Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, a 49-year-old Nigerian Army officer from Niger State, has reportedly confessed to investigators that frustration over stalled career progression drove him to lead a foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to documents leaked to Premium Times, Ma’aji stated that disillusionment with military conditions, national insecurity, and the poor welfare of service members and veterans motivated his actions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Salihu Moh Lukman, an African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and former APC National Vice Chairman (North-West), warned that ongoing division and personal ambitions among opposition leaders could secure a 2027 victory for President Bola Tinubu and the APC.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, Lukman noted that despite widespread public frustration with the current administration, opposition parties are repeating past electoral mistakes.

  • He specifically singled out prominent figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Rotimi Amaechi, stating that their individual presidential ambitions risk weakening the collective mission to unseat the ruling party.

  • Questioning their strategy, Lukman remarked that dividing their forces essentially hands the election to the APC and noted that there is little real distinction among the actors beyond surface appearances.

  Call for a Credible and United Alternative

  • Lukman pointed out that many citizens are becoming disillusioned with opposition figures who prioritize personal political goals over establishing a viable alternative.

  • Even amidst prevailing economic hardships, the opposition has failed to put forward a compelling option that inspires trust among the public.

  • He stressed that defeating the APC demands a disciplined, united front that values collective interests above individual egos.

  • Concluding his statement, Lukman warned that repeating old methods and remaining inactive risks leaving Nigerians feeling like the 2027 polls offer a choice between “the devil and deep blue sea”.

• Big Brother Naija Level Up edition winner, Phyna, initiated a ₦500 million legal action against Nigerian streamer Carter Efe following claims that they were sexually involved.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • According to Naija News, the conflict originated from a public dispute involving Davido’s personal streamer, Davrel, who claimed Carter Efe stated Phyna was of no benefit and alleged that Phyna made sexual advances toward him while asking to be linked with his father.

  • During a social media confrontation between Carter Efe and Phyna, Carter explicitly claimed they had sex and threatened to bring out evidence, prompting Phyna to warn that both he and Davrel would hear from her lawyer.

  Public Apology and Shift to Legal Action

  • During an Instagram Live session on Thursday night, Phyna apologized to her fans and announced that she has officially taken legal action against both Davrel and Carter Efe.

  • Phyna stated that while she has endured various forms of online criticism in the past, attacks regarding her personal and sexual life crossed the line and forced her to change how she handles public disputes.

  • Explaining that her emotional rants often overshadowed the original offense and made her look like the wrongdoer, she announced the end of her old style of responding and stated that Carter Efe and Davrel had already been served via email and WhatsApp.

  • Shortly after her announcement, Carter Efe released a video online confirming that he had indeed been served with the ₦500 million lawsuit.