Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with Senator Ben Murray-Bruce and his family over the passing of their mother Margaret Murray-Bruce. Margaret died on February 1 at the age of 95. In a condolence message on Friday, Mr Jonathan described the late matriarch of the Murray-Bruce family as a devout woman. He said that … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, former head of state Yakubu Gowon, and secretary to the government of the federation Boss Mustapha on Friday attended the funeral of former head of Nigeria’s interim government Ernest Shonekan in Lagos. The funeral service was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina. Also in attendance … Read more
Veteran movie stars Hilda Dokubo and Ndidi Obi who starred in the hit film Fatal Desire have reunited on the set of a movie in Enugu. In a video posted on Instagram on Friday, the women are seen singing the popular soundtrack of the movie alongside Nollywood twins Chidiebere and Chidimma Aneke. Ndidi Obi who … Read more
Osun State Government has dissociated itself from any involvement in Thursday’s attack on the campaign office of the interior minister, Rauf Aregbesola. The minister, a former governor of Osun, and his successor Gboyega Oyetola have been in a battle of supremacy since the latter took power in 2018. On Thursday, gunmen attacked Aregbesola’s campaign office … Read more
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on Friday paid tributes to his late mother Margaret, posting an old video on social media of himself dancing with her. In the video, singer Daddy Showkey asks the former Bayelsa East senator to come on stage with his mother during a live performance. Murray-Bruce obliges and is told to dance with … Read more
Fast-rising artiste Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has revealed that Grammy Award winner Wizkid’s hit song ‘Ojuelegba’ inspired his music career. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ singer made this known on Twitter on Thursday. “Wizkid’s Ojuelegba inspired me to start doing music,” he tweeted. Portable performed alongside dancer Poco Lee at the Livespot X Festival headlined … Read more
Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode, has launched an online petition on change.org to force the ex-minister to allow her access to her children. Chikwendu and Fani-Kayode have been enmeshed in a legal battle for the custody of their four boys since 2020. The online petition named ‘Justice for Snowhite and … Read more
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has said that the Nollywood celebrities who visited presidential aspirant Bola Tinubu did not represent the interest of the guild. In a statement signed by the AGN national task force chairman, McSmith Ochendo, on Wednesday, the guild stated that the AGN is a non-political and non-profit making association. According … Read more
Actor Zubby Michael on Tuesday, February 1 announced that he got a plot of land in Abuja as birthday present. According to the 37-year-old, the gift came from a fan known as Nana Atiku. Some media reports subsequently claim Nana is the daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Sharing a picture of him and … Read more
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and his predecessor Kashim Shettima have been scheduled to attend the public presentation of the biography of the immediate past chief registrar of the Supreme Court, Hadizatu Mustapha. Titled Hadizatu U. Mustapha: From Head Girl to Supreme Court, the presentation will take place on Saturday, February 5 at the International … Read more
Nana Atiku, the daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has gifted actor Zubby Michael a plot of land in Abuja to mark his birthday. Zubby recently shared the goodnews on Instagram. He said: “Best cake day gift ever. Nana Atiku just gifted me a plot of land in Abuja as cake day gift. I … Read more
Former military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) on Wednesday threw his weight behind former Senate President Bukola Saraki for the 2023 presidency. Babangida, who had earlier received presidential aspirants Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, endorsed Saraki’s candidacy during a visit by a delegation of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS), national campaign advocacy council led by … Read more
Victor Osibodu A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned till March 17 to begin hearing of Ecobank Nigeria Limited’s N8,701,770,328.83 dispute with a businessman, Victor Osibodu and his firm, Vigeo Limited. Victor is the husband of Funke Osibodu, a former managing director of Ecobank Nigeria, a former top Group Executive of the Ecobank Group … Read more
Actress Tonto Dikeh has said that one of the toxic things she ever did was ignore the bad things in people because she loved them. The 36-year-old said this in an Instagram post on Monday. She also encouraged her fans not to be like her. “One of the most toxic things I have ever done … Read more
A police commissioner who is currently suspended from the Force over alleged fraud, Abba Kyari, on Sunday revealed he attended more weddings in Maiduguri, Borno, his home state. Kyari had not been seen in public functions until recently since he was suspended last year over alleged links to cyber criminal Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi. He … Read more
Maryanne Moghalu, wife of presidential aspirant Kingsley Moghalu, has been involved in a temporary mishap mid-air en route Nigeria from the United States. Mrs Moghalu tweeted on Sunday that the aircraft she boarded began shaking due to bad weather. “Finally. Calm. I’m on a flight home, and for the last 30mins, we had the most … Read more
A man identified as Diran Elijah, a 50-year-old house agent, died at a hotel in Agbado, Ogun State, after having intercourse with his former spouse, simply named as Idowu. Idowu, who has remarried and has 2 kids with her new spouse, allegedly divorced Elijah four years ago, according to Punch. The ex-couple recently revived their … Read more
Sowore Publisher Omoyele Sowore on Friday celebrated the release of self-acclaimed sex therapist Hauwa Mohammed aka Jaruma on bail by an Upper Area Court in the Zuba area of Abuja. Jaruma was arraigned on Monday for alleged defamation of character, false news publication and intimidation of actress Regina Daniels’ husband Ned Nwoko on social media. … Read more
Presidential aspirant Bola Tinubu has reportedly travelled to London, United Kingdom after a busy week of consultation with stakeholders over his presidential ambition. The chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), The Cable learnt from a source on Friday, travelled to “see his family” while other sources said he went to rest and see his … Read more
Olabisi Kolawole The governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has been concluded, with a former commissioner for environment Olabisi Kolawole emerging as governorship candidate. Kolawole, who is backed by ex-governor Ayo Fayose, defeated another ex-governor Segun Oni and others in the election conducted on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti. The former commissioner … Read more
Jonathan Jephthah Robert, a cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has been abducted in Bayelsa. The incident comes barely 24 hours after the Bayelsa State commissioner for industry, trade and investment, Federal Otokito, was released by his abductors. Mr Robert, it was gathered, was taken captive at 9.30pm on Tuesday in front of his house … Read more
Senator Abiodun Olujimi (Ekiti South) has withdrawn from the primary election of the Peoples Democratic Paty (PDP) in the state ahead of the governorship election on June 18. Seen by many as a frontliner in the race, Olujimi said she was pulling out due to alleged gender bias and unfair resolution of matters arising from … Read more
RELATED POSTS Mercy Aigbe’s former husband, Lanre Gentry has thanked Nigerians after they advised him to do a paternity test for his son, Juwon. This is coming shortly after his ex wife, Mercy Aigbe showed off her new husband via Instagram and Nigerians questioned the paternity of her son, Juwon, due to his alleged resemblance … Read more
Actress Ibinabo Fiberesima has opened up about her pain, doubt, insecurities and commitment to healing and restoration. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the 51-year-old said that in spite of her pain and insecurities, she is still grateful for her commitment to healing. Describing herself using several adjectives, she wrote: “I’m so grateful for this … Read more
Former Secretary to the Lagos State Government Princess Adenrele Adeniran-Ogunsanya has died after a brief illness. Qed.ng learnt that Adeniran-Ogunsanya, who served as SSG under former Governor Babatunde Fashola, died on Tuesday. She was reportedly in a comma for a few days at the Lagos State University (LASUTH) before her death. The Ikorodu-born grassroots politician … Read more
Dokpesi Leader of the technical committee for Abubakar Atiku Presidential Project Raymond Dokpesi has called on the south-east to back Atiku for the 2023 presidency, saying he is the shortest way to installing a president of Igbo extraction. Dokpesi told reporters on Monday in Umuahia after meeting with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
Eniola Badmus Actress Eniola Badmus on Monday jokingly said that Kazim Adeoti, the lover of Mercy Aigbe refused to do business with her. The 38-year-old stated this in an Instagram post as she celebrated Mr Adeoti on his birthday. Sharing his photo, she wrote: “Happy birthday to my very own brother that refused to do … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday issued an arrest warrant against a former minister of petroleum resources Diezani Alison-Madueke to face money laundering charges. Diezani, who is believed to be residing in the United Kingdom, had fled Nigeria since the expiration of the Goodluck Jonathan administration. Justice Bolaji Olajuwon granted an oral request … Read more
Femi Fani-Kayode and wife Precious Chikwendu Senator Grace Bent has filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja against Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, over alleged defamation of character. When the matter was called on Monday, Chikwendu was absent in court and there was no legal representation on her … Read more
Metuh Former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh has called for prayer as he undergoes another surgery. Metuh has been in and out of hospitals since he was released from Kuje correctional facility in December 2020. The former PDP scribe posted a photo of himself on a hospital bed on … Read more