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The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the Christmas Eve explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, describing the incident as further evidence of what it called the Federal Government’s failure to protect citizens amid worsening insecurity across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on behalf of the party, the PDP said the blast was “another sad reminder of the rising insecurity that has beco

Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has now surpassed 9.9 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, positioning him within reach of becoming the first African act to reach 10 billion total streams on the platform according to streaming performance reports. The milestone reflects the cumulative performance of his solo releases, collaborations and featured appearances, underlining his sustained global appeal and influence within the Afrobeats genre. Wizkid previously became th

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zinedine Zidane, who represented France at youth international levels before switching allegiance in 2025, recorded a clean sheet as Algeria defeated Sudan 3-0 in their opening Group E match at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Zidane qualifies for Algeria through his father Zinedine Zidane’s Algerian descent and made the transition following FIFA approval earlier this year. The match, played at the Prince Moulay Al Hassan Stadium in Rabat, saw Alg

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of deliberately refusing to enforce the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments, describing the continued inaction as a constitutional breach with far-reaching consequences for grassroots development. In a statement shared on his official X handle, Atiku said the Tinubu administration is approaching two years of ignoring a binding apex court ruling that directed the Fe

Arsenal reached the EFL Cup semi-finals after defeating Crystal Palace 8-7 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium. The match remained level after 90 minutes despite Arsenal’s dominance in possession and chances in the first half, and it was ultimately decided by a lengthy shootout in which goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga saved the decisive penalty to send the Gunners through. Arsenal had taken the lead through an own goal by Maxence Lacroix late in th

Funke Akindele’s film Behind The Scenes has crossed the ₦500 million mark at the Nigerian box office within two weeks of its release, emerging as one of the fastest-grossing Nollywood films of 2025 according to box office figures. The movie grossed approximately ₦512 million in 12 days of theatrical run, making it the quickest Nigerian title this year to surpass the ₦500 million milestone and positioning it among the highest-earning local releases.  The sustained box office

Governor Seyi Makinde has signed the Oyo State Appropriation Bill 2026 into law, approving a total budget of N892,085,074,480.79 for the 2026 fiscal year. The bill was signed on Monday, marking the formal commencement of implementation preparations ahead of January 1, 2026. Makinde commended the Oyo State House of Assembly for what he described as a people-centered and timely legislative process, noting that the early passage of the budget would ensure smooth execution from t

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has undergone surgery following the injury he sustained during Liverpool’s 2-1 Premier League win against Tottenham Hotspur, and the club has confirmed he will be sidelined for an extended period. Isak suffered the injury while scoring the opening goal in the match and was substituted after the challenge, with scans revealing a fracture that required an operation on his ankle and fibula. The surgery was completed successfully on Monday, and Is

Peter Obi has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Farouk Ahmed, chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, calling for accountability, transparency, and a broader national reflection on public responsibility. In a statement shared via his verified X handle, Obi referenced claims by Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, that Farouk allegedly spent about $5 million on the education of his four children in Swit

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface is facing a potential period on the sidelines as medical staff have recommended knee surgery, leaving both his parent club and his loan club Werder Bremen uncertain about his immediate availability. Medical assessments indicate that Boniface has a knee issue that may require surgical intervention, and discussions between the clubs and medical teams are ongoing as they await a definitive course of action. The 24‑year‑old, on loan at Wer

Actress Ini Edo broke down in tears during an Instagram Live session as she addressed the backlash from the Christian Association of Nigeria over the title of her new movie, A Very Dirty Christmas. She acknowledged the controversy and expressed deep regret, saying, “If I had known the title ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ would cause a problem, I would have changed it. CAN, I am sorry. I never meant to insult or disgrace Christians. I am a Christian too. I put my sweat, my blood int

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was left out of the matchday squad for the Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. The omission was confirmed when the club released its squad list ahead of the game, with Mainoo not included among the available midfield options. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has explained that midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was left out of United’s squad to face Aston Villa because the 20-year-old picked up a calf injury in training, ruling h

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has addressed the attention surrounding a T-shirt display involving Kobbie Mainoo’s brother, insisting the matter should not be placed on the young midfielder and stressing that his focus remains strictly on performance and team results. Amorim made the comments during his pre-match interview ahead of United’s Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. Speaking on the issue, Amorim emphasized that Mainoo should not be held accountable f

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year during their 2-0 La Liga win against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, marking a significant milestone in the French striker’s first full calendar year with the club. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a header, and Mbappé converted an 86th-minute penalty to secure his 59th goal of 2025, matching the record Ronaldo set in 2013. Real Madrid’s victory kept them close t

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will no longer be staged every two years, with the tournament set to move to a four-year cycle after the 2028 edition. The decision was made public by CAF President Patrice Motsepe during an executive committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on the eve of the 2025 tournament. The shift, according to CAF, is aimed at reducing congestion in the international football calendar and better aligning the

Peter Obi has raised concerns over alleged alterations to Nigeria’s tax laws, questioning the integrity of the process through which recently enacted legislation was finalized and published. In a statement shared via his verified X handle, the former LP presidential candidate said Nigeria was witnessing what he described as a troubling shift from controversies over budget padding to allegations of laws being altered after legislative approval. He warned that discrepancies bet

Peter Obi has paid the NECO examination fees for 148 inmates across correctional centres in Anambra State, following appeals from inmates seeking access to secondary school certification as part of their rehabilitation process. In a statement shared via his verified X handle, the former Anambra State governor explained that representatives of inmates from several correctional facilities in the state had reached out to him, prompting him to formally write to the National Exami

The Peoples Democratic Party has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2026 budget presentation, describing it as disconnected from the economic realities faced by most Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Party’s Spokesman, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition party said the proposal, which the president themed “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” does not reflect the hardship citizens have experienced since the administrati

Senate on Friday confirmed the appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan and Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as chief executive officers of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory bodies, marking the conclusion of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to fill leadership vacancies at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The approvals came after both nominees were screened by relevant Senate commit

The House of Representatives has approved an increase in campaign spending limits for candidates contesting elective offices in Nigeria, raising the ceiling for presidential election expenses from N5 billion to N10 billion as part of amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. The decision was taken on Thursday during plenary following a clause-by-clause review of proposals to reform the electoral law ahead of the 2027 general elections, with lawmakers saying the adjustments reflec