BBNaija S10 recently saw the exit of housemate Ifeyinwa Okafor, popularly known as Ivatar, who has now shared insights about her journey in the house, addressing misconceptions, viral rumors, and personal relationships. In a candid chat with Sunday Scoop, Ivatar revealed that many fans judged her based on her appearance, particularly her tattoos, expecting her to be dramatic and controversial. “People assumed I would bring more drama because of my tattoos and overall look, but that’s not me. I’m naturally calm and intentional. The stereotype about tattooed people doesn’t define me,” she explained. Ivatar, who is also a proud mother…
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Shooting Stars will be without their goalkeeper, Mustapha Lawal, in today’s highly anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 4 clash against Rivers United. Lawal’s absence raised eyebrows as his name was not included in the 20-man traveling squad that made the trip to Port Harcourt for the encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Interestingly, the club has yet to provide any official reason for his omission. The shot-stopper, who recently returned from international duty, made his first appearance of the season on Matchday 2 when the Oluyole Warriors squared off against Bendel Insurance. With Lawal unavailable, the coaching staff…
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State showed remarkable commitment on Saturday as they turned out in large numbers to participate in the party’s ward congresses, despite a heavy downpour that lasted for hours. The congresses, which held simultaneously across the state’s 192 wards, were aimed at electing new ward executives and delegates. Party faithful defied the weather, gathering at various polling venues as early as 7:30 a.m., demonstrating resilience and loyalty to the PDP. At Oredo Wards I, II, and III in Benin City, where journalists monitored the exercise, the process was peaceful, well-organized, and highly…
Edward Onoja, former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, believes that peace can be restored between ex-Governor Yahaya Bello and suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast over the weekend, Onoja dismissed allegations linking Bello to Natasha’s suspension from the Senate. “Was said, I didn’t say that, I didn’t know that, and I don’t want to believe that,” he clarified, stressing that the claims should not be taken as fact. “Peace is better than war” Onoja encouraged both Bello and Natasha to reconcile, describing such resolution as the natural course for “brothers and sisters.” He recalled…
Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja, has opened up about the reasons former Governor Yahaya Bello did not back him as his successor. Speaking during an interview on the Mic On podcast on Saturday, Onoja explained that Bello, despite earlier promises, chose Governor Usman Ododo over him. According to Onoja, Bello personally told him three major reasons behind the decision: “Too Qualified” for the Role: Bello reportedly said Onoja’s capacity was overwhelming and might not fit his succession plan. Lack of Popularity Among His People: The former governor claimed that some people in Kogi East did not fully support…
Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk, has provided clarity on the injury situation of star striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the Turkish giants’ away UEFA Champions League encounter with Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday. The Nigerian forward is currently nursing an ankle ligament injury, which he picked up while representing the Super Eagles in their international fixture against Rwanda last weekend. Due to the setback, the 26-year-old was absent in Galatasaray’s 2-0 Super Lig victory over Eyüpspor at the Eyüp Stadyumu on Saturday. Goals from Mauro Icardi and Yunus Akgün sealed all three points for Buruk’s men, but Osimhen’s absence was noticeably…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially cleared Air Peace co-pilot, David Bernard, of any wrongdoing in the recent runway excursion incident involving an Air Peace aircraft at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The incident occurred on July 13, 2025, when the aircraft veered off the runway during landing. According to a preliminary report released by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the jet touched down 2,264 meters from the runway threshold, far beyond the standard touchdown zone, before eventually halting 209 meters into the clearway. Further investigations revealed that initial toxicology tests carried out on members of the…
The United States government has announced fresh sanctions targeting two key Sudanese Islamist actors—Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed Fediel and the Al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade (BBMB)—accusing them of worsening Sudan’s ongoing crisis. In a statement released over the weekend, the US State Department revealed that both parties played major roles in escalating the conflict, undermining peace efforts, and obstructing Sudan’s fragile democratic transition. The US Treasury Department confirmed the sanctions under an Executive Order against “Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition.” According to officials, this move is designed to reduce Islamist influence in Sudan while also limiting…
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has strongly criticized Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution model, describing it as misleading and harmful to the petroleum industry. This reaction follows the recent clash between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote Refinery over its plan to distribute petroleum products across Nigeria. On Thursday, Dangote Refinery announced that it would roll out nationwide fuel and diesel distribution using 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. However, the move sparked major backlash from industry stakeholders. DAPPMAN’s Position According to DAPPMAN, Dangote’s claims of providing “free delivery” to…
Blaqbonez, the acclaimed Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter, has unveiled his latest single, “Everlasting Taker.” Released under Chocolate City, this powerful track follows his previously trending release, “Go Crazy.” With its infectious rhythm and lyrical brilliance, “Everlasting Taker” further cements Blaqbonez’s reputation as one of the most innovative voices in the Nigerian music scene. For fans of quality music, this is undoubtedly a must-add to your playlist. Stream Blaqbonez – Everlasting Taker now and kindly share your thoughts below! Download Now