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Popular Nigerian stand-up comedian, Bovi Ugboma has revealed that he celebrates whenever a divorce happens. Speaking in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Bovi explained that he celebrates divorces because he believes that at least one of the partners was going through difficult times in the marriage. According to him, the end of such marriage is a relief for at least one of the partners. While emphasising his support for divorce, the comedian said it is a better option than  toxic marriage. “I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not breathing well in the marriage. I will not suffer anybody neither will I want anybody to suffer me,” he said. Bovi added, “That is not to say my marriage has bee...

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said that worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country could affect President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election if not urgently addressed.Dalung made the remarks while speaking with Seun Okibaloye on the current state of the nation, saying many Nigerians are increasingly frustrated by rising insecurity, unemployment, and economic difficulties.He argued that these challenges remain the major concerns of voters ahead of future elections.“The main offense that Tinubu would have said to have committed in the eyes of voters would be insecurity,” he said.He added that economic hardship and alleged mismanagement of the economy were also key issues affecting public perception of the government.“Insecurity,...

The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has expressed doubt that Peter Obi will replicate his strong showing in the 2023 presidential election.Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Mohammed-Baba said the political landscape has changed significantly since 2023, pointing to Obi’s movement across different political platforms as one of the factors that could affect his support base.According to him, Nigerian politics has increasingly become focused on personal ambitions rather than public service.“What is becoming clear is that many politicians are engaged in the politics of individuals—who gets what position and who represents which platform,” he said.Mohammed-Baba argued that political ambition should be driven by s...

Residents of Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, who were abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, have opened up about the trauma they endured while in captivity.Survivors recount harrowing experiencesNaija News reports that the victims, mainly women and children, were kidnapped on March 3, 2026, before troops rescued hundreds of them in a recent military operation.The rescued individuals are currently staying at the Pulka Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, where they said they survived only by the grace of God.One of the victims, Zainab Ayuba, whose husband was reportedly killed during the attack, described her ordeal as “horrible and inhuman.”According to Vanguard, she said:“The experience is horrible and inhuman becaus...

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a man, Paul Oweleke, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly using a social media platform to incite Nigerians to support a military coup against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Oweleke was docked before Justice Akintoye Aluko on a two-count charge relating to alleged cybercrime offences, including the dissemination of subversive messages and threats against the President through his social media platform, “Oweleke TV.”Legal counsel of the DSS, Michael Bajela, told the judge that the defendant, on or about May 23rd, 2025, knowingly transmitted messages and broadcasts calling for the unconstitutional removal of President Tinubu and urging a replication of the military takeover witnessed in Burkina Fa...

World Cup referee Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States, just three days before the tournament is set to begin. The Somali official was poised to become the first-ever referee from his country to take charge of a match at a Fifa World Cup.Artan, 34, was named the best African referee for 2025 by the Confederation of African Football and has previously officiated at the Africa Cup of Nations. He reportedly encountered difficulties securing a visa but benefited from support from the Somali embassy in Nairobi, which enabled him to obtain a diplomatic passport.He travelled from Kenya through Turkey to Miami, after FIFA confirmed last week that his visa situation had been "fully resolved" and that he would be available to officiate at the tournament. Denied entry to the ...

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that bandits and terrorist groups are increasingly targeting young people, particularly those lacking access to education, economic opportunities, family support, and social stability in northern Nigeria.According to Ribadu, extremist groups exploit these vulnerabilities by offering a sense of identity, belonging, purpose, and ideology to vulnerable youths.Speaking on Monday at an EU/BUK Workshop in Kano through the Director of State Liaison in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Lamy Chinode, Ribadu stressed the urgent need to address the root causes of insecurity in the region to reduce criminal recruitment and violence.He noted that while insecurity is a global challenge, governments must adopt strategic, ...

Governor of Sheriff Oborevwori has accused former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege of betraying the political leaders and stakeholders who helped him rise in Delta State politics.Speaking during an interview with Daily Independent, Oborevwori said Omo-Agege's decision to leave their political camp did not come as a surprise, noting that many stakeholders had long anticipated the move.According to the governor, Omo-Agege entered politics in 2002 and enjoyed the support of influential political figures across the state, who played a significant role in shaping his political career.Oborevwori claimed that despite benefiting from the state's political structure, the former senator later distanced himself from those who supported him and eventually became opposed to many of hi...