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Kenneth Okonkwo (left) shaking hands with Atiku Abubakar  Nollywood veteran actor-turned-politician, lawyer and  chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, says the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, saw value in him. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Okonkwo said former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi betrayed him. Kenneth Okonkwo said this barely 24 hours after Atiku appointed him as his spokesman. He  said he had publicly ended his relationship with Obi in 2024 after concluding that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), presidential candidate lacked the decisiveness required to lead Nigeria. “As a public affairs analyst that I have been from 2009 before I ever met Peter Obi, I proceeded with my job. You were one of the earliest interviewers that interviewed me in July 2024 when I said I wasn’t speaking for him anymore because he’s not decisive. “ I’ve seen in him certain qualities that make him unfit...

  Nigeria's  President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly poked a fun at his wife, the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, calling her ‘Iya Akara’ in Yoruba language, meaning the Bean Cake Seller. Tinubu made the remarks while speaking at the maiden State House Media Corps Presidential Dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday night. To start the protocol at the function attended by top government officials and journalists covering the State House, and with emphasis, Tinubu said: “Good evening, gentlemen of the press, ladies and gentlemen. My dear wife, the First Lady, Iya Alakara,” eliciting a thunderous laughter from the audience. According to the viral video showing the playful moment, the First Lady is seen nodding her head while speaking with another woman in the room in company of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, while the president himself also laughed. Tinubu was apparently telling Nigerians that he was aware of the mo...

  The  Imo State Police Command has begun investigation into the circumstances surrounding the vehicle incident involving seven operatives that resulted in the death of two officers in the Isiala Mbano local government area of Imo State. Police spokesperson for Imo State Command, Henry Okoye made the disclosure yesterday. According to him, seven Police operatives were involved in a road accident on Monday, June 29, during which two died following the injuries sustained in the accident that occurred along the Amakalu–Umuelemma Road in the Isiala Mbano local government area of Imo State. Okoye said the State Police boss, Audu Garba Bosso had ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident that resulted in the death of two operatives. He expressed the condolences of the Police boss, Bosso to the families of the deceased. However, the police spokesperson did not give the identities of the deceased personnel. Okoye said, “The Commissioner of Police, Imo Sta...

Kenneth Okonkwo (left) shaking hands with Atiku Abubakar Nigeria's f ormer Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has appointed Nollywood actor-turned-politician, lawyer and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson. This came weeks after the politician openly criticized the party’s choice of vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Okonkwo disclosed the appointment in a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, where he expressed appreciation to Atiku for entrusting him with the role. “I  give God all the glory to be appointed by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar as his Spokesperson. I thank HE AA for the immense confidence reposed in me,” he wrote. The former Labour Party (LP), presidential campaign spokesperson described the appointment as a reflection of Atiku’s inclusive leadership style, noting that the former vice president prefers dialogue and consensus-building rather than hostility toward associates who exp...

The  Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks, saying the institutions failed to meet statutory regulatory requirements for continued operations. The  apex bank’s acting director of corporate communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, in a statement said the revocation took effect from July 1, 2026, in line with Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020. The  CBN said the action was approved by Olayemi Cardoso, the apex bank governor, as part of efforts to safeguard the stability of the financial system, protect depositors and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. “According to the revocation order, the action became necessary because of one or more of the circumstances: Insufficient assets to meet liabilities, closure of operations without the CBN approval, Inactivity and cessation of financial intermediation, failure to commence operations within 12 months of l...

At  least two people died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government. A  19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry. Authorities have not confirmed the death of a third person, reported by local media. The celebrations came after Mexico beat Ecuador to record their first World Cup knockout win since 1986, sending the co-hosts into the round of 16. More than a million people gathered in the streets of Mexico City, mainly around the Angel of Independence monument, according to estimates by the city government. Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year World Cup knockout on Wednesday. In a supercharged atmosphere, Julian Quinones gave Mexico a deserved lead midway through the first half with a thunderous strike and then turned provider for Raul Jimenez. Mexico had not won a World Cup knockout gam...