Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has criticised Senator Victor Umeh over his description of Igbo people who refuse to support Peter Obi’s presidential ambition as enemies of Ndigbo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a post on his Instagram page, Edochie argued that Umeh’s comments could create division among the Igbo people.

The actor maintained that everyone should be free to make their political choices without being branded an enemy of their ethnic group because of their preferred candidate.

In his statement, Edochie said:

“Senator Victor Umeh, you are somebody I have a lot of respect for. It is wrong, sir. It is very wrong. You are creating division amongst Ndigbo. Allow people to vote for whoever they want to vote for. It does not make them enemies of Ndigbo.

“I have never seen any Westerner say that because someone supported Makinde or Tinubu, they are an enemy of the West. So why do you make that kind of statement? Why? Before election, you are an Igbo man. After election, you are still an Igbo man.”

Umeh had made the controversial remarks on November 7, 2026, during an event in Awka, Anambra State.

The senator reportedly argued that any Igbo person who failed to vote for Obi was acting against the interests of Ndigbo.

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has urged President Bola Tinubu not to worry about the 2027 presidential election, describing the contest as a walkover for the president.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Yari expressed confidence in Tinubu’s chances in northern Nigeria, insisting that the president’s projects and policies would attract massive support from voters in the region.

The former Zamfara State governor made the remarks on Tuesday during an APC campaign rally in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.

According to Yari, the large turnout at the rally demonstrated that the ruling party continued to enjoy significant support in the North.

He said, “The president should just go and sleep because it is a walkover for him in the North. His projects and policies will save him.”

Yari also revealed that Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi had assured the APC campaign team that the state would deliver two million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 election.

He said the target would be drawn from the state’s more than 3.7 million registered voters.

Speaking at the rally, Vice-President Kashim Shettima called on northerners to support Tinubu’s second-term ambition, arguing that the president had demonstrated his commitment to the region through various development projects.

Shettima highlighted several infrastructure initiatives being undertaken by the Federal Government, including the Kwanar Danja-Hadejia road, Kano-Maiduguri road and Kano-Maradi rail project.

He also listed the construction of 1,500 Renewed Hope housing units and support programmes for thousands of farmers across the country.

The vice-president further disclosed that the Federal Government had earmarked more than ₦50 billion for the Dutse Water Project.

According to Shettima, the funding followed a request made by the late Emir of Dutse during the 2023 election campaign.

He urged APC supporters to reciprocate Tinubu’s alleged commitment to northern Nigeria by backing his re-election bid.

“He respects the North, let’s reciprocate it,” Shettima said.

The vice-president also recalled Tinubu’s political support for some northern politicians, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in 2007 and former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, in 2011.

He further credited Tinubu with playing a significant role in the emergence of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.

Shettima argued that another term for Tinubu would enable his administration to continue implementing its ongoing projects and programmes across the country.

Similarly, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni appealed to Nigerians to allow Tinubu to complete his tenure, claiming that the president had shown goodwill towards northern Nigeria.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Kabir Masari, also maintained that the APC enjoyed widespread support across the North.

Masari claimed that virtually all former governors in the region were backing Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who represented the Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, also called on Nigerians to support Tinubu for another term.

He argued that continuity would allow the administration to consolidate its existing policies and programmes.

Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has opened up about the personal struggles and emotional battles he has faced away from the public eye.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an Instagram post on Tuesday night, the actor revealed that he had experienced painful moments, shed tears and endured challenges that many people knew nothing about.

While expressing gratitude to God for giving him the strength to keep going despite his difficult experiences, Lateef noted that his cheerful appearance did not mean his life was perfect.

The movie star also maintained that he would not allow his challenges to take away his happiness.

He wrote, “Life hasn’t always been easy, but I won’t let that stop me from being happy.

“I’ve been wounded, I’ve shed tears, and I’ve engaged in battles that no one is aware of. But in spite of everything, I still stand, believe, and smile.

“My smile doesn’t mean that life is perfect; rather, it means that I haven’t overcome my obstacles. Give thanks to God for the bravery, grace, and fortitude to keep going.”

Meanwhile, Lateef recently opened up about his decision to make crying scenes a distinctive part of his acting career, explaining that it was one of the ways he sought to establish his identity in Nollywood.

During an interview with media personality Morayo Afolabi Brown on her YouTube podcast, the actor recalled that fans often compared his appearance to that of his colleague, Odunlade Adekola, during the early stages of his career.

He explained that he wanted audiences to recognise him for a particular talent, which influenced his decision to become known for emotional and crying roles.

According to Lateef, those performances played a significant role in his rise to prominence, with many fans recognising him by the nickname ‘Crying Machine’ even when they could not remember his actual name.