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I Have Not Spoken To Anyone About Nigerian Football – Okocha Speaks On Interest In NFF Presidency

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by

Legendary Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has dismissed reports suggesting that he is contesting for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidency.

ObasEmpire reports that following Tuesday’s disappointing 1-1 draw between the Super Eagles and South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, calls for the Ibrahim Gusau-led NFF board to resign intensified.

After the calls, there have been speculations that Okocha had expressed interest in running for the NFF presidency.

However, speaking via a post shared on Instagram, the sportsman dismissed the rumours and urged those behind them to cease.

He wrote, “Hello everyone, I just want to use this opportunity to say that the news and posts circulating are false.

“I have not spoken to anyone about Nigerian football or any interest in becoming NFF president. I’m currently in Kigali attending SPORTSBIZAFRICA.

I’m pleading with those spreading false information to stop. I appreciate my people and understand the frustration we’re experiencing, but rest assured that better days are ahead; let’s keep believing. I know it’s not easy, but we are all in this together. God bless, and please let’s stay strong.”

BREAKING: Hospitals Shut as Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike

September 12, 2025 (updated September 12, 2025) Published by

Hospitals nationwide are expected to be shut as resident doctors under the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have commenced a five-day warning strike.

The action followed the expiration of a 24-hour ultimatum issued to the Federal Government after an earlier 10-day deadline lapsed on September 10 without resolution of their demands.

ObasEmpire reports that NARD had, on September 1, warned that it would down tools if the government failed to address lingering issues.

The association confirmed the commencement of the strike in a message released on Friday and signed by its Secretary-General, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku

According to NARD, the strike decision was reached after a six-hour virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting, which followed the expiration of its ultimatum to the Federal Government.

Good morning, NEC Members, thank you all for your continued cooperation and understanding. As clearly stated in our earlier communique, the strike is scheduled to commence at 8:00 am today (Friday).

All Centre leadership is expected to guide their members accordingly. Further updates will be communicated to NEC members in due course,” Odunbaku said.

The issues raised by the doctors include the non-release of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, non-payment of five months’ arrears arising from the revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, as well as outstanding specialist and hazard allowances.

BREAKING: Tension in Anambra as Soludo’s Security Operatives Kill Pregnant Woman, Others

September 9, 2025 (updated September 9, 2025) Published by

Personnel of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (Ocha Brigade) have allegedly killed four persons, including a pregnant woman, following a violent clash with traders at the Onitsha Main Market.

The incident happened on Tuesday along Bright Street, opposite First Bank, when the task force stormed the market to seize traders’ goods.

It is understood that resistance from the traders led to chaos, during which the operatives allegedly opened fire on unarmed civilians.

Happening now at Main Market Onitsha. Ocha Brigade came as usual to pack people’s goods but the owners refused to allow them, and the whole thing quickly escalated into a very ugly scene when one of the operatives started shooting directly at people at close range. According to the latest reports, two people among those shot are already dead,” an eyewitness wrote on Facebook.

Explosion Rocks Qatar As Israel Target Hamas

September 9, 2025 (updated September 9, 2025) Published by

Massive explosions rocked Qatar’s capital Doha on Tuesday, with Israeli media reporting that the blasts were the result of an attack targeting senior Hamas officials.

Multiple explosions were reported in Qatar’s capital Doha this afternoon followed by plumes of smoke rise above an areas where some of the embassies are located.

Reacting in a statement, the Israeli army confirmed it targeted Hamas officials in Qatar’s capital. The army added that it has carried out an assassination attempt on top Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital, Doha.

A Hamas source told Al Jazeera that the attack targeted Hamas negotiating team. The attack came as negotiators from Hamas were meeting to consider the latest ceasefire proposal put forth by the United States.

Spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the “criminal attack constitutes a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms and a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents of Qatar”.

Al Jazeera correspondent Suhaib al-Assa reports the site that was targeted by Israel in Doha is in a residential neighbourhood, not an isolated area.

Al-Assa cited security officials as saying that their priority is to secure the scene and locate damage and casualties.

The security procedures are very complex because we are talking about an extremely sensitive site,” he said.

Not details yet on the extent of damage or any casualties.

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September 9, 2025 (updated September 9, 2025) Published by

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Senate rejects Natasha’s request to resume, insists suspension remains [DETAILS]

September 9, 2025 (updated September 9, 2025) Published by

The Senate has rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s bid to return to plenary, insisting that her six-month suspension remains in effect pending the outcome of her appeal.

In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, the Senate confirmed receiving Akpoti-Uduaghan’s notification that she intended to resume legislative duties on September 4, 2025, which she argued marked the end of her suspension.

However, the Senate maintained that her suspension, which began on March 6, 2025, is still valid and cannot be lifted while the case is before the Court of Appeal.

The matter remains sub judice, and until the judicial process is concluded, no administrative action can be taken to facilitate your resumption,” the letter read.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended in March over alleged breaches of Senate standing orders. The Federal High Court in Abuja later upheld the suspension, prompting her to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal.

The Senate stated that her suspension would only be reviewed after the appellate court delivers its judgment.

Tyla Wins best Afrobeats at 2025 VMAs

September 8, 2025 (updated September 8, 2025) Published by

South African sensation Tyla has been crowned the winner of the Best Afrobeats category at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards for her hit single “PUSH 2 START”.

The announcement on Monday morning marked another milestone in the rising global influence of African music, as Tyla celebrated her achievement with fans across social media.

This win underscores the growing recognition of African artists on the international stage and highlights the continued dominance of Afrobeats in global music trends.

Tyla’s victory comes alongside several other African artists who earned nominations this year, including Nigerian stars Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr.

Their presence in multiple categories reflects the continent’s expanding footprint in the global music scene, cementing Africa as a key player in shaping contemporary pop and Afrobeats worldwide.

JUST IN: Peter Obi at Crossroads as Labour Party Confirms He Won’t Get 2027 Ticket

September 8, 2025 (updated September 8, 2025) Published by

The Labour Party (LP) has declared that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will not be given the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made this known on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics.

We are going to do our 2027 without Peter Obi; he will not have our ticket,” Arabambi said, while stressing that the party’s momentum in the last election was not solely because of Obi but largely driven by the EndSARS movement and widespread discontent with the former president Muhammadu Buhari administration.

Arabambi also accused the LP’s acting National Chairperson, Nenadi Usman, and activist, Aisha Yesufu, of colluding with Obi, adding that the party would take steps to expel them. He further challenged Obi to openly announce his departure from the party.

Obi has one leg in Labour Party, one leg in PDP, and one leg in ADC. If he believes he has the proficiency on his own to have seven million votes in 2027, we advise him to pronounce his departure from Labour Party,” he added

Obi, who came third in the 2023 presidential election, has publicly backed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) but has yet to formally defect to the coalition platform.

Dead Body Found At National Assembly Complex

September 8, 2025 (updated September 8, 2025) Published by

The decomposed body of a 55-year-old man has reportedly been discovered in a car parked outside the annex gate of the National Assembly complex, Abuja.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deceased, identified as Gaddafi Iwar, a Tiv man suspected to be a labourer at a construction site within the complex.

He was found motionless in a red Peugeot 406 with registration number BWR-577 BF at about 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 7.

The body was evacuated to the National Assembly Clinic for medical confirmation and later conveyed to Asokoro General Hospital, but was rejected due to advanced decomposition.

The Tiv community and youth leaders eventually took the body to Gbawu Village, a border town between AMAC and Kuje Area Council, for burial to prevent a health hazard.

Meanwhile, the wife and daughter of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sakpefu community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, Muhammad Swasun, have been abducted by suspected bandits.

The gunmen stormed the community on Sunday night shooting sporadically to instill fear among residents.

Sources told ObasEmpire on Monday that the victims were Hajiya Fatima, the party chairman’s wife, and Amina, his daughter.

While stating that the gunmen operated for several minutes before whisking away their victims, a source said: “The bandits abducted his wife, Haja Fatima, and his daughter, Amina, and took them to an unknown destination.”

Photos from Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola’s wedding ceremonies emerge

September 6, 2025 (updated September 6, 2025) Published by

More stunning photos from Temi Otedola and Mr. Eazi’s wedding ceremonies across three countries have surfaced, capturing their love story in Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland

The celebrations began in Monaco with an intimate civil ceremony at the Mairie de Monaco on May 9, 2025—a date chosen to honor Mr. Eazi’s late mother.

Temi looked elegant in a custom Wiederhoeft suit while her groom opted for a Louis Vuitton look. The couple later toasted their union at Villa La Vigie, the former home of Karl Lagerfeld.Their journey

Their journey continued in Dubai with a vibrant traditional Yoruba wedding held at the Otedola family residence. Temi dazzled in four designer ensembles by Zac Posen, Miss Sohee, Lisa Folawiyo, and Oscar de la Renta.

One of the standout looks, described by Posen as reminiscent of Nefertiti, featured a satin gown with a dramatic dove-wing bow and gele.

Mr. Eazi complemented her with a custom Lisa Folawiyo Studio outfit, carrying a Tom Talmon cane. The emotional moment when Temi called him “my oko” (husband) left many guests in tears.

The final leg of the celebration was a dreamy white wedding in Iceland at Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavík. The iconic venue, adorned with lush floral arrangements, was closed to the public for the private ceremony. Among the guests were Temi’s mother Nana Otedola, her sister DJ Cuppy, comedian Broda Shaggi, and billionaire Aliko Dangote.

Temi stunned in a Fendi Haute Couture gown as the couple exchanged vows, followed by an enchanting reception that featured scenic dinners under glass domes, geothermal baths, and celebrations under the Northern Lights.

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