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Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage comes alive through its festivals, each showcasing the history, traditions, and identity of its people. From yam harvest celebrations in the southeast to grand horse parades in the north, these events attract both locals and tourists.

With 36 states and over 370 ethnic groups, including major ones like the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo, the country’s diversity is reflected in a vibrant calendar of cultural festivals. Rooted in tradition, beliefs, and communal values passed down through generations, these celebrations highlight Nigeria’s cultural wealth, strengthen unity, and preserve national identity.

Here’s a look at some of Nigeria’s iconic cultural festivals, grouped by state:

1. Abia State – New Yam Festival

In Abia, the New Yam Festival, known as Iri ji ohu, marks the end of the yam harvest season. The festival is a time for thanksgiving to the gods for a bountiful yield. Traditional leaders conduct rituals, families offer prayers and food, while cultural dances, music, and masquerades enliven the celebrations.

2. Anambra State – Afiaolu Festival

Celebrated mainly in Nnewi, the Afiaolu festival begins with rituals such as IWAJI (yam tasting) and Ikpa Nku (wood gathering). The Igwe (king) performs thanksgiving rites, while masquerade dances, women’s cultural performances, and communal feasting foster unity and joy.

3. Bauchi State – Durbar Festival

During Eid, Bauchi hosts a grand Durbar, where colourfully adorned horsemen parade before emirs and community leaders. The festival showcases horsemanship, music, and martial displays, reflecting the Islamic heritage and warrior traditions of northern Nigeria.

4. Borno State – Global Kanuri Cultural Festival

Held in Maiduguri, this festival brings together Kanuri people from across West Africa. Celebrations include traditional attire, language, culinary arts, and performances, preserving a shared heritage that spans multiple countries.

5. Cross River State – Calabar Carnival

Tagged “Africa’s Biggest Street Party,” the Calabar Carnival is a month-long December event. Parades, vibrant costumes, band competitions, and international participants combine modern carnival flair with local tradition in an electrifying atmosphere.

6. Enugu State – Mmanwu & Iriji-Mmanwu Festivals

The Mmanwu festival celebrates masquerades believed to embody ancestral spirits. The Iriji-Mmanwu, held in August, fuses new yam celebrations with over 2,000 masquerade performances, acrobatics, and dances, highlighting Igbo spirituality and artistry.

7. Imo State – Ikeji Arondizuogu Festival

The Ikeji Festival celebrates Arondizuogu pride, featuring masquerades, music, and poetry. It attracts both tourists and locals, promoting cultural appreciation and unity among Igbo subgroups.

8. Jigawa State – Gani Durbar Festival

Held annually, the Gani Durbar showcases royal regalia, cavalry parades, and music to commemorate historical events and the end of Ramadan. It reinforces traditional authority and cultural pride.

9. Kano State – Durbar Festival

Kano’s Durbar is among Nigeria’s most extravagant. Hundreds of decorated horsemen, drummers, and dancers mark Islamic festivals and royal milestones, drawing visitors from across the globe.

10. Kogi State – Ovie Orese & Ovia-Osese Festivals

The Ovie Orese celebrates male initiation into adulthood, while the Ovia-Osese Festival in Ogori honours virgin girls’ readiness for womanhood with music, dance, and blessings.

11. Kwara State – Ilorin Durbar Festival

This multi-day Islamic festival features royal horse processions, Quranic recitations, and homage to the Emir of Ilorin, blending religion, culture, and regal display.

12. Lagos State – Eyo Festival

A historic Yoruba festival on Lagos Island, Eyo features masqueraders in white carrying staffs through the streets, celebrating Lagos’ ancestors and traditional institutions.

13. Niger State – Nupe Day Festival

Observed on June 26, Nupe Day commemorates the Nupe people’s 1896 victory over the British. Celebrations include cultural exhibitions, horse parades, and prayers, honouring historical identity and pride.

14. Ogun State – Ake & Ojude Oba Festivals

The Ake Festival in Abeokuta celebrates Yoruba literary and artistic excellence, while the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode highlights Islamic fashion, horse riding, and tributes to the Awujale, merging culture and religion spectacularly.

15. Kebbi State – Argungu Fishing Festival

Argungu, a four-day iconic festival, draws thousands for traditional fishing competitions, canoe races, wrestling, and cultural showcases. Celebrated since 1934, it highlights peace, productivity, and community spirit.

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is upbeat about the return of democracy to Guinea as 6.7 million voters lined up on Sunday to elect a new President in the West African country following the September 2021 coup that toppled the democratic order in the country.

The optimism was expressed in a statement issued by the ECOWAS Commission when a delegation of ECOWAS observers led by Dr Abdoulie Janneh, head of the organisation’s observation mission, visited several polling stations and offices located in the municipalities of Kaloum, Dixin and Boulbinet, in Conakry, to witness the effective start of election in Guinea on Sunday.

The delegation included the Commissioner for Political Affairs of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah; ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea, Louis Blaise Aka Brou; John Akel Ballout Jr, Liberian Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS; the representative of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr; the Head of the ECOWAS Electoral Assistance Division, Mr. Serigne Mamadou KA, as well as other officials.

A second ECOWAS delegation, led by Senator Lawan Gana Guba, Deputy Head of the ECOWAS EOM, accompanied by Mr Abdou Kolley, Director of cabinet of the Office of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Olawale Emmanuel Awe, Ambassador of Nigeria to ECOWAS, Ms Marie Saine, representative of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, visited several polling stations in the municipalities of Conakry, including Gbéssia and Kaloum, to observe and soak up the atmosphere at the opening of the polling stations.

Speaking to the press after these visits, Dr Janneh emphasised the importance of this crucial step towards a return to constitutional and democratic order in the country, and expressed his hope that the vote would take place in favourable conditions.

Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, leader of the September 2021 coup that deposed the 83-year old civilian President Alpha Condé, is now preparing to convert himself into a democratically elected ruler.

Doumbouya is being challenged by eight others at the ballot box even as he has dominated the campaign, with his image plastered all over the streets of Conakry, Guinea’s capital city, in an election where some opposition parties have called for a boycott.

The most prominent opposition figure of the past 10 years, Cellou Dalein Diallo, with a large following of the electorate, has been excluded from the contest.

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THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the planned Europe trip by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the wake of a terrorist attack on Zamfara State smacks of a lack of care and empathy for the victims.

The National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a tweet on his X handle, expressed concerns that rather than stay in the country to tackle the rising insecurity, the President has chosen a foreign trip and has also not said a word of empathy.

Abdullahi said, “In the wake of yet another deadly bomb blast in Zamfara, to which the President has not said a single word; on the back of an unprecedented foreign military attack on Nigerian soil; right in the middle of all the uncertainty it has provoked; with a confused and scared nation waiting for the President to speak to us and assure us that all is well, the next thing we hear is that the President has gone on holiday.
“What a President!”

Recall that President Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday, December 28, for Europe.
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the trip was in continuation of President Tinubu’s end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United

The Presidency said, “His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has invited President Tinubu to participate in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit, which will take place in the emirate early in January.

“The weeklong summit is an annual event that mobilises leaders from government, business, and society to chart the next era of sustainable development.

“With the theme ‘The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go’, ADSW will connect ambition with action across innovation, finance, and people, showcasing how the world can move forward with confidence.
“The President will return to the country after the summit.”

The Zamfara State Police Command had confirmed an explosion on the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau Road in Maru Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.

It was reported that many travellers were feared killed by the explosion caused by bandits.
The Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, said security operatives were responding to the situation and gathering information from the scene.

It was said that the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by bandits on Saturday afternoon, throwing commuters into panic.

The police spokesman said, “I can confirm that there was a blast in that area, but the incident just happened. I can’t tell you details yet. I will update you later.”
Residents suspected that the bandits may have planted the explosive device, given the area’s history of banditry and violent attacks.

Videos circulating on social media showed travellers fleeing the scene in panic, with vehicles abandoned along the highway.

The incident is the latest in a string of attacks on the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau Road, with a similar explosion occurring in December 2024, killing six people and injuring eight others.

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Nollywood filmmaker and former Managing Director of Daar Communications, Don Pedro Obaseki, has recounted his traumatic experience following his alleged abduction and assault on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Benin City, Edo State.

DAILY POST reported that youths suspected to be thugs reportedly assaulted Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki.

Explaining the encounter in detail, Obaseki said: “Today at about 11–11:30, while playing football with my football mates at UBA Primary School in Benin, the place was attacked by assailants.

“I was physically abducted, basically kidnapped. Some of them were holding guns and some of them were non-folks. I have their names.
“They hogged me through the streets of Benin under the guise that they had been sent to come and abduct me by the palace of the Oba of Benin.

“I begged them to show me some form of ID. I was dragged, beaten severely, manhandled, and dragged through the streets up to where I was stripped naked and taken into the palace of the Oba of Benin, where I was made to kneel in public.”

He further expressed: “I have never been so humiliated because I am who I am, because of my nativity. I have served my culture. I don’t know what to say. I was later released and taken to the police station, where the Commissioner of Police came within two hours. He came to see me three times before he ordered my release from the police station at Oba Market. From the chiefs I met at the palace, it was clear they did not send these people on this mission.”

Obaseki also indicated a possible reason for the attack, linking it to a cultural misunderstanding, saying: “I am traumatised. And I heard that my sin was that I went to London and made a public statement that ‘May Edo people live long and prosper.’ That I should have said, ‘May the Oba live long and prosper.’ That my saying ‘may Edo people live long and prosper’ is a cardinal sin in Benin, for me who have elevated the culture of the Benin race in my 35 to 40 years as the pioneer of the present.”

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned his political adversaries of the imminent danger they will face if they continue to pursue him.

Naija News reports that Wike issued the warning while addressing stakeholders from Ikwerre land on Sunday.

Wike warned that those who have pursued him have all missed the road, adding that some who are currently with him are still pursuing him but will not be named.

He said, “If you are pursuing Wike you will miss road, all those who have been pursuing me have all missed their roads. Unfortunately, some of them are from here but I will not call their names.

“So we must be careful and I also want to let you know that from January we will go into politics. Let nobody intimidate you, we have done it before and we will do it again.

“When you say you insult a politician, we were in PDP and we delivered a President in APC and we won the other seat in PDP.

“If you know you are a stronghold, stay in another party and deliver the President in that party then deliver the other people in your own party, so that we will know that you are very strong.

“Not now that food is ready you are saying ‘on your mandate’, that will not give you any ticket.”

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The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to relent in the fight against insecurity, insisting that terrorists and bandits must be decisively crushed without regard for “sacred cows.”

Oke gave the charge on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Ibadan on the state of the nation, warning that insecurity has become Nigeria’s most dangerous threat and must be confronted with firmness, justice and resolve.

According to the PFN President, insecurity has overtaken corruption as Nigeria’s greatest challenge, stressing that failure to decisively address it could threaten the country’s survival.

“Don’t relent until Nigeria is fully secured. Spare no one. Allow no sacred cows. If you don’t bring insecurity down, it will bring this country down,” Oke said.

He dismissed calls for negotiation or rehabilitation of terrorists and bandits, describing such approaches as dangerous to national stability.

“There is nothing like repentant terrorists. Governance is not a church service. They are not repenting; they want to enter the system to weaken it from within. If they claim repentance, that is between them and their God. The duty of government is justice and security,” he declared.

The PFN President commended President Tinubu for what he described as renewed momentum in tackling insecurity, including cooperation with international partners, particularly the United States. He also praised U.S. President Donald Trump for supporting Nigeria’s efforts to root out terrorists and bandits.

“We commend the President for moving fast and for cooperating with the United States to flush out these criminals. This is not a surrender of Nigeria’s sovereignty but cooperation to defeat those who have turned our country into a killing field. You are doing a good job,” Oke said.

He further called for national unity in confronting violence, stressing that no Nigerian should die needlessly.

“We should all join hands to end the killings of innocent Nigerians. Anyone who inflicts pain on any Nigerian should face the full weight of the law. No Nigerian should die anyhow, whether Christian or Muslim,” he said.

While acknowledging government efforts to ease economic hardship through palliatives, the cleric said such measures were insufficient without strong governance.

“We need more than palliatives; we need good governance. Don’t create safe havens for those who have stolen our money. Don’t shield corruption. Anti-corruption efforts must be fair, firm and decisive,” he added.

Despite the country’s challenges, the PFN President expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, offering a message of hope to citizens.

“There is hope for Nigeria,” he said, citing Job 14:7. “Even when a tree is cut down, it will sprout again. Nigeria will survive. There is great hope, great blessings and great joy ahead. Nigeria will be better.”

Oke urged Nigerians to remain united, prayerful and determined, expressing confidence that with decisive leadership and collective resolve, insecurity would be defeated and the nation restored.

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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the attack on Dr Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki, popularly known as Don Pedro Obaseki, by suspected thugs over allegations of disrespect to the Oba of Benin.

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at Uwa Primary School, Benin City, where Obaseki had gone to play football. He was allegedly accosted by a group of thugs, stripped naked and forcibly taken to the Oba of Benin Palace, where he was compelled to kneel.

In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Osa-Ogbegie, the PDP described the attack as dehumanising and a grave humiliation of Obaseki’s person.

The statement read in part:

“We condemn in the strongest possible terms the daylight attack, stripping and dehumanising humiliation of Dr Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki at Uwa Primary School, Benin City, by a mob now widely identified as overzealous youth members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“What occurred was not a spontaneous outburst. It was a premeditated ambush. Dr Obaseki, who had gone to his regular football spot, was accosted, harassed, threatened with death, stripped naked and forcibly dragged toward the Oba of Benin Palace. Videos in circulation leave no room for doubt. This was barbarism in its rawest form—evil, uncivilised and utterly repugnant.”

The PDP stressed that the actions of the attackers did not represent the values, history or culture of the Benin people.

“Benin civilisation is renowned for dignity, restraint, order and respect for human worth. The hooligans who carried out this atrocity do not speak for Benin nor embody its culture. They are a disgrace to it,” the party said.

The opposition party described Obaseki as an illustrious son of Benin and a respected intellectual and media voice whose scholarship and advocacy have contributed positively to Edo State and Nigeria.

“To brutalise such a citizen in public view is to drag Edo’s name through the mud before the world,” the statement added.

The PDP further situated the incident within what it described as a troubling pattern of rising lawlessness, intimidation and political violence in Edo State over the past year, allegedly driven by politically protected thugs.

“Assaults go unpunished, perpetrators are shielded, and official silence has become policy. The result is a climate of fear in which citizens are uncertain of their safety and sceptical of state protection,” the statement noted.

The party warned against attempts to justify the attack under the guise of traditional grievance, stressing that no cultural institution sanctions human rights abuses.

“For the avoidance of doubt, no palace, including the revered institution of the Oba of Benin authorises torture, stripping or degrading treatment. If any citizen is alleged to have committed an offence, the police station, not the street, is the lawful venue. No individual, mob or political gang is above the law,” the statement concluded.

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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State is reportedly set to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the first week of January, according to Daily Nigerian.

Governor Yusuf currently controls 25 of the 27 NNPP members in the Kano State House of Assembly, following the deaths of two members. The defection is set to take place without the backing of the former Governor of Kano State and NNPP leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who has rejected the move.

In a related development, Governor Yusuf is said to have initiated steps to remove his deputy, Aminu Abdulsalam, through impeachment. This is reportedly to clear the way for Murtala Sule-Garo, the APC deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 governorship election, to assume the deputy governorship position.

The political maneuver has stirred discussions among Kano State political observers, highlighting ongoing realignments ahead of upcoming elections.

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A firefighter of the Kwara State Fire Service sustained serious injuries on Sunday while attempting to contain a fire disaster in Ilorin, the state capital.

The firefighter was reportedly struck by a vehicle that lost control at the Kwara State Polytechnic gate.

The fire, which occurred at about 4:36 pm, involved 15 container shops, with three of them affected, according to the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, in Ilorin on Sunday.

He said: “Firefighters promptly engaged the blaze and successfully contained it, preventing further spread and extensive losses within the commercial area.

“Preliminary investigation indicated that the fire was caused by a power surge, which ignited combustible materials within the affected containers.

“Regrettably, during the course of the operation, one of the gallant firefighters sustained a serious injury when a vehicle that lost control ran into him at the scene.”

Hassan disclosed that the injured firefighter was immediately attended to and taken for medical care.

“The unfortunate incident underscores the high-risk nature of firefighting duties and the sacrifices made daily by personnel in the line of duty,” he added.

The Director of the State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed deep concern over the incident and wished the injured firefighter a speedy and full recovery.

He advised motorists to exercise extreme caution and obey traffic controls around emergency scenes, stressing that reckless driving endangers both responders and the public.

The director also urged shop owners and traders to install surge protectors, avoid overloading electrical systems, and ensure proper wiring to reduce the risk of fire outbreaks caused by electrical faults.

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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has approved Aminu Sa’ad and Nabil Daneji—sons of two deceased Kano legislators—to contest the seats made vacant by the deaths of their fathers in the Kano State House of Assembly.

The vacancies for the Municipal and Ungogo constituencies became vacant following the deaths of their fathers on 24 December.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the two Kano lawmakers died within one hour. The deceased Kano lawmakers were close friends until their deaths.

The Assembly first announced the passing of Aminu Sa’adu, the member representing Ungoggo Local Government Area.

Mr Sa’adu reportedly died on Wednesday morning following a brief illness. Shortly after, the Assembly confirmed the death of Sarki Aliyu, the lawmaker representing Kano Municipal LGA.

According to the Assembly’s spokesperson, Kamaludden Shawai, Mr Aliyu collapsed after receiving the news of Mr Sa’adu’s passing shortly after arriving at the Assembly complex. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

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The NNPP chairperson in Kano, Hashim Dungurawa, told Freedom Radio that the NNPP nominated the sons of the lawmakers after consultations led by the party’s national leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other stakeholders.

He said the decision was meant to assist the families of the deceased lawmakers.

Mr Dungurawa said that the consensus was reached after high-level discussions held at Mr Kwankwaso’s residence in Kano.

The meeting included senior party officials and representatives from the bereaved families.

“There was an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect. We deliberated frankly and reached an agreement on the best way forward,” Mr Dungurawa stated.

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Mr Dungurawa said Mr Kwankwaso believes that the move is intended to honour the legacies of the late lawmakers while maintaining the party’s commitment to justice and internal democracy.

However, Mr Dungurawa clarified that this approval does not constitute an automatic appointment.

He said Meers Sa’ad and Daneji must still contest through the party’s established internal democratic processes.

Mr Dungurawa said the young aspirants would uphold the high standards of public service established by their fathers. “We believe they possess the dedication to continue the legacy of service their fathers were known for,” he added.

He urged party members to support the transition, assuring them that the exercise would be conducted smoothly and respectfully.

The NNPP had in 2023 nominated the son of the deceased House of Representatives candidate for the Wudil/Garko federal constituency, Kamilu Isa.

Mr Isa died just four days to the presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives elections.

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The Peoples Democratic Party in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has said that it is fully prepared for February 21, 2026, area council elections.

The FCT Publicity Secretary of the party, Josephine Itoyah-Splendor, made the declaration in a statement on Sunday.

The party insisted that its candidates are duly qualified and recognised by both the party’s national leadership and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

This comes against the backdrop of ongoing internal wranglings within the party, including disputes involving a faction linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other party stakeholders.

“Our candidates, men and women of proven integrity and commitment, have been duly approved and signed in by the Damagum-led National Working Committee,” the statement said.

The opposition party further explained that it is entering the polls united and confident of victory, dismissing reports questioning the eligibility of its candidates as misinformation.

FCT poll: We’re ready – PDP declares

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• A Nigerian man has shared his opinion after watching a clip of Pastor Chris Okafor apologising to his church members
• Chris Okafor was called out by actress Doris Ogala, who lamented that the pastor had an affair with her for years and left her to marry someone else
• Reacting to Chris’s apology video, the X user stated that his apology didn’t seem genuine, but was a desperate attempt to guilt-trip his church members

A Nigerian man has reacted to a now-viral video of Chris Okafor tendering an apology to his church members.

This follows allegations made against the cleric by actress Doris Ogala about ‘using’ and dumping her to marry another woman.

Man urges Chris Okafor to own up to his mistakes amid Doris Ogala saga.
Photo credit: @Bissiriyu, Doris Ogala, Chris Okafor/X.
Source: Twitter

In a new video, the pastor had offered an apology to members of his congregation after the controversy went viral on social media.

Man criticises Pastor Chris Okafor’s apology message

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His choice of words in the clip however attracted mixed reactions, with some viewers questioning the sincerity behind the message and others calling for accountability.

In a post shared on the X platform, the man identified as @bissiriyu expressed strong reservations about the apology.

He stated that the message delivered by the pastor appeared manipulative rather than remorseful, arguing that it seemed designed to appeal emotionally to church members in order to prevent them from distancing themselves from him or his ministry.

According to him, the apology lacked genuine acceptance of responsibility and instead leaned towards shifting sympathy in his favour.

In his words:

“He was only out to guilt-trip his church members not to abandon him and his church. So because he saw his wife having sexx with another man, it affected his own behaviour that he had to also have sexx carelessly outside? Does this even make sense? He should own up his shitss without manipulating anyone.”Man faults Chris Okafor after he tendered an apology to church members.
Photo credit: @Chris Okafor/X.
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The reaction followed public claims by Doris Ogala, who accused Pastor Chris Okafor of maintaining a secret relationship with her before eventually marrying another woman.

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Reactions as man criticises Chris Okafor

Nigerians stormed the comments section to share their various opinions.

Joy Osi said:

“People would soon make excuses for him. Meanwhile, let’s assume it’s a female pastor going through all this shitt, and giving so much excuses, her church’s would be empty by now. But it’s a man, yea, it’s ok for him to do become promiscuous and evil because of a woman.”

Adaji said:

“He that is without sin should cast the first stone. Yes he is a pastor but he is mortal and can fall to the temptations of the flesh. Nobody holy. Pastor Chris go and sin no more, it won’t be easy but with God’s help and the guidance of the holy Spirit you can do it.”

Ggg said:

“Why are 9ja people no unless and foolish to see what’s wrong them close our eyes like this is bullshitt as a pastor you shouldn’t be doing all this and still manipulate people with a scripture from the Bible all because they are scared of God or respect God. Men e go hard ooo.”

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Lady rolls out interesting question regarding case between Doris Ogala, Chris Okafor

Taiye said:

“Why he apologized, didn’t she show us that he gave her $10k, these are the men that tarnished the church and delusional people that made choices to stay there will not be able to leave so fingers won’t point them.”

Nigerian awakens added:

“I pity the ignorant and gullible ones listening to his fairy tales. The holy spirit will soon strike him for using the Lord’s name to joke.”

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Man supports Pastor Chris Okafor

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man spoke out in support of a popular pastor after watching a video that recently surfaced online.

In the video, the pastor spoke about women and explained why some men might not choose certain women as their wives.

Source: Legit.ng

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has sent a strong political message to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying support for President Bola Tinubu alone will not guarantee any election ticket.

Wike made the statement on Sunday during a public outing in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.

His remarks were widely seen as directed at Governor Fubara, amid ongoing political tensions in the state.

The former Rivers governor said political loyalty must be tested during difficult times, not after power has been secured.

He mocked those he described as late supporters of President Tinubu, insisting that sudden alignment would not earn political rewards.

In his words:
“So the issue is not whether you are supporting Tinubu. That one, we have taken too long, long… Yes, oh. So Tinubu’s issue is not an issue again. Yes. Do you understand me? Yes. Tinubu’s issue is that nobody should be coming here to tell a day. We are for Tinubu, I am against you. Who is for Tinubu University? (laughs) That cannot give you any ticket, oh. (laughs) Direct, direct. It will not. Direction. Direction.”

Wike stressed that his political camp stood with Tinubu when the decision was unpopular. He said that support given under pressure carries more weight than alignment after victory.

He also recalled how the Rivers State House of Assembly openly backed Tinubu early, long before the election outcome was certain.

According to him, some of those now making public declarations were absent during the critical period.

“The same people now who came to declare, put them to God… But they should declare they are saying it for a candidate. Yes. Don’t you see characters? (laughs) So I send the sword far ahead of them.”

Wike further spoke on governance and continuity. He defended projects and agreements initiated during his tenure as governor. He said it is often difficult for successors to acknowledge past efforts, even though government is a continuous process.

His comments come weeks after Governor Fubara formally aligned with the All Progressives Congress, the party of President Tinubu.

The move followed months of political crisis in Rivers State, which led to federal intervention and a brief declaration of emergency rule.

Political watchers believe Wike’s remarks were a direct response to Fubara’s recent positioning as a key Tinubu ally in Rivers politics. Critics argue that Fubara’s support surfaced only after the political storm had settled.

Wike, who remains a dominant force in Rivers State politics despite serving in Abuja, appeared to draw a clear line ahead of the 2027 elections.

He suggested that political tickets would be decided by proven loyalty, not convenience.

Videos from the event in Rumuche, Emohua, spread rapidly on social media. Many users described the speech as a coded warning to the governor.

As of press time, neither the Rivers State Government nor Wike’s media team has issued an official clarification.

The comments, however, suggest that the political rift between both camps is still active, despite earlier peace moves brokered at the national level.

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Nigeria’s capital market attracted more than N753 billion in commercial paper (CP) issuances between April and October 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed.

According to the capital market regulator, this reflects deepening liquidity, strong investor appetite and renewed confidence in regulatory reforms which the commission said boosted activities in the commercial paper space.

In a release on Sunday, December 28, SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, among other things, explained the factors that strengthened investor sentiment in the market during the year.

What the SEC is saying: 

Agama said the CP market remained one of the most vibrant segments of the market during the review period, supporting short-term financing needs across manufacturing, agriculture, energy and other critical sectors.

“Commercial paper issuance remained vibrant, with over N753 billion raised to support short-term funding needs across diverse sectors,” he noted. 

The SEC DG added that the broader debt market also recorded landmark transactions, including the N500 billion Climate Funding SPV and the N200 billion Elektron Finance bond issuance.

These, he said, reflect increasing appetite for infrastructure-linked and sustainable finance instruments.

“These figures are not just numbers; they represent confidence in our regulatory framework and the resilience of our market architecture,” Agama stressed. 

He explained that the CP performance forms part of wider capital-raising activities approved by the Commission across debt, equity and hybrid instruments during the period.

Between April and October, the market “demonstrated remarkable depth and adaptability,” recording significant transactions that reinforced its role in mobilising capital for economic expansion.

Agama also highlighted macroeconomic tailwinds—Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade and the country’s removal from the FATF grey list—as supportive indicators that have strengthened investor sentiment.

“These achievements… signal renewed confidence in our economy. They will attract greater investment and enhance capital inflows,” he said. 

Monetary conditions: 

On monetary conditions, the SEC boss said easing inflationary pressures have created room for market innovation, urging operators to move from policy articulation to execution.

“The time for passive observation is over. Our collective responsibility is to activate opportunities and position the market as an engine of inclusive growth,” he said. 

Responding to the sharp downturn in November—when the Nigerian Exchange lost about N6.54 trillion in market capitalisation Agama attributed the slump to profit-taking ahead of the proposed 30% Capital Gains Tax, weak banking stock sentiment and global uncertainties. He said the market has since rebounded on policy assurances.

He also described the migration of the equity’s settlement cycle from T+3 to T+2 as a landmark reform that has enhanced liquidity and reduced counterparty risk, with plans already in motion to move to T+1 and ultimately T+0.

What you should know 

Commercial paper is a short-term, unsecured debt instrument issued by companies to raise quick funds for working capital needs, typically with maturities of 270 days or less. According to SEC, companies raised a total of N753 billion during the review period.

• It is worthy of note that Nigeria’s capital market is closing 2025 on a historic high, with total market capitalization hitting N149.88 trillion as of December 24 just shy of the N150 trillion mark for the first time.
• The growth reflects strong performance across equities, bonds (debt instruments), and ETPs, supported by sustained reforms, high domestic investor participation, and solid corporate actions.
• Equities dominated the market, contributing N97.89 trillion or 65% of total value, while bonds added N51.55 trillion and ETPs recorded N43.20 billion.

The NGX All-Share Index delivered a robust 49.17% year-to-date gain, positioning the exchange among Africa’s top performers. Turnover more than doubled, fuelled mainly by domestic retail and institutional investors seeking higher yields amid tight monetary conditions.

The SEC believes the strong commercial paper market, major debt issuances, improved macroeconomic indicators and ongoing market reforms—including the T+2 settlement cycle—are collectively positioning Nigeria as a top investment destination in Africa.

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