The spokesman of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, on Monday, 19 October, 2026 accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC), presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, of trying to de-market Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso. Mohammed, who made this allegation on while speaking during an interview on Trust TV, slammed Atiku’s approach to political campaigning, characterising his statements as attempts to deceive Nigerians rather than constructive accusations. “Atiku’s strategy is to de-market our presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso.. “If you analyse exactly the modus operandi of the camp of Atiku Abubakar, you will discover that all…
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Famous Nigerian Fuji legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly addressed as KWAM 1, has ignited social media reaction after a video emerged showing him presenting his daughter, Damilola Marshall, to Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, at an event. In the viral footage, the veteran musician called his daughter, widely known as Dami Marshal, forward before telling Hamzat, “I hand her over to you.” Hamzat responded with laughter and gestured towards a seat for Damilola, who appeared amused by her father’s action. The video, which circulated on social media on Sunday, 18 October,…
Popular Veteran Nigerian actor, Jide Kosoko speaking about his 30 year struggle with diabetes, said he does not want to die. Kosoko, who stated this while speaking during an interview on the Africa A-List podcast, explained that he had been intentional about managing his health since his diagnosis because he wanted to stay alive. Responding to criticism over his attendance at social functions while one of his colleagues was ill, Kosoko noted that he also had health challenges. He urged his colleagues to take care of their health and undergo regular medical check-ups. “They said someone is sick and Jide…
Nigerian actress, Adunni Adewale, popularly known as Adunni Ade, on Monday, 19 October, 2026 announced the death of her mother, reports thegazellenews.com The actress’ mother died on Sunday, 18 October, 2026 after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. The Nigerian-American actress was born in New York to a Yoruba, Nigerian father and a German-Irish mother. Announcing the news in a lengthy Instagram post on Monday, 19 October, 2026, Adunni described her mother’s death as a painful loss. “With a heavy heart and submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, who returned…
Tragedy has hit Nollywood again as one of its actresses, Tenia Abraham has died from a kidney infection. The former beauty queen was buried in Abuja on Saturday, 17 October, 2026. The light skin actress passed away on Tuesday, 13 October, 2026. This was confirmed in an obituary shared on her Instagram page by her family. The obituary stated that Tenia had been laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja. “With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Nollywood actress, a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend,” the statement read, just as…
Nigeria’s political complexity, institutional challenges and evolving democratic experience offer important lessons for understanding political systems globally, a researcher, Valentin Bianki has said. The researcher, who said he had worked in seven countries and had followed developments in Nigeria since 2009, described the country as particularly interesting because of the complexity and dynamism of its political environment. Speaking during a presentation on political developments and comparative political systems, he said Nigeria’s experience provided an important basis for examining how political institutions, public attitudes, generational differences and changing social conditions influence democratic governance. Bianki, who publicly presented his book: “Politics in…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sworn in Mr Olayemi Sanusi and Mrs Adenike Ademokun as Commissioners, charging them to place the interest of the state above personal considerations, political differences and sectional loyalties. Abiodun gave the charge on Monday, 19 October, 2026 during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, where he urged the new Commissioners to demonstrate integrity, humility, fairness and commitment to public service. The Governor charged them to remain accessible to the people, listen attentively to their concerns and exercise prudence in the management of public resources, stressing that their appointments must…
The Ogun State Government has taken Mistura Adebayo, a young girl reportedly found wandering on two occasions, into its custody and commenced medical investigations to assess her health and determine the appropriate care she requires. The state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development disclosed that its intervention followed reports brought to the attention of the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, by Adetoun Adejobi. According to the Ministry, Adeleye immediately contacted the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adebimpe Folusho Obienu, who coordinated the deployment of social workers to the police station where the girl had been…
The Federal Government has called for a nationwide handwashing campaign to curb the spread of infectious diseases, including cholera and diphtheria, warning that poor hygiene practices continue to expose Nigerians to preventable illnesses and undermine public health. The government said the fight against infectious diseases must extend beyond hospitals and medicines to everyday preventive habits, particularly proper handwashing with soap and clean running water in homes, schools, markets, workplaces and healthcare facilities. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, made the call on Monday, 19 October, 2026 in Abuja at the 2026 Global Handwashing Day commemoration, describing hand hygiene as…
By Adetutu Audu A former Governor of Delta Stat, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan is dead. He died after a brief illness at the age of 71. Thegazellenews.com reports that the ex-Delta Governor died three days to his 72nd birthday. The Uduaghan family announced his passage through a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan, on Monday, 19 October, 2026. The statement titled, ‘ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. CHIEF EMMANUEL EWETA UDUAGHAN’, read:”It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch, His…