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Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that Nigerians must learn to live with the Fulani herdsmen. Gumi made this statement in a video posted via X, declaring that the herdsmen were part of Nigeria and would go nowhere. The cleric stressed that no one could drive them away just as they cannot drive anyone way, adding that they are neighbours and should not be described as enemies. According to him, if by any mistake Nigeria turns them to enemies, then such an action would spell doom for the country. The retired army further explained that the real enemy…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as historic incompetence over the air strikes carried out by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, in Sokoto state on Friday. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Friday, said the opposition party supports lawful efforts to protect Nigerians but blamed governance failure for the foreign military operations on Nigerian soil. Abdullahi cautioned that allowing external forces to conduct direct military operations in the country is unsustainable and could undermine Nigeria’s long-term strategic interests. The ADC’s mouthpiece equally questioned Nigeria’s role…

Two adult males, whose identities are yet to be established, have been found dead amid the debris of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, following the devastating fire that swept through the high-rise building on Thursday. The bodies were recovered on Friday during continued search and rescue operations at the Marina axis, where the multi-storey structure was severely damaged by the inferno. DAILY POST reports that the blaze originated from the fourth floor of the 25-storey building before spreading to the sixth floor and subsequently consuming other levels, as well as nearby structures. During the incident, a section…

Game Week 18 in the Premier League began with Manchester United’s gritty 1-0 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. But there will be more games across the weekend, as the domestic campaign begins to hit the halfway stage. Manchester City have the chance to go top for at a least a few hours when they play Nottingham Forest, before Arsenal take on Brighton. Chelsea clash with Aston Villa in the big one later on Saturday. But, what fixtures can we expect upsets? 1. Nottingham Forest vs Man City: Under Sean Dyche, Nottingham Forest have looked a different team altogether.…

The Secretary General of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Mohammed Abubakar, and a human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, have urged state governors to support President Bola Tinubu for the smooth implementation of local government autonomy. They called on the governors to respect the Supreme Court judgement which granted financial autonomy to the local governments. Their call followed the President’s remarks during the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, where Tinubu urged governors to comply with the Supreme Court ruling. Tinubu warned that failure by the governors…

Managing Director of Routepay and Co-Founder of Routelink Group, Femi Adeoti, has been recognised as one of Nigeria’s influential technology chief executives in a 2025 industry assessment released by the Technology Industry Leadership Watch. The platform tracks executive impact and enterprise innovation across Africa’s digital economy, highlighting leaders driving the continent’s tech growth. According to the TILW assessment, Adeoti was acknowledged for his role in expanding enterprise technology, payments infrastructure, and digital services that support banks, fintech firms, telecom operators, and government agencies across Nigeria. In a statement on Thursday, the report described Adeoti as one of the key figures…

Kabiru “KB Godson” Towolawi defeated Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi by unanimous decision after 12 rounds in a heavyweight professional bout on Christmas Eve at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The contest, sanctioned by the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control, saw Towolawi dominate across the scorecards with a composed, disciplined display that earned him one of the most significant victories of his career. The win marked the first professional defeat for the 53-year-old Ibeabuchi, who had entered the bout with an unbeaten record of 21 wins, including 16 knockouts. Fighting before a lively Lagos crowd, the 45-year-old Towolawi relied on…

Popular singer, Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, warmed the hearts of fans on Christmas Day after reuniting with his daughter, Zeenat; and her mother, Adijat, in a moment that quickly went viral. A video shared on December 25, 2025 captured the award-winning artiste in a tender exchange with his daughter, holding her closely and planting a kiss on her cheek. Dressed in a simple black suit, Asake appeared happy as Zeenat, clad in an all-denim outfit, clung to him with a smile. The singer was also seen rubbing her arm affectionately, a quiet gesture that amplified the intimacy of the moment.…

Crypto analysts are anticipating XRP’s price to trade sideways heading into the new year, at least until more bullish catalysts emerge.“We maintain a view that the latter half of 2026 will provide more constructive conditions for risk assets in general, but in the short term, we have a slightly bearish tilt on altcoins until BTC consolidates or forms a bottom,” Nansen senior research analyst Jake Kennis told Cointelegraph.Kennis is holding off on specific price predictions for 2026 amid market uncertainty but pointed to several catalysts that could drive XRP (XRP) higher, including potential spot ETF approvals, deeper integration with global…

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