29 h. ago Joining Politics Gave Me More Courage, I’ll Contest Again – Funke Akindele

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has described her political experience as a transformative journey that empowered her. Funke also noted that politics deepened her understanding of leadership, governance, and national development. Speaking at the WithChude Live talk hosted by media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, on Thursday, the Nollywood actress opened up about her motivations […] The post Joining Politics Gave Me More Courage, I’ll Contest Again – Funke Akindele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Funke Akindele announces political plans ahead of 2027 elections

By Seyi Babalola Funke Akindele, a famous Nigerian actress-turned-politician, has announced her political plans after an unsuccessful attempt in the last general elections. The actress was the running mate to Abdulazeez Adediran, the Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2023. Following their defeat by Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives […] The post Funke Akindele announces political plans ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Funke Akindele Breaks Silence On Mental Health Battle Amid Political Criticism

Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about a painful chapter in her life that led her to seek therapy for the very first time. In an emotional conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, shared on Instagram on Thursday, the movie star spoke about the toll her 2023 political campaign took on […] The post Funke Akindele Breaks Silence On Mental Health Battle Amid Political Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Adeola shares plan to end Ogun West’s governorship jinx in 2027

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has outlined strategies for the district to produce Ogun State’s governor in 2027, ending a 49-year exclusion. Speaking at the inauguration of the Yewa Think-Tank’s (YTT) secretariat, ‘Yewa Unity House’, in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, Adeola stressed that unity and […] The post Adeola shares plan to end Ogun West’s governorship jinx in 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Chimamanda Adichie, Falz, Teni, others light up hearts at #WithChude Live

The debut edition of the live show, hosted by award-winning storyteller and media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, featured literary powerhouse Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, prophetic voice Pastor Jerry Eze, screen icon Funke Akindele, rapper and activist Falz, gospel sensation Moses Bliss, and music powerhouse Teni the Entertainer, beloved filmmaker and actress Ruth Kadiri, celebrated creative Hauwa Lawal, […] The post Chimamanda Adichie, Falz, Teni, others light up hearts at #WithChude Live appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Headies 2025: Funke Akindele’s Movie ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Wins ‘Sound Track Of The Year’ Award

By Nafisat Abdulrahman A movie titled ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ by popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has won the category of ‘Sountrack of the Year’ in the 17th Headies Awards held in Lagos on Sunday night. Other nominations for the category included ‘Eledumare’ by Teledalese, ‘Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre’, ‘Lose to Gain’ by Kaline, […]

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7 d. ago Funke Akindele, Chimamanda, Pastor Jerry To Headline Chude’s Talk Concert In Lagos

A star-studded line-up of creatives, thought leaders and and cultural influencers is set to grace the stage at the highly anticipated three-day Talk Concert in Lagos. Top actors and musicians – including the dynamic Funke Akindele, Falz the Bahd Guy, Bobby Ray, Pastor Jerry, and renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – are set to bring […]

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9 d. ago 2027: Defections hit PDP, party loses Delta gov, Osun reps member joins APC

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) further depleted yesterday with the defection of the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori and other government officials to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection puts to rest speculations about his political direction. Announcing the defection in Asaba, the state capital, […] The post 2027: Defections hit PDP, party loses Delta gov, Osun reps member joins APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 2027: Defections hit PDP, loses Delta gov, rep member in Osun to APC

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) further  depleted  yesterday with the defection  of  Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori  and other government officials to the All Progressives Congress (APC).  His defection puts to rest speculations about his  political direction. Announcing the defection in Asaba, the state capital, […] The post 2027: Defections hit PDP, loses Delta gov, rep member in Osun to APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Pat Utomi to mobilise 7.2 million people to Abuja to reclaim Nigeria from the elite

Pat Utomi, renowned professor of political economics, has announced a mass mobilisation effort tagged “Freedom Converge”, aimed at bringing over read more Pat Utomi to mobilise 7.2 million people to Abuja to reclaim Nigeria from the elite

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2 w. ago 2027: PDP govs playing Asiwaju’s spoiler game – Atiku’s coalition 

A coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party governors rejected a proposed alliance and plan to field a weak candidate in the 2027 election to split opposition votes in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Read More

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2 w. ago Senator Ndume’s Body And Soul No More In APC, Planning To Join Atiku, Obi’s Coalition – Daniel Bwala

Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala has accused lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume of planning to join opposition ahead of 2027 general election. Mr. Bwala noted that ruling All Progressives Congress should be not be surprised when the lawmaker join strong opposition members like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi […] The post Senator Ndume’s Body And Soul No More In APC, Planning To Join Atiku, Obi’s Coalition – Daniel Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APC Not Worried With Atiku, Others’ Coalition Visit To Buhari, Their Plans To Unseat Tinubu In 2027 Will Fail – Ganduje

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that coalition visitation led by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari will not be productive. Ganduje led this out on Friday while addressing newsmen after leading APC National Working Committee on a Sallah homage to Buhari at his residence in […] The post APC Not Worried With Atiku, Others’ Coalition Visit To Buhari, Their Plans To Unseat Tinubu In 2027 Will Fail – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Funke Akindele Speaks On Raising Children Alone After Separation From JJC Skillz

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has spoken about her experience raising her children alone after her separation from estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz. The pair, who married in 2016 and welcomed their twin children in 2018, publicly announced their separation in June 2022, with JJC Skillz stating on Instagram that they were […] The post Funke Akindele Speaks On Raising Children Alone After Separation From JJC Skillz appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lamidi Apapa Declares Himself Labour Party Leader After Supreme Court Ruling

Labour Party figure, Lamidi Apapa, has declared himself the rightful head of the party following the release of the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgment delivered last Friday. Apapa, who had remained largely absent from the political scene over the past year, made the announcement on Wednesday, marking a new twist in the […] The post Lamidi Apapa Declares Himself Labour Party Leader After Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Reconstitutes Civil Service, LG Service Commissions

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has reconstituted the Rivers State Civil Service Commission and the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission. Ibas had last week announced the suspension of all political appointments made by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which affected several boards and agencies of the state government. In a statement issued […]

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3 w. ago You’ll Have To Wait Until 2031 To Retire Tinubu – APC Chieftain Responds To SDP’s 2027 Plan

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has hit back at claims made by former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate Adewale Adebayo, who suggested that a coalition of opposition parties could remove President Bola Tinubu from office by 2027. Adebayo had mentioned that if political heavyweights like Atiku Abubakar and Peter […] The post You’ll Have To Wait Until 2031 To Retire Tinubu – APC Chieftain Responds To SDP’s 2027 Plan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago I didn’t call out Funke Akindele to chase clout — Ijoba Lande

Comedian and content creator, Ganiyu Morufu, aka Ijoba Lande, has said that the report of him claiming that popular filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, paid him the sum of N90,000 after one month on set was misconstrued. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he claimed that the video was tampered with. He stated that although Read More

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4 w. ago VIDEO: Ijoba Lande retracts ₦90K claim, admits Funke Akindele paid him ₦190K

Controversial Nollywood actor Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has backtracked on his earlier claim that celebrated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele paid him a meagre ₦90,000 for a month’s work on her film set. His initial statement had stirred up a storm online, with many accusing him of trying to smear the Read More

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4 w. ago Funke Akindele Once Paid Me N90K After 1 Month On Set, Actor Ijoba Lande Recounts

Actor and comedian Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, who is popularly called Ijoba Lande, recounted his disappointing experience working with popular actress and producer Funke Akindele, also called Jenifa. Ijoba Lande narrated that he spent a month working on a movie produced by Akindele at Amen Estate in Lagos, only to be paid N90,000 at the end. […]

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