Former presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, has thrown her support behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary. Onochie said Atiku remains the strongest option for the party if it hopes to compete effectively in the 2027 general election. The former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari made the remarks…
Nigerian music star Davido has responded to a social media user who criticised him after he voiced concerns about the state of the country. The exchange began after the award-winning singer suggested that entertainers should do more to speak out on issues affecting Nigerians. Davido Calls for More Voices on National Issues In a post…
France international Ousmane Dembele has paid glowing tribute to Lionel Messi, describing the Argentine icon as the finest footballer he has ever witnessed. The Paris Saint-Germain forward said Messi continues to perform at an extraordinary level despite approaching the latter stages of his legendary career. Dembele’s comments come as football fans around the world prepare…
The Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative has warned that the growing use of artificial intelligence-powered deepfakes and digital disinformation could create fresh security challenges for Nigeria if urgent action is not taken. The group said advances in AI technology are making it easier to create convincing fake videos, cloned voices and forged documents capable of misleading the…
Four years after the devastating attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, one of the survivors has shared a deeply emotional account of how the tragedy permanently changed her life. Margaret Attah, a nurse and survivor of the June 5, 2022 attack, said that while the recent court judgment against some of…
Davido has revealed plans for a Davido Chris Brown joint album with Chris Brown, expected to be released next year. The announcement has sparked excitement among fans of both artists. Davido Shares Future Plans Speaking about the Davido Chris Brown joint album, the Afrobeats star said he is currently focused on creating music rooted in…
Prominent figures from Nigeria’s entertainment, religious and public sectors gathered in Lagos on Wednesday to pay tribute to late actor Alex Ekubo during a service of songs held in his honour. The emotional event attracted Nollywood stars, gospel music ministers, clergy and notable dignitaries who came together to celebrate the life and legacy of the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on authorities to release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai before the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, describing his continued detention as unfair and politically troubling. In a statement issued on Friday through his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said keeping El-Rufai in custody during a major religious celebration raises concerns…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has responded to reports involving an alleged dressing room disagreement between teammates Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde. Recent reports claimed that both midfielders were involved in a confrontation inside the dressing room, with suggestions that the club later sanctioned the players. However, Mbappe refused to confirm the reports while speaking…
Peter Obi has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 general election following the party’s special convention in Abuja. The development marks a significant step in the build-up to Nigeria’s next presidential election, with Obi officially securing the party’s ticket after the completion of its primary process. NDC Confirms…
