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In this interview with Kano-based Freedom Radio monitored by our correspondent, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu speaks on his stance on fuel subsidy removal, his health status and other issues around his campaign. Excerpt: Your Excellency, I understand you are in Saudi Arabia? Yes, I am here in Saudi Arabia. It is a personal trip. It is a trip for spiritual rebirth. I like coming to perform the Umrah every now and then. It is an opportunity to connect with Almighty Allah. We need his guidance. Nigeria is in need of prayers and that…

The wife of late Biafra warlord and former beauty queen, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, has described the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi as the man who ended the age-old era of godfatherism in Anambra State. Mrs Ojukwu made this known in an interview with newsmen shortly after hosting Mr Obi who paid her a courtesy visit on Friday, as part of his political steps to further bolster his chances of emerging victorious in the much-awaited 2023 general election. According to her, Obi, who was the first two-term governor in Anambra State, also brought the era of godfatherism to a conclusive…

Nigerian TV host, Frank Edoho has waded in on the debate that Al-Nassr’s new signing, Cristiano Ronaldo is finished at 38. Frank, host of the Nigerian TV show, ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’, stated this in a tweet on his official handle while reacting to Al-Nassr’s signing of Ronaldo. The Saudi Arabian club announced Ronaldo’s sensational transfer on Friday evening, revealing that he will wear his preferred no.7 shirt at Al-Nassr. The Portugal captain, who will turn 38 in February, signed a contract until the summer of 2025, which will see him receive $175million per year. Reacting to the development, Edoho, in a tweet…

Nollywood Star, Alexx Ekubo, replies to his ex-fiancee, Fancy Acholonu, following her public heartfelt apology. It would be recalled that Fancy once broke her engagement with the actor after which backlash trailed both lovers. In a recent development, the model penned a heartfelt apology to Alexx Ekubo pleading for a makeover while emphasizing the hurt she caused him. Alexx who snubbed the apology at first to mourn his late grandmother finally addressed the lengthy note series of mixed reactions. In reply to the note, the actor made his response concise by stating how well it met him. ” I appreciate the apology, may God bless us all.…

American rapper had a marvelous time in his motherland and has become more attached to his origin. The heavyweight rapper, Robert Rihmeek Williams, popularly known as Meek Mill, has vowed to work with three heavyweight African rappers after Shatta Wale brought the conversation up. The Philadelphia-born rapper, who was a headline performer at the 2022 Afro Nation, which was held between December 29th and December 30th, 2022, at Marine Drive, Black Star Square, Accra, Ghana, had a great time in the Gold Coast, meeting the President as well. Ghana’s heavyweight dancehall singer Shatta Wale tweeted on December 30, 2022, pleading with Meek Mill to collaborate with Ghana’s top rappers…

A 27-year-old disc jockey (DJ) based in Kilifi county, Kenya, has reportedly died after being allegedly assaulted while at work at a local hotel. Salim Moriasi alias DJ Goodie’s family alleged that he was killed on Christmas Day at about 1:00 am after a scuffle at the County Lux Comfort Hotel in Marikanani. The late entertainer’s family spokesperson George Abuga said he died from injuries he sustained after he failed to play a song requested by some of the revellers. The DJ was rushed to Mariakani Sub-county Hospital where he succumbed while receiving treatment. Abuga said an autopsy conducted at…

Venita Akpofure has shared nude photos to mark her 36 birthday. “36th floor,” the mother-of-two captioned the photos. See below.

The Former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has endorsed Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, as his preferred choice for president in next month’s election. Mr Obasanjo gave his endorsement in an open letter to young Nigerians on Sunday. Mr Obi is one of the presidential candidates who had sought the support of the former president. Below is Obasanjo’s full statement: Dear Compatriots and Friends, MY APPEAL TO ALL NIGERIANS PARTICULARLY YOUNG NIGERIANS Happy New Year! May all our national calamities disappear this year. I am constrained to write this letter to all Nigerians especially young Nigerians, friends…

As the world embrace the New Year 2023 with hopes and expectations, the Executive Director of Conscientious Youth Empowerment Foundation- Comrade George A. Oyeyiola in his New Year message advised youths in Nigeria and across the globe to be more focused on their growth. According to him, “nobody will help you unless you resolve in yourself to be helped, assisted and better”. He added that 2022 came and left with so much lessons for youths to be more intentional for self worth and development. “In this life the earlier you get it that you have yourself to build and make…

Former Pope Benedict XVI has died, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health. He led the Catholic Church for fewer than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. Benedict spent his final years at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery within the walls of the Vatican where he passed away at 09:34 (08:34 GMT) on Saturday. His successor Pope Francis will lead the funeral on 5 January. The Vatican said the body of the Emeritus will be placed in St Peter’s Basilica from 2 January for “the…