Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has released documents he described as evidence to support his claim that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde received N50bn from the Federal Government after the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. Fayose made the disclosure on Sunday, days after Makinde challenged him to provide proof of the allegation. He said he…
Nigerian troops have repelled an overnight bandits attack in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, killing nine attackers during a prolonged gun battle. The clash occurred in Bakaji and Unguwar Garma, communities in the Goron Dutse area, after armed bandits invaded the villages around midnight on Saturday. Residents said the attackers arrived in large…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as political consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. A senior ADC official in Abuja confirmed that Obi plans to formally declare for the party on December 31. The source said the declaration rally will take place in…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has challenged former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, to prove his claim that he collected ₦50 billion from President Bola Tinubu. Makinde issued the challenge through his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, who described the allegation as false and irresponsible. According to the Oyo State Government, Fayose made the claim…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as Nigeria’s most abused politician after President Bola Tinubu. He also declared that political activities in Rivers State will formally begin in January 2026. Wike spoke on Saturday during a thanksgiving service organised by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche,…
At least 10 people died on Saturday after suspected improvised explosive devices detonated along the Magami–Dansadau road in Zamfara State. The blasts triggered panic among motorists and residents in the area. Witnesses said armed bandits planted the explosives along the busy highway. The attack targeted vehicles travelling through the corridor. Eyewitness Recounts Triple Explosion An…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained why his side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in Saturday’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. The Blues started the game brightly and took the lead through João Pedro. However, Aston Villa turned the contest around after the break, with substitute Ollie Watkins scoring twice to seal…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its firm support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity of Somalia.The Federal Government warned international actors against actions that could undermine Somalia’s constitutional order. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigeria remains committed to respecting the political independence of all United Nations and African Union…
Mensah Omolola, a social media user and cancer patient popularly known on X (formerly Twitter) as AuntieEsther, has died after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. News of her death emerged on Saturday night, triggering widespread grief on social media. Many Nigerians had followed her health journey closely over the past weeks. The confirmation came…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday. As a result, the win confirmed Nigeria’s qualification from Group C with a game to spare. More importantly, it underlined the team’s strong start to…
