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Socialite Cubana Chief Priest has declared his intention to work against Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. He revealed this during an Instagram conversation with followers, affirming his position after being asked directly. A user asked him directly, “So in simple terms, You are working against Obi in the upcoming presidential election. lol.” Chief Priest, who served as a special adviser to an APC governor, cited his past involvement with Obi’s campaign as a reason for his current opposition. Responding, Cubana Chief Priest confirmed his stance, writing, “yes oh hope say no be crime cuz I worked for Obi…

Ahead of 2026 valentine celebration, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has cautioned Nigerians against reckless and unsafe sexual activities that increase their chances of contracting HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). NACA Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, in a statement, suggested that everyone celebrate love responsibly by taking deliberate steps to prevent HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). “While this season is known for expressions of affection and connection, it is equally important to avoid behaviours that increase vulnerability to HIV. Protecting your health and that of your partner remains one of the greatest expressions…

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed claims that he opposes the electronic transmission of election results, describing as misleading a viral video being circulated online.In a statement titled “Clarity on My Position Regarding Electronic Transmission of Results,” Kalu expressed concern over what he called the deliberate recycling of a five-year-old Senate video to misrepresent his current stance in the 10th Senate. The lawmaker said it was “appalling and surprising” that some individuals, particularly young people, would circulate footage from the 9th Senate and present it as a recent contribution made during…

Some Republican legislators in the United States House of Representatives have introduced bill that seeks to designate Fulani ethnic militias as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) over “religious violence” in Nigeria. Riley Moore introduced the ‘Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026’, which was co-sponsored by Chris Smith and other Republican lawmakers. The bill calls on the US secretary of state to consider whether Fulani militias should be formally designated as a terrorist organisation and to submit annual reports to congress on efforts to address alleged religious persecution in Nigeria. It also urges a review of US assistance to…

The Ogun State Government has commended Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) for its pivotal role in driving industrial and economic development in the state through sustained investments. Governor Dapo Abiodun gave the commendation during the opening ceremony of the 15th Gateway International Trade Fair held in Abeokuta. Represented by the Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Emmanuel Adebola Sofela, the governor described Dangote Group as “a truly exemplary strategic partner in our collective pursuit of industrial advancement and sustainable economic development.” He noted that over the years, the Group’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and nation-building has strengthened Nigeria’s industrial…

By Toby Prince In the very words of Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This same view was echoed by Malcolm X, who asserted that “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” While these quotes capture the essence of education as a tool for personal growth, societal change, and empowerment, they perhaps informed Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila’s drive towards leveraging legislative representation as a viable tool for societal reconfiguration and educational reformation. Today, the facts, as they say, speak for…

Commercial banks hoarded redesigned Naira, EFCC witness says in Emefiele’s trial A Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness on Tuesday told an Abuja court that commercial banks hoarded currencies during the controversial Naira redesign, which led to untold hardship for many Nigerians. The witness Chinedu Eneanya, is the seventh prosecution witness (PW7) in the trial of Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, for the disobedience to presidential directive in the naira redesign. The EFCC alleged that Emefiele, among others, between Oct. 19, 2022 and March 5, 2023 disobeyed the direction of Section 19 of CBN…

Insecurity-in-Nigeria-1-1Security experts and stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to criminalise ransom payments to terrorists, describing it as the biggest betrayal in the war against insurgency in Nigeria. Experts who condemned the menace, especially when the government secretly paid terrorists’ ransom, said that such practice only further encouraged and deepened insecurity in the country. They, however, urged the FG to create state police to combat terrorism, in order to put a stop to the payment of ransom to criminals, and stressed that necessary structures must be put in place before embarking on such policing reform. The experts made the…

The trial of the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, continued on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 with the refusal of the court to grant a motion of adjournment of proceedings owing to the non-availability of the statement of the managing director of the Nigerian Security Printing Plc, demanded by the defence counsel The EFCC is prosecuting Emefiele on a four-count charge of unlawful printing of new naira notes. At Tuesday’s proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abbas Mohammed, informed the court that the…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on party members in the Diaspora to embrace unity as a strategic tool for strengthening the party and projecting Nigeria positively on the global stage. Professor Yilwatda made the call while delivering a keynote address via Zoom at an economic summit held in New York, United States. The summit was organised by the APC National Chairman’s Special Adviser on Diaspora Coordination and Mobilisation, Professor Tai Balofin. Addressing participants, Yilwatda urged APC members across the United States and other countries to work collectively, stressing that unity remains…