Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), has suspended his plan to marry off his 21-year-old adopted autistic daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor. The pastor had announced on Facebook that he was seeking a “young, able-bodied man” to marry Chiemeka, who he said “can speak and hear well.” He listed benefits for the suitor, including lifetime financial support, a free house built in both names, and regular supervision by OPM staff to ensure her safety.  The post drew massive interest. According to online reactions, men began “rushing as I type this” and “1,000 suitors” reportedly applied. The announcement came weeks after the pastor arranged the marriage of his non-verbal autistic adopted son, Aboy, now Elijah, to a single mother.  Following backlash from lawyers, nurses, and the public over consent, dignity, and welfare concerns, Apostle Chibuzor has now put the marriage plan on hold. Critics argued that “what these individuals truly...

Coventry City are back in the Premier League for the first time since 2001. Frank Lampard’s side secured promotion on Friday after a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Needing a point to make it mathematically certain, the Sky Blues got it when Bobby Thomas headed a late equaliser six minutes from time.  Blackburn had led through Ryoya Morishita’s 54th-minute goal, but Thomas’ header in the 85th minute sparked celebrations among more than 7,000 travelling fans. The result ends a 25-year wait since Coventry last played top-flight football in May 2001. Since then the club dropped to League Two, lost their stadium, and ground-shared in Birmingham and Northampton.  Lampard took over in November 2024 with Coventry 17th in the Championship. After losing to Sunderland in last season’s play-off semi-final, his side stormed to promotion this year. They top the table with 86 points from 43 games.  “An incredible moment. After 25 years, wow. It’s ama...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted President Bola Tinubu over discrepancies in his academic records. Reacting to Tinubu’s defence of his educational background, Atiku said records show the President claimed to have attended Government College, Ibadan, in 1970, two years before the school was established in 1972. “Tinubu has a record of attending a school two years before it was established. Nigerians deserve clarity on this,” Atiku said through his media team. The statement is part of Atiku’s continued challenge of Tinubu’s academic credentials, an issue that featured prominently during the 2023 election tribunal. The Presidency has consistently maintained that Tinubu’s certificates are authentic and dismissed the claims as political propaganda.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Wole Oke, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke may not be on the ballot for the 2026 governorship election. Oke, who serves as the Director General of the APC governorship campaign, made the claim while speaking to party members. He argued that internal crises and legal issues could stop the Peoples Democratic Party governor from contesting. “We are preparing for 2026, but I can tell you Adeleke may not even be on the ballot,” Oke said. He urged APC members to remain united and focus on reclaiming the state. The PDP has dismissed the comment, insisting Governor Adeleke remains eligible and will seek re-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission has not issued any statement on the eligibility of candidates for the 2026 Osun poll.

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, says 2027 must mark a shift away from “olden days politics” to “politics of legacy.” Speaking after Delta North APC stakeholders endorsed President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, and himself at a June 2025 meeting in Idumuje-Ugboko, Nwoko said defections to the APC “must not be symbolic; it must be transformative.” “We must leave behind the politics of survival and step into the politics of legacy. It is time to right the wrongs of the past,” he said. Nwoko, who joined the APC in February 2025 citing lack of support for his projects in the PDP, linked his call for new politics to the push for Anioma State. He said its creation would “give voice, identity, and institutional power” to Delta North. The senator thanked constituents for their “unsolicited” vote of confidence, noting it reflects support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E. Agenda, and his legislative efforts. Not all party leaders agreed — the Forum of...

MTN Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data lending services, XtraTime and XtraByte, which let prepaid users borrow credit via _303# and repay on their next recharge. Reason for suspension. The company said the move is to comply with new rules from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). In a filing to the Nigerian Exchange, MTN explained that the _Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025_ introduced a new licensing and compliance framework for digital credit services. Because XtraTime is classed as “digital or non-traditional consumer credit,” MTN paused the service to implement the required processes. Impact on subscribers. Millions of users who relied on _303# for emergency airtime or data are now blocked. Attempting to borrow returns: “Dear Customer, XtraTime is currently unavailable. Kindly recharge by dialing _904# or 671#. We apologize for the inconvenience”. MTN said customers can still buy airt...

Lagos, Nigeria — A single post from tech billionaire Elon Musk sent Nigerian social media into a frenzy on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after users misread his reference to “APC” as a nod to the country’s ruling party. *The Tweet That Started It* Musk, CEO of Tesla, posted on X while describing the Tesla Cybertruck: > “Cybertruck is an APC from the future”  Globally, the post was about vehicle design — “APC” meaning _Armoured Personnel Carrier_, a term often used for the Cybertruck’s military-style build. But in Nigeria, “APC” instantly means _All Progressives Congress_, the party of President Bola Tinubu.  *Nigerian Reactions: Confusion, Panic, and Memes* The comment section exploded with Nigerians assuming Musk was weighing in on politics: - “*Which APC are you referring to, sir?*” asked user Daily Pulse. - “*You might want to skip that abbreviation, Elon. In Nigeria, ‘APC’ represents a political party that has brought years of hardship... It’s a trigger for a lot ...

Enugu, Nigeria— Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has defended the recent wave of defections into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) while warning he will dump the party ahead of 2027 if its presidential primary becomes “transactional.” Speaking in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, during his official defection ceremony to the ADC, Obi said the mass movement of politicians into the party was part of a “rescue mission” to save Nigeria’s democracy. He was joined by several South-East leaders including former Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha and Senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, and Enyinnaya Abaribe.  Obi argued that politicians “benefiting from democracy” are now “accessories to destroying it through coercion and gangsterism against the opposition”. He said the ADC coalition is meant to resist that trend: “We will resist rigging of the election by every lawful means in 2027”. Analysts note Obi’s move has already “energised the opposition coalition, ...