Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has criticised Senator Victor Umeh over his description of Igbo people who refuse to support Peter Obi’s presidential ambition as enemies of Ndigbo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a post on his Instagram page, Edochie argued that Umeh’s comments could create division among the Igbo people.

The actor maintained that everyone should be free to make their political choices without being branded an enemy of their ethnic group because of their preferred candidate.

In his statement, Edochie said:

“Senator Victor Umeh, you are somebody I have a lot of respect for. It is wrong, sir. It is very wrong. You are creating division amongst Ndigbo. Allow people to vote for whoever they want to vote for. It does not make them enemies of Ndigbo.

“I have never seen any Westerner say that because someone supported Makinde or Tinubu, they are an enemy of the West. So why do you make that kind of statement? Why? Before election, you are an Igbo man. After election, you are still an Igbo man.”

Umeh had made the controversial remarks on November 7, 2026, during an event in Awka, Anambra State.

The senator reportedly argued that any Igbo person who failed to vote for Obi was acting against the interests of Ndigbo.

Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has opened up about the personal struggles and emotional battles he has faced away from the public eye.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an Instagram post on Tuesday night, the actor revealed that he had experienced painful moments, shed tears and endured challenges that many people knew nothing about.

While expressing gratitude to God for giving him the strength to keep going despite his difficult experiences, Lateef noted that his cheerful appearance did not mean his life was perfect.

The movie star also maintained that he would not allow his challenges to take away his happiness.

He wrote, “Life hasn’t always been easy, but I won’t let that stop me from being happy.

“I’ve been wounded, I’ve shed tears, and I’ve engaged in battles that no one is aware of. But in spite of everything, I still stand, believe, and smile.

“My smile doesn’t mean that life is perfect; rather, it means that I haven’t overcome my obstacles. Give thanks to God for the bravery, grace, and fortitude to keep going.”

Meanwhile, Lateef recently opened up about his decision to make crying scenes a distinctive part of his acting career, explaining that it was one of the ways he sought to establish his identity in Nollywood.

During an interview with media personality Morayo Afolabi Brown on her YouTube podcast, the actor recalled that fans often compared his appearance to that of his colleague, Odunlade Adekola, during the early stages of his career.

He explained that he wanted audiences to recognise him for a particular talent, which influenced his decision to become known for emotional and crying roles.

According to Lateef, those performances played a significant role in his rise to prominence, with many fans recognising him by the nickname ‘Crying Machine’ even when they could not remember his actual name.

Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed the circumstances that led to the breakdown of his relationship with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kalu said their disagreement stemmed from an alleged agreement that Obasanjo would serve only one term as president before handing over power to former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida.

He explained that the understanding was reached among himself, Babangida and Obasanjo before the latter was supported to become Nigeria’s president.

Kalu made the disclosure during an appearance on Arise Television, where he spoke about his political relationship with the former president.

According to him, the arrangement was for Obasanjo to serve a single four-year term from 1999 to 2003 before transferring power to Babangida.

He said, “I had a very good relationship with President Obasanjo, and it went sour. And it didn’t go sour because I wanted what I wanted to have as a person. It’s because I wanted something for all of us Nigerians.

“Because most of the things we discussed, he didn’t do. We discussed that he would be president for four years. We discussed that he would only do four years and leave, and another person would take over. We helped him a lot when he came out of prison. We maintained our support to make sure that he succeeded.”

The former governor further explained that Obasanjo was expected to hand over power to another political bloc after completing his first term.

He noted that Obasanjo’s emergence as president in 1999 was partly aimed at addressing the political grievances of the South-West following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election and the death of its presumed winner, Chief MKO Abiola.

Kalu added that the arrangement was also expected to sustain the rotation of power, with the presidency eventually returning to the North.

However, he said he could not confirm reports that Babangida had considered making him vice president under the proposed political arrangement.

“Whether he had given IBB to make me vice president, I don’t know. Man, I never thought about that. But the one you’re certain about is what I was certain about,” he added.

Reflecting on the disagreement, Kalu said he was much younger at the time but had since grown older and become more conscious of the importance of honouring political agreements.