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Hilda Dokubo challenges Umahi to show what he has delivered, sparks debate

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Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo has criticised Minister of Works Dave Umahi over his campaigning for President Bola Tinubu.

What she said

In a video posted on Instagram on Saturday, 14 November 2026, the actress is seen watching Umahi speak at an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign event in Ebonyi State. She then addresses the minister directly, arguing that campaigns should focus on what officials have actually delivered for people rather than repeated appeals for votes.

How people reacted

The video spread widely on X. Many users pushed back, pointing to what they described as a substantial record of road projects under Umahi's ministry.

Background

Dokubo, a veteran actress, has often spoken out on political issues. Umahi, a former Ebonyi governor, is one of the most visible members of the Tinubu government and is campaigning for the President's re-election. He had not responded to the video at the time of writing.

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Nkechi Blessing thanks God after nasty bathtub fall in the UK

Actress Nkechi Blessing says she narrowly escaped serious injury after slipping in a bathtub while preparing for a photoshoot in the UK, and has thanked God for her recovery.

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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has shared a frightening experience she had while in the United Kingdom.

What happened

In a video posted on Instagram on Friday, 13 November 2026, the actress said she had slipped in her bathtub earlier that day while getting ready for a photoshoot. She said she lost her footing, tumbled out of the tub and landed on her back and bottom on the floor. She credited her physical strength for helping her recover quickly, saying the outcome could otherwise have been far worse.

Her message

In the caption, she thanked God for protecting her and asked her followers to help her give thanks.

How people reacted

Colleagues and fans flooded her comments with messages of relief and prayers. The actress has been in the news this week after publicly addressing speculation about her love life.

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2Baba likes brother's birthday tribute to Annie Idibia: "Massive birthday blessings, Queen"

2Baba's brother Ujah Idibia has celebrated Annie Idibia on her birthday, calling her a queen who is "loved dearly". The post was liked by 2Baba himself, adding to talk about the estranged couple's relationship.

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Annie Idibia's birthday has drawn warm messages from her husband's family, and one tribute in particular has fans talking.

The post

Ujah Idibia, brother of music star 2Baba, shared photos of the singer and Annie side by side on Instagram with a heartfelt caption.

"Massive birthday blessings Queen @annieidibia1. May the universe be on ur side always. Just know u are loved dearly. More love n light for u. Have a wonderful Bday," he wrote, adding heart emojis.

2Baba's like

What caught many fans' attention was that the post was liked by 2Baba's official account. Earlier, the singer had also shared Annie's photo on his Instagram story with his song 'Celebrate'.

Background

2Baba, whose real name is Innocent Idibia, and actress Annie Idibia were one of Nigeria's most talked-about celebrity couples and have children together. Their separation became public in early 2025, and 2Baba has since been linked with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru. The birthday gestures from him and his family suggest goodwill remains between the two.

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Ooni of Ife attends ex-wife Olori Naomi's university convocation

A video of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, chatting warmly with his former wife Olori Naomi at her graduation from Elizade University has gone viral, drawing admiring reactions online.

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has drawn attention online after attending the university graduation of his former wife, Olori Naomi Silekunola.

What happened

Olori Naomi graduated from Elizade University in Ondo State, and a video from the convocation ceremony, shared by gospel singer Dare Justified on Friday, 13 November 2026, quickly went viral. It shows the former couple together with their son, chatting easily, with Naomi at one point leaning in to speak to the monarch over the noise of the venue. Photos also show them posing together.

How people reacted

Many social media users praised the pair for maintaining a cordial relationship for the sake of their son, describing the moment as a good example of co-parenting.

Background

Olori Naomi and the Ooni have a son together and later separated. Earlier this week drew attention for her entrance at a celebrity naming ceremony in Lagos.

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Judgment details: why the court sacked the Mark-led ADC leadership

The certified copy of the judgment that voided the David Mark-led ADC leadership shows the judge found a key resignation letter was fabricated and ruled that the party's executive committee could not appoint national officers without an election.

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Details of the Federal High Court judgment that nullified the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have emerged from the certified true copy of the ruling.

The resignation letter

Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment on 5 November 2026, examined three main issues. The first was a letter said to show that the party's deputy national chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, had resigned in May 2025, before the meeting that installed the new leadership. After comparing signatures, the judge found clear differences, described the letter as fictitious or fabricated and rejected it as evidence.

Powers of the executive committee

The ADC argued that its constitution allowed the National Executive Committee to dissolve the old leadership and appoint a new one. The judge accepted that parties may run their internal affairs, but held that this cannot override the Constitution and the Electoral Act, which require parties to elect their principal officers through periodic democratic elections. He ruled that the committee's administrative powers did not allow it to appoint national executives in place of an election.

No proof of a vote

The judge also found that the party could not show that members or delegates had been given the chance to vote for candidates of their choice, and said notifying INEC of a meeting was not the same as complying with the law.

Background

The judgment also voided the primary that produced Atiku Abubakar as the ADC's presidential candidate. The party has appealed, and INEC says it will obey the final court decision. Atiku and his running mate Rotimi Amaechi are continuing to campaign.