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I Don’t Want Regina Daniels Back To My House – Ned Nwoko Declares

Senator Ned Nwoko, the Nigerian lawmaker representing Delta North at the National Assembly, has refuted the claims that he is seeking to reconcile with his estranged wife cum Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels.

This comes after Regina claimed that Nwoko was sending his family to plead for reconciliation while continuously calling her out online.

Regina Daniels’ claim was also corroborated by a post made by her colleague, Doris Ogala, on her Instagram page.

However, Ned Nwoko, in a statement through his communication lead, dismissed claims of chatting with Regina, insisting that he does not want her back in his house.

Nwoko also claimed that Regina’s allegations of drugs and sex against him are false and can never be substantiated.

The Senator attributed Regina Daniels’ series of social media posts to the continuous influence of hard drugs.

According to him, his last WhatsApp conversation with the movie star contains his expression of frustration and ultimatum of return to rehabilitation or he will no longer fund her lifestyle.

However, Regina, after the message, became violent and berserk, destroying cars and properties.

Nwoko also referenced a video Regina posted online, which captured him using the bathroom, stressing that he was shocked the clip was posted on social media.

The Senator added that Regina was doing well with her rehabilitation until her birthday, when she engaged in hard drugs with her friends for four days.

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You Gave Me A Second Chance At Life – Actress Empress Njamah Writes Note To Her Heavenly Father

Empress Njamah, the Nollywood actress, has penned a heartfelt message to her heavenly Father.

The movie star, who turned a new age on Monday, expressed her overwhelming gratitude for another year.

She appreciated her Maker for the gift of life, love, and protection. She noted how he has been her rock, saviour, and guide.

Njamah noted how he had kept her safe, guided her through challenges and given her a second chance. She said she is reminded of His faithfulness as she noted how he has been with her through it all and has never left.

“Dear Heavenly Father,

I’m overwhelmed with gratitude as I celebrate another year of life. Thank you for the gift of life, for Your love, and for Your protection. You’ve been my rock, my saviour, and my guide. I’m grateful for every moment, every experience, and every lesson learned.

Lord, I’m thankful for Your goodness and mercy. You’ve kept me safe, you’ve guided me through challenges, and you’ve given me a second chance at life. I’m grateful for Your love, Your peace, and Your presence in my life.

As I celebrate another birthday, I’m reminded of Your faithfulness. You’ve been with me through it all, and you’ve never left me. I’m grateful for your constant presence, your unwavering love, and your unending mercy.

God, I pray that You continue to guide me, to bless me, and to use me for Your glory. Help me to live this year with purpose, to love with kindness, and to serve with humility. Give me the strength to overcome every obstacle, the wisdom to make wise decisions, and the courage to stand firm in my faith.

Thank you, Lord, for this gift of life, for this birthday, and for every moment. I’m grateful, I’m blessed, and I’m Yours. Amen.

Happy birthday to me! Gratitude BirthdayPrayer ThankfulHeart”.

Empress Njamah!!”.

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It’s Not By Size – Mr Jollof Declares As He Shows Off His Face After His F!ght With VeryDarkMan (Video)

A video of Mr Jollof, the Nigerian social critic, following his release from Delta State Airport Police Command, has been circulating on social media

Jollof and VDM  were detained at the airport police command following their fight at the Asaba International Airport earlier today.

In the video released, Mr Jollof showed off his face as proof that he has no swelling on his face following the f!ght he had with VDM.

Watch the video below:

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A Pig Will Forever Remain A Pig – Fayose’s Brother Blasts Him For Insulting Obasanjo

Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has criticized him for his verbal assault on former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

626Blaze had earlier reported that the former governor had sent a blistering message to the former president, accusing him of being “irresponsible” and claiming he “belongs in the zoo.”

The message, which was made public by Obasanjo’s media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, accused the former president of losing his sanity and suffering from “heightened dementia.”

In the SMS, Fayose wrote: “Someone once said you are supposed to be kept away in the zoo. Sincerely that’s where you belong.”

He also demanded the return of money he claimed Obasanjo had acknowledged receiving, adding that he chose not to reply at the birthday venue so the public could “see the difference between a sane and a mad man.”

Obasanjo, in a brief and sharp response, thanked Fayose for the message, saying it revealed “who and what you are, unchanged and unchangeable.”

Reacting to the spat between the duo, Isaac openly condemned his brother, describing him as “a pig who will forever remain a pig.”

Speaking via his Instagram account, he wrote, “A pig will forever remain a pig irrespective of the garlands you dress him in.”

He accompanied the post with the press statement in which his elder brother harshly criticised Obasanjo.

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2026 World Cup: 34 Countries That Have Qualified For Tournament (Full List)

No fewer than 34 nations have officially secured their spots in the 2026 World Cup.

On Monday night, Germany and the Netherlands became the latest teams to qualify for next year’s tournament.

The Germans booked their spot with a comprehensive 6-0 demolition of Slovakia at the Red Bull Arena.

The Netherlands also thrashed Lithuania 4-0 to ensure they would participate at the World Cup.

There will be 48 nations at the 2026 World Cup, an increase from the 32 that played at the last edition in Qatar.

Here is a complete list of every country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup:

Hosts: Canada, Mexico, United States

Asia: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan

Africa: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia

Concacaf: None yet

Europe: Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal

Oceania: New Zealand

South America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay.

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Fuel Price Reduction: Dangote Refinery, Petrol Marketers Clash Over Reason For Drop

Dangote Refinery and Nigerian petroleum product marketers are at odds over the cause of the recent drop in petrol prices in the country.

Daily Post reports that Nigerian filling stations dropped fuel prices in Abuja to between N940 and N945 per litre, down from N945 and N955.

The drop in petrol price came at a time the federal government announced the suspension of its planned 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel to encourage local production.

In an exclusive interview with Daily Post, the spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, linked the latest PMS price drop to the policy reversal.

He explained that that proposed 15 per cent import tariff would have led to indirect inflation and an increase in petroleum pump prices.

According to him, the 15 per cent import duty on petrol is an affront against the forces of demand and supply in a deregulated petroleum downstream sector.

“You understand me that if the 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel was implemented, that is an indirect inflation, an increase in pump price on petroleum products.

“There is no way in a deregulated economy where you will not allow the forces of demand and supply to control the market.

“So now that the federal government had looked deeply at the 15 per cent tariff, it was suspended for the reason that this was going to kind of trigger inflation.

“So, we, the independent marketers, are happy that our voices were heard.

“And this will also make the competition healthier and ensure the total compliance of the PIA.

“That is why you see the prices going down.

“And it will go down more because the crude oil in the international market is going down,” he told Daily Post.

However, Dangote Refinery, in a statement released on its X account, attributed the recent petrol price drop to its gantry price cut this month.

The 650,000 barrel-per-day refinery clarified that the reduction in petrol is not linked to the suspension of the 15 per cent import duty.

Daily Post reports that the 15 per cent import tariff would have placed Dangote Refinery at an advantageous position in the market at the expense of higher petrol prices for Nigerians.

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It Shall Not Be Well With You – Veteran Actress, Iyabo Ojo Slams Rumour Mongers Over Fake Arrest Reports (Video)

The veteran Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has firmly refuted claims that she was arrested by the Nigerian police.

The actress stated this while reacting to viral wanted posters of her.

Speaking during a TikTok live session, she described the posters as fake and misleading, adding that the rumour mongers are simply trying to pull traffic.

She said, “To you all rumour mongers that spread fake news about me, it shall not be well with you. Who did they arrest?

“Your fake news always make my fans worried and they will start calling to check on me. You love to mention my name in order to pull traffic on your page and make money.

“You are heaping curs£s on your head because I am a special being. Anyone that wishes me bad, it will go back to the sender.”

Iyabo’s response comes amid ongoing legal tensions with VeryDarkMan, who has been re-arraigned over cyberbullying allegations against her, Tonto Dikeh and others. She accused him of spreading false narratives online to gain attention and traffic.

The controversy is also linked to a WhatsApp group formed after the death of singer Mohbad, which VeryDarkMan had portrayed as secretive. Iyabo Ojo denied these claims, saying the group’s purpose was to seek justice for Mohbad, including efforts to investigate his death, exhuming his body for autopsy, and ensuring a proper burial.

She insisted that her involvement in legal petitions has always been transparent, clarifying she acted as a witness and not as someone instigating criminal proceedings.

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NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

The Nigeria Football Federation has extended a heartfelt apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians—especially devoted football supporters—after the Super Eagles failed to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

In a statement obtained from NFF’s X handle on Monday, the football body said Sunday’s loss to DR Congo in the Africa Play-off Final in Rabat remains a moment of profound sadness for Nigerian football, stressing that for a nation where the Super Eagles serve as a symbol of unity, hope, and collective pride, missing out on the World Cup for a second consecutive time is a disappointment of great weight and emotional depth.

“The NFF, the technical crew, and the players understand the gravity of this moment. We understand the expectations Nigerians rightly hold. We understand the passion and sacrifice of a country that has always stood firmly behind its team, through triumphs and trials. And we recognise that our collective effort did not deliver the outcome this nation deserved.

“In the dressing room after the match, the pain among the players was palpable. Many struggled to speak.

Throughout the long journey of this qualification campaign, we were privileged to receive enormous support from the Federal Government through the National Sports Commission, the National Assembly, key Ministries, Departments and Agencies, our diplomatic missions, the media, and, above all, the passionate fans whose devotion remains unmatched anywhere in the world. 

“Football in Nigeria is more than a game. It is a national language. A bridge across cultures, a source of pride and emotional identity. A powerful symbol of unity that binds over 200 million people as one family. We owe it to this nation to honour that bond with sincerity, accountability, and action,” the statement read.

Looking ahead, NFF said its immediate focus turns to the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, which presents an opportunity for healing, renewal, and the demonstration of the resilience that has always defined Nigerian football.

“In the coming days, the NFF Board and Management will undertake a rigorous, honest, and strategic review process. This will evaluate technical, administrative, and structural gaps that contributed to this outcome and guide decisive steps to reposition Nigeria’s national teams for future success.

“The NFF solemnly commits to the people of Nigeria: we will rebuild trust, restore pride, and reclaim our standing on the global stage. This setback will not be the final word on Nigerian football.

“Nigeria is a nation of resilience, spirit, and unyielding hope. Just as the nation rises from every challenge, so too will the Super Eagles,”NFF said.

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FG Opens Portal For N50m Student Innovation Grant

The Federal Government has launched the application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant, a national program designed to support student-led innovations with equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million.

The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations on Monday.

At the launch, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the initiative was central to the government’s innovation drive.

In his words, “The President has challenged us to look for the next Moonshot within our tertiary institutions.

“We are not just looking for projects; we are scouting for future Nigerian Unicorns whose roots will be planted right here in our universities and colleges.

“This is an equity-free seed investment in Nigeria’s future.”

The ministry said the grant is targeted at students building innovations in STEMM fields, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical Sciences.
It was stated that the initiative is designed to “ignite and support student-driven innovation by funding ventures that address real-world challenges with clear potential for scale and commercialisation.”

It added that successful applicants will be placed in a full support system that includes incubation, mentorship and access to tools.

The ministry also announced a partnership with Google to strengthen the programme’s evaluation process.

It stated that one of the objectives is to ensure that “our students begin their entrepreneurial journey with the very best tools available globally. We are building a powerful innovation funnel from idea to market domination.”

The statement further explained that Google’s Gemini AI will power automated evaluation on the portal, and that every applicant will receive a free one-year Gemini Pro licence and premium learning resources.

The portal for applications is now open at svcg.education.gov.ng, and students in accredited tertiary institutions are encouraged to apply.

According to the ministry, applicants are advised to submit proposals that demonstrate “scalability, market relevance, and potential to solve critical national or global challenges.”

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Don’t Handle Your Family Feud Like I Did – BBNaija Star, Phyna Advises Imisi

Phyna, the Nigerian reality TV star, has shared words of support with fellow Big Brother Naija winner Imisi as she navigates a public dispute with her mother.

In an X post on Monday, Phyna wrote, ”To Imisi, @imisiofficial and to anyone walking through the same fire… I’m praying for your strength.

“My own experience broke me, but I’m slowly rising.

“And I’m rooting for you with everything in me, don’t handle it like I did, build strong and focus on you baby girl.”

The post comes against the backdrop of a family dispute in which Imisi’s mother accused her daughter of hatred and revealed the poor condition of the home where she currently lives, despite Imisi winning N150 million after her Big Brother victory.

Imisi replied in Yoruba, ”This is why Aunty Debola said you should not show your face to the world. I can’t be saying all that now, you are in the midst of people. Just overlook everything and leave social media.

“Don’t worry, I will send you money to rent a new house. I am tired of all this drama. I am still recovering from the stress of Big Brother.

“Should I be facing another stress now? Please forgive me, I am your daughter.”

Recall Imisi’s mother has publicly expressed frustration on social media, saying she does not need her daughter’s money after being sidelined following the win.

She also blamed Imisi for recounting her childhood experiences, which she claims involve untrue allegations of parental neglect and sexual assault.

In a video, she showed the old house she currently resides in, saying she is content with her situation, a revelation that sparked online controversy.

In 2023, after Phyna’s BBNaija win, her father, Felix Otabor, revealed in an interview that he was distressed by his daughter’s actions following her BBNaija win.

Otabor said Phyna had asked him to stop working as a hearse driver and requested that he sell his cars, promising to improve the family’s life.

He said he later struggled financially after selling the vehicles, losing his business momentum and community position, and has not seen his daughter since her victory.

He described feeling sidelined while she enjoyed her wealth.

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