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Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi has once again melted hearts with a public display of affection for her husband, singer, and politician Banky W, declaring that their life together is her greatest joy.

In a new Instagram post that quickly went viral, the film star shared intimate photos of the couple, captioning them with the heartwarming declaration: “One of my favourite things to do is grow old with you.”

The post drew an immediate and emotional reaction from Banky W, who playfully commented, “Kuku kill me with this love. Love you, Shuga. Dunno what I did to deserve this love, but God, please tell me so I can do it again.”

The couple, who famously married in 2017, have become a benchmark for celebrity relationships, particularly since expanding their family. They welcomed their first son, Hazaiah, in 2021, and their second child arrived in October 2024.

The affectionate tribute garnered high praise from fellow celebrities and fans alike. Actress Shaffy Bello lauded their “strong aura,” while others, including Bisola Aiyeola, described the caption as “heavenly stamped.”

In recent months, the couple has been open about the balance and challenges of family life. Banky W previously shared a video highlighting his increased domestic duties; cooking, cleaning, and assisting with homework, following the birth of their second child.

Adesua has consistently praised her husband’s support, recently describing him as her “safe place” and using her platform to urge singles to prioritize marrying a kind partner.

The couple has also shared their struggles and triumphs, emphasizing faith and resilience. Banky W has been vocal about his successful battle with a serious health challenge after undergoing skin cancer surgery in 2017.

Similarly, Adesua has raised awareness by sharing her personal experience with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe pregnancy condition.

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

In a celebration that blended elegance with intimacy, Babatunde Olumide Sanwo-Olu, son of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, tied the knot with his heartthrob, Ajibola Oluwatoyosi, in a radiant white wedding on Saturday.

Oluwatoyosi, daughter of Prince Bamidele Obadina and Hon. Justice Morenike Obadina of the Federal High Court, looked every inch the bride as the couple exchanged vows at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Christ The Lord Central Parish, Lekki Phase I, Lagos Province 20 Headquarters.

The intimate ceremony united family and close friends in a celebration of love and commitment.

Following the service, the couple hosted a reception at the State House, Marina, keeping the affair strictly by invitation. Even the press were respectfully excluded, as the governor preferred a low-key, family-focused celebration.

The event was graced by prominent guests, including Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who chaired the occasion and offered words of counsel to the newlyweds. Several other governors were also in attendance, adding to the understated glamour of the day.

The highlight of the evening was the couple’s first dance, which delighted attendees and set the tone for a joyous celebration.

The wedding followed a traditional ceremony held the previous Wednesday at the Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, which, like the white wedding, was an exclusive, invitation-only affair.

Babatunde and Oluwatoyosi’s union combines two prominent Lagos families in a stylish and heartfelt celebration of love, marking a new chapter in their lives together.

By Emmanuel Oloniruha

A faction of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to keep off the proposed congress of a faction of the party loyal to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso.

The NNPP faction which is loyal to the party’s Founder and Chairman Board of Trustees, Dr Boniface Aniebonam warned INEC that the proposed national convention-was an affront to the FCT High Court judgment delivered on April 3.

The NNPP faction said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday.

Mr Oginni Sunday, the National Secretary, of the the NNPP faction loyal who addressed the conference said the proposed convention letter was signed on-behalf of Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso-led movement, which he described as a pressure group within the party.

He said that drawing from the recent High Court judgment on suit No. FCT/HC/CV/5518/2024, the two signatories to the letter, Dr Ahmed Ajuji and Dipo Olayoku, were “meddlesome interloper s” on NNPP matter.

He said that the judgment of the FCT High Court had long settled the issue of the proposed convention.

“Permit me to use this medium to make it known to Nigerians and the international community that Ajuji and his factional group instituted a case in the High Court of FCT on Dec. 16, 2024, to stop the lawful Congress and convention of NNPP initiated by Aniebonam led NNPP BoT.

“This judgment of stopping the lawful convention was delivered by the Abia State High Court on Nov. 1, 2024, with Suit No. HUZ/11/2024.

“It is also a statement of fact that the FCT High Court in a judgment delivered by His Lordship, Justice M.A.Hassan on April 3 dismissed the case instituted by the Ajuji-led faction group of Kwankwaso against Aniebonam-led NNPP.

“Consequently, the Ajuji-led group by the effect of the FCT Court judgment of the April 3 are the judgment’s debtors while Chief Aniebonam led NNPP becomes the judgment’s creditors,” Sunday said.

He stated that it was therefore shocking and unbelievable that despite the fact that the judgment was never appealed against, Ajuji and Olayoku had the effrontery to write INEC to conduct an illegal fresh convention and congress.

Sunday described the action as total defiance to the December 2024 and January 2025 valid congress and convention of Aniebonam led executives of NNPP who were the judgment’s creditors.

He said that a letter had been submitted to INEC to distance itself from the Congress, hoping that the commission would act swiftly.

On April 3, Justice Hassan dismissed a suit filed by a faction loyal to Kwankwaso, which sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership under Aniebonam and National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major.

The case, filed by Ajuji and 20 others, aimed to invalidate the authority of the NNPP’s Board of Trustees and its executive leadership, including NNPP factional National Secretary, Oginni Olaposi; Deputy National Chairman, Chief Felix Chukwurah; and legal practitioner, Tony Obioha.

The claimants had asked the court to restrain these officials from convening meetings, conducting congresses, or presiding over the party’s national convention, arguing that they had been expelled from the NNPP.

However, Justice Hassan ruled that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the suit, affirming that internal party disputes–such as leadership and membership issues–are beyond judicial intervention.

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As the world marks World Diabetes Day , Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has backed the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) in urging the federal government to declare a national emergency on diabetes care and upwardly revise the sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) tax, amongst other life-saving healthy food policies.

In a statement on Friday, CAPPA described as “alarming” a recent disclosure by the association’s president that no fewer than an estimated 30,000 Nigerians die yearly from diabetes, while as many as 11.4 million others are currently living with the debilitating disease, aAccording to a media report.

It said this was even worse than the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimate, which reports a prevalence of roughly 3.0 per cent in Nigeria, with approximately 2.99 million adults living with diabetes.

The non-governmental organisation expressed dismay that the average monthly cost of diabetes management “now stands at between N100,000 and N120,000”, aAccording to the media report. CAPPA said this had made proper management of the disease not only impossible for most patients but could spell a death sentence for many Nigerians impoverished by the poor economy.

“This is yet another troubling statistic on the state of Nigeria’s noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) burden, and the country’s public health system,” CAPPA stated. “It is no wonder that Nigeria’s life expectancy is the lowest globally, aAccording to the latest United Nations’ (UN) global health report.”

The group said the alarming rise in diabetes cases, combined with the poor life expectancy, underscores the urgency for sweeping policy measures targeting unhealthy diets, particularly the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and other diabetes risk factors.

“In this context, we at CAPPA fully support the call by the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) for the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on diabetes care, and to significantly raise the sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) tax, with all proceeds channelled into strengthening the health sector,” said Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director, CAPPA.

CAPPA’s support, he explained, is hinged on the facts that unhealthy diets and sugary drinks drive NCDs risk, while the aggressive marketing and wide availability of sugary drinks and highly processed foods are changing dietary environments across Nigeria.

He warned that without decisive policy intervention, the country risks generations developing lifelong dependence on high-sugar drinks, leading to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and early mortality.

The statement argued that an effective SSB tax, sodium reduction targets, front-of-pack labelling (FOPL), restriction of ultra-processed foods marketing to kids, among other sound healthy-food policies, are proven tools to lower Nigeria’s NCDs burden. It added, however, that even the strongest prevention policies require a health system capable of supporting the millions already living with diabetes and other NCDs.

“This is why the Federal Government’s ongoing effort to channel revenues from taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful products into health financing is significant,” Oluwafemi said. “Dedicating these revenues to initiatives such as NCD prevention and management would provide the predictable funding Nigeria urgently needs, especially as the costs of treating diseases like diabetes continue to push families deeper into poverty.”

CAPPA noted that its ongoing campaigns for an SSB tax of at least N130 per litre and mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling align with international evidence. It emphasised that higher taxes reduce SSB consumption, encourage product reformulation, and generate revenue for health-sector investment, while front-of-pack labels empower consumers to make informed choices. Together, these measures shape healthier food environments and can shield Nigerians from the aggressive tactics of the big food industry.

This year’s World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Diabetes Day is themed “Diabetes across life stages,” which highlights that diabetes can affect people at every moment of life, including during pregnancy.

Nigerian actress Biola Adebayo has spoken out against the growing trend of outfit-shaming, especially targeted at celebrities who choose to repeat clothing items.

Adebayo, in a recent statement, questioned the societal pressure placed on public figures to constantly appear in new outfits at every event. She stressed that the expectation is unrealistic and unnecessary.

“Who made the law that it’s a crime to repeat my clothes? If I do not repeat them, how will you know I own them?” she queried, expressing frustration over the judgment celebrities face online for re-wearing outfits.

The award-winning actress emphasized that traditional outfits like Iro and Buba, as well as regular dresses, shoes, and bags, should be worn multiple times without attracting negative comments. She criticized the culture of vanity fueled by social media, adding that many online opinions are far removed from real-life experiences.

“Social media is not your reality,” Adebayo reminded critics.

She further revealed that although she is not naturally a party-lover, she attends numerous events out of respect and professional responsibility. She urged the public to be more considerate and mindful of the pressures associated with celebrity life.

Adebayo encouraged her fans to support her upcoming projects, including her next movie, and insisted she would continue wearing clothes she bought with her own money–regardless of public opinion

Some supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan have carried the campaign that he should contest the 2027 presidency to the venue of the ongoing Convention of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The supporters were seen on parade at the Lekan Salami Stadium venue of the convention.

They carried banners and posters with the picture of the former President and Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed while dressed in T-Shirts with GEJBAM project.

This is to indicate their support for a ticket that will have Good Jonathan as the presidential candidate and the Bauchi governor as his deputy in the 2027 presidential election.

Some PDP chieftains, including former Information Minister, Jerry Gana had repeatedly asserted that former President Jonathan will contest on the party’s platform in the 2027 presidential election. However, Jonathan himself has not confirmed if he will join the race.

However, some analysts have said Jonathan may not be qualified constitutionally to seek election again haven taken oath of office for the presidency two times in the past. On his part, the Governor of Bauchi State has also indicated that he will only run for the presidency in 2027 if the former President declined to yield to pressures on him to join the race.

Also noticeable at the venue of the PDP Convention were banners and posters indicating that the host governor, Seyi Makinde will contest in the 2027 general election.

The banners bearing Makinde’s image were displayed across the entrance to the Adamasingba venue of the convention.

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels shared a touching exchange with music heavyweight Tiwa Savage, calling the singer a “true icon” whose wisdom and generosity “lifted my spirit.”

She revealed how Savage insisted on giving her a dollar-gift, a rare moment of receiving rather than giving, and one that brought a “brightest smile” to her face.

The post, full of warmth, gratitude, and respect, comes at a turbulent time for Daniels, whose marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko has erupted into a very public feud.

Recent weeks have seen a sharp escalation in their conflict. Regina has made grave allegations against Nwoko, accusing him of isolating her from her family, controlling her access to communication, and even declaring her mentally unstable when she tried to step away.

She wrote: “You want to find a reason to arrest everyone around me so that I will have no one left beside me. Then when I’m completely isolated and broken, I will be forced to come back to you.”

According to Regina, Nwoko allegedly seized her phones to cut off outside contact, and she claims she was locked in a room and labeled “mentally unstable” whenever she expressed a desire to leave.

In one of Regina’s most shocking revelations, she said she and Nwoko were never legally married.

In a statement, she insisted there were no court documents or civil marriage registry, only a traditional union.

She even said she would have filed for divorce “long ago” if there had been a formal marriage.

That paints a very different picture of their relationship, one in which her options and rights may be more constrained than people assumed.

Beyond the question of legal marriage, Regina has leveled more serious accusations.

Among them, she claimed Nwoko encouraged her drug use, allegedly because he found her “sexier” when high.

She accused him of locking her up, seizing her phones, and even coercing medical intervention, suggesting that professionals were paid to declare her mentally unstable.

She also alleged unwanted physical contact and emotional manipulation whenever she tried to pull away. Pulse Nigeria

That makes her Instagram post about Tiwa Savage more than just a fan-celebration, it feels like a moment of refuge. In the midst of a deeply personal and very distressing drama, Regina turning to someone whose path she respects and who genuinely “poured into” her shows how much she needs solidarity and real counsel right now.

Her message about Savage wasn’t just about receiving a gift. It was also about being seen, supported, and affirmed, at a time when she claims she’s being deprived of support from her own husband and family circle.

Regina has also publicly vowed to fight for custody of her children, making it clear she doesn’t intend to be silenced or pushed back into a relationship she said she never consented to fully.

Senator Ned Nwoko has confirmed the authenticity of the viral medical reports alleging that his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, is battling substance abuse.

The clarification was issued in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Saturday and signed by his Communication Team Lead. The statement comes after one of the hospitals mentioned in the documents–Serenity Royale Hospital, Abuja–publicly denied releasing the report.

According to Nwoko’s team, while the hospital denied circulating the report, it did not deny authoring it.

“A medical report concerning Regina Nwoko has been circulating online. The reports are genuine,” the statement read.

“The rehabilitation centre only clarified that it did not publish or circulate the documents, which is expected because medical institutions must protect client confidentiality.”

The Senator urged the public to review the full reports, which allegedly confirm dangerously high levels of multiple substances.

“Both the toxicology report and the Serenity Hospital report confirm the presence of the same substances, all at levels that pose serious health risks: marijuana, cocaine, morphine, opiates at extremely elevated levels, and alcohol at a critically dangerous level.”Another report from Nizamiya Hospital, dated October 3, 2025, reportedly stated that the actress was brought in unconscious due to a drug overdose.

Nwoko’s team also accused some of Regina’s siblings of obstructing her rehabilitation by enabling her substance use.

According to the statement, the siblings allegedly provided her with alcohol and marijuana even during treatment, making recovery “impossible.”

The Senator said he is insisting on therapy because he believes Regina’s recent actions are influenced by instability tied to substance use.

“Several of her recent decisions are not coming from a stable and healthy frame of mind. She is vulnerable and exposed to individuals who exploit her,” the statement noted.

The Senator added that efforts to handle the matter privately had failed and that the severity of her reported condition required urgent public intervention.

The statement concluded:

“Regina needs consistent treatment, support, and protection. Not denial, not interference, and not enabling. She is a mother, and she deserves the chance to regain her health and stability.”

Regina Daniels had earlier responded to her husband’s claims, admitting she had used drugs in the past but denying that substance abuse was the cause of their marital issues. She accused Nwoko of exaggeration and manipulation, alleging that he encouraged her drug use.

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has praised four Nigerian defenders after the team’s impressive 4-1 victory over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff on Thursday.

Chelle highlighted the strong performance of Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, and Zaidu Sanusi.

According to him, these four players worked well together at the back and helped keep the team organised throughout the match, which was played in Rabat, Morocco.

Nigeria started the game confidently, with goals from Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke giving the Super Eagles control. Star striker Victor Osimhen added two more goals, making the win even more convincing. Gabon scored a late consolation goal, but it did not affect Nigeria’s dominance. Speaking during his post-match interview, Chelle said:

“We conceded a goal in the last minute, but we also had a great chance to score again before the final whistle. This defence was new Bright, Benjamin, Calvin, and Zaidu and they all did well. The team was solid at the back, but we can still get better.”

Chelle also noted that the team is still improving under his leadership, and he believes the players will perform even stronger as they continue to work together.

The Super Eagles will now face DR Congo in the final playoff on Sunday, a match that will decide whether Nigeria qualifies for the 2026 World Cup. Chelle said the team is focused and ready to give their best in the crucial showdown.

By Suleiman Shehu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally ratified Umar Damagun as its substantive National Chairman at the party’s 2025 elective National Convention in Ibadan on Saturday.

The motion for Damagun’s ratification was moved by Hon. Tony Abineri, Chairman of the PDP’s Edo State Chapter and leader of the Forum of State Chairmen, on behalf of other delegates.

It was seconded by prominent party chieftain Edward Marshal, in line with Section 32 of the PDP Constitution (as amended).

“I hereby move the motion for the ratification of Amb. Umar Damagum as the substantive national chairman of our great party. This action is in accordance with Section 32 of the PDP Constitution,” Abineri said.

The announcement was met with widespread applause, signalling strong support across the party.

The ratification ends prolonged uncertainty over the PDP’s national leadership, which had been in flux amid previous factional disputes.

In a related development, the party announced the dissolution of its structures at the ward, local government, and state levels in five states-Imo, Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Abia, and Rivers.

According to NAN, 2,745 accredited delegates are currently casting votes for other party positions, excluding delegates from the five states affected by the dissolution.