Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has strongly criticized social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), for linking…
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2026 World Cup Squads: Every Player of Nigerian Descent Called Up So Far
Eleven players of Nigerian descent have been named in the 2026 FIFA World Cup squads of their respective national teams, highlighting the growing global influence of Nigerian football talent. The…
DSS Operative Shoots at FRSC Officers During Traffic Stop in Abuja
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has condemned an alleged armed attack on its personnel by a motorist identified as a Department of State Services (DSS) operative during a routine…
Nigeria Misses Out on 2026 World Cup: How It Happened and Whats Next for African Football
Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sent shockwaves across African football, marking a historic low for the Super Eagles, a team long seen as a continental powerhouse….
2027: Kwankwasiyya Movement Clarifies Defection Talks Between Kwankwaso and Tinubu
The spokesman further explained that Kwankwaso’s decision to defect to the ADC was not influenced by any overtures from the current presidency. Instead, he had already established a working relationship…
APC Appoints Fubara and Other Governors as State Coordinators for 2027 Presidential Primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced the appointment of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and several other serving and former governors as state coordinators and collation officers for…
Kente Steps Aside from Taraba 2027 Governorship Race: Full Statement Released
David Sabo Kente, a prominent governorship aspirant in Taraba State, has announced his withdrawal from the 2027 APC governorship race, a decision that has sparked widespread reactions across the state….
Galatasaray President Clarifies Osimhens Future Amid Chelsea and Real Madrid Transfer Rumors
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek has firmly stated that the club has no plans to sell Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen during the upcoming summer transfer window, despite growing interest from top…
Why People Oppose Peter Obi: Umeh Reveals He Doesnt Like Transactional Politics
In the same interview, Umeh issued a direct warning to former Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo, who has been publicly criticizing and cursing Obi. Umeh revealed that he had private conversations…