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Cross River lawmakers backs Otu for 2027 re-election, urges rival to step down
Southern Caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027.
The nine lawmakers declared their support for the governor in the 2027 general election during a news conference on Wednesday in Calabar.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the declaration was coming on the heels of growing speculations that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, had the intention to run for the governorship position in 2027.
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Ekpeyong currently represents Cross River South in the Senate,
The rumours are gaining traction as the senator’s free transport scheme continues to expand across the state, with many interpreting it as a strategic move ahead of the election.
Speaking on behalf of the lawmakers, Mr Francis Asuquo, the member representing Odukpani State Constituency said that they had endorsed the governor to continue from 2027 to 2031.
Asuquo highlighted some of the reforms carried out by the governor such as the increased Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), among others,
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According to him. their recognition is in view of the governor’s remarkable achievements since assuming office. He noted;
As we work towards 2027 and the dynamics of another election in our state, we urge every resident of the state to please think Cross River and the collective good of the state.
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As patriotic and people-driven representatives, we hereby pass a vote of confidence on Gov. Otu, we declare unequivocally that he is our only choice for next term as governor of Cross River.
We appeal to every other potential gubernatorial aspirant not to hope on us, but to please decline such aspirations and join forces to support Otu for a second term,
However, Mr Richard Inoyo, the Country Director of Citizens Solution Network, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) said there was nothing wrong with people declaring their intentions subtly, the lawmakers had no right to ask others to drop their ambitions.
According to Inoyo, the caucus does not represent the overriding thinking of the people of the southern part of the state. He said;
Even though they claim that the governor has achieved a lot, there are still many things yet undone and people can campaign on these grounds against the governor and defeat him.
I cannot really tell how well these members represent their constituents because I can’t see what they are doing, they are only supporting a one system party ideology that is injurious to our democracy,
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Man says he stands with Asake as he reveals what he would do if his abusive and absent father tries to return to his life

A man whose father was abusive and absent has shared the extent to which his father abused his mother. He shared his story while reacting to a video of Asake’s father begging for help while claiming he has been abandoned by his popular son. The X user said he stands with Asake and shared his own story, narrating how his father scalded his mother with hot soup because he had a side chic. He said his father abandoned them afterwards and he would get violent if his father tries to rear his “ugly head” now. The post Man says he stands with Asake as he reveals what he would do if his abusive and absent father tries to return to his life appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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From Lagos to Potomac: How Nigerian women are shaping the Real Housewives franchise

By Ayo Onikoyi
The Real Housewives franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, offering a front-row seat into the lives of powerful women balancing business, family, friendships and everything else in-between.
The franchise first became a global sensation in the U.S., and its influence extended to Africa, where Nigerian women are making waves both locally and internationally.
Across the Atlantic, The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP)’s Dr. Wendy Osefo has brought Nigerian representation, balancing her reality TV presence with a career as a professor, political commentator, and author. Born in Nigeria and raised in the U.S., Wendy has remained vocal about her heritage, often incorporating her cultural identity into conversations on the show.
Halfway through its third season, The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) continues to deliver everything viewers signed up for, lavish lifestyles, power moves, and shifting friendships.
With RHOLagos setting new standards for African reality TV and Wendy Osefo expanding Nigerian visibility on an international stage, the franchise continues to evolve while keeping its signature mix of glamour and real-life drama.
As the season unfolds, RHOLagos has kept audiences engaged with shifting alliances, business triumphs, and high-stakes confrontations. The Lagos cast: Adeola “Diiadem” Adeyemi, Carolyna Hutchings, Dabota Lawson, Laura Ikeji, Mariam Timmer, and Sophia Momodu are making it clear that beyond the designer outfits and exclusive events, real-life relationships and ambitions are at the heart of the show. Meanwhile, RHOP’s Wendy Osefo remains a standout personality in the franchise, balancing academia, media, and personal life all while embracing her Nigerian roots.
With reality TV becoming a key part of entertainment culture, Showmax is making it more accessible this March with the Shikini Deal, offering a limited-time-only deal on its General Entertainment plans from as low as N1,000. For those looking to catch up on RHOLagos or explore other must-watch shows, this presents a timely opportunity to do so at a lower cost.
As RHOLagos Season 3 heads toward its finale and fans in Africa catch up on Season 9 of RHOP courtesy Showmax, one thing is clear—Nigerian women are shaping conversations in reality TV, both at home and on the global stage. And with Showmax leading the charge in showcasing these stories, fans have a front-row seat to all the drama, success, and sisterhood that make the Real Housewives universe so compelling.
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Drop coalition talks; come and join SDP – El-Rufai tells Atiku, Obi, Aregbesola

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has asked opposition leaders and aggrieved stakeholders in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to drop the idea of a possible future coalition and join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) instead.
El-Rufai, a former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, specifically called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential flag-bearer in 2023, Peter Obi, and former ministers Rotimi Amaechi and Rauf Aregbesola to join forces with him in the SDP.
He made the appeal in a recent interview with BBC Hausa, in which he pleaded with politicians to join the SDP to defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
This follows his resignation from the APC on Monday, March 10, 2025, citing a misalignment of values with the ruling party.
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“My wishes and prayers are for Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf, and all opposition leaders to come and join SDP, not to do a merger or to register a new political party.
“What pains me is that the government we supported and had confidence in would do well because we saw what Tinubu did in Lagos despite his challenges.
“We all know about his issues in Chicago, but we thought if he could replicate his work in Lagos for Nigeria, let’s support him. However, he failed,” he said.
The former Kaduna Governor affirmed that his presidential ambition in 2027 would depend on the party and the people’s will.
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“It is not for me to decide; it is the party and the people that will decide. Even when I was contesting for governor, it was people that met and convinced (Muhammadu) Buhari, and he called me and asked me to contest,” he added.
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