Nigerian comedian Nosa Afolabi, popularly known as Lasisi Elenu, and his wife, Nonso Adika, are preparing to welcome their second child. Naija News reports that the couple shared the news through a joint post on Instagram, where they released photos from their maternity shoot. Lasisi explained that the new baby is on the way and hinted that their first child, Baby Rain, will soon become a big sister. He wrote: “HELLO EVERYBODY!!! HELLO EVERYBODY!! My Eyes Is Pushing Me. So I have told my wife over and over again, Your WiFi connection in this house is too strong, ” but…
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Former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, has revealed that he is seeking divine direction ahead of his planned exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that Abbo, in a post via 𝕏 on Friday, said he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in 2020 without seeking spiritual guidance. However, Abbo said he has fasted and prayed for 31 days to seek God’s guidance on his next political move, and an official statement will be issued in a few weeks. He said, “In 2020, I left PDP for APC without praying and asking God’s…
Billionaire nightlife promoter, Pascal Okechukwu Chibuike, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has stirred reactions online after unveiling a rare luxury wristwatch worth over ₦250 million. Naija News reports that he shared the timepiece on his Instagram stories, displaying it in its case and also from a luxury watch listing site. The wristwatch, a Patek Philippe model, is said to be priced at about £151,286, which translates to more than a quarter of a billion naira. Cubana Chiefpriest claimed that only three Nigerians currently own the rare model; himself, President Bola Tinubu, and music star Davido. He further suggested setting up…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has issued a public apology after describing Jude Bellingham’s on-field behaviour as “repulsive”, admitting his choice of words was “unintentional” and poorly timed. Thomas Tuchel made the remark back in June following England’s 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal, his first loss in charge. While praising the Real Madrid midfielder’s “fire” and competitive edge, Tuchel admitted his own mother sometimes viewed the 21-year-old’s behaviour on the pitch as “repulsive” when watching from home. “I used this word unintentionally, just to make it very clear,” Tuchel said. “There was no message. There was no hidden agenda. I fully…
Nigerian skitmaker Tolulope Olayiwola popularly known as Remote has opened up on why he decided to marry in 2020. Naija News reports that he said his decision was shaped by his childhood experience of growing up without a mother, which often left him feeling lonely. Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Remote revealed that his wife, whom he had been dating since 2016, became the main source of comfort and stability in his life. According to him, her constant support helped him through moments when he struggled with emptiness. He recalled how a simple gesture from her once moved…
Sokoto State was on Thursday evening thrown into mourning after another boat accident in Shagari Local Government Area, where several passengers were feared dead. The incident marks the third boat mishap in Sokoto within one month, raising fresh concerns over safety on the state’s waterways. Confirming the development in a statement on Friday, the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Aminu Liman Bodinga, said rescue teams had already swung into action. According to him, officials from SEMA, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have commenced coordinated…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared open the 9th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, urging Nigerians to see sports as a tool for national unity and development. Represented by his Special Adviser on Information and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President described the Games as a factory of talent that has consistently produced athletes who go on to represent Nigeria at continental and global levels. “The National Youth Games is very significant. It is one bond that can hold us together as a country,” Tinubu said. He added that over 6,000 athletes under…
A Human rights lawyer, Festus Ogun, has sued the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for allegedly violating his fundamental rights by blocking him on his verified 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account. In the suit marked FHC/L/CS/1739/25, which was shared by Ogun on Friday via his Facebook page, he said the governor’s decision to block him since 2021 was triggered by his “constructive criticisms” and “demand for accountability” over the October 2020 #EndSARS killings. “In 2021, I noticed that the Governor blocked me on his official X handle @jidesanwoolu owing to my constructive criticisms of his policies and demand for accountability…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan can’t defeat President Bola Tinubu if he decides to run in the 2027 election. The party submitted that Nigeria has moved beyond the politics of sentiment, nostalgia, and symbolism, which is representative of Jonathan’s electoral appeal. Naija News reports that the Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, made the declaration in a statement released on Friday, amid speculation that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is persuading Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidency on its platform. Oladejo, however, submitted that while Jonathan gained prominence and…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted his frustration has led him to think of quitting in the wake of Wednesday’s shock EFL Cup exit to Grimsby Town. Ruben Amorim, 40, stunned reporters after the penalty shootout defeat, saying his team “were completely lost” and adding that “something has to change.” Those remarks were quickly interpreted as Amorim questioning his own future. Speaking on Friday, Amorim explained his words were not a resignation hint but the outburst of a manager stunned by an embarrassing result. “Sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years,” he…
