Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to comments made by Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke, who called on an unnamed politician to give room for a free and fair governorship election in Osun State.

Davido’s uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke is seeking re-election. On Wednesday, August 5, Davido, held a press conference where he said he had heard rumours that a politician from Imo State planned to interfere in the election. Although the singer did not name anyone, he alleged that the politician intended to use the August 15 governorship election as a political battleground to prove a point.

He urged the individual to promote peace instead and allow the people of Osun State to freely choose their preferred candidate.

However, in a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, the Governor urged the singer to direct his appeal to the electorate rather than to him. He also asked Davido to get ready to employ his Uncle as one of his dancers after he loses the August 15 state governorship election.

“The reality is that Governor Ademola Adeleke has, in the opinion of many, failed woefully in the discharge of his responsibilities. This is why many Osun voters are determined to vote him out in the August 15, 2026, governorship election. The signals emerging from across Osun State are clear. There is a growing indication that a significant number of voters have rejected the current administration and are prepared to embrace a new direction.

Rather than attempting to influence Governor Hope Uzodimma through emotional appeals, Davido should concentrate on helping his uncle prepare for life after office, as the people of Osun appear ready to cast their votes massively in favour of the APC candidate.

Perhaps, Davido should also begin making preparations to officially sign his uncle as a dancer in his musical band, because judging by the mood of the electorate, he may well be out of a political job after the August 15, 2026, governorship election.”

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Police have arrested a woman accused of br&talising a 13-year-old girl under her car in Imo State.

Imo journalist and activist Chidiebube Okeoma, who disclosed this on Thursday, August 6, 2026 said he led a team of police officers to arrest the woman and rescue the battered child.

Videos he shared online show the child with her eyes swollen shut.

According to him, the woman, said to be from Udi, Enugu State, brutally ass@ulted the minor and damaged her eyes with a stick.

The minor, who is also from Enugu, has been taken to the hospital for treatment.

Comedian and influencer KlintonCod has revealed that he recently had a five-hour phone conversation with Jude Okoye amid the ongoing dispute involving the Okoye brothers.

In a video, KlintonCod said the call came after he shared a video addressing Jude about the controversy. According to him, the conversation left him shocked, adding that there is far more to the situation than what has been made public.

He stressed that he was not taking sides, noting that the public has only heard different versions of the story and that many details remain unknown because the matter is still before the court.

KlintonCod urged fans to stop rushing to judge Peter, Paul or Jude, saying the brothers need prayers more than public criticism. He also expressed hope that, despite how difficult things appear, reconciliation may still be possible one day.

Actress Tayo Adeniyi has advised women, especially those in their late 30s and 40s, not to make marriage or having children the centre of their lives.

In a video shared online, the actress said women who have tried to get married or have children without success should not feel incomplete or pressured by society.

According to her, a woman can still live a happy and fulfilling life without a husband or children, stressing that no one should endure unhealthy situations just because they want to get married or become a parent.

She urged women not to settle for less or put up with unacceptable behaviour in pursuit of marriage, adding that if those things are meant to happen, they will happen naturally.

Tayo concluded by encouraging women to focus on living their lives, finding happiness within themselves and not allowing marriage or motherhood to define their worth.

Content creator Asherkine has shared his experience after claiming he was stopped by officials at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for filming on campus without permission.

In a video, the influencer alleged that he was taken to the Student Affairs office and later escorted by security officials over the shoot.

Expressing his frustration, Asherkine said, “That's why I don't come here. It's my school too, but that's why I don't come.”

He also claimed he has never experienced similar treatment while filming in other schools, adding that the incident explains why he rarely creates content at UNILAG.

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested another suspect in connection with the alleged mob k!lling of 25-year-old model, Ibrahim Mbaya in Jos.

LIB reported that Mbaya, a University of Jos graduate popularly known as Ibee, was accused of stealing an iPhone and brutally beaten by the suspects.

The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Yusuf Christopher Beskeni, a University of Jos Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA) presidential aspirant, was arrested following credible intelligence gathered by detectives investigating the case.

Four other suspects were earlier arrested in connection with the k!lling.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 after the parade of the suspect.

According to the statement, preliminary investigations indicate that Beskeni allegedly took part in the assault on Mbaya, including helping to tie him to a pole while he was being tortured by members of the mob.

The PPRO said the assault ultimately led to Mbaya’s d3ath.

Alabo added that investigations are ongoing, and authorities say efforts are being intensified to apprehend other fleeing suspects.

The Acting Commissioner of Police, DCP Usman Sheikh Adamu, assured the deceased’s family and residents of Plateau State that the Command would ensure that everyone found responsible faces the full weight of the law.

A lady has called out some Nigerian doctors, accusing them of allegedly requesting unnecessary medical tests that leave patients spending money they don't need to spend.

In a video, she claimed she once visited a hospital over chest pain and was allegedly told she had a heart problem. According to her, the doctor asked her to carry out four expensive tests.

She said she later sought a second opinion from another consultant in the same hospital, who reviewed her medical history and told her the tests were unnecessary, explaining that her chest pain was likely caused by muscle strain from her active lifestyle.

The lady also alleged that the same doctor recommended the exact four tests to another patient that same day. She added that she once heard from a doctor that some hospitals expect doctors to refer patients for laboratory tests to generate revenue.

She clarified that she was not referring to doctors who request tests to make accurate diagnoses, but those who allegedly ask for unnecessary investigations.

Content creator Maraji has reacted strongly to a man who claimed the relationship between TikTok couple Peller and Jarvis is doomed because Jarvis is a few years older than him.

The man argued that men should always marry younger women, claiming women age faster than men and suggesting Peller could eventually become unfaithful because of fame and success.

Reacting to the video, Maraji described his comments as ridiculous, questioning the logic behind his claims.

“The audacity!” she said, while mocking several of his arguments and dismissing his predictions about the couple's future.