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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Abdulrahman Mohammed has announced former Cross River State governorship candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision was reached on Tuesday during the collation of presidential primary results held at the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, where a committee chaired by former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, supervised the process. Ortom, who also heads the PDP Presidential Primaries Collation Committee, said the selection followed broad consultations and voice votes conducted among party members across the 36…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The City Boy Movement in Delta State on Tuesday declared it would deliver 2.7 million votes to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in upcoming elections, positioning the state as a key contributor to a nationwide 10 million votes target for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The declaration came during the inauguration of its state executive and the opening of its secretariat in Asaba, where the group signalled an aggressive grassroots mobilisation drive. Leading the newly formed structure are Hon. Karo Goru as State Director, Engr. Alex Omaghomi as Deputy Director, and Hon. Innocent Esewezie as State…
LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong has shared tragic details from his childhood, revealing how his father’s imprisonment and mother’s untimely death shaped his early life. In a previous interview with Chude Jideonwo, the actor revealed that he was only one year old when his father, a soldier, was arrested during the military era of President Ibrahim Babangida. He was accused of involvement in a coup and sentenced to death by firing squad. Although the sentence was later overturned, his father remained in prison until 1983, after the military leader left office. Building on that revelation, Etim…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Professor Anugbum Onuoha has officially assumed duty as the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Akwa Ibom State, marking a leadership change in the state’s electoral body. Onuoha, a Professor of Law, takes over from Obo Efanga, who has been redeployed to Edo State to serve in the same capacity. The transition follows a routine administrative reshuffle by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), aimed at strengthening its operations across states. READ ALSO: INEC Debunks Reports Of 2027 Election Timetable Release Efanga, who previously served as REC in Akwa Ibom, is not new to his…
LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – Speculation surrounding the marriage of Nollywood stars Frederick Leonard and Peggy Ovire has resurfaced after a veteran movie producer publicly claimed the couple have quietly gone their separate ways. The actors, who held a traditional wedding ceremony in Warri, Delta State on November 19, 2022, became the subject of intense online discussion following an Instagram post by film producer Stanley Ontop. His comments suggested the marriage had ended long before fans caught on. In the viral post, Ontop alleged that the relationship was troubled from the start, describing it as coercive and marked by conflict. …
LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Popular social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, is at the center of fresh controversy after the Lagos State Police Command arrested and detained him over a viral video showing reckless driving that ended in a serious road accident. The dramatic incident, which unfolded during a live stream, has sparked widespread reactions across social media and the entertainment scene. According to police authorities, the incident occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, when the 20-year-old influencer allegedly drove dangerously while broadcasting the act online. The Lagos State Police described the behavior as a grave threat…
LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian music veteran Eedris Abdulkareem is urging men to stick to one wife if they want a life free of chaos. His take surfaced during a candid appearance on the Olofix podcast, where the outspoken artist offered a surprisingly personal perspective on marriage and modern relationships. While acknowledging that polygamy is permitted in African tradition and Islam under strict conditions, Abdulkareem didn’t shy away from his blunt truth. “We are allowed to be polygamous and Islam permits it if you love the women equally. But realistically, you can only love one woman sincerely,” he said, noting…
LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – As part of efforts to nurture the next generation of Nigerian storytellers, the Oyo State Government has teamed up with Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy to launch an intensive 10-day filmmaking residency designed to empower young creatives with hands-on training and industry mentorship. The southwestern state is stepping into the spotlight of Nigeria’s creative scene with the launch of a transformative youth-focused filmmaking residency. Set against the backdrop of the scenic KAP Film Village & Resort in Igbojaye, the same location that brought Netflix’s Aníkúlápó to life, the 10-day programme titled Emerging Stories…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Edo-based activist, Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama P, has been detained following a heated confrontation with the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, at the Abuja Airport. The incident, which quickly went viral, has triggered controversy and conflicting narratives from both sides. Reports indicate that the saga began at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where Mama P allegedly confronted Abure as he prepared to board a Max Air flight to Benin. Eyewitnesses said the activist approached Abure and accused him of contributing to the hardships faced by Nigerians. READ ALSO:…
OGUN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Spanish midfield legend Sergio Busquets has confirmed he will retire from professional football at the end of the MLS season. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news in a social media post earlier today (Friday), reporting that the Inter Miami star will hang up his boots this October. His post reads, “Sergio Busquets RETIRES from professional football at the end of the MLS season! “Decision made by Spanish midfielder… who’s leaving Inter Miami and professional football in October. Legend and icon of the game.” Busquets, 36, is known for his intelligence, composure, and ability to control…