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Tue, July 29, 2025
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Category: Politics and Government
"Wait till 2031": Akume urges Northern politicians
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Category: Travel and Leisure
Travel agents protest dollar charges by airlines in Nigeria
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Category: Politics and Government
"Tinubu govt deliberately destroying the North," says Babachir Lawal
Mon, July 28, 2025
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Category: Politics and Government
"Politician knows this rule": Shehu Sani speaks on control of political parties
[ Last Monday ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
2027 election: "Governors unwilling to join us over fear of intimidation" - ADC
Sun, July 27, 2025
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Category: Sports and Competition
More competition for innoson as Chinese company open showrooms in Lagos
Sat, July 26, 2025
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Category: Sports and Competition
President Tinubu congratulates Super Falcons on WAFCON victory
[ Last Saturday ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
Oyetola drops Gov ambition, urges APC aspirants to eschew bitter politics
[ Last Saturday ]: legit
Category: Travel and Leisure
Options for travellers with new Sandisk offers this summer
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Category: Health and Fitness
"Tinubu physically fitter than most presidents in developed countries" - Bwala
Thu, July 24, 2025
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Category: Business and Finance
SEC champions new era of finance with focus on innovation, youth empowerment
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Category: Stocks and Investing
Analyst shares expectations as Nigerian stock market value rises by N67bn
Wed, July 23, 2025
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Category: Politics and Government
"Tinubu intimidating opposition ahead of 2027" - Sule Lamido
Tue, July 22, 2025
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Category: Politics and Government
2027: "Not a good move," Nigerians fume as Adeleke suddenly endorses Tinubu
[ Tue, Jul 22nd ]: legit
Category: Sports and Competition
"U no get babe to cook for u?" Sabinus dares Hilda Baci to cooking competition
Mon, July 21, 2025
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Category: Politics and Government
2027 election: List of former governors and ministers who joined ADC coalition
[ Mon, Jul 21st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Who is Piper Rockelle dating? A look at her current and former flames
Sun, July 20, 2025
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Category: Health and Fitness
Amid ill-health claims, Ganduje''s son assures Nigerians father is in good health
Wed, July 16, 2025
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Category: Automotive and Transportation
Air India: New video shows students jumping out of building after plane crash
Mon, July 14, 2025
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Category: Health and Fitness
"We pray for his recovery," Garba Shehu drops update on Buhari's health status
[ Mon, Jul 14th ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
Apply now: Finance firm unveils N1.5bn to support tailors, small businesses
Sun, July 13, 2025
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Category: Politics and Government
"Pope spoke before Nigerian government": Tacha reacts to Benue killings
Fri, July 11, 2025
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Category: Travel and Leisure
US President Trump travels to Texas after devastating floods
[ Fri, Jul 11th ]: legit
Category: Travel and Leisure
Just in: Police arraigns 22 suspected killers of wedding travellers in Jos
[ Fri, Jul 11th ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
FG to give N50 million to Nigerian students for business, lists criteria
Tue, July 8, 2025
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Category: Automotive and Transportation
Cheaper transport coming to Lagos, other cities as NNPCL donates 35 CNG buses
[ Tue, Jul 08th ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
Nigerian firm pioneers new solution for businesses as FIRS e-invoicing begins
Mon, July 7, 2025
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Category: Travel and Leisure
Nigeria gets new rank on list of highest air travel taxes in Africa
[ Mon, Jul 07th ]: legit
Category: Travel and Leisure
Strike by French air traffic controllers disrupts summer travel
[ Mon, Jul 07th ]: legit
Category: Travel and Leisure
Full list of countries whose citizens can travel to US without a visa in 2025
Fri, July 4, 2025
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Category: Sports and Competition
Cooking gas price crash, depot owners sell at new rates as competition grows
Thu, July 3, 2025
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Category: Business and Finance
How to register a business in 30 minutes: CAC explains new AI updates
Tue, July 1, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
AMCON announces sales of Silverbird Entertainment, office complex, other assets
[ Tue, Jul 01st ]: legit
Category: Automotive and Transportation
Wreckage of ill-fated Air India plane reportedly seen on road being transported
[ Tue, Jul 01st ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
Okonjo-Iweala, 3 other Africans among Forbes' world's 100 most powerful women
Mon, June 30, 2025
[ Mon, Jun 30th ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
"Create problems": El-Rufai explains reason for registering new political party
Sun, June 29, 2025
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Category: Sports and Competition
Winners emerge in 2025 Academic Excellence Initiative's Scholars Day
Wed, June 25, 2025
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Category: Automotive and Transportation
New Zealand introduces new visa to allow Nigerians bring their parents
Tue, June 24, 2025
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Category: Food and Wine
"This is my son": Pete Edochie excited as Mike Ezu pays him homage with wine
[ Tue, Jun 24th ]: legit
Category: Health and Fitness
"Mama no fit take am": Funke Akindele's boat ride to Zanzibar turns dramatic
Mon, June 23, 2025
[ Mon, Jun 23rd ]: legit
Category: Sports and Competition
More competition for Dangote, BUA as Mangal Cement begins sales, distribution
Sun, June 22, 2025
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Category: Politics and Government
"The strength of ADA": Political analyst speaks on Atiku adopting new party
Fri, June 20, 2025
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Category: Automotive and Transportation
Ugandan Air begins new route to move Nigerian goods to other African countries
[ Fri, Jun 20th ]: legit
Category: Food and Wine
Air India: New clip shows untouched plates of food in hostel where plane crashed
[ Fri, Jun 20th ]: legit
Category: Food and Wine
New data shows 10 most expensive states to buy food, despite drop in inflation
Tue, June 17, 2025
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Category: Business and Finance
Business owners, lawyers to face new costs as CAC increases service fees
Sun, June 15, 2025
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Category: Business and Finance
What are the 9 subjects for banking and finance? Requirements and universities
[ Sun, Jun 15th ]: legit
Category: Travel and Leisure
Travel ban expansion: US set for new restrictions on Nigeria, 35 countries
Fri, June 13, 2025
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Category: Automotive and Transportation
Fuel scarcity looms as Marketers and transporters reject N12,500 truck levy
Thu, June 12, 2025
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Category: Automotive and Transportation
Trump moves to block California electric cars program
Tue, June 10, 2025
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Category: Humor and Quirks
"New day, new drama": Cubana Chiefpriest's alleged baby mama fires fresh shots
Thu, June 5, 2025
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Category: Sports and Competition
No more N903: New fuel price at 6 depots as competition heightens with Dangote
Mon, June 2, 2025
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Category: Science and Technology
UTME resit 2025: Science student who got 151 in first exam displays new result
Sat, May 31, 2025
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Category: Business and Finance
Lawyer urges FG to finance education sector properly
[ Sat, May 31st ]: legit
Category: Automotive and Transportation
FG rolls out CNG buses, bicycles to universities to cut transportation costs
Fri, May 30, 2025
[ Fri, May 30th ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
Tinubu's finance minister, AGOF slammed over contractor payment delays
Tue, May 27, 2025
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Category: Science and Technology
Meta news ban intensifying Canadians' legacy media break
Fri, May 23, 2025
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Category: Politics and Government
"It's no longer news": Gov Eno confirms defection from PDP in trending video
Thu, May 22, 2025
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Category: House and Home
Xiaomi launches new advanced in-house mobile chip
Wed, May 21, 2025
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Category: Business and Finance
G7 finance chiefs begin talks under strain of Trump tariffs
Mon, May 19, 2025
[ Mon, May 19th ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
$TRUMP dinner blurs lines between profit and politics
Sun, May 18, 2025
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Category: Automotive and Transportation
Railway assets: Tinubu asked to sack transport minister over illegal scrap sales
Wed, May 14, 2025
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Category: Stocks and Investing
Stocks drop as fresh trade news awaited, oil down on Iran hopes
[ Wed, May 14th ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
Mali's military government bans all political parties
[ Wed, May 14th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Anene Sylvia Unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Media Firm
Mon, May 12, 2025
[ Mon, May 12th ]: legit
Category: Science and Technology
Science student scores 98 marks in chemistry, her total score in UTME goes viral
Sat, May 10, 2025
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Category: Politics and Government
"It's unwise and political": Nigerians react as US cardinal becomes new Pope
Fri, May 9, 2025
[ Fri, May 09th ]: legit
Category: Automotive and Transportation
Nigerian man arrested while transporting human organs for rituals
[ Fri, May 09th ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
Protest: Economic interest, 2 other reasons use of Russian flag should be probed
Wed, May 7, 2025
[ Wed, May 07th ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
New German finance minister says 'no time to lose'
[ Wed, May 07th ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
"Does not pass that test": Presidency blows hot as Pat Utomi forms shadow govt
[ Wed, May 07th ]: legit
Category: Automotive and Transportation
"Na wetin we suppose dey see be this": 3 transport workers bag master's degrees
Tue, May 6, 2025
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Category: Travel and Leisure
Good news for air travellers as Nigeria partners Brazil to start direct flights
Mon, May 5, 2025
[ Mon, May 05th ]: legit
Category: Science and Technology
France, EU take aim at Trump's assault on science, seek to lure US researchers
[ Mon, May 05th ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
CBN moves to curb deficit financing, cuts ways and means support
Fri, May 2, 2025
[ Fri, May 02nd ]: legit
Category: Food and Wine
Food Cardinals eat before choosing new pope mentioned
Thu, May 1, 2025
[ Thu, May 01st ]: legit
Category: Humor and Quirks
Aunty Ramota's impact on Nigerian comedy: Breaking stereotypes with humour
[ Thu, May 01st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
"With all due respect": Video as VDM defends social media after Sultan's comment
Wed, April 30, 2025
[ Wed, Apr 30th ]: legit
Category: Health and Fitness
"U fit sing?" Fans fire back as Daniel Regha slams Wizkid, Olamide over new song
[ Wed, Apr 30th ]: legit
Category: Automotive and Transportation
Rising petrol prices to drive up transport and food costs, oil marketers warn
Tue, April 29, 2025
[ Tue, Apr 29th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
A look at Howard Stern's net worth: how The King of All Media made his fortune
[ Tue, Apr 29th ]: legit
Category: Sports and Competition
Cannes Festival: Films in competition
Mon, April 28, 2025
[ Mon, Apr 28th ]: legit
Category: Travel and Leisure
"Stepped on an IED": Bomb explosion kills Borno travellers
[ Mon, Apr 28th ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
Lawyers submit petition against NNPCL's Mele Kyari at finance ministry
Sat, April 26, 2025
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Category: Automotive and Transportation
Presidential panel responds to alleged danger of converting to CNG-vehicle
Fri, April 25, 2025
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Category: Business and Finance
"Finance acts of terrorism": Police arrest three suspected IPOB members in Imo
Thu, April 24, 2025
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Category: Business and Finance
No more electricity disruption: Access Bank announces loan for solar financing
[ Thu, Apr 24th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
"Social media is terrorist organisation" - Sultan of Sokoto
[ Thu, Apr 24th ]: legit
Category: Sports and Competition
New competition for NNPC, others as another company joins to sell fuel
Wed, April 23, 2025
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Category: Food and Wine
"Wine carrying": Pete Edochie explains what traditional marriage signifies
[ Wed, Apr 23rd ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to outlook for public finances
Tue, April 22, 2025
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Category: Sports and Competition
Auto Shanghai to showcase electric competition at sector's new frontier
Thu, April 17, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
2025 weddings: 5 possible celebrity nuptials to look forward to
Tue, April 15, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Meta news ban intensifying Canadians' legacy media break
Mon, March 24, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Legit.ng's Editor-in-Chief Rahaman Abiola Named 2025 Free Trade Fellow by Ominira Initiative
Sat, March 22, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
"Asake's Baby Mama Writes His Songs": Nigerians React to Impressive Video of Her Singing Like Him
Thu, March 20, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Mr Eazi Surprises Wife Temi Otedola, Flies in Her Three Best Friends for Her 29th Birthday
Sun, March 16, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Priscilla Ojo and 5 Popular Nigerian Celebrities Who Converted to Other Religions for Love
Mon, March 10, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Queeneth Hilbert Shares Medical Report After Subs .. nce Abuse Allegation and Fight With Destiny Etiko
Sun, March 9, 2025
[ Sun, Mar 09th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Confusion as Young Jonn Ditches Davido's Cousin Nikos For New Babe, Shares Loved Up Videos
[ Sun, Mar 09th ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
2027: Atiku Breaks Silence Amid Reports He is Allegedly Leaving PDP, Details Emerge
Sat, March 8, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
International Women's Day: Bobrisky Celebrates With New Photos, Fans React, "Daddy of Lagos"
[ Sat, Mar 08th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Halle Bailey's Baby Daddy DDG Blasts Her on Livestream For Not Letting Him See Son: "Halo is Sick"
Fri, March 7, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Burna Boy vs Sophia Egbueje: Drama as Nigerians Decide Who is to Blame in The Lamborghini Saga
[ Fri, Mar 07th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Chloe Bailey's Sister Halle in Tears as 1-year-old Son Halo Recognises Her in 'The Little Mermaid'
[ Fri, Mar 07th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Davido: Nigerian Man in US Army Blasts Radiogad Over Comment About OBO, "E no go Better For You"
Thu, March 6, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Mercy Chinwo vs VDM: Singer's Ex-manager Reportedly Seen Running Out of Court Premises Amid Case
[ Thu, Mar 06th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Portable Shares Food Items to Community Members During Ramadan, Lent, Video Trends: "He's a Giver"
[ Thu, Mar 06th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Actress Chika Ike Welcomes Baby Girl, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, Rejoice: "Why You Cover Her Face?"
Wed, March 5, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Regina Daniels Shares What Her Mum Thinks of Her Using New Post And Music: "Bye Bye to Decency"
[ Wed, Mar 05th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Drama as VDM Calls Out Mr Jollof, Demands Evidence of Him Apologising to Comedian's Wife
[ Wed, Mar 05th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Kate Henshaw Reacts to Senator Natasha Akpoti's Harassment Claim Against Senate President Akpabio
[ Wed, Mar 05th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Nathaniel Bassey and Hallelujah Challenge Team Go on Sumptuous Dinner Date, Video Warms Hearts
[ Wed, Mar 05th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Asake Celebrates Mother's Birthday With Old Photo and Emotional Message: "I'm Grateful Everyday"
[ Wed, Mar 05th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Mohbad's Wife Cries Out, Exposes Pictures of Man Threatening to Harm Her and 2 Year Old Son
[ Wed, Mar 05th ]: legit
Category: Sports and Competition
China says to hike defence spending by 7.2% this year
Tue, March 4, 2025
[ Tue, Mar 04th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Ramadan: Naira Marley Advises Islamic Followers o .. What to Do if They Mistakenly Eat During Fasting
[ Tue, Mar 04th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Rema's New Look As He Flaunts Fancy Dreadlocks Ignites Concerns Online: "Wetin Dey Do Our Artist?"
[ Tue, Mar 04th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
"I Had Davido on His Knees Begging": US Exotic Dancer and Future's Ex-bae Gorgeous Doll Shades OBO
Mon, March 3, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Kiddwaya's Billionaire Dad Displays Bare Body As .. e Flaunts Luxurious Mansion in Milan, Peeps React
[ Mon, Mar 03rd ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Enioluwa Kicks Against Funke Akindele and Taraji .. Henson Comparisons: "She's Not Anyone's Version"
[ Mon, Mar 03rd ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Concerned Fan Reacts to Regina Daniels Marital Cr .. is With Ned, States What Actress Should Have Done
[ Mon, Mar 03rd ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Cubana Chiefpriest Wins Hospitality Personality o .. the Year Award, Celebrates With Wife, Dignitaries
Sun, March 2, 2025
[ Sun, Mar 02nd ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Naira Marley and 7 Nigerian Muslim Celebrities Likely to Observe Fasting During Ramadan
[ Sun, Mar 02nd ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
Group Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling Which Bars CBN From Releasing Rivers Allocations
[ Sun, Mar 02nd ]: legit
Category: Politics and Government
JUST IN: Tragedy as Man Beats Wife to Death over Ramadan Food
[ Sun, Mar 02nd ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Actress Ayo Adesanya Opens Up on Domestic Abuse i .. Her Relationship: "I Stayed There for Ten Years"
Sat, March 1, 2025
[ Sat, Mar 01st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
VDM Reacts to Natasha, Senate President's Saga: "The Lawsuit No Go Fly, Forget Am"
[ Sat, Mar 01st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
"My Choice, My Cross": Portable's Baby Mama Ashab .. Prepares Ahead of His Birthday, Triggers Backlash
[ Sat, Mar 01st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Late Mr Ibu's "Daughter" Displays 10-Year-Old Son .. to the Public Recalls Challenges as a Teenage Mum
[ Sat, Mar 01st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Lambo for Lamba: Netizens Drag Sophia Over Demand From Burna Boy, "City Boys Up"
Sun, February 23, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Trinity Guy Flaunts Oyinbo Partner, Says White Gi .. ls Are Better Than Nigerian Girls: "You Go Learn"
Fri, February 21, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Verydarkman Reacts to Mohbad's Wife's Viral Interview, Shares Observations, Faults Interviewer
[ Fri, Feb 21st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
After VDM Took Jojo of Lele for Outing, She Blushes for Him: "I'm In Love With Him, He's Too Fine"
[ Fri, Feb 21st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Davido: Ubi Franklin Shares Business Ideas Amid Rumours of Separation From Singer, Netizens React
[ Fri, Feb 21st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Pastor Femi Lazarus opens up on how he met wife o .. social media: "Ur spouse can come from anywhere"
[ Fri, Feb 21st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Moses Bliss Speechless As Train of Trumpet Men Su .. prise Him on Birthday, Fills His House With Music
[ Fri, Feb 21st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Ruby Ojiakor Shares Sweet Airport Moments With Hu .. and As He Goes to Work: "Already Missing My Baby"
Thu, February 20, 2025
[ Thu, Feb 20th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Mohbad's Wife Spills Dad-in-Law's Hidden Intentions to Implicate Her in Singer's Death
[ Thu, Feb 20th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Mohbad's wife reveals dad-in-law's hidden intentions to implicate her in singer's death
[ Thu, Feb 20th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
May Edochie Laments Over Netizens Impersonating Her Daughter Danielle's Identity Online
[ Thu, Feb 20th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Video Captures Portable's Helpless State After Hearing Bail Conditions Includes Online Restriction
[ Thu, Feb 20th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Verydarkman Goes Outing With Influencer Exposed From Nedu's Alleged List of Women He Slept With
Wed, February 19, 2025
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Category: Health and Fitness
FAAN implements mandatory medical fitness tests for aviation firefighters, to begin immediately
[ Wed, Feb 19th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Ayra Starr Hints on Collaboration with Burna Boy and Rihanna: "She Wants to Stain Odogwu's White"
[ Wed, Feb 19th ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
How 28 states received $68 million from FG to implement business reforms, details emerge
[ Wed, Feb 19th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Regina Daniels Enjoys Wraps of Fufu and Soup Foll .. ing Controversy Around Her Marriage, Video Trends
Tue, February 18, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Ned Nwoko Drops Official Statement Over Chika Ike's Pregnancy, Speaks on Marriage With Regina
Sun, February 16, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Peller and Jarvis Travel to South Africa for Valentine's, Video of Them Romancing in a Pool Trends
[ Sun, Feb 16th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
"Davido Is an Underdog, Wizkid a Star, Burna Has Foreign Influence": Akon Analyzes Afrobeats Stars
[ Sun, Feb 16th ]: legit
Category: Business and Finance
Tariff Tsunami: How Tinubu's Government Raised Prices Across Telecoms, Ports, Power,Others
Fri, February 14, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Verydarkman vs Nedu: Critic Opens Up on Things OAP Told About Influencers Nons Miraj and Ashmusy
Wed, February 12, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Gospel Actress Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe 'Flora' of Abattoir Dies, Colleagues Mourn: "So Sad"
Mon, February 10, 2025
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Category: Sports and Competition
AFCON Winning Coach Names Favourite to Win Morocco 2025 Tournament
Sun, February 9, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Ashabi Simple Dragged as She Joins Shade Seen Challenge Amid Portable vs Govt Drama: "Iyawo Temu"
Fri, February 7, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Regina Daniels Taunts Critics of Her Dancing to N .. ira Marley's Song, Reposts Video: "Abeg Judge Me"
Thu, February 6, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Portable's UK Tour Postponed Till Further Notice .. ter Messy Spat With Olamide, Asake, Fans Weigh In
[ Thu, Feb 06th ]: legit
Category: Science and Technology
Lecturer Holds Back Tears As Students Appreciate .. im with Gifts in Class, Many React to Viral Video
Wed, February 5, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Asake Gives Shout-Out to Olamide in New Song, Fan .. React to Viral Audio: "Portable Won't Like This"
[ Wed, Feb 05th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Portable Exposes Chat With Olamide, Says He Gave .. im Fame and Left Him: "Make He Support Me Dey Go"
Tue, February 4, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Kanye West Brags Wife Bianca Censori Beat Grammy .. 025 As "The Most Googled on Earth" for February 4
Mon, February 3, 2025
[ Mon, Feb 03rd ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori 'kicked out' of Grammy Awards 2025 after unclad display?
Sun, February 2, 2025
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Category: Science and Technology
2,000 Schools Participate as National Mathematica .. Centre Conducts 22nd Edition of Maths Competition
Fri, January 31, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Man's Siblings Redefine Steeze and Composure In Grandma's Lace Outfits: "This Is Dope"
Thu, January 30, 2025
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Category: Science and Technology
Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University courses, admission requirements and how to apply
Tue, January 28, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
2baba and Annie Idibia's Relationship Timeline: 2 Baby Mamas, 5 External Children
[ Tue, Jan 28th ]: legit
Category: Sports and Competition
AFCON 2025: Gernot Rohr Sends Key Message to Eric Chelle After Nigeria's Group C Draw
Mon, January 27, 2025
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Category: Business and Finance
Billionaire financier Bessent confirmed as Trump's treasury chief
[ Mon, Jan 27th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
2Baba Debunks Instagram Hack, Insists Separation From Annie Is True, Toke Makinwa, Others React
Sun, January 26, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Zicsaloma Undergoes Nose Surgery, Wows Fans With Before, After Photos: "E No Go Enter Your DNA"
Sat, January 25, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Yul Edochie Vibes to Music After Unfollowing His Daughter Online, Shares Optimism for the New Year
[ Sat, Jan 25th ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
How are Nia Jax's parents and siblings connected to The Bloodline?
Thu, January 23, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
OAP Do2dtun Quits Radio After 20 Years, Makes Big .. nnouncement on Social Media: "It's Time to Leave"
Wed, January 22, 2025
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Category: Sports and Competition
Champions League's Top 5 Goalscorers After Lewandowski's Brace for Barcelona
Tue, January 21, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Obi Cubana Throws Lavish House Party, Guests Win .. 000, Bone Straight and More: "Premium or Nothing"
[ Tue, Jan 21st ]: legit
Category: Media and Entertainment
Enioluwa Opens Up about Wish to Date Ayra Starr, Fans React: "He Is Not Man Enough"
Mon, January 20, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Donald Trump: Yul Edochie speaks on making his ne .. t son bear US politician's name amid inauguration
Sun, January 19, 2025
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Category: Sports and Competition
Top 25 coolest cars in the world (with photos) and their top speed
Sat, January 18, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Spyro, Paulo, Ubi Franklin, Three Other Celebrity Feuds That Rocked Beginning of 2025
Tue, January 14, 2025
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Category: Media and Entertainment
Meet Hailey Welch's boyfriend, Kelby Blackwell, and their relationship timeline
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"Wait till 2031": Akume urges Northern politicians

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  SGF George Akume urges Northern politicians to wait till 2031 to contest presidency, praising Tinubu's national reforms and inclusive governance.

Akume's Call for Patience: Northern Politicians Urged to Shelve Presidential Ambitions Until 2031


In a bold and politically charged statement, George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) under President Bola Tinubu's administration, has advised northern politicians in Nigeria to temper their presidential aspirations and wait until 2031 before making any serious bids for the nation's highest office. This directive, delivered during a recent public engagement, underscores the delicate balance of power rotation in Nigeria's multi-ethnic democracy and highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding regional representation in national leadership. Akume's remarks come at a time when the country is grappling with economic challenges, security issues, and the ever-present undercurrents of ethnic and regional rivalries that have defined Nigerian politics since independence.

Akume, a seasoned politician from Benue State in the North-Central region, emphasized the importance of honoring the informal power-sharing agreement that has long been a cornerstone of Nigeria's political stability. This unwritten pact, often referred to as the "gentleman's agreement," stipulates that the presidency should alternate between the northern and southern parts of the country to foster unity and prevent any single region from dominating the political landscape. President Tinubu, a southerner from Lagos State, assumed office in May 2023 following the eight-year tenure of Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner from Katsina State. According to Akume, allowing Tinubu to complete what could potentially be two full terms—spanning from 2023 to 2031—would ensure fairness and equity in the rotational system.

During his address, Akume was unequivocal in his message to ambitious northern leaders. "The North should wait till 2031," he stated, urging them to support the current administration rather than plotting early moves that could destabilize the fragile political equilibrium. He argued that premature jostling for power could lead to unnecessary divisions and distract from the pressing national agenda, including economic reforms, infrastructure development, and combating insecurity in various parts of the country. Akume's position is not without precedent; similar calls for patience have been made in the past to maintain harmony, such as during the transition from Olusegun Obasanjo's southern presidency to Umaru Yar'Adua's northern one in 2007.

To fully appreciate the context of Akume's urging, it's essential to delve into the historical underpinnings of power rotation in Nigeria. The concept gained prominence after the return to civilian rule in 1999, following years of military dictatorships that exacerbated ethnic tensions. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which dominated politics for the first 16 years of the Fourth Republic, institutionalized this rotation through its zoning formula, ensuring that key positions, including the presidency, were alternated between the North and South. This was evident in the presidencies of Obasanjo (South, 1999-2007), Yar'Adua (North, 2007-2010), Goodluck Jonathan (South, 2010-2015), and Buhari (North, 2015-2023). The All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party since 2015, has also tacitly adhered to this principle, with Tinubu's emergence as the 2023 candidate seen as a nod to southern interests after Buhari's northern tenure.

However, this system is not without its critics and challenges. Detractors argue that zoning prioritizes regional balance over merit and competence, potentially sidelining qualified candidates based solely on geography. In the North, where poverty rates are higher and developmental needs are acute, there is growing frustration among some politicians and citizens who feel that waiting another eight years for a shot at the presidency could marginalize the region further. Prominent northern figures, including former governors and senators, have already begun subtle campaigns or alliances hinting at 2027 ambitions, viewing Tinubu's administration as a one-term proposition amid economic hardships like inflation and fuel subsidy removal.

Akume's intervention can be seen as a strategic move to consolidate support for Tinubu within the APC and among northern allies. As SGF, Akume plays a pivotal role in coordinating government policies and maintaining party cohesion. His background as a former governor of Benue and a key APC stalwart positions him as a bridge between the North and the South-West-dominated leadership. By appealing to northern politicians to "hold their fire," Akume is essentially advocating for loyalty to the current regime, promising that patience will be rewarded in due time. He referenced the need for unity in tackling national issues, such as the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West, and farmer-herder conflicts in the North-Central, which require a stable federal government to address effectively.

Reactions to Akume's statement have been mixed, reflecting the polarized nature of Nigerian politics. Supporters, particularly from the South, hail it as a pragmatic approach to sustaining democracy and preventing the kind of ethnic strife that plagued the country in the 1960s, leading to the Biafran War. Political analysts point out that a premature northern challenge could fracture the APC, potentially benefiting opposition parties like the PDP or the Labour Party, which made significant inroads in the 2023 elections. For instance, Peter Obi of the Labour Party garnered substantial northern votes, indicating shifting allegiances that could complicate future contests.

On the other hand, some northern voices have expressed discontent, viewing Akume's advice as an attempt to extend southern dominance. Critics argue that the North, with its larger population and historical grievances, deserves a quicker return to power, especially if Tinubu's policies fail to deliver tangible benefits. Social media platforms have buzzed with debates, with hashtags like #NorthWaitsNoMore trending among youth activists who demand merit-based leadership over rotational politics. Influential northern elders, such as those in the Arewa Consultative Forum, have yet to issue official responses, but past statements suggest they favor adhering to zoning while pushing for northern interests within the current framework.

Beyond the immediate political implications, Akume's call raises broader questions about the sustainability of Nigeria's federal structure. The country's 1999 Constitution does not explicitly mandate power rotation, leaving it as a political convention rather than a legal requirement. This ambiguity has led to legal challenges in the past, such as disputes over party primaries and candidate selections. As 2027 approaches, the debate over zoning is likely to intensify, with potential court cases and party congresses becoming battlegrounds for regional ambitions.

Moreover, the economic context cannot be ignored. Nigeria is facing its worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, with inflation soaring above 30% and youth unemployment rampant. Northern regions, heavily reliant on agriculture and facing climate change impacts, are particularly vulnerable. Politicians from the North may leverage these hardships to argue for earlier intervention, positioning themselves as saviors who can address regional disparities. Akume's urging, therefore, is not just about timing but about framing the narrative around national unity versus regional self-interest.

In urging patience until 2031, Akume is also subtly endorsing Tinubu for a second term, assuming the president seeks re-election. This aligns with the APC's strategy to build a legacy of stability and progress, drawing parallels to successful rotational models in other diverse nations like Switzerland or Belgium. However, success will depend on the administration's performance; if economic reforms yield results, northern politicians may be more inclined to wait. Conversely, persistent failures could ignite a backlash, making 2027 a contentious election cycle.

Ultimately, Akume's message serves as a reminder of the intricate dance of power in Nigeria—a nation where ethnicity, religion, and region often intersect with ambition. As the country navigates these waters, the call to "wait till 2031" may either foster enduring peace or sow seeds of discord, depending on how northern leaders respond. For now, it stands as a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga of Nigerian democracy, where patience is portrayed not as weakness, but as a strategic virtue for the greater good.

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