The post 2027: Why Pantami, Adebutu, Gwarzo were disqualified – INEC appeared first on Kemi Filani. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why several candidates were excluded from its final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship elections. INEC attributed the decision to the failure of their respective political parties to submit membership registers in accordance with statutory requirements. The explanation followed objections raised by affected political parties and [...] The post 2027: Why Pantami, Adebutu, Gwarzo were disqualified – INEC appeared first on Kemi Filani.

Kano tailor Abdulkadir Hassanul Basari has completed a five-day sewing challenge after spending 120 hours working towards a possible Guinness World Record.   The challenge, organised under the Sew for the Nation initiative, took place at the sports complex of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria in Kano between October 7 and October 12, 2026. […]

The post “I spoke in anger” – Desola Afod writes a heartfelt apology to the movie industry appeared first on Kemi Filani. Desola Afod, the wife of Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo, has written a heartfelt apology to the entire movie industry. In a lengthy post on her social media page, she apologised to every practitioner in the movie industry for her choice of words, acknowledging that she shouldn’t have generalised and taking full responsibility. She said she [...] The post “I spoke in anger” – Desola Afod writes a heartfelt apology to the movie industry appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone lung cancer surgery after doctors diagnosed him with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer.The operation took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome.Surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung using a minimally invasive video‑assisted procedure.The Pope spent

The post “How I faced death twice and survived a heart failure” – Kunle Afod’s younger brother, Lanre, opens up, recounts how Desola Afod helped him (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani. Lanre Afod, the younger brother of Nollywood actor Kunle Afod, has opened up on surviving heart failure. In an interview with Biola Bayo, he disclosed that he faced death twice and is a survivor of heart failure. He recalled a day when a doctor told him he was dying. Lanre disclosed that his heart failure [...] The post “How I faced death twice and survived a heart failure” – Kunle Afod’s younger brother, Lanre, opens up, recounts how Desola Afod helped him (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The post Portable cries out as he demands extra pay from President Tinubu after APC Rally performance (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani. Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, is demanding better pay following his performance at a recent APC Rally. Kemi Filani reported that Portable delivered an epic performance at a recent Tinubu/Shettima rally held at Onikan Stadium, with several celebrities and politicians in attendance. Viral videos from the event showed Portable running around [...] The post Portable cries out as he demands extra pay from President Tinubu after APC Rally performance (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani.

Israel DMW has paid tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, recalling the Edo State election conducted during his administration and describing it as free and credible.   The logistics manager made the comment while reflecting on how elections were handled in Edo State during Buhari’s time in office. He praised the former president for allowing […]

The post “I want a baby girl, and I promise to give her the world” – Peller says (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nigerian TikTok star Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, better known as Peller, has expressed a desire to have a girl. In a recent Livestream, while talking with someone else, he said he wants a girl and promised to give her the world. The famous streamer said he wasn’t capping and would give his daughter the whole life. [...] The post “I want a baby girl, and I promise to give her the world” – Peller says (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The post “Why I wouldn’t forgive Wole Soyinka, Obasanjo and Gani Adams for killing our boys” – Brymo vents as he speaks on cultism in Nigerian Universities appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nigerian singer Brymo has vented at Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka and others over cultism in Nigeria. In social media posts, he accused the Nobel winner, former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Gani Adams of having a role in the history and spread of secret cults in Nigerian Universities. In a direct attack on Soyinka, he [...] The post “Why I wouldn’t forgive Wole Soyinka, Obasanjo and Gani Adams for killing our boys” – Brymo vents as he speaks on cultism in Nigerian Universities appeared first on Kemi Filani.

He said his wife gbenshed his best friend on their wedding day and tried to unalife him…….What is this again? Is this the new way to stain white? I like the story but i covered the faces cos i dont know whose wedding photo was used to tell this story…..People dont seem to understand that you can tell your story and use your photo but leave other peoples faces out of the dirty and shocking

The post “How someone saw a revelation that I would be a great man, but first a calamity would befall me” – Baba Ijesha spills (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani. Controversial Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha has opened up about a bad revelation about him that came to pass. During a courtesy visit to Sunday Igboho at his residence, Ijesha said that before he went to prison, someone saw a revelation about him that he would be a great man, but a huge calamity would befall [...] The post “How someone saw a revelation that I would be a great man, but first a calamity would befall me” – Baba Ijesha spills (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani.

Former BBNaija winner Phyna has advised the 2026 housemates not to get carried away by the attention they receive from fans, warning that the excitement surrounding their newfound fame may not last.   Phyna urged the contestants not to let fans provoke them or make them feel like superstars because of their newfound recognition. During […]

Rapper Olamide is celebrating his daughter, Mowaririfunoluwa Celine Adedeji, as she turns three.   The singer marked her birthday  by sharing a photo of himself with his daughter on his Instagram Story.   He accompanied the picture with a short birthday message, writing, “Happy birthday omo mi, Mowaririfunoluwa.” Olamide and his partner, Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman, […]

#WednesdaySmiles #MidweekMagic #PositivePulse #WednesdayLift #JoyInTheMiddle #wcwGood Morning....“You are allowed to pause without giving up.”Midweek comes with its own weight, but you are stronger than the noise.Hold your centre and know that calm is power.And as for you woman, celebrate yourself without waiting for anyone to do so!😍😍😍

Verydarkman has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he sees as the growing abuse of power in Nigeria, questioning the confidence with which FCT Minister Nyesom Wike speaks about his influence on state elections. He believes the situation has reached a point where some people in government appear to have forgotten that political power ultimately […]

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has insisted that anyone who attempts suicXde and survives should face imprisonment. During Tuesday’s sitting, he told lawmakers:“If you attempt it, you better succeed. If you don’t, we will send you to prison.”His remarks came during debate on a bill by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, which seeks to remove criminal penalties for attempted suicide and treat it as a

The post Mcgraw Tug: Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Death, Works appeared first on Kemi Filani. Frank Edwin “Tug” McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American relief pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1984. He spent his career with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. He is well known for coming up with the phrase “Ya Gotta Believe,” which [...] The post Mcgraw Tug: Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Death, Works appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The post Ilhan Omar Net Worth, Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Career appeared first on Kemi Filani. Ilhan Abdullahi Omar, who was born on October 4, 1982, is an American politician and has been serving as the U.S. representative for Minnesota’s fifth congressional district since 2019. The district covers all of Minneapolis as well as some of its nearby suburbs. Between 2017 and 2019 she was a member of the Minnesota House [...] The post Ilhan Omar Net Worth, Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Career appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The post Selma Blair Net Worth, Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Career appeared first on Kemi Filani. Selma Blair, who was born as Selma Blair Beitner on June 23, 1972, is an American actress and is famous for the roles she has played in Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, and the Hellboy franchise. Blair, who was born in Southfield, Michigan, came from a family with a background in law and [...] The post Selma Blair Net Worth, Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Career appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The post RJ Mitte Net Worth, Biography Update, Death, Age, Personal Life, Career appeared first on Kemi Filani. Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte III, born on August 21, 1992, and who died on October 12, 2026, was an American actor, film producer, activist for disability rights and the founder of the non-profit organisation the Mitte Foundation. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi and received a diagnosis of cerebral palsy at the age of three. [...] The post RJ Mitte Net Worth, Biography Update, Death, Age, Personal Life, Career appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The post Russell Brand Net Worth, Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Career appeared first on Kemi Filani. Russell Edward Brand, who was born on 4 June 1975, is an English comedian, actor, podcaster and media personality. He first worked as a stand-up comedian and as a presenter on radio and television in the UK, gaining public attention as the host of the television programme Big Brother’s Big Mouth, a spin-off from the [...] The post Russell Brand Net Worth, Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Career appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The post INEC gives political parties October 24 deadline over omitted 2027 candidates appeared first on Kemi Filani. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set a October 24 deadline for political parties whose candidates were omitted from its final list ahead of the 2027 Governorship elections, to notify it of the alleged errors. According to the commission, the deadline was in line with Section 32(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026. It provides [...] The post INEC gives political parties October 24 deadline over omitted 2027 candidates appeared first on Kemi Filani.

Actress Stella Damasus took to Instagram to celebrate her look-alike daughter, Angelica Aboderin on her 24th birthday, October 13, 2026.

Wizkid has announced two major headline concerts for December 2026 The singer announced the news via his Instagram page, sharing official flyers for his festive-season performances in Lagos and Abuja. In Lagos, Wizkid will headline the Detty Dec Fest on December 18, 2026. The flyer, bearing the Detty Dec Fest and Livespot logos, reads, “WIZKID […]

Actress Lizzy Anjorin has issued a cease‑and‑desist notice to actress Iyabo Ojo, her daughter Priscilla Ojo, and more than 100 bloggers, accusing them of defamation and damaging her reputation.The legal notice demands that all parties stop posting, sharing or amplifying content Lizzy considers false, harmful or defamatory. It also warns of further legal action if the alleged behaviour

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has mocked former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi over his recent town hall meeting Wike was reacting to Amaechi’s prediction on the 2027 presidential election, saying his town hall meeting in Cross River drew fewer than 200 people. Wike spoke during his monthly media chat […]

 

The Imole Campaign Council has pledged to deliver 1.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 presidential election According to a statement issued by its Director General, Senator Olalere Oyewumi, on Tuesday, the council noted that the structure of the Accord Party in the state will work to ensure Tinubu’s victory at […]

The post Shell to exit Nigeria’s gas distribution business appeared first on Kemi Filani. Shell Petroleum B.V. has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in the Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian company. The agreement will see Shell divest its domestic gas distribution business in Nigeria, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. The transaction marks a planned exit by Shell from the [...] The post Shell to exit Nigeria’s gas distribution business appeared first on Kemi Filani.

 

TikTok has denied responsibility for the access problems affecting users in Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi and Sokoto, saying it did not restrict the app and is working with relevant parties to find the cause.The issue, which began in September, left users unable to load videos, upload content or refresh feeds even though other apps worked normally. Many could only access TikTok through a VPN.Digital‑rights

The post “You conducted a free and credible election in Edo State” – Israel DMW throws shade as he thanks late President Buhari appeared first on Kemi Filani. Logistics manager Israel DMW is thanking the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. In a social media post, he appreciated the late President for allowing a credible election in Edo State during his administration. He noted that he gave Edolites the right to choose whoever they wanted as Governor, despite it being an off-cycle election. “General [...] The post “You conducted a free and credible election in Edo State” – Israel DMW throws shade as he thanks late President Buhari appeared first on Kemi Filani.