about 35 million Nigerians could face acute hunger between June and August this year. According to the UN Humanitarian Country Team, Nigeria is currently battling a worsening hunger emergency, with millions expected to struggle for food as the lean season approaches. “Nearly one in seven people, that is 35 million people nationwide in Nigeria, are likely to face acute food insecurity during this year’s lean season, which runs from June to August,” the organisation stated. The UN described Nigeria as one of the countries facing the world’s largest hunger crises, noting that northern Nigeria remains the hardest hit. The body warned that if urgent help does not arrive soon, many families may be forced to skip meals, sell off valuable belongings, or even withdraw their children from school just to survive. It also revealed that an estimated 6.4 million children across North-West and No...

The Niger State Government has come under scrutiny after budget documents revealed plans to spend another N1.5 billion on executive tables and chairs for guest houses behind the Government House in Minna. According to documents reviewed by Sahara Reporters, the 2026 approved budget includes funding for the “Provision of 28nos Executive Tables and Chairs for Additional 17no Guest Houses Behind Government House.” The allocation comes after the state reportedly spent about N1.625 billion between January and September 2025 on the “Provision of Twenty-Eight number executive tables and chairs for additional seventeen numbers Guest Houses behind government house.” The report noted that while billions were allocated to furniture and guest house projects, only N268 million was spent on “construction/provision of water facilities” within the same period, while markets and parks reportedly received just N93 million. The budget also contains a N2.1 billion allocation for the “Construct...

Donu Kogbara, an international multimedia journalist, has criticized the enduring influence of political godfatherism in Rivers State, arguing that such dynamics stifle independent governance. She explained that the continuous friction between state executives and their political benefactors routinely disrupts public administration, forcing elected officials to prioritize loyalty over development. According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of Arise News on Friday May 22, 2026, while analysts dissected the ongoing governance crisis in Rivers, she stated, “I do not think a governor should be so trapped that he has to continuously concede to his godfather,” referring to the relationship between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The veteran broadcaster noted that this executive subservience often leads to a severe crisis of confidence among the electorate, who expect their leaders to act independently. She stressed that when an electe...

Ani Martins has praised Siminalayi Fubara for what he described as “uncommon courage, boldness, and integrity” in leadership amid the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State. According to Martins, Governor Fubara distinguished himself by standing against the alleged embezzlement of state resources and openly disclosing the true monthly internally generated revenue (IGR) of the state to the people, a move he claimed many never expected. He noted that despite facing opposition, intimidation, and even suspension, the governor remained focused on governance and continued to deliver projects aimed at improving the lives of Rivers people. Martins further stated that many critics who now describe Fubara as weak may not possess the courage to confront powerful political interests the way the governor allegedly did. He added that it takes bravery to challenge the same political structure and individuals that contributed to one’s rise to power when the interest of the people is in...

Crisis has reportedly engulfed the popular Redemption Ministries Church of the First Born following the death of its founder, Late Rev. Stephen Akinola, as internal disagreements continue to deepen within the church leadership. Reports indicate that the church has been facing serious internal challenges allegedly linked to a leadership dispute between the founder’s wife and the former General Overseer, Pastor Desmond Cletus. It would be recalled that after the death of Rev. Stephen Akinola, Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai announced a new leadership structure for the ministry, appointing Pastor Desmond Cletus as the new General Overseer, while the founder’s wife was made Chairman of the Board of Trustees. According to eyewitness accounts, tensions reportedly began shortly after Pastor Desmond Cletus was ordained as General Overseer of the ministry. Sources alleged that the situation worsened following the death of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. A source familiar with the development c...

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled for Thursday. In a personally signed statement titled “My decision to withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries,” released on Wednesday night, Fubara announced his withdrawal and declared he would fully support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate.

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared that the Nigerian government will end Kîllîngs in the country. Bwala made the remark while maintaining that Nigerians reserve the right to defend themselves with lethal weapons against aggressors in their houses. He spoke on Arise Television on Wednesday in reaction to the Kîllîngs in Esiele community in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. On Friday, gunmen had invaded the LA Primary school where teachers and pupils were abducted. Reacting, Bwala said: “Solution is what we all look to, evil men operate anywhere in the world, no matter how tight you are as a government. “You do your best and expect that with the help of God and collective participation of the people through collective intelligence we will be able to put an end to it. “I know the Nigerian people will continue to complain. So because if for example, no matter how we say that we are sorry and the incident happened ...

Tonye P. Cole has announced his withdrawal from the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries scheduled for tomorrow. In a statement released on Wednesday evening, Cole said the decision was taken in the overriding interest of peace, reconciliation, and the supremacy of the party following extensive consultations. “I have taken the decision, in the overriding interest of party unity, peace, and collective progress, to respect the supremacy of the party and withdraw from the forthcoming primaries,” Cole stated. Cole, who described himself as a committed democrat and advocate for strong institutions, pledged his full support and cooperation to whoever emerges as the party’s candidate at the end of the primaries. “This decision was not made lightly. It is the product of deep reflection, patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to the stability, growth, and success of our great party and our beloved state,” he added. The aspirant expressed profound gr...

Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has called for a shift away from ethnic and regional identity in Nigeria, insisting that citizenship should take precedence over indigeneity and zoning. Speaking on national unity and governance structure, Amaechi said Nigerians should be assessed based on their contributions rather than their origin. He stated: “Access us by what we have done, and reach a conclusion. I don’t want to be hearing I’m from north, I’m from South and from East. I’m not from South or East or West. I’m a Nigerian.” He further argued that if he becomes president, the current system of indigene-based classification would be abolished. “If I become president, there will not be indigineship. There will be citizenship. We are first and foremost citizens of Nigeria all this I’m West, I’m North, I’m East and you’re calling people to vote for you based on religion and ethnicity” On the iss...

Thousands of residents of Aleto community, including youths and other stakeholders, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, staged a massive protest over the alleged mismanagement of N2.6 billion reportedly paid to the community by Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited. The protesters blocked the major entrance into the community, demanding transparency and accountability from community leaders and other alleged beneficiaries handling the funds. According to the demonstrators, the money was part of equity share payments made to the community following the surrender of over 159 hectares of land to the company for industrial operations. The protesters alleged that out of the N2.6 billion reportedly paid to the community, only N1 billion was distributed to beneficiaries, while the remaining N1.6 billion remains unaccounted for. Community members further claimed that another alleged N100 billion linked to land compensation and benefits over the years could not be properly accounted for by ...

Socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has stirred conversations online after making bold statements during a livestream with streamer Peller. According to Cubana Chiefpriest, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu still does not completely trust him because he is an Igbo man and once worked for Peter Obi. “Tinubu still doesn’t fully trust me because I’m an Igbo man and I once worked for Peter Obi, so they feel I could betray him too. I left Peter Obi because I didn’t want to keep losing.  Peter Obi is not ready and I don’t see him winning the next election,” he said during the livestream. His comments are coming shortly after reports emerged that he lost the APC House of Representatives primary election in Imo State.

Desmond Elliot, lawmaker representing Surulere 1 at the Lagos house of assembly, says he believed the plot to impeach Mudashiru Obasa as speaker of the house in 2025 had the backing of President Bola Tinubu. He said the entire episode left members of the Lagos assembly thoroughly confused. In January 2025, Obasa was impeached as speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly after majority of legislators accused him of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

Governor Soludo Bans Cows, Goats as Condolence Gifts, Dancing With Caskets, Weekday Wake-Keeps and Burials in Anambra State  The government said the move is to restore order, reduce wasteful spending and stop long funeral activities from affecting work and businesses in the state.  Anyone who violates the law risks a ₦100,000 fine, six months imprisonment, or both. The New Law include:  • No dancing with caskets • No spraying or sharing souvenirs at funerals • No posters or billboards of deceased persons around the state • Funeral activities must end in one day • Vigil masses and service of songs must end by 9pm • No blocking of roads during burials • Corpses must not stay in mortuary for more than two months 

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has emerged as the sole presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The NDC has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket, and sources who spoke to Vanguard disclosed that only Obi bought the forms.

APC Senatorial Primary Election: Ex-Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, narrowly wins Sen. Ned Nwoko With 4,462 Votes, Leaving Him With a whole 3 Votes Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has reportedly secured a landslide victory over serving Senator Ned Nwoko in the APC senatorial primary held in Ward 9, Okpanam, Delta North. According to the ward results shared by Ossai Ovie Success, Okowa polled 4,462 votes while Ned Nwoko received just 3 votes. The outcome was described as a strong show of support for Okowa within the party. APC is currently conducting its senatorial primaries across the country, with indications that some sitting senators may struggle to secure re-election tickets.

The Senator representing Rivers West senatorial district at the Senate, Dr Ipablibo Banigo-Harry, has broken the silence on her disqualification for the Rivers West senatorial primaries.  Speaking to newsmen in her ward in Obuama, Harry's Town, Degema Local Government Area, Banigo Harry said she's a serving senator and deserves to be cleared. She said the APC cannot afford to disqualify experienced women, especially at a time when lawmakers are seeking women's inclusion.  Senator Banigo-Harry also told her supporters to be calm and called on the APC at the national level to intervene in the matter.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the promotion of civil servants across all levels in the State Civil Service. The approval is conveyed in a circular issued by the Rivers State Civil Service Commission and signed by the Permanent Secretary, James Enebeli.  According to the circular titled “Call for Recommendation for Promotion”, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies are directed to forward names of officers due for promotion between January and July 2026 to the commission for consideration.  The commission said the promotion exercise will cover officers on Grade Levels 07 to 15 who qualified within the period under review. The latest promotion exercise is coming after Governor Fubara recently approved and effected the payment of promotion arrears owed to civil servants.  In the education sector, the administration recently employed 1,000 teachers for public schools across the state. The government has also embarked on the recruitment of hea...