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Pusha T Threatens to Leak Travis Scott Cry Clip
Rapper Pusha T attacked Travis Scott with a new diss track. The 48-year-old artist shared clips on Instagram Tuesday that mocked his 34-year-while colleague. Pusha T claimed Travis Scott cried when reality star Kylie Jenner ended their relationship. He said he has video proof of the incident but chose not to release it to tabloid media. The veteran rapper explained his beef during a GQ magazine interview. He called Travis Scott disloyal and accused him of jumping between different artists for attention. Pusha T remembered when Travis Scott played an early version of his song Meltdown during a Paris recording session. The track originally featured Drake but his verse disappeared from the final release. Pusha T also criticized Travis...
Koboko and Team Brave Storm for Benue Justice
Comedian Koboko led his team through heavy rain to protest recent Benue State killings. The content creator said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu failed to protect Nigerian lives and property. He called on voters to reject Tinubu during the 2027 elections. The group carried signs reading "Benue Is Bleeding" and "Is Benue Not Part Of Nigeria." Other placards showed messages like "StopBenueKillings" and "May Tinubu Not Happen To Us In 2027." Koboko shared protest photos on his X account Tuesday. He wrote "Tinubu has failed us" as his caption. The demonstration happened despite bad weather conditions that soaked the protesters. The skit maker and his supporters wanted to draw attention to ongoing violence against Benue residents.
Efe Rips Benue Holiday for Tinubu Visit
Comedian Efe Warriboy criticized Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia for making Wednesday a public holiday. The governor wanted people to welcome President Tinubu during his visit to the state. Warriboy said the holiday was wrong because families were mourning victims from the Yelewata massacre. Over 200 people died in recent attacks around the area. The comedian made a video message that he shared on Instagram. He said politicians change when they gain power and join political parties. Warriboy thinks the governor should focus on helping grieving families instead of celebrating the president's arrival. One man lost 20 relatives in the violence according to viral videos. Warriboy believes Governor Alia wants to impress his political...
Taraba Lawmakers Snatch Control of Their Funds
Taraba State lawmakers moved closer to controlling their budget Wednesday. Assembly members approved the second reading of a bill that would let them manage their finances independently. The legislation creates rules for handling legislative funds without outside interference. Speaker John Kizito While and Peter Abel Diah from Mbamnga Constituency sponsored the bill together. Diah explained the proposal during floor discussions. He said the law would help the Assembly run pension payments and staff salaries more efficiently. Other representatives agreed the bill was needed after years of delays. The new rules would give lawmakers more freedom to spend money on operations. Assembly members believe financial independence will make their...
Ogun First Lady Demands Pharma Overhaul
Ogun State First Lady Bamidele Abiodun wants drug companies to spend more money on local factories. She spoke at a pharmacy meeting Wednesday about making better medicines in Nigeria. The state leader said professionals should build stronger research and production systems. Drug makers need to create more jobs and help sick people get cheaper treatments. Local companies must step up as foreign partners pull back their support. Government budgets show health care has become more important this year. Federal and state leaders put extra money toward hospitals and clinics. Abiodun praised pharmacists for their good work and high standards. She warned that Nigerian doctors and drug makers face bigger challenges without international help...
Buni Leads Epic Push to Rescue Lake Chad Basin
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni wants Lake Chad Basin countries to work together better. He chairs the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum and met with leaders at the commission headquarters in Chad's capital. The meeting followed up on their fifth governors meeting held earlier in Maiduguri. Leaders want to match their 2025-2026 action plan with commission goals. Governors agreed to make the Multi National Joint Task Force stronger and build more roads between countries. They plan to raise money through special funds for development projects. The forum will help communities accept former fighters back into society. Leaders also want to stop young people from joining radical groups and reduce illegal gun sales. Officials approved a new...
No Arrests After Yelewata Massacre Lecturer Rages
Dr John Ogi teaches at Moses Orshio Adasu University in Makurdi. He worries about the lack of arrests after the Yelewata community attack that killed over 200 people. President Bola Tinubu visited Benue State Wednesday and asked why police had not caught anyone. The university lecturer posted his concerns on Facebook after the presidential meeting. He saw many security officers around Makurdi but no suspects were arrested. Ogi questions what officials know about who caused the killings or paid for them. He wants to see real action instead of just meetings and conversations. The lecturer asks if the presidential visit will start proper investigations or just mark the end of discussions. He wonders why a president must visit before...
Nigeria Tech Star Tijani Rules ITU Council
Nigeria's Communications Minister Dr Bosun Tijani won the vice chairman position at the International Telecommunications Union Council. The election happened in Geneva during the ITU Conference. The ITU started in 1865 as the oldest United Nations agency for information and communication technologies. The organization works to connect the world through digital solutions and communication networks. Dr Tijani accepted his new role and said Nigeria will support the ITU's mission. He wants to focus on building strong digital infrastructure and connecting underserved communities. The minister thanked ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and member countries for trusting him. He said the world faces rapid technological changes that...
Adamawa Critic Slaps Enviro Chief with N250m Libel Suit
Umar Jada filed a fresh defamation lawsuit against Adamawa State Environment Commissioner Mohammed Sadiq. Jada wants N250 million in damages from the official. People know Jada as Calculate because he often criticizes powerful leaders in the state. The case marks another chapter in their ongoing legal fight. Both men seemed ready to make peace just last week. The current lawsuit flips their earlier court battle. Sadiq's father originally sued Calculate over audio comments that hurt his reputation. Calculate struck back and took the father to Adamawa State High Court. He accused the older man of trying to destroy his character on purpose. Calculate demands the same N250 million amount as general damages. Calculate claims Sadiq posted...
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