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Mockery of Democracy – Peter Obi Blasts Rivers LG Poll

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has reacted to the just concluded Local Governments’ election in Rivers State.
He described the election as a “mockery of democracy.”
Obi stated this on Sunday via his X page.
He said the conduct of the election was rascality taken too far.
According to him, when a Sole Administrator, illegally appointed conducts an election that should empower the people, it is not democracy but outright desecration of its very foundation.
The former Anambra state governor added that such actions are unconstitutional, legally untenable, and morally indefensible.
He added that the actions send a dangerous message that the rule of law can be discarded at the whim of those in power.
“But the truth remains unshaken: illegality can never give birth to legitimacy. Any structure erected on a foundation of lawlessness is a danger to both the state and the people.
 
“Nigeria cannot afford to continue on this perilous path. We cannot pretend to practise democracy while silencing the will of the people – especially at the grassroots, where democracy matters most,” he wrote.
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BBNaija 10: I Was Married Off at Age of 15 – Sultana

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Sultana has opened up about her life.
Speaking during the live show on Sunday, Sultana said she was married off at the age of 15 and she is a mother of two girls.
Sultana spoke during a conversation with Jason Jae at the garden area.
According to Sultana, she did not want to be married off, but it happened nonetheless.
However, she credits her stubbornness for helping her escape the situation.
Sultana, “I was married off really young as a child”.
Jason Jae, “Oh wow, how old were you?”
Sultana, “I was about 15”.
Jason Jae, “Wow”.
Sultana, “Was it something I wanted? No, but it happened and the thing is my stubbornness got me out of it. I was already growing and because I like piercings, tattoos, I haven’t even gotten the kind of tattoo I want because I dey think of my mama.”
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Pain of Heartbreak Inspired My Tattoo – Tiwa Savage

Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has opened up on why she got a tattoo.
According to the star, the pain of a heartbreak inspired her tattoo.
Tiwa also opened up that she had to fly in the tattoo artist from Los Angeles to her house in Lagos.
She stated that the reason is because she doesn’t want to express her pain publicly in a tattoo parlour.
In a recent interview with media personality Katy Igwe, Savage disclosed that the session was bloody and the tattoo artist was worried.
“I flew in my tattoo artist from LA to Nigeria. And I did it [the tattoo] in my room. So I was in an environment where I was comfortable. When you are in a tattoo parlour sometimes, a lot of people are working and then you are going through that pain. I wanted to make sure that I was in a comfortable place.
 
“My tattoo artist walked in and was like, ‘What are you doing?… Is that going to come off?’ He he started tattoo my body, there was blood everywhere. So he was more concerned for me like, ‘What are you trying to do?’
 
“I did that [the tattoo] from the pain I felt from a heartbreak. I just wanted to do something to scream,” she explained.
Savage added, “Last two years was a very hard time. The relationship I experienced was crazy. I’m so happy I’m out of that relationship.”
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Hearts melt as Priscilla Ojo, newborn son celebrate Juma Jux’s birthday

Nigerian influencer and fashionista, Priscilla Ojo,has warmed the hearts of fans with a sweet video featuring her newborn son, Rakeem, celebrating his father’s birthday.

In the clip shared on her social media page, Priscilla was seen holding her baby boy as he stood in front of a television screen, lip-syncing and dancing along while a music video of his father’s song played.

The proud mum accompanied the video with a loving caption celebrating her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, on his birthday.

“Y’all wish Daddy Rakeem a happy birthday @juma_jux Sep1st,” she wrote.

The heartwarming moment has since drawn admiration from fans, who gushed over the bond between mother and child, as well as the sweet praise for Rakeem’s father.

An IG user @_.niffer._ reacted, “To love and to be loved righ️t❤️ happy birthday to our brother.”

bolamajid added, “The way I’m always happy for you eh❤️❤️My children will also make me proud by God’s grace 🙏And will b alive to witness it🙏🙏🙏.”

@mizloveth1 wrote, “This feeling is heavenly. I am so happy for this family. God please may my joy not be cut short and may I be celebrated soon soon Soon. I rejoice with those rejoicing o😍😍😍😍🔥🙏.”

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Ruth: “Phyna shouldn’t have gone to Verydarkman; he spoilt the case ” – Bobrisky

Popular socialite, Bobrisky opined that Phyna shouldn’t have approached Verydarkman to help with the Dangote incident.

It would be recalled that Phyna had run to Verydarkman to assist in getting justice for her sister who was hit by Dangote truck.

Sadly, the sister had passed away, leaving many heartbroken and others indignant, aggrieved.

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“Mistake that girl made was to go to very dark man you should have just used your page and voice out let nigeria hear you your page is enough your page is enough going to very dark man he has spoilt the case now he has spoilt the case he has spoilt the case now The same thing he did during Mohbad. The same thing he did during Mohbad. We don’t see front, we don’t see back. The moment he puts his mouth in the Mohbad case, everything went sour. Everything turned upside down. Everything you’re asking for, you want the DNA. The question is, who kpai Mohbad? That is the question. You’re asking, who did this? We want the DNA. We want this. Oh, my God. To this day now, they’ve not buried that boy. Sitting in the old blog or… Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, mommy. I don’t have… I don’t have time for this… That guy. That guy… All his mouths. He will not travel. He will not leave down Nigeria. I say me. Me. thinks it’s about noise it’s about it’s about noise it’s not about noise my dear it’s about will you know will your papa know will you he was telling me you come to Abuja you come to this Abuja to come and meet me you come and ask the ask of rep ask of rep Monkey. He wore red, red, red, red. I’m just. That boy is not important. Trust me. He’s not. Look at the way I’m glowing. Look at the way I’m glowing. Abroad is. Let me tell you people. People saying that a very dark man has sent me away. I cannot come back. Sets me to where? Sets me to where? I don’t ask that. The case is over. Nobody’s talking about it. I can come to Nigeria if I want to. But I’m not just interested. You know, I’m not just interested. So… If all his mouths that he made, that I will come to, I will not leave this country. Even when immigration arrested me, he was the first person that announced it to the whole world. Popiska has been arrested. Popiska has been stopped by the immigration. I said, look at this one. Ozor. Ozor. Popiska has been arrested. Guys, you will not travel. You see that travel? You want to travel. You will not go. I say me. That guy needs to know that I’m the most powerful person you can ever know.”

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“Tinubu, Dangote Group failed Phyna’s late sister” — Verydarkman

Nigerian activist and social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, has condemned individuals and institutions he believes failed Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, who died weeks after an accident involving a Dangote truck.

Ruth’s death was confirmed on Sunday by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the Otabor family. Her passing came after weeks of treatment for severe injuries sustained in a road accident involving Dangote’s truck near Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State.

Reacting to the tragedy, Verydarkman faulted President Bola Tinubu, the Dangote Group, and Nigerians with social media influence, accusing them of failing to rally support when Ruth was still alive and in desperate need of advanced medical care.

In a strongly worded video, he said:
“Phyna’s sister has finally kpai, a lot of people are lending their voices to the RIP but when we needed those voices to pressure Dangote to do the right thing, 19 days was what she spent at the hospital but many refused to post because it won’t give them engagement. You bunch are hypocrites, may God forgive your souls. Nigeria has failed us. President Bola Tinubu, you have failed us all. And to Dangote Group, are you happy now? You had the time to take that girl abroad to treat her.”

His remarks came hours after the Dangote Group issued a condolence statement, expressing sadness over Ruth’s death and insisting that the company and its insurance partners had been covering all medical and financial costs since the accident.

The conglomerate further noted that arrangements had already been made to fly Ruth to India for advanced treatment, pending her doctors’ medical clearance. Unfortunately, she passed away before the process could be finalised.

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Dangote Group mourns demise of Phyna’s sister

The Dangote Group has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna.

Ruth died weeks after sustaining injuries in a road accident involving one of the company’s trucksnear Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State.

In a statement issued shortly after her passing, the conglomerate said it had been actively supporting Ruth and her family since the incident.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Otabor, who was injured in the recent road incident involving one of our trucks in Auchi, Edo State,” the company said.

The Dangote Group explained that since the accident, its officials and insurance partners had been covering all financial and medical expenses, including making arrangements to fly Ruth abroad for advanced treatment.

“Arrangements had been made for her to be flown to India for advanced treatment, pending medical clearance from her doctors. Sadly, despite these efforts and Ruth’s brave fight to live, we lost her today,” the statement read.

The company further reaffirmed its commitment to safety and accountability in its operations, while offering condolences to the Otabor family.

“At Dangote Group, safety, accountability, and compassion remain at the core of our operations. We remain committed to strengthening our safety systems and supporting those affected in moments of tragedy. May God grant her mercy and eternal rest,” it added.

 

Ruth’s death was earlier confirmed by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, who stated on behalf of the Otabor family.

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BREAKING: Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase Is De@d

Solomon Arase, a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has reportedly passed away.

Arase reportedly d!ed at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja, according to SaharaReporters.

As at press time, there has been no official confirmation from his family or the Nigeria Police Force regarding the development.

Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed to the position in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan.

After his retirement in 2016, he continued to serve the nation in various capacities, most notably as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), a role he assumed in January 2023 under President Muhammadu Buhari. He was relieved of the position in June 2024 by President Bola Tinubu.

A seasoned intelligence officer, Arase once led the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the police force’s apex intelligence unit.

He also served as Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State and later as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of intelligence. His international service included a stint in Namibia on a United Nations peacekeeping mission.

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Many Celebrities Didn’t Want To Associate With Me After BBNaija Disqualification – Tacha Reveals

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has shared insights into her journey since her controversial disqualification from the Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem season.

In a recent interview on Pulse Hot Takes, Tacha revealed that many celebrities distanced themselves from her after her exit from the show, as though her career was over before it even started.

“A lot of celebrities didn’t want to associate with me after BBNaija disqualification. People concluded that it was over for me.

“But I was able to just pick myself back up by going back to what I know, which is making sales online, creating content, and just really trying to be a better version of the Tacha of yesterday,” she said.

Despite the setback, Tacha stressed that she has no regrets about her BBNaija experience.

“Absolutely not. I don’t regret anything. I try to live my life without regrets because at the end of the day there’s always a lesson to be learnt,” she added.

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BREAKING: BBNaija Star, Phyna’s Sister Ruth Otabor Who Was Hit By Dangote Truck, Has D!ed

Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna, has tragically d!ed.

She passed away following a tragic accident involving a Dangote truck near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State.

The family announced her de@th on Sunday through a statement by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, stating that Ruth passed on Sunday at about 6:30 a.m.

“With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on this 31st Day of August, 2025 at about 06:30Hrs,” the statement read.

The incident occurred on August 13, 2025, just six days after Ruth graduated from the polytechnic, and resulted in the amputation of her leg.

According to eyewitnesses, the heavy-duty truck crushed her leg before it was eventually stopped by a bystander.

Phyna had been demanding justice for her sister, accusing the company of negligence and vowing not to let the matter be swept under the carpet.

Dangote Group had accepted responsibility for the incident, promising comprehensive medical care and appropriate compensation to Ruth’s family.

However, Phyna expressed outrage after the company’s staff posted photos of her injured sister online without permission.

Ruth’s passing has sparked an outpouring of emotions, with fans and fellow celebrities mourning her loss and calling for justice.

The family has requested privacy as they mourn and will communicate funeral arrangements in due course.

“The family is presently grieving and will appreciate to be given a private moment to mourn the departed.

“The funeral arrangement will be communicated to the public in due course,” the statement added.

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