MC Fish, the former husband of Nollywood actress Anita Joseph, has addressed cheating allegations regarding the end of their marriage, stating that he is not the first man to have been unfaithful in a relationship. During an interview on the Echo Room, the hype man discussed the dissolution of their union.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key points from his comments and the context of their separation include:

• No Ongoing Hostility: MC Fish stated that there is no enmity between him and Anita Joseph, maintaining that their separation did not result in lingering conflict.

• Marriage Duration: He noted that he and the actress were married for five years, in addition to two years spent together prior to their wedding.

• Public Confirmation: Anita Joseph formally announced the end of their marriage in December 2025 following weeks of public speculation.

• Anita’s Reflection: Upon confirming the split, the actress shared that she was experiencing emotional pain, reflection, and healing, while focusing on her growth, faith, and acceptance.

• Wedding History: The couple originally married in a highly publicized ceremony on February 14, 2020.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has not yet received the budgetary allocations necessary to conduct the 2027 general elections. Malam Mohammed Haruna, the INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education and Publicity, confirmed this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session hosted by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) and Legis360.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Despite the pending funds, the commission provided the following updates regarding election preparations:

• Timeline Compliance: The commission is still within the legal timeframe established by the Electoral Act, 2026, which mandates that election funding be released at least six months before the general election.

• Equipment Procurement: Arrangements are underway to procure new election materials, including Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices to replace those that were lost, damaged, or unrecovered during previous cycles. The commission’s Director of ICT recently traveled to China to facilitate these orders, noting that the procurement process is time-consuming.

• Technological Testing: INEC plans to conduct mock presidential election exercises to test its technology. This initiative aims to prevent a recurrence of the technical glitches that impacted the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal during the 2023 elections.

• Proposed Budget: The commission has proposed a budget of ₦873.78 billion for the 2027 polls, which includes significant funding for technology, election operations, and capital expenditures.

The Kebbi State Police Command has launched an investigation into reports regarding the alleged resurgence of the Sai Malam group in the Argungu Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the command is actively gathering and reviewing intelligence to verify these claims before reaching any conclusions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Status of the Group: The Sai Malam group has not been officially designated as a terrorist organization by any existing proscription orders in Nigeria.

• Previous Enforcement: In February 2026, police in Zuru arrested and prosecuted several individuals associated with the group for alleged criminal activities.

• Recovered Items: During that operation, security personnel seized materials suspected to be counterfeit currencies—including Nigerian naira, U.S. dollars, CFA francs, and Libyan dinars—as well as items believed to be connected to occult or ritual practices.

• No Firearms: Notably, authorities confirmed that no firearms were discovered during the arrests or the subsequent investigation.

• Commitment to Safety: The command has assured residents of its dedication to protecting life and property while acting within the boundaries of the law.

The police have urged the public to remain peaceful and to avoid the dissemination of unverified information regarding the situation.