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Rema just dropped the video for his September single “Fun,” and it’s every bit as vibrant as the song itself. The track is a carefree anthem that celebrates good vibes, friendship, and living in the moment. The visuals bring that same spirit to life, following Rema and his friends through a series of carefree moments, from beach hangouts and late-night parties to easy laughs over food and drinks. It’s all about enjoying life, moving with the rhythm, and soaking in good company. No overthinking, no big storyline, just Rema living out the lyrics: having fun, staying soft, and keeping the…

A civic-tech organisation, Citizen Monitors, has launched a web-based election-monitoring tool to empower citizens to record, verify, and view election activities in real time. This comes one month ahead of the Anambra governorship election holding on November 8, 2025. In a statement yesterday, the group said the platform aims to make election day “clear, not chaotic”, by turning voters into calm, coordinated witnesses rather than passive bystanders. “The web app allows users to capture, upload, and view real-time reports from polling units, creating a public evidence base for transparent elections,” the statement read. Explaining how the tool works, the organisation noted that…

A prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Chief David Sabo Kente, has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting he is behind alleged efforts to facilitate the defection of Governor Agbu Kefas of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Speaking yesterday during a telephone interview with journalists in Jalingo, Kente described the claims as baseless and harmful to his political reputation, stressing that he has had no communication with Governor Kefas regarding any defection plans. “As I speak to you, the governor has not told me that he wants to move to the APC,” Kente said.…

• You lack capacity to challenge Otti in 2027, kinsman tells Kalu• Tinubu knows evil men, gov tells Deputy Speaker Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has been called upon to focus on the governance of Abia State, instead of dissipating energy on matters relating to the growth of other countries. Meanwhile, Abia Liaison Officer at the National Assembly, Iheanyi Chinasa, has cautioned House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, over his public criticisms of Governor Alex Otti. On his part, Otti also slammed Kalu over criticisms against his administration. At a briefing in Abuja,…

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has said that all actions carried out by the Lagos State Government are backed by the law. Wahab said this on Monday night via a post on his official X account, in response to critics who condemned the Lagos State Government over the recent demolitions at the Trade Fair Complex. Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), had condemned the Trade Fair demolitions, describing them as unlawful and beyond the jurisdiction of the Lagos State Government. Umeh, speaking on Channels Television’s…

• NGOs, youth groups demand urgent action on Electoral Reform Bill• Aregbesola wants political parties to nominate electoral chiefs• Obi tells INEC to nip electoral crimes in the bud Leaders of Nigeria’s registered political parties, yesterday, called on the National Assembly to strip the President of the power to appoint the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman and top officials of the electoral body.   This was as the clamour for comprehensive electoral reform in Nigeria gained significant traction, with as civil society groups and youth associations throwing their weight behind a bill undergoing legislative processing at the National Assembly. Also, former governor of Osun…

Stop misleading public, causing division, Anyanwu warns Ologunagba As preparations intensify for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Elective Convention on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, governors in the party have reiterated their commitment to internal democracy, transparency and unity within the party. However, the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, warned the Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, against making statements that could mislead the public and exacerbate division within the party. At a meeting of the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) Protocol Sub-Committee, yesterday, in Abuja, Chairman of NCOC, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, alongside Chairman of the Protocol Sub-Committee, Governor…

Kelechi Iheanacho was left out from Nigeria’s squad for their upcoming games against Lesotho and Benin… Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored the opener for Celtic in their 3-2 victory over Motherwell at Celtic Park, Soccernet.ng reports. Iheanacho returned to the starting lineup for Celtic when they played hosts to Motherwell on Sunday. The Super Eagles striker had a fine start to life in Glasgow, with two goals and one assist in his first three games. But he failed to score in his previous two. Scottish Premiership Football, Kilmarnock versus Celtic Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic celebrates to the fans after…

We’re not surprised Tinubu kept alleged certificate forger in cabinet, says ADC The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has accused the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, of sponsoring allegations of certificate forgery against him. With the foregoing, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said it was not surprised that President Bola Tinubu retained Nnaji in the Federal Government, even after the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) disowned the certificates he presented for his appointment. Speaking yesterday in Abuja through his spokesperson, Dr Robert Ngwu, the minister said the unfounded allegation was a political…

A fresh wave of tension has gripped Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Council of Delta State following strong condemnation by the Ogwashi-Uku Town Union (OTU) of a communiqué issued by a faction of the Ogwashi-Uku Development Association (ODA), which accused the traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, of alleged high-handedness. The factional ODA group, after a purported town hall meeting, accused the monarch of directing farmers to seek palace permission before engaging in farming activities and threatened to declare some quarters and villages in the kingdom as autonomous communities. But in a strongly worded statement…