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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has firmly defended his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, responding to the Presidency’s demands for a retraction with a resolute statement.   “I cannot be threatened as a governor. I stand by my comments. It is not meant to malign, insult, or to do anything to the contrary other than mean well,” …

The Edwin Woko-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State has criticised the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, who revealed APC’s ambition to win the Rivers State governorship election in 2027.   During the inauguration of the Tony Okocha-led APC state executive in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Ganduje declared that capturing Rivers …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded after the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said the North should wait until 2031 to contest the Presidential election.  Akume had on Sunday, Dec. 8, told northern political aspirants to put off contesting the presidential election until 2031, when President Bola Tinubu would have completed his second term.  …

Singer, Zinolesky, has reacted to the allegation levelled against him by dancer, Lil Smart.    In a series of posts shared on his Instastories last night December 8, Lil Smart alleged that Zinolesky and Naira Marley were threatening his life.   He warned that if anything happened to him, the music stars should be held responsible. Read here   Reacting …

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to a statement made by former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.) that he (Gowon) pleaded with the late military Head of State General Sani Abacha not to execute Obasanjo.  Obasanjo was one of those imprisoned by the regime of Abacha over an alleged coup plot to overthrow Abacha.   Speaking during the first …

Nollywood actress Nse Ikpe-Etim has delivered a sharp response to a social media follower who commented on her marital status.    The exchange took place on Twitter, where a user, identified as Oluwagloryy, replied to a post by the actress with the statement, “And you are still single.”   Not one to shy away from addressing unprovoked comments, Nse responded …

This boy’s behaviour reflects a lack of maturity for his age, as he believes that access to money grants him everything. His father, in contrast, is a humble man who is loved by many, which often leads people to pity him. However, if I were part of the Nigerian government, I would take a firm stance and implement the following …

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has refuted claims by human rights lawyer Femi Falana that providing housing and cars to judges is unconstitutional, asserting that Falana’s position is flawed.    In a statement issued by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, Wike defended the Federal Government’s initiative, arguing that “there is nothing wrong in the Federal Government providing accommodation for judges as …

Singer, Peter Okoye, has responded to song theft allegation leveled against him by his twin brother and former P-Square band member, Paul Okoye.    It all started when Peter Okoye announced the release of his new song, which Paul claims he wrote.   Paul in a post shared on Instagram, said the agreement was that he would bring 6 songs …

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has refuted claims of a rift with his long-time political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement.    Addressing journalists in Kano, Yusuf dismissed rumors that Kwankwaso exerts excessive influence over his administration, calling the reports “baseless.”   Speculations had circulated within the Kwankwasiyya movement and the New Nigeria People’s Party …