Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has faulted Nigeria’s current tax regime, warning that national prosperity cannot be achieved by imposing heavier financial burdens on an already struggling population. In a personally signed statement released on Friday and titled “Prosperity Cannot Come by Taxing Poverty,” Obi argued that genuine economic development depends on honest

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Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has stirred fresh reactions online after publicly declaring that he has only one wife in 2026, distancing himself from other women who have children for him. In a video shared on social media shortly after the New Year, the singer stated emphatically that Bewaji remains his only recognised wife, while all

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A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has adjourned ruling on the bail applications filed by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, to January 7, 2026. Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case on Friday,

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Former members of the defunct Niger Delta Liberation Force have expressed support for U.S. military operations targeting terrorists in northern Nigeria, while cautioning that continued neglect of the Niger Delta could spark renewed unrest. In a statement signed by their former spokesman, Capt. Mark Anthony, the group praised efforts to combat terrorism, noting the countless

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Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has shared the reasoning behind her resignation from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet in September 2018, revealing that the decision was guided by principle and the need to protect the integrity of her office. Speaking on Channels Television’s Inside Sources, Adeosun explained that stepping down allowed her to defend her

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has praised midfielder Raphael Onyedika, calling him Nigeria’s most underrated player at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Osimhen highlighted Onyedika’s crucial contributions to coach Eric Chelle’s squad, noting that the Club Brugge midfielder has often gone unnoticed despite his performances. The striker specifically pointed to

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The former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will clinch victory in next year’s gubernatorial election, crediting the leadership of Chief Bisi Akande, pioneer national chairman of the party, and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola. In his New

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Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has challenged comments by political economist Professor Pat Utomi regarding the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. Momodu said anyone insisting that former Anambra State governor Peter Obi cannot serve as a vice-presidential candidate is “not a democrat.” Momodu shared his reaction on his verified X account

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Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move was marked on Friday in Jos, where APC State Chairman Rufus Bature formally presented the governor with his party membership card. Speaking at the event, Governor Mutfwang said his decision was made

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The founder of Throne Room Trust Ministry, Kafanchan, Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, has prophesied that 2026 will be a year of choices, mercy, and divine intervention, cautioning that those who ignore God’s mercy may face serious consequences. Speaking during a crossover service and prophetic message in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, which attracted politicians, traditional rulers,

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