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The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, has dismissed rumors that Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo is seeking a second term. In an interview with journalists, Mefor stated that Soludo has not declared his intention to run for re-election, as he is currently focused on implementing policies to develop the state. Mefor expressed his admiration for Soludo’s performance, suggesting that he would persuade the governor to contest due to his impressive track record. “Soludo has not declared intention to contest for a second term. He is too busy putting policies in the state to develop the state. I’m one of…

American rapper and YouTuber DDG has spoken out against the intense backlash following his recent breakup with baby mama Halle Bailey. In a candid interview with “No Ordinary Podcast” on Monday, DDG clarified that despite the split, he and Bailey remain close. “I have announced that we have split up, right? It happens, Halle is still family and I love her till death no matter what,” DDG emphasized. He reiterated that the decision was mutual and urged fans to respect their privacy. DDG expressed frustration over fans fabricating stories and timelines, stressing that neither he nor Bailey has placed blame.…

France’s Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, has announced the expulsion of Omar bin Laden, son of slain Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, due to his social media posts advocating terrorism. The 43-year-old, who has lived in Normandy since 2016, was ordered to leave French territory by the Orne prefect. Retailleau stated that Omar bin Laden’s 2023 social media posts “advocated terrorism,” prompting the expulsion. “As a result, the prefect of Orne issued an order to leave French territory,” he said. The courts have confirmed the legality of this decision, taken in the interests of national security. Omar bin Laden, born…

Philip Ogunnaike, a 29-year-old suspected serial killer, has made a shocking plea to the authorities. In an interrogation video obtained by newsmen, Ogunnaike begged to be sentenced to death alongside his accomplices. The suspect, who was arrested in Ogun State, confessed to killing at least three young girls, including 18-year-old Akinsanya Habibat, 22-year-old Abigail Dina, and 23-year-old Mary Ogunyemi. His modus operandi involved luring victims into the forest, tying them up, strangling them, and abandoning their bodies after stealing their phones. Investigations revealed that Ogunnaike had escaped from the Ibara Correctional Centre about two years ago while being taken to…

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to address its demands, including the payment of five and a half months’ withheld salaries, or face industrial action. This decision was reached during NAAT’s 56th National Executive Council meeting held in Taraba State. Some of the unresolved issues include: – _Payment of arrears of minimum wage_ to omitted NAAT members from April 2019 to January 2020 – _Payment of arrears of 25% and 35% salary increase_ from January to December 2023 – _Inadequate infrastructure_, including dilapidated laboratories, workshops, and obsolete equipment NAAT President, Ibeji…

Voting has commenced in Tunisia’s presidential election, with incumbent Kais Saied expected to win uncontested. Saied’s critics, including prominent opposition figures Rached Ghannouchi and Abir Moussi, remain behind bars. Tunisia, once proud of its democratic progress after the Arab Spring, now faces economic crisis and widespread resignation. Many citizens, like 22-year-old Mohamed, feel voting is “useless” and won’t participate. – Polling opened at 8:00 am and closes at 6:00 pm. – Preliminary results expected by Wednesday. – Campaign rallies and debates were absent. Saied’s power grab has led to a surge in arrests, with over 170 detained for political reasons…

In a bold move, former National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Managing Director, George Moghalu, has declared his intention to run for Anambra State governorship in the 2025 elections. Moghalu, who spoke to journalists at his Nnewi home on Saturday, cited Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s alleged failure to deliver as the primary reason for his decision. Moghalu emphasized the need for change, stating, “We need to redeem Anambra fast because Soludo has failed the people. There is a dearth of infrastructure in the state, security has collapsed.” He also expressed confidence in his ability to make a difference, saying, “What he could…

A suspected dynamite explosion shattered the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in the early hours of Saturday, causing significant damage to the building. The blast brought down the gate, destroyed doors and windows, and left other properties in ruins. This marks the second attack on the Chief Tony Okocha-led APC secretariat this year. The incident occurred just hours before the scheduled local government elections in Rivers State. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission had confirmed the distribution of sensitive materials to various local government areas on Friday. A viral video showed workers assessing the damage,…

Martins Ortse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has sparked controversy with his assertion that religion has severely impaired Nigerians and Africans. His comments came after Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) apologized for previously stating that Christians who don’t pay tithe won’t make heaven. Pastor Adeboye had claimed that paying tithe was a prerequisite for entering heaven but later retracted, describing it as a “mistake.” He emphasized that the Bible emphasizes peaceful and holy living as the true requirements for making heaven. Reacting on Instagram, VeryDarkMan questioned the authenticity of other religious teachings, asking: “Which other…

House of Representatives Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, recently shared his inspiring life story with select public secondary school students, emphasizing his self-made success and warning against the dangers of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Growing up, Abbas learned the value of hard work and self-reliance. “By the time I reached 19, I was already a homeowner,” he said. “I built my own house based on my sweat, without any contribution from my family.” Abbas’s journey to independence began after finishing secondary school. He recallingly told his father he was leaving for National Youth Service, prompting his father to ask, “Abbas, when…