Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has asserted that marriage comes with many challenges. Naija News reports that Yul’s remark comes amid rumours of a breakup trailing his marriage to his colleague, Judy Austin. Speculations about the troubled union of the couple began about two months ago, and their silence on social media has further exacerbated the issue. Silence is not the usual style of the couple, as they are always quick to debunk social media rumours associated with them. When it comes to social media speculations, Yul and Judy will either clap back at netizens or share lovey-dovey moments online. However,…
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World record holder in the women’s 150m, Favour Ofili, has officially announced her decision to switch her sporting allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, citing repeated administrative failures by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) as the driving force behind her move. Favour Ofili’s confirmation comes nearly three months after rumours of her switch first emerged. The 22-year-old sprinter had long been regarded as one of the country’s brightest track talents, but frustrations over missed opportunities appear to have tipped the scales. “Wrapping up my 2025 season has been a whirlwind of new experiences and…
Manchester City have confirmed the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain, with the Italian goalkeeper putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that runs until the summer of 2030. Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, widely regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers in world football, joins Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning squad with a wealth of elite experience under his belt. Standing at 6ft 5ins, Donnarumma brings a commanding presence between the posts, alongside a career glittered with silverware at both club and international level. After bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old with AC Milan, Donnarumma made more than 250 appearances…
Former presidential media aide, Reuben Abati, has called out the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying he has no moral ground to speak about Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan, and Nasir El-Rufai. According to Abati, Wike needs to question his own character before he speaks about other people. Naija News reports the veteran journalist made the submission on Tuesday while speaking on Arise TV in reaction to some earlier comments from Wike during his media chat on Monday. The FCT Minister had cautioned Obi against returning to the Peoples Democratic Party after calling the party rotten and…
Former Director of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign, Oladimeji Fabiyi, has stated that everything happening in Rivers state, from the appointment of the Sole Administrator to the local government elections, was completely illegal. Naija News reports that Fabiyi made this allegation on Monday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television. Reacting to the outcome of the just-concluded local governments’ elections in Rivers State, Fabiyi said the country’s democracy is under serious threat. He said, “First, I’d like to say that I am not in alignment with everything that happened in Rivers State. “What happened in Rivers,…
Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson has completed a permanent move from Manchester City to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe, bringing an end to a glittering eight-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. Ederson’s move to Fenerbahçe is subject to international clearance, with the player already in Istanbul to finalise the paperwork, according to a statement from Manchester City earlier today, September 2. In the statement, City described Ederson, 31, as “one of the most successful players in the Club’s history.” Since arriving from Benfica in 2017, Ederson made 372 appearances, keeping 122 Premier League clean sheets, the most by any goalkeeper in City’s history. During…
May Yul-Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has taken legal action against her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, and a United States-based woman, Yinka Theisen, over alleged cyberbullying and online defamation. Naija News reports that through her legal representatives, Graylaw Partners, she accused both parties of publishing damaging content about her across social media platforms such as X, Instagram, and Facebook. According to her, the posts have tarnished her reputation and affected her business interests. Her lawyers issued separate cease-and-desist letters to Ugwuonye and Theisen, demanding that they remove all defamatory posts, issue a public apology, and publish…
Some prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have declared that the office of the party’s National Chairman must remain in the North-Central zone. Meeting under the platform of Eminent Leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP in Abuja on Monday night, the group also demanded fresh congresses in Ebonyi, Anambra, and Ekiti states to address what they described as outstanding disputes. The communique of the meeting, read by former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, stressed that fairness, inclusivity, and respect for judicial decisions must guide the party’s…
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed claims that lawmakers are planning a face-off with the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, when plenary resumes, insisting the report was speculative and aimed at causing division. Naija News reports that Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), told journalists in Abuja on Tuesday that the publication misrepresented the reality in the Green Chamber. Agbese said, “The confidence of members in Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen is not negotiable and unwavering. Since his emergence, Mr. Speaker has demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, fairness,…
Nollywood actor Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has reunited with his family in Canada after spending eight years away from them. Naija News reports that the actor landed in Canada to the warm embrace of his wife, children, and colleagues who were present at the airport to welcome him. The reunion was filled with emotions as his loved ones hugged him after the long separation. Okunnu shared the joyful moment on social media, expressing how fulfilled he felt being back with his family. He revealed that though distance kept them apart for years, their bond remained strong until they…
