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Akpabio Sparks Debate as Lawmakers Defect from ADC in Political Shake-Up

Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stirred political discussion after suggesting that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is effectively collapsing amid a wave of...

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The man who sat on Nancy Pelosi’s desk during Capitol riot may serve 11 years in jail

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the release of the rioter who was pictured with his feet up on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk during Capitol riot in Washington earlier this month, calling his actions “a total disregard for the U.S. Constitution.” The ruling reverses an Arkansas federal magistrate’s order two weeks ago releasing Richard Barnett, 60, to home detention on a $5,000 unsecured bond. Barnett, who has been in custody since turning himself in to authorities on Jan. 8, will remain behind bars pending his trial on multiple charges, including a felony count of knowingly entering the Capitol with a dangerous weapon. “His entitled behavior that he exhibited in videos and photographs when inside the Capitol shows a...

Portable Sets Staggering N350 Million Price Tag for Carter Efe Boxing Match Amid Soso Soberekon’s Offer

In the ever-dramatic world of Nigerian pop culture, music, and celebrity feuds, the latest buzz isn’t about chart-topping hits or scandalous relationships—it's about fists flying in the boxing ring. Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, better known by his stage name Portable, has ignited a new wave of excitement by publicly demanding a staggering N350 million package to face popular entertainer and comedian Carter Efe in a boxing match. The fire was sparked by an apparent offer from music executive and boxing promoter Soso Soberekon, who reportedly reached out to Portable with a proposal for a highly anticipated celebrity bout. While Carter Efe has already expressed his willingness to step into the ring, Portable has hit back—with a counteroffer that’s as...

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