Journalist, politician fight over alleged love triangle

NOT ALL BATTLES are fought with words—some erupt in public view with fireworks. Word in the corridors of power is that a fiery journalist finally settled a simmering grudge with a well-known politician in explosive style—right in the middle of a press conference. The two had long-standing beef, allegedly over a love triangle. The politician had dodged the journo for months, but fate brought them together at last. In a moment of pure drama, the journalist stepped forward and landed a hot slap on the MP’s cheek, stunning the room into silence before vanishing into the crowd. Aides say the politician is livid—and vowing revenge, “in equal measure.” This isn’t over. Not by a long shot.

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AN OPPOSITION LEADER who had been cozying up to the ruling party appears to have made a dramatic U-turn. Until recently, momentum seemed to be shifting in his favour—but cracks have begun to show. He has now been sidelined from a political caucus formed by like-minded figures from his region, reportedly raising questions about his loyalty. Was he a mole all along? Perhaps. The group had spent months quietly planning a visit the powers that be, with the aim of declaring their support ahead of the 2027 polls. But with his exclusion, the leader now finds himself politically adrift, uncertain of his next move and where to begin.

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A SON OF a well-known city politician, whose thirst for the bottle is said to be as legendary as his father's taste for power, is now the talk of town. Reason? He was overheard bragging at a club in one of the city's upmarket estates about why people are so much concerned with him after acquiring a new SUV. To him, this was not worth the gossip. Lubricated by several rounds of expensive whisky, the politician’s son went on to allegedly  boast, rather recklessly, about how he and some unnamed associates had recently pocketed a windfall from an illicit government deal. According to club insiders, he seemingly hinted of big connections and inflated tenders, even claiming he is untouchable.

***WHO IS THIS top government official whose love for the bottle is proving harder to manage than his new job? Barely months into office, the man is already making news in his office. Our insider says he is allegedly struggling to manage his drinking habits, with embarrassing episodes becoming more frequent. Despite his sharp suits and polished speeches, those close to him whisper that he’s supposedly battling demons behind closed doors. Questions are now being raised on whether he will manage his tasks.