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Ned Nwoko Blasts Rumours, Insists He Did Not Lose Delta North APC Primary.
Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has cautioned individuals celebrating what they claim is victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North primary, describing such claims as premature and driven by “overactive imagination.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that this reaction follows media claims that Nwoko lost the APC senatorial primary to former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, during the exercise held on Monday.
In a statement issued through Tonnie Oganah, Media Director of the Anioma State movement championed by Nwoko, the senator urged supporters and political actors to remain calm and avoid making conclusions that could mislead the public or breach legal boundaries.
He stressed that no official result has been announced, noting that only the national leadership of the APC in Abuja has the authority to declare the authentic outcome of the primary election.
According to him, releasing partial or unofficial results amounts to spreading half-truths that can distort public understanding of the process.
The statement further emphasised Nwoko’s long-standing advocacy for the Anioma cause, including his push for increased political representation and structural reforms in Delta State.
It also claimed that he envisions greater political inclusion for the Anioma people, including more senatorial and House of Representatives seats, additional local government areas, and enhanced political relevance within the state.
Nwoko was also quoted as urging the Anioma people to remain focused on long-term political goals rather than being distracted by short-term gains or inducements.
The statement added that he remains one of the earliest politicians in Delta State to publicly support President Bola Tinubu and the APC.
It further expressed confidence that the Anioma people would support the party in the 2027 elections in appreciation of what it described as ongoing efforts toward development and political inclusion.
Additionally, the statement stressed that the APC would only present candidates who meet legal and party requirements, including clean records and proper resignation from previous political parties, in line with electoral laws and party constitution.
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Super Eagles Star Iwobi Gets NFF Praise After Achieving Mohamed Salah’s Premier League Milestone.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi after he equalled Mohamed Salah’s record for the most Premier League appearances by an African player, with both stars having featured in 328 matches.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Iwobi achieved the milestone on Saturday, October 24, when Fulham secured a 1-0 victory over Coventry City. The 30-year-old Nigerian midfielder has now drawn level with Egyptian forward Salah on the list of African players with the most appearances in the English top flight.
Iwobi is now 25 appearances away from overtaking former Ivory Coast international Kolo Touré, who made 353 Premier League appearances during his career with several English clubs.
Reacting to the achievement, the NFF’s Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, praised Iwobi and expressed optimism that he would soon set a new record for African players in the competition.
“The NFF celebrates Alex Iwobi for this new achievement, and we wish him even greater glory. We will be very happy to see him become the African with the most appearances in the Premier League in the near future,” Ikpeme said.
Iwobi also delivered a solid performance in Fulham’s victory over Coventry City, recording 60 touches and completing 51 passes at an accuracy rate of 86.3 per cent during his 73 minutes on the pitch.
The achievement further highlights the midfielder’s experience in football, both at club and international levels.
Iwobi reached another career milestone this summer when he earned his 100th cap for Nigeria during an international friendly against Portugal in Leiria.
The Fulham star has also helped the Super Eagles secure three medals at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), winning one silver and two bronze medals.
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“I Would Be Happy If He Is Not Buried In A Burial Ground” – Toluwanisings’ Father Makes Shocking Revelation.
The father of late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has revealed that he would prefer his son to be buried in the house he built rather than in a cemetery.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The father made this known during an interview amid reports of disagreements within the family over the late singer’s burial arrangements.
According to reports, Toluwanisings’ father wants his son laid to rest at his house or taken to Ikirun, Osun State, where his late mother was buried. However, the singer’s wife reportedly prefers that he be buried in a cemetery in Ibadan, Oyo State.
During the interview, the father disclosed that the singer’s real name was Sadiq Olayemi Bayonle and that he was born in July 1992. He also revealed that Toluwanisings lost his mother when he was just six months old.
Recalling the circumstances surrounding his son’s early childhood, he explained that the maternal family had requested that the child be released to them following his mother’s death to help console them. However, he said the family continued to take responsibility for the boy.
The father also expressed happiness over his son’s decision to embrace Christianity, noting that their family comprises both Christians and Muslims.
He further recounted that Toluwanisings attended Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, where he met the woman who later became his wife through their involvement in a church choir.
According to him, the singer later informed the family of his intention to marry.
The father disclosed that after marrying another woman, Toluwanisings asked him to introduce him to his younger half-siblings. He said the singer subsequently developed a close relationship with them and remained supportive of the family.
He praised his late son for the financial assistance he provided to him and his half-siblings, adding that the singer had continued to make plans to improve their lives shortly before his death.
The father revealed that Toluwanisings had promised to establish one of his half-siblings in business just a day before he died.
Expressing his preference for the burial arrangements, he said: “I would be happy if he is buried in the house he built and not in a burial ground.”
He described Toluwanisings as a loving son and a supportive brother who remained committed to the welfare of his family until his death.
The late singer is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and their two children.
Activist and politician Aisha Yesufu has expressed concern over what she suspects could be a plan to manipulate the 2027 general elections through a last-minute postponement.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Yesufu, in a post shared on her X handle on Sunday, said she feared the election could be postponed by one week on the eve of the polls or shortly before election day, when political candidates would be particularly vulnerable.
According to the activist, such a sudden change in the election date could put candidates under financial pressure, forcing them to restart campaign spending after exhausting much of their resources.
“I don’t know why I feel one of the game plans to rig this election will be for the election to be postponed by a week on the eve of election or very close to that day, knowing fully well that politicians are most vulnerable at that time.
“You have spent all your money, and all spending already done has to start afresh,” she wrote.
Yesufu urged opposition politicians and their supporters to prepare for any possible development ahead of the 2027 elections. However, she warned that the fight against wrongdoing must not lead them to adopt the same methods they oppose.
“Anyway, prepare for all eventuality. If you are fighting evil, you must think evil but have the discipline not to do evil; otherwise, you become what you are fighting,” she said.
The activist further explained that she routinely considers different possible scenarios and develops strategies to minimise their potential impact.
“My business is always to think of all ‘what ifs’ and prepare the strategy to mitigate them; bring it all on,” she added.
Yesufu’s comments reflect her concerns about the possibility of a last-minute election postponement, although she did not provide evidence in the post to establish that such a plan exists.
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