Nollywood actor and skit maker Akinyoola Ayoola, widely known as Kamo State, has addressed social media reactions regarding actress Funke Akindele’s absence at the premiere of his debut cinema film, Star Lomo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The Controversy: Following Sunday’s premiere in Lagos, online users questioned why Akpindele—who has shared a close mentoring relationship with Kamo—was absent, sparking rumors of a rift between the two.

• Kamo’s Response: Taking to his handle, Kamo dismissed these rumors, clarifying that their relationship remains solid and that her absence was simply due to her being out of the country.

• Pledge of Support: Kamo emphasized that they had already discussed the matter, noting that she will support the film and urging the public to focus on the movie rather than speculate on their personal relationship.

Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has initiated legal action against Abia State Governor Alex Otti and other state authorities. The lawsuit challenges a steep ₦200 million fee imposed on presidential candidates wishing to display campaign materials within Abia State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Legal Representation and Filing: Filed via their lawyer, Musibau Adetunbi, SAN, the suit is marked HC/214/2026 at the Abia State High Court.

• Defendants Named: The suit targets the Abia State Government, Governor Alex Otti, the State Attorney-General, the Abia State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ASAA), and the Abia State House of Assembly.

• Core Argument: Makinde and the APM argue that the ₦200 million charge is unconstitutional, breaches the Electoral Act 2026, and infringes upon the exclusive regulatory powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Reliefs Sought and Financial Concerns

• Injunctions: The plaintiffs are requesting the court to nullify ASAA’s regulations imposing the fee, halt its enforcement, and protect their campaign billboards from being removed, defaced, or destroyed.

• Spending Limit Concerns: Pointing out that Section 92 of the Electoral Act caps presidential campaign expenditures at ₦10 billion nationwide, the plaintiffs warned that if other states and the Federal Capital Territory adopted similar fees, billboard costs alone could exhaust over 80 percent of a candidate’s total legal campaign budget.

• State vs. Federal Powers: While acknowledging that states hold rights to regulate outdoor signage, the plaintiffs maintained that such authority must not be applied to obstruct or override federal electoral legislation

Unless there are unexpected schedule changes, Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday afternoon.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to updated provisional speakers’ schedules, Nigeria is positioned fourth in the afternoon session of the General Debate on September 24. The afternoon session runs from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. New York time, with Shettima expected to take the podium between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Nigerian time).

Key Details of the Engagement

• Schedule Shift: Nigeria was previously listed as the eighth speaker for Wednesday morning before moving to the updated Thursday afternoon slot.

• High-Level Attendance: In the continued absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—who last addressed the assembly in 2023—Shettima will represent Nigeria alongside dozens of other global leaders, including 73 Heads of State and 45 Heads of Government.

• Consistent Representation: This marks the third straight year Shettima is delivering Nigeria’s national statement, having previously represented the country at the 79th session in 2024 and the 80th session in 2025.