Joseph Atainyang

Malami: I am innocent, no ammunition found in my house

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesFormer Attorney-General of the Federation and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, has strongly denied allegations that arms or ammunition were discovered in his residence, describing the claims as false, speculative and part of a sustained media trial aimed at damaging his reputation and political ambition ahead of the 2027 Kebbi State governorship election….

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Kano Governor Yusuf resigns from NNPP over irreconcilable divisions

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesKano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deep-seated and irreconcilable internal divisions within the party. The governor’s resignation comes alongside a mass defection involving 21 members of the Kano State House of Assembly, eight members of the House of Representatives, and all 44…

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NBA has sold its soul to the devil

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ofonime Honesty If you ever needed proof that the legal profession in Nigeria has lost its moral and professional compass, look no further than what unfolded in Asokoro, Abuja, on Thursday. The Garki Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association rolled out the red carpet for a convicted notorious pension thief, decorated him with…

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“You are a true man of peace”, Akpabio tells Eno as Enoidem joins APC

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, as a “true man of peace,” commending his efforts at fostering political unity across the state, following the defection of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Legal Adviser, Emmanuel Enoidem, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akpabio gave the…

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Infidelity: Hilda Baci breaks feminine ties with unusual advice to married women

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPopular celebrity chef and entrepreneur, Hilda Baci, has stirred widespread debate on social media following a blunt post on X (formerly Twitter) where she challenged women who justify infidelity as retaliation against unfaithful husbands. In the viral post on Thursday noon, Baci questioned the logic behind what she described as “selective imitation of bad…

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Akpabio dimisses support group appointments, says their activities voluntary

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Office of the President of the Senate has dismissed claims circulating on social media linking Senate President, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, to alleged appointments within a political support group known as Team Akpabio for Tinubu (TAT), describing such narratives as misleading and unfounded. In a press statement issued by the Special Adviser on…

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Chimamanda begins legal battle with hospital over son’s death

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesRenowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, has demanded accountability from Euracare Hospital, a private hospital in Lagos, accusing it of medical negligence and professional impropriety following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, after a series of medical procedures. In a detailed legal notice dated January 10, 2026, solicitors acting for Adichie and her…

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Akwa Ibom North East: When performance drowns noise

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ofonime Honesty Cacophonous noise is often mistaken for performance in Nigerian politics. A political officeholder will gesticulate wildly, stand on his head, take selfies at refuse dumps, and perform other unusual acts simply to be seen as active. They are adept at using words and optics to capture attention. In reality, however, this…

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