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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that APC leaders asked his deputy, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, to withdraw from the 2018 governorship race to allow him to emerge as the party’s candidate. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure on Friday during the presentation of Hamzat’s governorship manifesto in Lagos. He said Hamzat had the experience and political backing to contest but accepted the party leaders’ request to step aside and later agreed to become his running mate. The governor praised Hamzat for his loyalty and cooperation throughout their seven years in office, citing their joint handling of major challenges, including the COVID-19…
APC leaders in Lagos State have dismissed Peter Obi and other opposition candidates as threats to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party has addressed the mistakes that contributed to its defeat in Lagos in 2023. The leaders made their position known during the inauguration of the Iyaloja General Movement (IGM) for Renewed Hope Initiatives, organised by Tinubu’s daughter, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo. The Lagos State Director-General of the movement, Adejumbo Omofumilewa, described the event as a mini-rally and insisted that Peter Obi was not a threat to the APC in the state. Meanwhile, the…
Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, has resigned following his nomination as a commissioner by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Kano Electoral Commission Chairman resignation was confirmed in a statement by his media aide, Bashir Habib Yahya. Malumfashi announced his departure during a farewell meeting with commissioners and staff, thanking them for their cooperation and contributions to the successful conduct of the 2024 local government elections. Meanwhile, Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over the appointment of Oluyemi Titilayo Adeyemi-Showunmi as head of INEC’s Electoral Operations Department. Okonkwo…
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 31st October, 2026. 1. FG Begins ₦50,000 Monthly Payments To Vulnerable Nigerians. The Federal Government has commenced monthly cash payments of ₦50,000 to vulnerable Nigerians under a relief programme designed to ease the impact of rising living costs. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, announced the initiative, known as the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), on October 30 in Abuja. Doro said the programme would provide financial assistance to millions of vulnerable households, with payments made through licensed…
Reality TV star Tacha Akide has clarified the controversy surrounding a tattoo many Nigerians believed was the face of Afrobeats singer Davido. Speaking on the Thanks For Coming Podcast, She explained that the tattoo was actually the face of a child, not Davido. She said she eventually covered it because people grow and move on, adding that correcting the misinformation would not have changed public opinion. Meanwhile, Tacha has advised BBNaija organisers to take a break from the reality show and develop fresh ideas to attract viewers. She argued that social media has changed how Nigerians consume entertainment, making it…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has knelt down in court and apologised to Justice Akintayo Aluko for her behaviour during an earlier sitting in her case involving alleged cyberstalking, cyberbullying and attempted extortion of Pastor Chris Okafor. Doris Ogala, who was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre following her arraignment on Wednesday, expressed regret over shouting and singing in the courtroom, which disrupted proceedings. She promised the judge that such behaviour would not happen again, while her lawyer also tendered an apology on her behalf. Following the apologies, the court heard arguments on her bail application. While her defence counsel urged…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disagreed with Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre over his request not to discuss politics during the commissioning of a pedestrian flyover built by the church in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Wike said Pastor Enenche had cautioned him against campaigning or discussing politics during the ceremony. However, the minister argued that preaching against bad governance in church was also a form of political discussion. Wike insisted that he would not agree to avoid politics entirely, adding that the commissioning of a public project should involve more than…
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 67th career hat-trick after helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Kholood 5-3 in the Saudi Pro League, moving closer to the historic 1,000-goal milestone. The 41-year-old Portugal captain scored three goals in 15 second-half minutes, while Joao Felix provided four assists in the victory. The latest hat-trick takes Ronaldo’s career tally to 985 goals, including seven hat-tricks for Al-Nassr, 44 for Real Madrid, 10 for Portugal and three each for Manchester United and Juventus. The Portugal captain is now 15 goals away from becoming the first player to reach 1,000 official senior career goals. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr remain second…
Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians not to vote for Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in the 2027 general elections. She made the appeal on Thursday during the launch of the Iyaloja General Movement (IGM) for Renewed Hope Initiatives at Eagle Square, Abuja. She argued that electing either opposition candidate would reverse the progress she believes has been made under her father’s administration. Defending the government’s policies, she acknowledged that Nigerians were experiencing hardship but maintained that the situation would improve with time. She described the current economic challenges as a difficult…
Media personality Destiny Ezeyim, popularly known as Radiogad, has alleged that singer Davido privately contacted him and requested that he delete videos criticising Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. He made the allegation in a video shared on his Instagram page, claiming that Davido sent him a direct message shortly after the videos were published. He further alleged that the singer unfollowed him on social media after he ignored the request. Explaining his decision, Radiogad maintained that his comments were based on his personal concerns about Nigeria and not political interests. He insisted that he would continue to speak his mind…