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A fresh war of words has erupted between former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, following a series of public exchanges. Fani-Kayode, in a strongly worded response, criticised Momodu over his earlier remarks, describing them as unfounded and politically driven. Reacting to the criticism, Fani-Kayode denied claims that he had sought political alignment with former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, insisting that he had left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2021. He also challenged assertions made about his background and political relevance. Fani-Kayode used the opportunity to defend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, rejecting comparisons between the current administration…

The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has expressed worry about the recent Global Terrorism Report. The report released by the Institute for Economics and Peace think tank had ranked Nigeria fourth as the Sahel region topped the global terror deaths for 2025. Reacting to the new report, Obi said the indices are a painful indictment of failed leadership. He added that while many countries are seeing a decline in terrorism, Nigeria is moving in the opposite direction. Obi also stated that this trend is a direct result of misplaced priorities, weak governance, corruption, a lack of…

African football legend, George Weah, has reacted to the Confederation of African Football, CAF’s decision on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final. CAF had stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco. The ruling was handed down by the CAF Appeal Board following a petition by Morocco. According to the verdict, Senegal’s abandonment of the pitch during the chaotic final constituted a forfeit. Consequently, the board nullified the original 1-0 result and awarded Morocco a 3-0 walkover win, declaring the host nation the new continental champions. Reacting to the development, Weah, in a lengthy…

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has declared his readiness to defend himself against allegations of financial misconduct, maintaining that he remains proud of his record in office. In a recent interview conducted in Hausa, Malami accused security agencies of violating his constitutional rights during the investigation into his affairs. He alleged that operatives carried out searches on his homes and business premises without prior notice or his presence. “I have spent time in custody with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, at Kuje Prison, and with the Department of State Services. “I believe it…

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Nigeria Fourth In Global Terrorism Index, Reports Largest Death Toll Increase Amid Global Decline Nigeria has recorded one of the most alarming increases in terrorism fatalities globally, despite an overall decline in terror-related deaths worldwide, according to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI). The report revealed that “Nigeria recorded the largest increase in 2025, with fatalities rising by 46 per cent to 750. Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram were responsible for 80 per cent of all terrorism deaths in the country.” The GTI further noted that terrorism remains highly concentrated globally, stating that “just under 70…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his commitment to support the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027, declaring that he would actively work for the President’s second term bid. Adeleke said the lingering crisis over the control of local government areas in Osun State would not affect his earlier endorsement of Tinubu. The position was contained in a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. According to the statement, the governor made the declaration during a meeting with members of his cabinet, special advisers, and top government and party officials at the Government…

Activist, Deji Adeyanju, has calimed that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is trying to replace Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in 2027. This was, as Adeyanju described the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as a distraction. In a video on his social media page, the human rights lawyer claimed that most PDP members are working for President Bola Tinubu. He said: “PDP is a distraction; what is dead may never die again. I don’t want to bother myself about PDP now because everybody there is working for Tinubu. “They are just looking for who…

Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed remarks by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, describing them as misleading and unfounded. According to reports, Sowore’s comments followed a viral video in which he criticised what he termed “transactional politics” among some regional agitators and influencers, accusing them of aligning with political actors for personal or material gain. In the video, Sowore appeared to reference Igboho, linking his recent political stance, including support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s potential 2027 re-election bid, to what he described as “amala politics,” a slang expression suggesting opportunistic or self-serving…

The legal team representing the family of the late singer Mohbad has raised concerns over the suitability of some laboratories chosen for the ongoing paternity test of his son, Liam In a statement obtained on Tuesday, signed by the family’s lawyer, Oladayo Ogungbe, on behalf of the applicant, Joseph Aloba, the counsel highlighted issues regarding the technical capacity of the laboratories tasked with the DNA analysis. Ogungbe explained that on February 24, 2026, a court ordered that the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test be carried out in three laboratories jointly agreed upon by the parties and the court to ensure transparency…