Author: Ayo Oye

*Says he remains committed to democratic ideals of justice, equity, service Immediate past Director-General of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and two- term member of the House of Representatives, Hon CID Maduabum has decamped from the party to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Hon Maduabum, in a statement personally issued by him on Sunday in Abuja, pointed out that the PDP, which he served with pride, has been hijacked by self-serving, unscrupulous elements who are more interested in personal power grabs than in party discipline, internal democracy, or national interest. The PDP, he added, is now a shadow of its…

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Nollywood actress Temitope Solaja, has revealed the reasons behind her recent body transformation, dismissing rumours that it was influenced by a man. Temitope, popularly known as Aruga, spoke in an interview with fellow actress Biola Adebayo. According to her, the decision to undergo liposuction and a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) was motivated by her love for fashion and dissatisfaction with how her stomach appeared in clothing. She also shared candid reflections on the challenges she faced relocating to the United States, her passion for acting, and her plans to return to the Nigerian film industry. Addressing rumours about her body…

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Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The senator announced this in a letter he personally signed dated June 12, 2025, and submitted to his ward party chairman in Obokun local government area. He anchored his decision to resign on “irreparable, irreconcilable differences and protracted legal battles” had bedeviled the party at the National level after the 2023 general elections. “I wish to formally notify you that I am resigning my Membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect, due to the irreparable, irreconcilable…

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The political landscape in Edo State has shifted further in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as Governor Monday Okpebholo formally received Hon. Marcus Onobun, the last remaining opposition federal lawmaker in the State, into the ruling party’s fold. At the event, the Governor described the move as the final nail in the coffin of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State. Speaking during the defection ceremony, Governor Okpebholo, in his characteristic forthright style, asserted that the APC is now firmly in control of Edo State, declaring that all vestiges of the opposition will be completely erased…

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The managing director and chief executive officer of T.Pumpy Concept Limited, Mr. Akintayo Adaralegbe, Friday, visited Katampe Extension Estate site to inspect the progress of work. T.Pumpy Concept is a highly rated real estate developers based in Abuja. The estate firm owns dozens of T.Pumpy Estates spread across Nigeria’s capital city. Mr. Adaralegbe was accompanied on the inspection by one the firm’s brand ambassadors and nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo. Ongoing development work at T.Pumpy Katampe Extension Estate site “We visited our site at Katampe Extension and we are truly impressed with the level of development. “We are committed to delivering…

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The Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Yoruba Nigeria has announced details of its 49th Annual National Conference and General Meeting. The details were contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chairman and General Secretary, Alhaji Tiamiyu M. Adeoye and Adeyemi Dauda Talubi. According to the Principal Officers of association, the ANC and General Meeting will be held at Anglican Heritage City, Oke-Iyanu, Bishop’s Office, Ilesa, Osun State. Adeoye and Talubi gave the dates for the events are August 3 to 7, 2025. Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Yoruba Naijiria is a national professional association which strives to improve the quality…

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A pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) diverted $8,000 meant for the church in South Africa and traveled to the United States to marry another woman. This revelation was made by Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the RCCG, while ministering at a recent programme organised for men in the church. A video of her message, which has been circulating online, was monitored by Church Times. According to Pastor Folu, the incident occurred during one of her missionary visits to Cape Town, South Africa, where she was invited to preach at a local…

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A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Shuaibu Adamu, has been allegedly killed with a hammer by hoodlums in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. The incident was reported to have happened on Sunday night at about 8pm behind AA Rano filling station, located along the Abuja-Lokoja highway. The deceased, who was riding on a motorcycle back to his house behind the filling station, was suddenly blocked by some hoodlums who smashed his head with a hammer and zoomed off with his bike. Some neighbours who were passing by later identified him and alerted his relatives, who evacuated him…

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In Rafi and Shiroro local government areas of Niger State, there is subdued excitement after 25 persons abducted by terrorists were rescued by police operatives. However, even as relatives are excited to reunite with their own, some of the women abducted from the communities returned from terrorist captivity with advanced pregnancies and babies. The pregnancies and infants are believed to belong to the terrorists under whose custody the women were held for over a year, before being rescued by the police a week ago. Prompt News recalls that no fewer than 25 persons were kidnapped  from Allawa on the Pandogari-Allawa…

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A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Children-Focused Organisation, is organising an enlightenment conference for teenagers. The theme for this year’s conference scheduled for August 2nd, 2025, is “The Purpose-Driven Child” It is targeted at reaching out to teenagers across schools, churches, and communities- regardless of religion or background. The conference will focus on educational talks and enlightenment programmes designed to shape their lives positively. Also, the event will feature a roundtable discussion that will address sensitive but crucial issues facing teenagers in today’s society, including: The Effects of Pornography Peer Pressure Social Media Dangers Without Guidance Drug Abuse and nd other related…

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