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Begin Handover Note, Nigerians Won’t Renew Mandate In 2027 – PDP Tells Tinubu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to begin preparing his handover note, asserting that Nigerians will not grant him a second term in the 2027 elections.

Speaking at the PDP state secretariat in Yola on Friday, the party’s Organising Secretary in Adamawa State, Hamza Madagali, said citizens have lost patience with Tinubu’s administration.

Madagali accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of lacking direction and failing the country.

He added that the PDP’s recent ward congresses in Adamawa showed the party was united and ready to return to power.

Madagali said the composition of the National Convention committees showed that the APC’s time in power at the presidency was coming to an end.

According to him, Nigerians have learned from past mistakes and will not gamble with the future of their children.

“Nigerians are wiser now; they now know the difference between original and fake. The only way out is to return the PDP back to power.”

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How President Tinubu Celebrated Nigerian Music Icon, 2baba At 50

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Afrobeats icon Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, as he marks his 50th birthday.

This was contained in a statement ‎by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja.
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‎Tinubu said 2Baba’s enduring impact on Nigeria’s music scene is top notch.

He also extolled his creativity, resilience, and the unwavering spirit that defines the Nigerian identity.
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According to the president, ‎for more than 20 years, 2face serenaded Nigeria and the world at large with soulful melodies, inspired generations, and carried the Nigerian flag with pride worldwide.
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‎“His legendary song, ‘African Queen’, remains an evergreen classic that introduced the beauty of African music to the world, placing Nigeria at the heart of the global entertainment map,” Tinubu stated.

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Why I Refused To Challenge Emergency Rule – Fubara Opens Up

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has revealed that he chose not to yield to pressure from his supporters to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in the state, stressing that his decision was driven by the need to safeguard peace, stability, and progress for the people.

Fubara stated this on Friday during a statewide broadcast after his return to the state following the expiration of the emergency rule.

The governor and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and the Chief of Staff, Rivers State Government House, Edison Ehie, arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, two days after President Bola Tinubu lifted the state of emergency imposed on the state and ordered his reinstatement.

Their aircraft with number 5N-BTX touched down at 12:15 pm and they were received to a heroic welcome.

On the ground to receive Governor Fubara were several of his supporters, including a former Commissioner for Information and Communications, Emma Okah; former Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh; former Nigerian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Orji Ngofa; former Commissioner for Environment, Sydney Gbara; and former factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo.

Others present were former Commissioner for Youths, Chisom Gbali; former Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Evans Bipi; former President of NUPENG, Igwe Achese; former Commissioner for Education, Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja; as well as former council chairmen of Port Harcourt City, Ezebunwo Ichemati, among others.

President Tinubu, on Wednesday, announced an end to the emergency rule, which ended the six-month tenure of ex-naval chief, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), as Rivers State sole administrator.

Rivers State has faced one of Nigeria’s fiercest political crises, pitting Fubara against his predecessor and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.

Once allies, their fallout over control of state structures and resources split the House of Assembly, sparking impeachment moves, protests, and violence, including the burning of the Assembly complex.

President Tinubu intervened with a peace deal, which failed to calm frayed nerves, before the declaration of emergency rule.

In a statement on the cessation of the emergency rule on Wednesday, made available by the Presidency, the President said, “The Governor, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and the speaker, Martins Amaewhule, will resume work in their offices from September 18, 2025.

“It, therefore, gives me great pleasure to declare that the emergency in Rivers State of Nigeria shall end with effect from midnight today (Wednesday).”

Fubara was expected to resume on Thursday as many of his supporters thronged the gate of the Government House along Azikiwe Street, Port Harcourt, as early as 6am on Thursday, but the governor failed to resume.

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I Did BBL Surgery For My Mental Health — Nigerian Actress, Uche Ogbodo

Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has revealed the reasons behind her decision to undergo body enhancement surgery.

In an interview with Saturday Beats, the mother of three revealed that her decision came after struggling with her body image following childbirth.

She said, “Well, about being naturally endowed, I don’t know how you mean because I didn’t have an hourglass shape. Growing up, I was very busty, but that’s not all beauty entails nowadays. Starting to have babies didn’t help matters for me. I didn’t like what I looked like when I looked back at myself after my third baby. So I felt like I owed it to myself to be happy and confident.

“I had to have work done on myself for me, not for any other person, but for my mental health — to feel good, okay, and enough. I am enough competition for myself.”
Explaining why she chose to be open about her transformation, unlike many celebrities who stay silent after cosmetic procedures, Ogbodo said transparency was important to her.

“In this country, I always find it a bit awkward that people are not honest and transparent most times, especially celebrities. You’re a role model, and then you lie to people who look up to you or who love you genuinely. Why are you a shining star when you cannot be a torchbearer for other people?
“I am somebody who likes to encourage women and help them build themselves up, using my life experiences to preach hope for women who don’t believe enough in themselves.

“So many people just go and disappear, and they come out with a banging body. They look like that’s how they were born. That’s not how you were born. You worked on your body. So why are you now hiding the fact that you worked on yourself?”

Speaking further on her butt enlargement procedure, she noted that going through three cesarean sections had affected her physique.

“Nobody is moulded in perfection, especially not mothers who have gone through cesarean sections. I did mine three times; it’s not easy to maintain that kind of body. So, I won’t just disappear and come back with a flat tummy and a very nice ass. That’s not what I believe in.”

She added that her husband supported her decision because he understood her struggles.

Acknowledging the risks involved in surgery, the actress said, “There’s danger in everything. There’s danger in having malaria. But I knew there was nothing to be afraid of because I was in the right hands.”

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US President, Donald Trump To Add $100k Fee To H-1B Visa Application In Latest Crackdown On Foreign Workers

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Friday, September 19, imposing a $100,000 fee on all H1-B visa applications, according to a White House official.

The move marks the latest crackdown by the administration on migrants coming into the US for job opportunities, and is likely intended to limit visa applicants to those from higher financial brackets.

The new order restricts entry under the H-1B visa program unless the application fee is paid, the official said.

The administration views the current H1-B visa program — which admits hundreds of thousands of workers into the US each year — as a way for companies to exploit lower-wage employees, ultimately impacting US salaries.

The new application fee potentially deals a big blow to the technology sector that relies heavily on skilled workers from India and China.

Adding new fees “creates disincentive to attract the world’s smartest talent to the U.S.,” said Deedy Das, partner at venture capital firm Menlo Ventures, on X. “If the U.S. ceases to attract the best talent, it drastically reduces its ability to innovate and grow the economy.” 

The $100,000 fee could significantly push up costs for companies. While the new fees may not deter Big Tech, which routinely spends heavily to secure top talent, it could squeeze smaller tech firms and start-ups.

Roughly two-thirds of jobs secured through the program are computer-related, government figures show, but employers also use the visa to bring in engineers, educators and healthcare workers.

India was the largest beneficiary of H-1B visas last year, accounting for 71% of approved beneficiaries, while China was a distant second at 11.7%, according to government data.

In the first half of 2025, Amazon.com (AMZN.O), opens new tab had more than 10,000 H-1B visas approved, while Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab and Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab had over 5,000 H-1B visa approvals each.

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BBNaija 10: I’ve Been In Only Three Relationships – Dede Opens Up On Body Count

Big Brother Naija Season 10 contestant, Dede, has shared insights into her outlook on relationships and her core personal values.

During a candid conversation with fellow housemate, Joanna on Friday night, shortly after the housemates concluded their weekly wager presentation, Dede revealed that she has only been in three relationships in her lifetime, which directly reflects her body count.

“I’ve been in only three relationships and that’s about my body count.

“Sometimes I just want to have fun, but I still cannot. I believe in faithfulness, I don’t play with things like that,” she said.

Dede explained that loyalty plays a significant role in her relationships, stressing that infidelity is something she cannot tolerate or recover from.

She further shared that the idea of betrayal leaves her feeling broken, often leading her to end things immediately rather than stay in a relationship clouded by mistrust.

“The moment I cheat on someone, I don’t know how to move on. I feel like something has broken, and I might just ask us to break up because I believe there’s going to be payback. That’s just how I am,” she added.

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Early Morning Inferno Razes Tailoring Factory In Ibadan

A four-bedroom apartment serving as a tailoring workshop in Ibadan has been destroyed by fire.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Benjamin Alabama junction in the Eleyele area of Ibadan.

It was learnt that equipment and properties worth millions of naira were affected.

No casualty was recorded in the incident, Daily Post reports.

Chairman, Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed that incident on Saturday.

In a statement made available to Daily Post, Akinwande noted that the officers of the agency were immediately mobilised to the scene when they were contacted.

He advised residents to report fire incident to the agency on time, while also urging them to provide the correct address in cases of emergency.

“The fire emergency was received through telephoning at exactly 04:15 on Saturday 20th September, 2025. Immediately the address was taken, the fire personnel led by ACFS Bamidele Samsudeen promptly mobilized and responded to the distressed call.

“On getting to the scene of incident, it was the ground floor of a storey residential building of four bedroom flat use as tailoring factory on fire. Our officers swiftly swung into action, the fire was completely curtailed and restricted from affecting the building”.

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Naira Appreciates To N1,530/$ In Parallel Market

The Naira strengthened in the parallel market yesterday, rising to N1,530 per dollar from Wednesday’s rate of N1,537 per dollar.

Likewise the Naira appreciated to N1,490 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).

Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,490 per dollar from N1,498 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N8 appreciation for the naira.

Consequently, the margin between the parallel market and NFEM rate widened to N40 per dollar from N39 per dollar on Wednesday.

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Zlatan Gifts N1m to His Fan’s Mum

Nigerian musician, Zlatan Ibile has gifted N1m to the mother of one of his fans.
This was made public on X.
It all started after Zlatan shared a screenshot of his track on X.
After that, the fan opened up about how Zlatan’s song “Good Life” gave him strength during a rough patch in 2023, a time when he struggled to meet his basic needs.
The fan, @_nimitheplug, replied that the song once made him cry but that his situation had slightly improved since then.
Zlatan responded with encouragement, writing,“Thanks to GOD!!! Things will get even better 🙏🏿.”
Motivated by the message, the fan printed Zlatan’s words on a shirt and posed for a photo with his mother, who wore a matching shirt that read “Symbol of Hope.”
He posted the picture online, thanking Zlatan for the inspiration and revealing that his mom is a huge fan.
In a heartwarming twist, Zlatan surprised them both by pledging N1 million for the fan’s mother, instructing him to check his DM.
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Basketmouth Laments Over Rising Cost Of Living

Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has lamented over the soaring cost of everyday goods and services.
He took to Instagram to lament.
According to him, street food now costs as much as fast food, fast food is approaching the price of fine dining, fine dining rivals the cost of house rent, and rent itself is nearing the price of buying a house.
He wrote: “The price of street food is now the price of fast food. The price of fast food is now the price of fine dining. The price of fine dining is now the price of a house rent. The price of house rent is now the price of a house.”

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