Author: Philips News

Comedian DeeOne has warned Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election. Philips News reports that former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo Martin popularly known as DeeOne, has called out former presidential candidate of the Labor Party, Peter Obi, for his lack of willingness to spend money on his political ambition. Comedian DeeOne spoke in a viral Instagram video on Saturday morning, while reacting to the emergence of the City Boy Movement – a political support group for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. City Boy Movement, established by Seyi Tinubu,the son of President Bola Tinubu, has some top…

Davido has withdrawn a suit seeking custody of his daughter, Imade. Philips News reports that twenty months after Nigerian singer David Adeleke popularly known as Davido filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court, Yaba, seeking custody of his daughter, Imade, from her mother, Sophia Momodu, he has withdrawn the case. Davido approached the court in June 2024 seeking joint custody of his first daughter, Imade, whom he welcomed with Sophia Momodu in May 2015. The “With You” hitmaker also asked the court to grant him unrestricted access to the child. Since the suit was filed, the matter had remained…

Sunday Oliseh has been offered to South African club Kaizer Chiefs. Philips News reports that a football pundit, Mamadou Gaye, has urged South African club Kaizer Chiefs to appoint former Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh as their next coach. Since October 2025 after Kaizer Chiefs parted ways with Nasreddine Nabi, the South African club side has been without a substantive coach. Kaizer Chiefs also known as the Glamour Boys eventually announced that coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze will lead the team on an interim basis for the remainder of the 2025-2026 season. Speaking on SuperSport’s Soccer Africa, Gaye said:…

FIFA has set a date to rule on Nigeria’s world cup petition against DR Congo. Philips News reports that the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will deliver its verdict on Nigeria’s eligibility protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday, February 16, 2026. Recall the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially complained in December 2025, saying at least six DR Congo players who played in the 2025 African playoff final in November were not allowed to play because they recently changed their nationality. The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost the match 4-3 on penalties after it ended 1-1 in…

INEC has released 2027 election timetable. Philips News reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria’s electoral umpire, has announced the timetable and schedule for the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, January 13, 2026, where he slammed earlier reports which suggested that the electoral umpire had released the timetable for the election. Amupitan said the release of the timetable for the general election was in line with provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act, 2022, as amended. The INEC Chairman said that Presidential Election…

INEC has proposed N873 billion to conduct 2027 general elections. Philips News reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has proposed N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday, January 12, 2026, while presenting the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and the estimated cost of the 2027 elections before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. Amupitan clarified that the N873.778 billion election budget is distinct from INEC’s N171 billion proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, which covers routine operations, including by-elections and off-cycle polls. The INEC Chairman…