Author: Ayo

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has stated that he has declared “total support” for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While describing his current tour of Rivers State’s local government areas (LGAs), Wike made the announcement on Tuesday in a post on X. He stated that he was slated to continue consulting in Akuku-Toru and Degema LGAs after trips to Oyigbo and Ogu-Bolo LGAs. “Yesterday, we were in Oyigbo and Ogu-Bolo LGAs. Today, we will be in Akuku-Toru and Degema LGAs,” Wike wrote. “Here, it is local politics, and our support for Mr President is total.” The comment is made…

Two years after getting into an online altercation with artist Davido, former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show winner Phyna has advocated for their reconciliation. It all began in October 2023 when Davido liked a post on X that called Phyna fans “useless.” In response to the news, Phyna asked if she had done anything wrong to deserve Davido’s hatred while congratulating him on the birth of twins with Chioma. Davido replied that he was unaware of Phyna’s identity. “God knows me,” Phyna responded, unfollowing the singer on Instagram. But Phyna stated, “I will like to stream with Davido,” in…

Liam Rosenior has been announced as Chelsea’s new manager, bringing an emotional conclusion to his successful spell in Strasbourg. The 41-year-old called the transfer to Stamford Bridge as a “honour” he couldn’t turn down, noting the appeal of the Club World Cup champions and a desperate want to return home to his family. Rosenior was confirmed as the next Blues manager on Tuesday morning, succeeding the recently departed Enzo Maresca and signing a contract that extends until 2032. After days of strong speculation associating the Englishman with a return to the Premier League, Rosenior has spoken out, explaining why he…

Tiwa Savage, an Afrobeats musician, has issued a severe warning to a renowned Twitter influencer known as Dami Foreign, demanding that he stop posting about her child, Jamil Balogun. According to Newsmen, the incident arose when the influencer addressed the boy in a recent post. This prompted a sharp response from the singer, who declared that mentioning her child had crossed a line. She made it clear that any more comments regarding her son would not be treated lightly. Checks show that this isn’t the influencer’s first post regarding the star. He has made various comments on her professional and…

Just 48 hours after killing her son and another resident in Arak village, Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State, terrorists, known locally as bandits, abducted an old woman on Monday night in Southern Kaduna. Mrs. Averik Arak, the victim, and her granddaughter were kidnapped. A devastating attack on the neighborhood on Saturday claimed the lives of her son, Habila Averik, the child’s father. Newsmen stated that when the bandits returned on Monday night, the widow was still grieving for her son, who was allegedly slaughtered in front of her, along with his wife and children. It was reported that she…

Ademola Lookman, a forward for the Super Eagles, declined to intensify the heated altercation with Victor Osimhen during Monday night’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last 16. In the first half, both players scored, with Lookman contributing two assists to Osimhen’s goals. After the Atalanta player seemed to take a shot rather than pass the ball, Osimhen and Lookman got into a heated argument. Osimhen reportedly asked head coach Eric Chelle to remove him after he stopped running in an attack a few minutes later. “I don’t think that is really important, the team…

Singer Seyi Vibez has been accused by a record producer, Rexxie, of being an “industry plant” and that his ascent to fame was “an orchestration.” The Abracadabra crooner added that Seyi Vibes and his group attempted to incite conflict with Asake in order to gain influence, but were turned down. Rexxie claimed in a recent TikTok video that Seyi Vibes was keen to establish a rivalry with Asake. He said, “Seyi Vibes’ blow was an orchestration and a bit of divine arrangement. It was orchestrated in the sense that those behind him planned it. It was well-planned. Let’s not deceive…

The Court of Appeal affirmed Farida Abubakar’s death sentence for the murder of her former husband, Chief Magistrate Attahiru Muhammad-Ibrahim. In a unanimous ruling handed down on Monday in appeal No. CA/S/75C/2025, a three-member panel led by Justice Tunde Awotoye dismissed Abubakar’s appeal and confirmed the Kebbi State High Court’s decision from June 3, 2024. The court dismissed the appeal, stating that the trial court’s conviction and punishment were appropriate and supported by reliable evidence. The Kebbi State Government prosecuted Abubakar, and A. N. Salau represented him, while Zainab Muhammad Jabbo of the Kebbi State Ministry of Justice led the…

Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known by his stage name Sabinus, opened up about a painful relationship in which his partner abandoned him in spite of his costly displays of affection. In a recent livestream with TikToker Sandra Benede, Sabinus called love “cruel,” emphasizing that he understands what TikTok star Peller is going through after splitting from his fiancée, Jarvis. Sabinus clarified that he has experienced a similar circumstance with Peller, who has been acting out in public and getting into a horrific vehicle accident. He remembered how a woman he had given a Range Rover to out of…

The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has been warned by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to “leave Rivers State alone” and to exercise caution when making remarks. During his “thank-you” visit to Rivers State’s Oyigbo Local Government Area, Wike issued the warning, claiming that the APC had received some of the N600 billion remaining in the state’s coffers. According to newsmen, during the minister’s visit to the Khana/Gokana Local Government Area, the APC Vice Chairman (South-South) referred to Governor Siminalayi Fubara as “the so-called Governor.” He went on to say that Fubara needed…