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Nigerians opting to return from South Africa must cover travel costs – FG
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Nigerians opting to return from South Africa must cover travel costs – FG

The Federal Government has clarified that Nigerians who wish to return from South Africa will be responsible for funding their own travel, stressing that the repatriation process is entirely voluntary.Speaking after a meeting between the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Ahmed, and South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner, Lesoli Machele, the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, explained that the government’s role will be limited to coordination, not sponsorship.He noted that individuals interested in returning are expected to contact the Nigerian High Commission and make personal arrangements for their journey. According to him, the government will not provide transportation or deploy any aircraft for evacuation.Ebienfa revealed that around 13...
Desmond Elliot Faces Setback as Bola Tinubu Opposes 4th Term Bid
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Desmond Elliot Faces Setback as Bola Tinubu Opposes 4th Term Bid

Desmond Elliot Faces Setback as Bola Tinubu Opposes 4th Term BidPresident Bola Tinubu has reportedly declined moves by Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot to secure a fourth term in the Lagos State House of Assembly.According to sources within the Presidency, Tinubu rejected repeated appeals from influential figures who attempted to lobby on Elliot’s behalf. The efforts were said to have been unsuccessful despite involving prominent intermediaries.Reports indicate that party stakeholders in Surulere have instead thrown their support behind Barakat Odunuga-Bakare as a preferred replacement, signaling a shift in local political backing.It was further gathered that Elliot made several attempts to gain the President’s approval through different channels, including high-profile allies...
Enyinnaya Abaribe Defects from African Democratic Congress to Labour Party
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Enyinnaya Abaribe Defects from African Democratic Congress to Labour Party

Enyinnaya Abaribe Defects from African Democratic Congress to Labour PartySenator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who represents Abia South Senatorial District, has officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Labour Party (LP).In a statement released on Monday, Abaribe attributed his decision to ongoing legal uncertainties surrounding the ADC, including multiple court cases and conflicting judgments.He clarified that his departure was not due to any fallout with the party’s leadership or members, noting that he still maintains a strong relationship with them.Abaribe explained that leadership sometimes demands tough choices, especially in uncertain circumstances, and expressed appreciation to ADC members for their support during his time in the party....
Manchester City Held by Everton in Six-Goal Thriller
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Manchester City Held by Everton in Six-Goal Thriller

Manchester City’s pursuit of the Premier League title suffered a setback after they were forced to a dramatic 3-3 draw against Everton on Monday night.Pep Guardiola’s side went into the fixture trailing Arsenal by six points and looked set for a comfortable win when Jeremy Doku opened the scoring with a fine effort before halftime.However, Everton came out stronger in the second half, turning the game around with three goals—two from Thierno Barry and another by Jake O’Neil.City responded through Erling Haaland and Doku to salvage a point from the encounter.The result leaves City five points behind Arsenal in the title race. Guardiola’s team will next face Brentford, while Arsenal prepare for a trip to West Ham as the battle for the top spot intensifies.
Nyesom Wike Backs Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly for Rivers Governorship
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Nyesom Wike Backs Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly for Rivers Governorship

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reportedly endorsed former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the state’s governorship.George is expected to run under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections.According to sources, the decision followed a closed-door meeting held in Port Harcourt on Monday, where Wike met with key political stakeholders to assess the state’s political landscape and map out strategies for strengthening influence before the next election cycle.The meeting reportedly included notable ex-militant leaders such as Asari Dokubo and Ateke Tom, highlighting the level of consultation tha...
HOT UPDATE : Another Video of Sisi Alagbo Surfaces After Her Public Apology {VIDEO}
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HOT UPDATE : Another Video of Sisi Alagbo Surfaces After Her Public Apology {VIDEO}

A fresh controversy has emerged online as another video involving Sisi Alagbo has surfaced, just days after she publicly apologized over a previously trending clip that sparked widespread reactions across social media.The newly circulated footage has reignited conversations among online users, with many questioning the timing and circumstances surrounding the repeated leaks. While details about the source of the latest video remain unclear, it has continued to gain traction on various platforms, drawing mixed reactions from the public.Earlier, Sisi Alagbo had issued an apology addressing the backlash from the initial video, expressing regret and appealing to Nigerians for understanding. However, the emergence of a second clip has complicated efforts to calm the situation, as discus...
Real Madrid star Endrick says his future at the club will be determined by ‘what God tells his wife to do’
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Real Madrid star Endrick says his future at the club will be determined by ‘what God tells his wife to do’

Real Madrid young star, Endrick, has revealed his future is in the hands of 'what God tells his wife' after the he scored again for his loan club Lyon.The Brazilian forward, 19, scored the clinching goal in Lyon's 4-2 win over Rennes on Sunday to move the club into the Champions League places in Ligue 1.It was his eighth goal since joining the French giants on loan in January, and he has seven assists to his name.'It's like I always say. If I'm meant to stay here, if I'm meant to return to Real Madrid, if I'm meant to go somewhere else, I'll do what God tells me. What God tells my wife,' Endrick said, as per Globo.'I thank God for bringing me here, I'm very happy to be here.'But that's it, I'll do what God tells me to do, what God puts in my wife's head to do.'C...
Court okays hearing of suit seeking reopening of probe into Mohbad’s de@th
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Court okays hearing of suit seeking reopening of probe into Mohbad’s de@th

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 28 for the hearing of a suit that is seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to reopen an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the de@th of popular musician Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad.Vanguard reports that a non-governmental organisation, under the aegis of the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation, had on April 15 secured the court’s approval to apply for an order of mandamus to compel the police to conduct a thorough, diligent, impartial, and professional reinvestigation into the circumstances that led to Mohbad’s de@th in Lagos in September 2023.Following a motion ex parte that was filed by the applicant, the court granted permission to apply for “...
Vanessa Bryant responds to viral pregnancy and remarriage rumours
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Vanessa Bryant responds to viral pregnancy and remarriage rumours

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, has reacted to the rumours about her supposed pregnancy and remarriage.Rumours circulated over the weekend after a viral post claimed she was “set to remarry” following her share of Kobe's estate. The claim spread quickly, sparking debate about her future and whether she should move on nearly six years after Kobe’s passing in January 2020.Taking to Instagram, she reposted a fan’s defense that read, “It’s been six years, if she wants to remarry, then so what, is she supposed to stay alone the rest of her life??” Commenting on the post, she wrote: "Can you guys decide already…Am I pregnant for the 100th time, or am I getting remarried??"This is not the first time she has pushed back. Simi...
“The world happened to me” Davido laments as he shares experience
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“The world happened to me” Davido laments as he shares experience

Davido has gone online to lament after his travel plans were disrupted. The singer said the crisis being experienced in many countries around the world made him unable to get jet fuel to travel. He wrote today, Monday, May 4: "The world happened to me yesterday. ..These wars around the world has really started penetrating.. finding fuel was a problem yesterday to even fly .. everything had to be rescheduled..." He then apologised to fans who attended the event and promised to make it up to them. 
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