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Dino Melaye Denies Claim He Said Peter Obi Is Unfit To Be Nigeria’s President

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Dino Melaye, a senior member of the African Democratic Congress, has dismissed reports that he labelled former Peter Obi as unfit to serve as Nigeria’s president. On Thursday, some media outlets (excluding Parallel Facts News) suggested that the former Kogi West Senator called Obi “a fantastic man who cannot become Nigeria’s President” during an appearance on Channels Television. Melaye took to X to clarify that the reports were entirely false, describing them as baseless and insisting that he never made such comments. The clarification arrives amid growing speculation about the 2027 presidential race, where Obi continues to be seen as a key contender both within his party and among the electorate.

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Asari Dokubo Declares Himself Islamist and Jihadist, Says He Practices Faith Without Fear

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Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has openly declared himself an Islamist and a jihadist, explaining that his current name reflects his faith and convictions. In a video that went viral, Dokubo said, “I’m a Jihadist, my name is Mujahed, he who carries out Jihad, that is what it means in Arabic.” He described the name as a conscious choice representing his personal identity. “That is the name I adopted,” he added. He further stressed his dedication to Islam, saying he practices the religion openly and without fear or apology. “Listen to me very well, I’m an Islamist, I’m a Muslim without apologist and fear,” Dokubo affirmed. Renowned for his outspoken views on national affairs and Niger Delta issues, Dokubo continues to draw attention with his candid and unreserved statements. “I’m A Jihadist And An Islamic Extremist, And I Make No Apologies To Anyone.” ~ Asari Dokubo pic.twitter.com/ujO0uZbfWd — Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) March 12, 2026

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Study Shows Petrol Subsidy Removal Raised Poverty To 63% Before Social Relief Measures

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A new study has shown that the removal of the petrol subsidy significantly increased the cost of living and pushed Nigeria’s poverty rate to around 63 percent before any government support measures were provided. The findings were presented at a Stakeholders’ Dialogue organised by Agora Policy in Abuja, under the theme Sustaining and Deepening Economic Reforms in Nigeria. Dr. Mohammed Shuaibu of the University of Abuja led the research, which examined the social and economic effects of key federal government reforms, including the fuel subsidy removal and electricity tariff adjustments. Shuaibu noted that ending the petrol subsidy caused a sharp rise in prices across the economy, reducing household purchasing power and worsening poverty indicators. “After the subsidy removal, poverty increased from a baseline of about 50 percent to 63 percent. When social protection programmes like cash transfers were introduced, the poverty rate eased to around 56.2 percent,” he said. The study pointed out that the relief from social programmes was limited due to delays in implementation and the relatively small scale of support. While the reforms aimed to correct long-standing economic distortions, their immediate impact was severe for vulnerable households. The research highlighted that higher-income households were largely insulated from the short-term effects, while lower-income families faced rising prices and reduced consumption. “Household consumption declined across the board following both the subsidy removal and electricity tariff adjustments. Social transfers helped cushion the impact, especially for low-income households,” Shuaibu added. The study also assessed the electricity tariff reform, which initially raised consumer prices by about 0.26 percent, increasing to 0.52 percent after factoring in social protection measures. The reform produced a modest positive effect on economic growth, with real GDP rising by roughly 0.42 percent under the reform scenario before moderating to 0.21 percent.

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King Mitchy Apologises To Seyi Tinubu, Ooni Of Ife And VeryDarkMan Over Viral Controversy

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Content creator and philanthropist Mitchell Mukoro, widely known as King Mitchy, has publicly apologised following backlash over her recent conduct online, including a moment where she consumed a substance during a live video. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, the influencer offered apologies to several individuals, including Seyi Tinubu, activist VeryDarkMan, the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Nigerians at large. “Good morning Nigerians. I’m ready to be held accountable for my actions. For some days I’ve thought about my behaviour and I know that I was wrong and I want to be held accountable. “For the substance I took on live video, that was very wrong of me because there are young girls that are looking up to be me one day and I know I disappointed a lot of people. That was wrong of me, I was wrong.” She also extended a direct apology to Seyi Tinubu, acknowledging that her earlier actions were disrespectful. “And my boss ST (Seyi Tinubu), I’m so sorry. I know I apologised privately but I did not disrespect you privately, I disrespected you publicly so I want to apologise publicly. I’m so sorry sir. “I want you to know that I will never take your support for granted.” While addressing the traditional ruler, she expressed regret for mentioning him during the controversy. “I’m so sorry, sir. I’m so sorry for bringing your name into this, I’m so sorry daddy.” King Mitchy also spoke about her disagreement with VeryDarkMan, describing him as a brother and admitting she had come to better understand his advocacy. “You’re fighting for Nigerians and we can make Nigeria a better place and I’m sorry for coming at you like that. “Maybe now I understand you better because I had to step back and understand the kind of person that you are and I see that you’re fighting for a good cause for Nigeria to be better. “And you need more supporters, not people to fight you. I’m sorry my brother. Thank you, Nigerians.” The apology comes weeks after online debates erupted in late February 2026 when King Mitchy claimed she had renovated a dilapidated school within six days, arguing that rapid development is possible when there is genuine commitment to change. King mitchy says she's Sorry over her Behaviour.. pic.twitter.com/lY0X9RqOh0 — D PRINCE PACE NEWS (@PrinceMich70668) March 13, 2026

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Uzor Arukwe Denies Dating BamBam, Says He Always Seeks Consent Before Intimate Scenes On Set

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Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has responded to rumours linking him romantically with his colleague Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, popularly known as BamBam, insisting their relationship was purely professional. During an interview with BBC Igbo, Arukwe explained that he first met BamBam on the set of the film Love In Other Words, where they worked together for the first time. The actor said he is always cautious when performing scenes that require physical closeness, especially when the colleague involved is married. According to him, he believes it is important to discuss boundaries and obtain consent before any form of contact takes place during filming. Arukwe revealed that he had a conversation with BamBam before they shot their scenes, asking if there were any gestures or touches that might make her uncomfortable or create tension in her marriage. He said he is careful to ensure that his actions on set never lead to issues in the personal lives of fellow actors. He also addressed speculation that emerged after the movie was released, noting that some viewers began spreading claims that he and BamBam were romantically involved. The actor dismissed the rumours, maintaining that their interaction never went beyond their professional roles in the film. “before i touched her, i asked her if there was any way i could touch her that her husband wouldn’t like or that might cause problems at home. that movie was the first time i had ever met her. but people started saying we slept together and were dating, which was completely false.”

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Broda Shaggi Hospitalised After Alleged Shooting During Skit Recording In Sango-Ota

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Popular Nigerian skit maker and comedian Broda Shaggi has reportedly been admitted to hospital after he allegedly suffered a gunshot injury while filming a comedy skit in Sango-Ota, Ogun State. The entertainer, whose real name is Samuel Perry, was said to be creating content with his production team beneath the Sango-Ota bridge on Sunday afternoon when the incident occurred, according to a report by The Punch. Sources familiar with the situation revealed that the comedian was hit by a bullet during the shoot. Members of his crew reportedly rushed him from the scene to Blooming Care Hospital in the Alakuko area of Lagos for immediate treatment. A police source who spoke anonymously because he was not authorised to discuss the matter publicly explained how the situation unfolded. “He was shooting a skit under the Sango-Ota bridge when he sustained a gunshot injury. We don’t have details on how it happened yet, but his crew members who were present quickly rushed him to the hospital.” Medical workers at the hospital were said to have quickly stabilised him and administered first aid before he was later transferred to Duchess Hospital located in the Government Residential Area of Ikeja for further medical care, where he is now recovering. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that the police were alerted after the injured entertainer was brought to the hospital. “The hospital contacted the police to report that a gunshot victim had been brought to their facility. Detectives and a patrol team were immediately mobilised to the hospital, where they discovered that the victim was a skit maker and social media influencer popularly known as Broda Shaggy. “He was seen on a stretcher with an injury to his thigh. The location of the incident is in Sango-Ota and not within our jurisdiction, but the investigation is ongoing.” Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the command had not received any official report about the incident. “The incident was alleged to have occurred in Ogun State, but it was not reported.”

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Lawyer Sues Tonto Dikeh Over Viral Deliverance Video Involving Schoolgirl, Seeks ₦200m Damages

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Human rights lawyer Ikechukwu Obasi has filed a suit against Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh over a viral video showing her performing a deliverance ritual on a schoolgirl in Abuja. The case was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009. Obasi is seeking a court declaration that the actress’s actions violated the rights of the child involved. The suit was filed on behalf of the minor, a Junior Secondary School One student at JSS Durumi II in Abuja, who is originally from Rivers State. In an affidavit attached to the filing, the lawyer said he came across the video and photos on Tonto Dikeh’s official Facebook page on March 6, 2026. The footage reportedly showed the actress conducting what he described as a forceful religious deliverance on the student during a school visit. According to the affidavit, the child was placed on bare ground and held against a rough surface while the ritual took place. Obasi argued that the incident amounted to harassment and exposed the girl to public embarrassment. He told the court that the actions not only undermined the student’s dignity but could also cause emotional stress and shame, particularly after the video circulated widely on social media. The lawyer also expressed concern about the public sharing of images and videos of the child, stating that it violated her right to privacy under the Nigerian Constitution and the Child Rights Act. Obasi further argued that portraying the schoolgirl as possessed by evil spirits and attempting to cast out those spirits could subject her to ridicule and discrimination, especially in communities with strong beliefs in witchcraft and spiritual attacks. He emphasized that the conduct went beyond normal religious practice and risked exposing minors to public stigma. Through the suit, the lawyer is seeking a declaration that the alleged deliverance ritual violated the child’s right to dignity under Section 34 of the 1999 Constitution, as well as provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the Child Rights Act. The court is also being asked to rule that performing religious rituals on children in this manner infringes on their fundamental rights. Additionally, Obasi is requesting orders requiring the actress to remove all related videos and photos from her social media accounts and to issue a public apology to the child and Nigerian children in three national newspapers. The suit also seeks to prohibit Tonto Dikeh from conducting similar deliverance rituals on minors in Nigeria in the future. Finally, the lawyer is demanding N200 million in damages for the alleged violations of the child’s rights to dignity and privacy.

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Lagos State Launches Investigation Into Socialite Elena’s Death Following BBL Procedure

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The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the reported death of a socialite, popularly known as “Elena,” who allegedly died following a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) cosmetic procedure at a clinic in the state. The probe is being led by the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), the body responsible for monitoring and accrediting health facilities in Lagos. In a statement on Thursday, HEFAMAA Permanent Secretary Abiola Idowu said the investigation follows social media reports that the woman developed complications during or shortly after the surgery. “While details of the incident are still being verified, the State Government has assured the public that a thorough, professional, and transparent investigation has been initiated to determine the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event,” the statement said. Preliminary findings indicated that the clinic where the procedure reportedly took place is registered with HEFAMAA. However, the agency stressed that registration does not exempt any facility from scrutiny when patient safety concerns arise. “As the statutory regulatory body responsible for monitoring, licensing, and accrediting healthcare facilities in Lagos State, HEFAMAA ensures that all health facilities comply with operational standards, professional guidelines, and patient safety protocols,” the statement added. The agency highlighted that aesthetic and cosmetic surgical procedures in Lagos are governed by strict regulatory standards covering facility requirements, practitioner qualifications, infection control, patient consent, anaesthetic safety, and emergency response capacity. HEFAMAA has begun a comprehensive review to assess compliance with these standards, verify the credentials of the medical personnel involved, and evaluate the care provided to the patient before, during, and after the procedure. The agency also urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could compromise the investigation. Residents seeking cosmetic procedures were advised to ensure services are obtained only from accredited facilities and qualified practitioners. “The government remains firmly committed to protecting the health and safety of all residents through strengthened regulatory oversight, continuous monitoring of healthcare facilities, and strict enforcement of healthcare standards across the state. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” the statement concluded.

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