Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has publicly criticised Edo State governor Monday Okpebholo over the condition of roads in the state.

What he said

In posts on his Instagram Stories on Thursday, 12 November 2026, the actor said he had just travelled by road through Edo and was shocked by what he saw. He described the roads as dangerously bad and a real safety risk for travellers, and questioned how a state with such a proud cultural and historical identity could still have crumbling roads. He tagged the governor and said the people of Edo deserve better.

Background

On the same day, comedian Sabinus criticised the Rivers State government over the state of roads in Rivers. Okpebholo, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), became Edo governor in November 2024. His government had not publicly responded to the actor's comments at the time of writing.

Comedian and skit maker Sabinus, also known as Mr Funny, has criticised the Rivers State government over the condition of roads and public facilities in the state.

What he said

In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday, 12 November 2026, the comedian said his home state of Rivers had some of the worst roads he had seen, with refuse dumps everywhere. He said the state has a governor, council chairmen and lawmakers who drive past the problems with sirens every day, yet nothing changes. He also asked officials in charge of sports how money meant for the state stadium was being spent, given its condition.

Background

Siminalayi Fubara has governed Rivers since 2023 and has declared support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election. Sabinus's comments came on the same day actor IK Ogbonna criticised Edo State's governor over bad roads. The Rivers State government had not publicly responded at the time of writing.

Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James has sparked talk of a second pregnancy after sharing a new photo on Instagram.

The post

The photo, shared on Thursday, 12 November 2026, with the caption 'The beginning of a beautiful bond', appears to many fans to show a baby bump. Veekee did not directly confirm a pregnancy. Social media personality Enioluwa, comedian Broda Shaggi and reality star Tacha were among the celebrities who left congratulatory messages, while some fans were left confused.

Background

Veekee James, whose full name is Victoria Atere James, and her husband Femi Atere welcomed their first daughter, Eliana, on 2 May 2026 in the United States. Earlier this week, she went viral after recounting an unusual test she set her husband to prove his love.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will be bound by the final court decision on whether Atiku Abubakar can contest the 2027 presidential election.

What INEC said about Atiku

Speaking in London on Thursday, 12 November 2026, where he was briefing an audience at Chatham House on election preparations, INEC chairman Professor Joash Amupitan said the commission would follow whatever final ruling the courts give in the dispute over Atiku's nomination. A Federal High Court in Abuja on 5 November nullified the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and reportedly voided the primary that produced Atiku as its candidate. The ADC has appealed, and its lawyer has argued that the judgment contained no express order invalidating Atiku's candidacy.

Materials on the move

Separately, INEC National Commissioner Professor Rhoda Gumus said on Thursday that the commission had begun moving non-sensitive election materials to some geopolitical zones. Speaking while receiving a delegation from Kenya's electoral commission, she said INEC had completed nine of the 14 activities on its election timetable, finished producing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and sent the first two batches to most states. She urged registered voters to collect their cards and said staff training was under way.

Background

The presidential election is scheduled for 16 January 2027. Amupitan recently completed a tour of the six geopolitical zones to assess readiness. Separately, a Federal High Court in Kaduna on Thursday nullified an ADC primary in the state, adding to the party's legal troubles.