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Former presidential aide Laolu Akande has alleged that President Bola Tinubu was marginalised and humiliated during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, saying he personally witnessed instances of the treatment within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, Akande claimed Tinubu was sidelined despite his contributions to Buhari’s emergence as president in 2015. He said Tinubu remained in the party, continued his political activities and eventually succeeded Buhari in 2023. On the 2027 elections, Laolu Akande dismissed claims that the APC deliberately divided opposition leaders, attributing their challenges partly to ego. He urged Atiku Abubakar to put personal ambition…
The United States ( US ) government has declared two Nigerian men, Ezechukwu Ohaka and Tayo Muyiwa Olukoya, wanted over separate allegations involving Medicare fraud and drug-related offences. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, Ohaka allegedly submitted more than $3.1 million in fraudulent Medicare claims through his Houston-based company. The United State Of America Drug Enforcement Administration separately declared Olukoya, also known as Uncle, wanted over an alleged conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. The development comes as the United State Of America Embassy in Abuja has issued a health alert following a reported Ebola case in Nigeria. The…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has taken a swipe at Nigerians who question the progress made under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, suggesting they need “Bola Tinubu eyeglasses” to see the changes taking place. She made the remark on Friday during the inauguration of the Abuja headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a group mobilising support for the president’s re-election in 2027. She also cited changes at Nigerian airports as evidence of progress. Oluremi Tinubu said she hoped to leave the Presidential Villa in 2031 and enjoy a better Nigeria in her later years. She subsequently commissioned the movement’s headquarters and…
At least 11 players could miss Saturday’s Premier League clash between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, with both teams dealing with injuries, fitness concerns and suspension. Chelsea will be without Emiliano Martinez, Reece James and Jamie Gittens. Pep Chavarria is also unavailable, while Emmanuel Emegha remains a doubt after suffering a setback following his return to training. Tottenham are expected to miss Mykhailo Mudryk, Lucas Bergvall, Savio, Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert. Rodrigo Bentancur remains suspended, while Destiny Udogie is also unavailable for the London derby.
Nigerian actress and DJ Dorcas Shola Fapson, popularly known as Ms. DSF, has said people who cannot afford to raise children should reconsider having them. She shared her opinion during a recent episode of the In My Opinion podcast, arguing that financial hardship can make life difficult for both parents and their children. Ms. DSF cited her cousin, who has five children and frequently seeks financial assistance for school fees and feeding. She questioned the decision to have children without the financial means to provide for their basic needs, describing the situation as unfair to the family. The actress said…
Former presidential aide Laolu Akande has claimed that some individuals around President Bola Tinubu do not want former Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola in the current administration. He made the allegation during an interview on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast. Akande said Fashola’s absence could partly be due to fatigue but argued that resistance from people close to the President was a bigger factor. He described the former minister as someone who stands by his principles and would not tolerate certain practices within the government. The former aide added that Fashola remains close to Tinubu and that the two…
President Bola Tinubu has reinstated M.S. Danjuma as Permanent Secretary, Finance (Special Duties), effective October 22, 2026. The decision follows the lifting of his suspension, which was imposed after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) uncovered an allegedly unauthorised office operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. According to the report, the office, known as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, was operating without presidential authorisation. The discovery came during investigations into another allegedly fake government body, the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council. Meanwhile, the…
Romance is an important part of maintaining emotional closeness and affection in a relationship. When couples stop making romantic efforts, their connection may gradually weaken, leaving one or both partners feeling neglected. Although every relationship is different, a prolonged lack of romance can create several challenges that affect the happiness and stability of the partnership. 1. Emotional Distance: When partners stop expressing affection, they may gradually become emotionally disconnected. Conversations may become less meaningful, and the closeness they once enjoyed may begin to disappear. 2. Feeling Unloved and Unwanted: A lack of romantic gestures can make a partner feel unappreciated…
Good morning, Nigeria. Here are the top 10 Nigerian news stories for Saturday, October 24, 2026, covering politics, entertainment and sports. 1. Security Tightened in Kaduna Ahead of Tinubu’s APC Campaign Flag-Off: Security personnel have been deployed across Kaduna ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s expected visit for the APC’s 2027 presidential campaign flag-off at Kaduna Township Stadium. 2. Suswam Urges Nigerians to Endure Hardship Under Tinubu: Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has acknowledged the economic difficulties facing Nigerians but urged citizens, especially young people, to support Tinubu’s reforms, which he believes could benefit future generations. 3. Makinde’s Campaign Group…
Lionel Messi has revealed that his father strongly encouraged him to attend the ceremony for the 2026 Princesa de Asturias Award for Sport, despite the demands of his football schedule. The Inter Miami forward said his father was particularly excited about the recognition and insisted that he travel to receive the honour. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who shared Messi’s comments on X on Friday, the Argentine star said the award meant more to him than his achievements on the pitch. Messi explained that his father was delighted by the recognition and that he believed he was also…