The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has successfully secured the release of Mrs. Busayo Adelabu-John Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, following their abduction in Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims, who are the younger sister and nephews of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, were originally kidnapped on June 3 while being driven to school in the Elewura area of Challenge, Ibadan.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Veteran actress Shaffy Bello recently utilized an interview on The Morayo Show—which aired in full on May 21—to offer candid advice to young women regarding self-worth, social media trends, and survival. Key points from her discussion include:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Redefining Sexiness: Bello cautioned young women against the belief that revealing their bodies is a prerequisite for being attractive or achieving success. She emphasized that they do not need to expose themselves or perform viral dance trends to garner positive attention.

  • Perspective on Sex Work: In a segment of the show, Bello addressed commercial sex work with a non-judgmental stance, acknowledging that some women turn to it out of necessity, such as to provide for their families or pay for schooling.

  • Advice for Survival: While she stated she does not judge those engaging in sex work for survival, she encouraged them to perform the work with self-respect. However, she firmly urged them not to remain in the profession permanently, advising them to view it only as a temporary means to an end.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has asserted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faces defeat in the 2027 presidential election unless they replace their candidate, Atiku Abubakar, with a more suitable alternative. Lawal, who recently resigned from the party following a rift with Atiku, argues that the former Vice-President lacks the necessary “cosmopolitan” perspective to govern a nation as diverse as Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement titled “My Kachalla II”—written as a rebuttal to criticism he faced after his initial comments about Atiku—Lawal raised several pointed concerns regarding the former Vice-President:

• Silence on Violence: Lawal questioned why Atiku has consistently failed to publicly empathize with victims of banditry, kidnapping, and mass killings across Nigeria, citing specific tragedies involving Hausa, Tiv, Idoma, Birom, Mupum, Irigwe, and Ngas communities, as well as incidents in Suleja, Owo, and the murder of the Emir of Gobir.

• Questioning Allegiances: Lawal suggested that Atiku’s silence might stem from his tribal or ethnic biases, asking if this is the pattern of governance Nigerians should expect if he were to be elected.

• Business and Competence: Lawal challenged Atiku’s reputation as an astute businessman, noting that several of his enterprises are reportedly in distress, leased, or divested.

• Political Integrity: Recalling Atiku’s past claim that he would “enrich his friends,” Lawal defended his right to rigorously question the character and competence of anyone seeking to serve as Commander-in-Chief.

Lawal maintained that he intends to keep scrutinizing Atiku’s candidacy for the sake of the country and will not be intimidated by the “goons” or online attacks from the former Vice-President’s supporters. He urged the ADC leadership to act quickly before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline to select a candidate with better prospects of winning.