Rema has jokingly shaded fellow singer Ayra Starr following her move from Lagos to New York. He shared a photo of the singer on social media with the caption: “Love ur neighbor as yourself but once money land you change neighborhood. No wam.” The playful dig comes as Ayra Starr settles into her new life abroad, with fans reacting to Rema’s humorous commentary on how success can change one’s surroundings.
Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló was arrested by the country’s armed forces on Wednesday in what appears to be a military coup, just three days after contentious presidential elections. Reports said heavy gunfire erupted around the presidential palace in Bissau shortly after 1:00 p.m. local time (GMT), as soldiers stormed the palace, overpowered the presidential guard, and took Embaló into custody. In a brief phone interview with French-language outlet Jeune Afrique after his arrest, Embaló confirmed: “I have been arrested by the army. I am currently detained at the palace.” His exact location remains under military control, and the armed forces have not issued any official statement. The coup follows Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections, in which both Embaló and main opposition candidate Fernando Dias da Costa claimed victory before results were announced. The elections had been fraught with tension after the Supreme Court barred several major opposition parties, including the historic PAIGC, prompting accusations of an “institutional coup.” Guinea-Bissau, a small West African nation with a history of political instability, has experienced at least ten successful or attempted coups since gaining independence in 1974. Embaló, a former army general, has largely ruled by decree since dissolving parliament in December 2023. As of Wednesday evening, neither the military nor regional bodies such as ECOWAS and the African Union had issued statements. Sporadic gunfire has been reported across several neighborhoods, and official election results, originally set for Thursday, November 27, have yet to be released.
Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has visited the pro-Biafra leader in Sokoto State. Ejimakor arrived on Wednesday alongside Kanu’s wife, Uchechi, and his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, to see the convicted agitator at the Sokoto State Custodial Centre, where he is serving a life sentence handed down by Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja Federal High Court on terrorism-related charges. Sharing the visit on X, Ejimakor called on the Igbo community to take action in support of Kanu, writing: “I just arrived Sokoto (with Prince Emmanuel Kanu & his wife) to have a visitation with MAZI NNAMDI KANU. Ndigbo must vigorously rise to the urgent task of freeing #MNK from this ordeal & injustice that reflect on all of us.”
A fire on Wednesday morning destroyed property valued at millions of naira in a factory located in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The blaze, which consumed large stocks of tissue paper and baby products, including diapers, reportedly started around 5:30 am. Resident Obinna Okoye said the fire caught the community by surprise, as most people were still asleep when it broke out. He noted that firefighters responded quickly to tackle the flames. “The fire service men are still trying to quench the fire. You know how inflammable pampers and tissue papers can be,” Okoye said. F. Jerry, the Fire Service Commander for the Nnewi zone, confirmed that the fire had been brought under control. He added that no casualties were recorded, but the cause of the fire remains unknown.
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern Region and the FCT, Rev. John Hayab, has disclosed that a parent died of a heart attack following the abduction of his three children at St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. Speaking to ARISE News on Tuesday, Hayab highlighted the immense trauma experienced by families affected by recent kidnappings in Kebbi, Kwara, and Niger states. He identified the grieving father only as Mr. Anthony, who was reportedly overwhelmed by the shock of losing his children. “People want to see concrete action. Imagine a mother or a father whose daughter… one of the parents (Mr. Anthony) of these girls picked in the school, died yesterday of a heart attack because three of his children are victims,” Hayab said. He added, “People don’t understand that when you tell it as it is, you’re not speaking against anybody; you are only trying to state the problem. The pains and the trauma are still very fresh. We tried speaking to the parents today, and they were scared of speaking to us.” The revelation underscores the emotional toll that the recent spate of school kidnappings is taking on affected families.
Singer Tems has revealed that if her music career hadn’t taken off, she would have likely pursued a path in mathematics or accounting. During a fan Q&A on X, Tems shared her love for numbers, saying she might have become an accountant or even a mathematics teacher. The discussion was sparked when a fan asked what she would be doing today had music not worked out. Tems left her job as a digital marketer in January 2018 to fully focus on her music. Since then, she has enjoyed remarkable success, releasing her debut single, “Mr Rebel,” in July 2018 and later featuring on Wizkid’s hit “Essence,” which reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Reflecting on her alternative career paths, Tems said, “I might have been an accountant or a mathematics teacher,” underscoring her strong affinity for numbers alongside her musical talent.
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has taken fresh legal action, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to invalidate the national convention held in Ibadan by the camp aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/250/2025, the plaintiffs — the PDP, Acting National Chairman Mohammed Abdulrahman, and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu — are urging the court to declare the November 15–16 Ibadan convention “null, void and of no effect.” They also want the Independent National Electoral Commission barred from recognising any decisions or officers produced by the exercise. This latest lawsuit follows a series of earlier challenges by aggrieved members who argued that proceeding with the convention violated the PDP constitution, the Electoral Act, and several court rulings. Among those who had previously gone to court were Imo PDP Chairman Austin Nwachukwu, Abia PDP Chairman Amah Abraham Nnanna, and South-South PDP Secretary Turnah Alabh George. Ahead of the event, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court restrained INEC from recognising the convention, while Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the exercise could not hold until former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido — who was barred from purchasing a nomination form — was allowed to participate. However, the Makinde-led faction secured a counter-order from Justice A. L. Akintola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, permitting the convention to go ahead. Despite the conflicting judicial positions, the Ibadan convention proceeded under tight security. During the event, Anyanwu, Wike, former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, and eight others were expelled from the party. In the new suit dated November 21, the plaintiffs listed 18 defendants, including INEC, the Inspector-General of Police, the FCT Commissioner of Police, the State Security Service, and several PDP officials. They argue the convention was held “in flagrant disregard” of three existing Federal High Court orders and are seeking to stop the recognition of the newly elected officers, regain control of party offices at Wadata Plaza and Legacy House, and compel security agencies to enforce previous judgments. They also want the court to determine whether any authority can legally acknowledge the Ibadan convention given the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the PDP constitution. The matter is yet to be assigned to a judge, and no date has been fixed for hearing.
Nigerian singer Tems has finally addressed why she has no plans to return to Uganda, revisiting the experience that left her deeply shaken. During a Q&A session on social media, a fan asked: “What’s the lore behind you not coming to Uganda? #AskTems.” Tems responded without saying a word — instead, she posted her old court photo from Uganda, the same image used in news reports during her arrest, with the headline: “Nigerian singer Tems appearing before court in Uganda.” Her reply immediately reminded fans of the 2020 incident in Kampala, where she and Omah Lay were arrested after performing at a concert during the COVID-19 restrictions. The duo were accused of violating public health guidelines and were taken into custody. Tems later spent two nights in a Ugandan prison, an experience she once described as frightening and traumatic. That ordeal, she hinted with the photo, is the reason she has stayed away from the country ever since.
