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Nollywood actress and the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for Abia State, Doris Ogala, has expressed confidence that she will emerge as the state's next governor, telling residents they have "no choice" but to accept her leadership.Ogala made the remarks during a TikTok Live session, a video of which began circulating widely on social media on Sunday.Speaking to viewers, she declared that her victory in the 2027 governorship election was certain, attributing her confidence to divine assurance.“I, Doris Ogala, will be your governor. You have no choice. God has spoken, and it will surely come to pass. It is as simple as that,” she said.Since emerging as the AAC governorship candidate, Ogala has vowed to unseat the incumbent governor, Alex Otti, promising ...

A lecturer was filmed crying for mercy while being flogged by the husband of a female student who alleged that he harassed for s£x. The accused lecturer is the HOD of History and International Studies at Northwest University (formerly Yusuf Maitama University), and a visiting lecturer at Mariam Abacha American Nigerian University (MAAUN). He allegedly kept refusing to approve a married female student's project for two years because she wouldn't give in to his advances. The woman complained to her husband and they set a trap for him. According to reports from those who claim to have seen the lecturer's chat with his married student, he allegedly fixed an appointment to have s£x with her right after Maghrib prayers. However, when he showed up at the agreed time to me...

The European Parliament has asked the Nigerian government to take decisive action against insecurity in the country, especially in the Middle Belt region.This came amid growing concerns over attacks on Christian communities in the region.No fewer than 501 lawmakers voted in support of a resolution condemning the killings, urging Nigerian authorities to improve security measures, protect vulnerable communities and ensure that perpetrators of violence are brought to justice.The lawmakers passed the resolution with overwhelming support, with only one lawmaker voting against it while 86 abstained.The expressed worry over the worsening security situation in parts of Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, where several communities have come under repeated attacks in recent month...

The UK government has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its immigration rules, introducing wide-ranging changes that tighten visa requirements, strengthen deportation powers, and reshape the framework governing work, study and family migration.The changes, contained in Statement of Changes HC 259 laid before Parliament on July 9, 2026, amend 42 sections of the Immigration Rules and introduce new measures affecting employers, educational institutions, migrants and sponsors.Among the most significant provisions is an expansion of deportation rules, under which foreign nationals convicted on or after March 22, 2026, who receive suspended prison sentences of 12 months or more will be treated in the same way as offenders given immediate custodial sentences for the purposes of deportation....

Nollywood actor Femi Branch has appealed to Nigerian political leaders to stop dragging the recently rescued pupils and teachers from Oyo State into political controversies.The actor made the appeal following comments by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who stated during a closed-door meeting with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that the abduction occurred just hours after he officially declared his intention to contest the presidency.Reacting to the governor’s remarks, Branch urged politicians to refrain from using innocent children as part of political narratives, stressing that they had already endured enough hardship.According to him, the rescued pupils and teachers deserve care and support rather than being caught in political disputes.He said, “I want to make a si...

The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public health advisory following a rise in diphtheria cases in parts of the state, with children accounting for the majority of reported infections.In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry said it has intensified efforts to contain the outbreak and urged parents, caregivers, schools and community leaders to take immediate steps to protect children, who are considered the most vulnerable to the disease.According to the ministry, diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the nose and throat. It spreads through coughing, sneezing, close contact with infected individuals or by sharing contaminated personal items.Health officials warned that children who are unvaccinated or only ...

A Magistrate  court in Ogba, Lagos State, today, July 10, ordered the remand of controversial internet sensation Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, over allegations of issuing a death threat against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. State& Local GovernmentDJ Chicken was brought before Magistrate M.F. Onamusi on a three-count charge bordering on alleged threat to k!ll, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, and offences under the Cybercrime Act.According to the prosecution, the charges arose from a video he posted online in which he allegedly thre@tened Seyi Tinubu while commenting on the 2027 presidential election.The prosecution told the court that the video contained statements interpreted as a threat to k!ll Seyi Tinu...

Reactions have trailed the disclosure by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, that Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000.Veterans and serving personnel described the amount as grossly inadequate.This is as they accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to implement a salary increment he promised nearly four months ago.This comes as President Tinubu on Thursday evening convened a security meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, comprising the entire military command, intelligence leadership and top security advisers, including his Special Adviser on Homeland Security, Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (retd.), whom he appointed in May.A retired soldier, Abdul Isiak, said the current pay could not meet the cost of living.He added tha...