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SAD: Gunmen assassinate popular Enugu politician, Ikechukwu Oloto

18Sep

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SAD: Gunmen assassinate popular Enugu politician, Ikechukwu Oloto

A popular politician in Enugu State, Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, better known as Okanga Moo, has reportedly been killed by unknown gunmen in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Oloto was allegedly attacked and killed inside his residence at Odenigbo, Nsukka, on Thursday evening. According to reports circulating on social media, the attackers allegedly used a knife to kill the politician. Confirming the development in a Facebook post, social media influencer Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi said Oloto was killed by unknown gunmen at his residence in Odenigbo. Ugwuanyi wrote: “Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, aka ‘Okanga Mo’, was killed yesterday evening by unknown gunmen in Nsukka, right in his residence at Odenigbo. “He was brutally cut into pieces.” As of the ti...

Seriake Dickson reveals why he refused to join APC

18Sep

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Seriake Dickson reveals why he refused to join APC

The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has attributed his refusal to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to his unwillingness to support a political arrangement that could turn Nigeria into a one-party state Speaking when the management of Leadership Newspaper paid him a visit on Thursday, Dickson said the crisis and decline within his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, made him decide to establish a new political platform. Reflecting on the political developments that led to the formation of the NDC, the former Bayelsa State governor stated that the decision was taken at a difficult period when the possibility of building a strong opposition party appeared uncertain. According to him, the situation within the P...

Wike vs APC governors: Analysts place in on Tinubu’s options ahead 2027

18Sep

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Wike vs APC governors: Analysts place in on Tinubu’s options ahead 2027

A Kano-based political affairs commentator, Comrade Kabiru Sani Mai Kwanuka, says FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has made a significant contribution to President Bola Tinubu’s political fortunes and should therefore not be treated as less important than APC governors ahead of the 2027 elections. Mai Kwanuka was speaking against the backdrop of the growing disagreement between Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress over the minister’s proposed Rainbow Coalition. The APC Governors’ Forum recently said its members would not support any political arrangement that could weaken the APC or its candidates in the 2027 elections. Its chairman, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, said the governors’ campaign commitment remained focused on APC candidates at al...

Reaction as 15-year-old boy n@bbed with a g#n hidden inside a loaf of bread in Lagos

18Sep

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Reaction as 15-year-old boy n@bbed with a g#n hidden inside a loaf of bread in Lagos

A 15-year-old boy was recently nabbed with a gun hidden inside a loaf of bread in Lagos.. In a viral video, the boy claimed his friend gave him the gun to take to Oshodi bus terminal, where someone would then take the package from him. He said he had just returned from school when the friend came to him and asked him to help deliver the gun hidden inside the bread. This incident comes months after an upcoming entertainer from Delta State, Mene Ogidi, was extrajudiciously killed by police officers after he arrived at a motor park to pick up a consignment containing a gun that was sent by his friend. https://youtu.be/QmACxtD_MIU?si=5RokncJ5dn5Eo56V

Eric Chelle names separate squads for Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly

18Sep

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Eric Chelle names separate squads for Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has revealed two different squads for Nigeria’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures and an international friendly against Russia. NigerianBusiness Directory The Nigeria Football Federation released the selections on Thursday, September 17, with Nigeria scheduled to play Madagascar on September 25 and Guinea-Bissau four days later on September 29. The team will then take on Russia in an international friendly on October 6. For the two AFCON qualifiers, Chelle named Arthur Okonkwo, Maduka Okoye and Stanley Nwabali as the goalkeeping options. The defensive line includes Bruno Onyemaechi, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel, while Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika were selected in midfield. ...

BREAKING: Canada raises study permit, visitor visa processing times for Nigerians

17Sep

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BREAKING: Canada raises study permit, visitor visa processing times for Nigerians

Nigerians applying to study or visit Canada are facing longer estimated processing times, following the latest update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The processing time for study permits submitted from Nigeria increased from nine weeks to 10 weeks as of September 16, according to the latest figures released by IRCC. The estimated processing time for visitor visas also increased from 84 days to 87 days. The figures, compiled by CIC News, were contained in IRCC’s latest temporary residence processing-time update, published on September 16. However, the estimated processing time for work permits submitted from Nigeria remained unchanged at 10 weeks. For super visa applicants in Nigeria, the estimated processing time increased from 44 days to 46 days. IR...

Toyin Abraham, Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, Bukky Wright, Oga Bello others named in APC campaign council

17Sep

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Toyin Abraham, Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko, Bukky Wright, Oga Bello others named in APC campaign council

Ahead of the 2027 general election, several Nollywood actors including Toyin Abraham, Jide Kosoko, Bukky Wright, Oga Bello, Bimbo Akintola and Eniola Badmus have been named as members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Campaign Council in Lagos State. The actors were listed under Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate in the list of the APC Campaign Council released on Thursday by the Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Media Centre. Toke Benson-Awoyinka was appointed as Director of the Directorate, while Kosoko is named Co-Director and Eniola Badmus as Deputy Director. Ajala Jalingo is listed as Secretary and Dare Olateju as Assistant Secretary. Other actors on the list include Saheed Balogun, Biola Adebayo, Foluke Daramola, Remi Oshodi, Faithia Balogun, Yinka Q...

Peller places N5m bounty on woman over pregnancy claim

17Sep

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Entertainment

Peller places N5m bounty on woman over pregnancy claim

Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has offered N5 million to anyone who can help locate a woman who alleged that he is the father of her unborn child. Peller made the offer on Thursday, September 17, 2026, days after the unidentified TikTok content creator publicly claimed that she was pregnant for him. The woman had shared a video alleging that she was pregnant for Peller and displayed what she described as a medical report from a doctor. She also claimed that she contacted Peller privately about the pregnancy and alleged that he asked her to terminate it, but that she refused. Peller denied the allegation on September 14. In his latest reaction, the content creator asked anyone who knew the woman’s whereabouts to help locate her. “The girl e Dey wanted, ...

DRAMA: Shoplifter goes viral over striking resemblance to J.Lo

17Sep

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DRAMA: Shoplifter goes viral over striking resemblance to J.Lo

A Minnesota woman has gone viral after her shoplifting arrest mugshot was noticed for its uncanny resemblance to singer/actress Jennifer Lopez. Cyrena Anne Quast, 35, was arrested on Aug. 30 after she was accused of stealing two double packs of power tool batteries worth around $580 from a store in Monticello, according to a criminal complaint obtained by The Watch MN. A store employee reportedly recognized the Saint Cloud native from an alleged theft two days earlier and called the cops. Quast reportedly admitted to stealing the battery packs and was booked on a gross misdemeanor theft charge, online arrest listings show. As Quast’s mugshot made its way online, her striking resemblance to Jennifer Lopez drew massive attention online. “For a moment I thought it was jlo lma...

SPL: ‘Ronaldo must be expelled, he’s added nothing’ – Al Nassr legend, Al-Harifi

17Sep

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SPL: ‘Ronaldo must be expelled, he’s added nothing’ – Al Nassr legend, Al-Harifi

Al-Nassr icon, Fahad Al-Harifi has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo and called for his expulsion from the club. Al-Harifi made the call following the Knights of Najd’s devastating 4-0 defeat to Al-Ain in their AFC Champions League Elite encounter on Tuesday. Al-Nassr was thoroughly dominated throughout the match as Al-Ain demonstrated superior performance across the full 90 minutes. Rahimi capitalised on a mistake by Saad Al-Nasser in the 25th minute to score the opening goal, before adding a second with a precise finish in the 63rd minute. Soufiane Rahimi scored again in the 72nd minute, while Georgios Giakoumakis added another goal in the 85th minute to secure all three points for the home side. Cristiano Ronaldo failed to exert significant influence...