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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed claims that he received ₦50 billion from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after the January 2024 Ibadan explosion, challenging his critic to substantiate the claims. Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose made the assertion during a television interview, prompting a sharp response from Makinde’s camp that disputes the narrative and questions the credibility of the accusation. Fayose, appearing on TVC’s Journalists Hangout on Friday, sa

Peter Obi has condemned the latest bombing in Zamfara State, describing the attack as heartbreaking and a grim reminder of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. In a statement posted on his official X handle on Sunday, the former Labour Party presidential candidate said he received the news of the Zamfara bombing only hours after it occurred, noting that it came just days after a similar attack in Borno State, at a time when families should have been “gathered in peace, celebr

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory over Brighton at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Martin Ødegaard and a Georginio Rutter own goal in the first half gave the Gunners a two-goal lead, before Brighton pulled a goal back through Diego Gómez early in the second period. A key moment in the match came from Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, who made a crucial save to deny a powerful effort from Brighton attacker Yankuba Minteh, helping to maint

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest, secured by a late goal from Rayan Cherki in the 83rd minute. The victory extended City’s league winning run to six matches and temporarily placed them one point ahead of Arsenal in the title race. Forest took an early lead when Tijjani Reijnders scored shortly after half-time from a Cherki assist, but Forest responded with an equalizer through Omari Hutchinson before Cherki’s dec

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, has visited the Sultan of Sokoto at the monarch’s palace in Sokoto State, underscoring efforts to engage traditional leadership amid heightened security operations in the region following recent joint counterterrorism airstrikes by the United States and Nigerian forces. The courtesy visit on Friday brought the military’s top officer to the seat of the Sokoto Caliphate, reflecting a broader effort to reinforce rel

Manchester United secured a 1-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, with Patrick Dorgu’s first-half volley proving decisive in a match played without several regular starters including captain Bruno Fernandes and midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, both sidelined with injury. Dorgu opened the scoring in the 24th minute when he connected with a long throw-in and struck a first-time volley into the bottom corner, his first goal for Manchester Unite

The Peoples Democratic Party has raised concerns over the recent United States air strikes against terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West, faulting the Federal Government’s handling of communication around the operation. In a statement released on Friday, by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said Nigerians first learned about the strikes through announcements by US President Donald Trump and other American officials, before Nigeria’s

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has publicly backed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial tournament to a four-year cycle, describing the change as a positive step for the development of African football. Broos spoke ahead of South Africa’s second group-stage match against Egypt in Agadir, arguing that the new format would reduce pressure on players and ease recurring conflicts between clubs and national teams.

Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has delivered a blunt assessment of the Peoples Democratic Party, saying the party has failed to adjust to life outside power and is now facing an existential crisis. He made the remarks during an interview on This Morning Show on Arise News, where he reflected on the state of opposition politics in Nigeria and questioned the PDP’s capacity to function effectively without federal control. Speaking on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed said the party never prepared itse

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