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Charly Boy Dismisses Opposition Coalition, Calls for Real Change Ahead of 2027 Elections As Nigeria begins to stir with early political movements ahead of the 2027 general elections, popular musician and activist Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has delivered a stinging rebuke to the formation of a new opposition coalition, warning that the initiative reeks of recycled ambitions rather than genuine concern for national progress. Several key players from the nation’s opposition parties, including heavyweights from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and some discontented elements from the ruling All Progressives…

Former Big Brother Naija reality show contestant, Ka3na, has announced plans to remarry.The reality star made her plans public two years after the death of Jones, her British husband. In May 2024, Ka3na, in a statement on her Instagram page, announced: “I have no intention of remarriage or changing my marital status by dropping my husband’s name.”However, speaking in a post on her Instagram story on Thursday, she stated that she’s ready to take a new husband.Taking to Instagram story on Thursday, July 3, the mother of one shared a short clip of her dancing.“You can literally tell I’m ready…

A Nigerian man has been detained by the police after a lady came to visit him and spent the night at his house only to pass away.This is contained in a post made available on a popular social media platform, X, formally.The post shared by a user, @itsleeswhag, confirm the incident happened to his distant cousin who is now in the custody of the police.Detailing the event, he mentioned that his distant cousin is in the custody of the police over an incident involving a lady.A lady came to visit him and spent the night only for her to die…

An 18-year-old boy, Salim Aminu, drowned on Sunday night while trying to retrieve his friend’s shoe swept away by floodwaters in Gombe State. The incident happened in the Awara B area after heavy rainfall. Despite warnings, Salim entered a flooded culvert and was swept into a deep valley. He worked as a shop assistant and was heading home when the tragedy occurred. “He kept following the shoe despite people asking him to stop. Even the friend whose shoe got lost called him to come back,” the victim’s father, Aminu Muhammad, told WikkiTimes. “The waves became too strong for…

Suspected bandits have attacked Kulho and Maikade villages in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing two residents and injuring others. According to a post by security analyst, Bakatsine on X on Thursday, the attack happened late Wednesday night when armed men stormed the two neighbouring villages. One of the victims was identified as Alhaji Yahaya, the brother of the Imam of Kulho village. The Imam was also injured during the attack but survived. Another victim, Alhaji Bello Maikade, a respected community member in Maikade village, was also killed during the incident. “Yesterday night, bandits stormed Kulho and Maikade…

Ayra Starr becomes first African female artist to hit 5 million followers on Spotify Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has set a new African record on streaming giant, Spotify. The ‘Rush’ crooner recently surpassed 5 million followers on the platform, becoming the the first African female artist to hit the milestone. However, she still trails Tems on the list of most streamed African female artists on the platform. She has a total of 2.7 billion streams across all credits while Tems has 3.8 billion streams. Ayra Starr’s most streamed song on Spotify is “Santa”, with over 707,987,442 million streams. Her most…

Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Broda Shaggi, has taken a strong stance on a pressing issue that continues to affect the creative industry across the country – the struggle for funding. With the rise of digital platforms and an explosion of talent, one might assume creatives have it easier today, but the entertainer believes the real challenge lies far beyond skill and innovation. Creatives in Nigeria, despite being some of the most dynamic and inventive in Africa, continue to grapple with a lack of access to financial support. Broda Shaggi, known for his viral skits and memorable roles in Nollywood,…

A Nigerian man, Kolawole Oladeji, has finally regained his freedom after spending over 20 years in prison following a death sentence issued in 2003 over a stolen generator incident. Oladeji, along with Ogbona Igbojionu, who was convicted alongside him, walked free thanks in part to a social media campaign led by popular TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo, also known as Seaking. The case dates back to October 30, 1999, when Oladeji, a generator repair technician, was arrested after a generator allegedly stolen by someone else was brought to his shop for repairs. Despite maintaining his innocence, he was tried with three…

Popular content creator Kuye Oghenevwede Adegoke, famously known as Egungun of Lagos, recently stirred up a buzz online with a heartfelt and humorous birthday tribute to his wife, Pashotah, who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, July 2. In a surprising revelation, Egungun recounted the unconventional beginnings of their relationship from a decade ago. He disclosed that a friend had once given him ₦3,000 with the specific request to find a lady from a Lagos-based tertiary institution. The twist? The woman he brought along for his friend would eventually become his wife. Egungun admitted he was oblivious at the time that…

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has publicly chastised streamer Peller, suggesting Peller is mismanaging his newfound fame by pursuing a one-sided relationship with fellow streamer, Jarvis. In a video that has gone viral, Portable vehemently stated his belief that he and Peller are not on the same professional level. He criticized Peller for seemingly prioritizing a romantic pursuit over his career, specifically highlighting Peller’s apparent unrequited affection for Jarvis. The outspoken “Zazu” crooner did not hold back, declaring, “You wey dey use your career dey follow woman. You dey run dey follow Jarvis. Jarvis wey you dey run follow dey follow…