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Nnadozie Victor 
The Federal Government has weighed in on the growing controversy regarding the differing handling of two recent incidents involving unruly airline passengers — Comfort Emmanson and Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde, also known as Kwam 1. Emmanson was remanded in custody after allegedly assaulting Ibom Air crew members on a Uyo–Lagos flight on Sunday, while … Read more
Musiliu Akinsanya, the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), popularly known as MC Oluomo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to forgive legendary Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, aka K1 De Ultimate, over alleged violations of aviation regulations. The 68-year-old musician recently faced accusations from the Federal Airports Authority of … Read more
A mosque in Konya, Turkey, has become the center of controversy after it was mistakenly listed on Google Maps as the “Victor Osimhen Mosque,” sparking outrage among local worshippers. The mosque, originally named Bulut Mosque, saw its title altered, leading to a wave of criticism from the local Muslim community. Locals expressed their dismay over … Read more
Thousands of Ivorians have taken to the streets across the country to reject President Alassane Ouattara’s reported bid for a controversial fourth term in office. The protests come ahead of Ivory Coast’s presidential election in October, with demonstrators voicing strong opposition to the 83-year-old leader’s extended rule. In Yopougon, a bustling suburb of the capital … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken significant steps to reconcile with Federal Capital Territory Minister and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, by yielding to his political demands in a bid to stabilize the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sources within the PDP revealed that the party leadership has agreed to key … Read more
A man identified as Chinedu has caused a stir in Abia State after marrying two women, Blessing and Kelechi, on the same day. The unusual wedding ceremony took place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Umuacha/Amuzu Primary School in Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area. The event, which followed traditional marriage rites, was a vibrant and … Read more
Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) 2023 presidential candidate, has sharply criticized former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his recent claim that he would end corruption within one month if elected president in 2027. Sowore, reacting to Amaechi’s statement made during a discussion on 𝕏 Space, described the former governor of Rivers … Read more
The Nigerian naira has maintained its volatility against the United States dollar in the parallel market today, Sunday, August 10, 2025. According to findings from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in Lagos, traders in the black market, also known as the Aboki FX market, are buying the dollar at ₦1,550 and selling at ₦1,540. It … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced a significant increase in its membership, which has now surpassed 800,000, following the defection of several high-profile political figures. At a press conference in Port Harcourt over the weekend, party spokesman Luckyman Egila described the ADC as “a beautiful bride” attracting key politicians ahead of … Read more
The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is suffering from a serious illness, attributing his recent absence from public events to his decision to work from home. This follows reports from the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), which suggested that the president had been bedridden for several days and that preparations … Read more