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Tinubu warned ditching Shettima risks losing Northern votes in 2027
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed gave President Tinubu some tough advice about his political future. The former presidential adviser told Tinubu he cannot afford to ignore Northern Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed said the president must keep Vice President Kashim Shettima on his team. He explained that Tinubu desperately needs Northern votes to win again during the next election. The warning came during a television interview about upcoming political battles. Shettima stands as the top Northern leader working for Tinubu right away. Baba-Ahmed pointed out that the vice president represents millions of people from that region. The president comes from Southern Nigeria and needs someone from the North to balance things out. Removing Shettima would send a bad...
Tinubu ex-adviser tells Atiku Amaechi, El-Rufai to sit out 2027 race
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed told television viewers that three prominent politicians should step away from the 2027 presidential race. The former adviser to President Bola Tinubu named Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Nasir El-Rufai as people who need to stop seeking the top job. He spoke during a Monday appearance on AIT Focus Nigeria program. Baba-Ahmed believes these veterans have already had their chance at leadership. He wants them to help younger people instead of running again. Atiku served as Vice President for eight years and tried to become president three different times. Baba-Ahmed respects the former VP but thinks he should become a mentor rather than a candidate. He pointed out that Atiku will be close to 80 years old during the...
Osun LG dispute as Adeleke hails Appeal Court ruling, APC cries foul
Governor Ademola Adeleke plans to settle Osun State's local government fight through the courts. His team says the recent Appeal Court decision proves that PDP chairmen and councillors won their jobs fairly. The ruling backs up what happened after PDP candidates swept all positions during elections held on February 22, 2025. Adeleke praised local people for staying patient and following proper legal steps. He thanked security forces for keeping peace across the state. The ruling came after months of arguing between PDP and APC parties about two different court decisions. APC leaders claim a February 10 court ruling brought back their sacked chairmen from 2022 elections. PDP officials disagree and say the court never brought anyone back...
Anti-Tinubu All Democratic Alliance rallies Nigeria for 2027 poll
A new political group wants to shake things up ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections. The All Democratic Alliance has started recruiting people across all six regions of the country. They've asked INEC to register them as an official political party. Big names like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai have joined the movement. Dr Umar Ardo from the League of Northern Democrats also supports the cause. These politicians don't like how President Bola Tinubu runs the country. They first thought about joining other smaller parties but changed their minds. Many existing parties have too many fights and court cases going on. Chief Akin A. Rickets wrote to INEC asking for party registration. He...
Who sang the songs in Kpop Demon Hunters?
Netflix recently released an animated movie called K-Pop Demon Hunters that features a fictional girl group fighting supernatural threats. The main musical group HUNTR/X has three singers who provide the vocals for the animated characters. EJAE performs as Rumi, Audrey Nuna takes on the role of Mira, and REI AMI voices Zoey. These artists bring their talents to the soundtrack that combines K-pop sounds with the film's action sequences. The movie also features contributions from well-known K-pop stars. Three members of the popular group TWICE recorded a special song called Takedown specifically for this animated feature. Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung worked together on this track that plays during the film. Andrew Choi serves as the...
Hakeem Baba Ahmed says split hurting 2027 push to dump Tinubu
Hakeem Baba Ahmed used to work as President Tinubu's political helper. He talked about serious problems among people trying to remove Tinubu from office during 2027 elections. Ahmed appeared on Arise TV Monday morning and shared what he learned from talking to opposition leaders. The group trying to challenge Tinubu has major fights between different members. Ahmed watches these problems but does not join their meetings. Old politicians refuse to step aside for younger and better leaders to take charge. Ahmed believes these experienced politicians want to control everything and be the main faces of the opposition movement. They meet together and decide who gets what position before asking other Nigerians to support them. Ahmed thinks...
Malete sets curfew and bans night parties to shield KWASU students
Leaders put new rules on Malete town to stop thieves from robbing university students. Kwara State University brought together important people to make these changes happen. The meeting had the school boss, local government workers, traditional chiefs, police officers, old students and current students. Everyone agreed that something had to change because crimes kept happening. They decided to work together to make the area safer for everyone. Motorcycle riders cannot work after 10 at night under the new rules. All shops and businesses must close at 11 at night. People have to turn off their power generators at midnight. No one can throw parties during nighttime hours. These changes will help reduce crime when most robberies happen. A...
Harare SPCA seizes three dogs after Marlborough pupil mauling
Former deputy mayor Kudzai Kadzombe shared news about the terrible dog attack at Marlborough Primary School. A student called Denzel got hurt badly when three large dogs attacked him on his way to class. The former Ward 41 representative worked with animal welfare groups to find and catch the dangerous animals. People across the community felt angry and scared after hearing what happened to the young boy. The three dogs that hurt Denzel were not wild strays living on the streets. They belonged to someone who accidentally let them escape when leaving for work that morning. Two Boerboel dogs and one Rottweiler jumped on the schoolboy and dragged him down the road. Passengers riding in a passing kombi saw one dog biting the child around...
Zimbabwe Parliament under fire for lopsided language translation rules
Zimbabwe lawmakers face angry criticism over unfair language practices during parliament meetings. A member complained when questions asked through Ndebele got translated into English for everyone to hear. Shona answers received no translation for Ndebele speakers and others who needed help. The complaint sparked immediate concern about fair treatment for all legislators. Parliament members should receive equal access to debate discussions regardless of which language they speak. Some lawmakers laughed at the language concern and brushed off the complaint completely. Their dismissive attitude made citizens furious about parliament behavior. Critics pointed out the irony that lawmakers who make national rules cannot follow basic respect...
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