Author: Ayo

The Presidency has dismissed claims that an artificial intelligence-generated photo of President Bola Tinubu and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda was taken in Paris, France. Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, called the allegations and the social media criticism that followed a “misrepresentation of facts” in a statement released on Monday. Ajayi maintained that the picture was authentic, stating that the two leaders had dinner together on Sunday while attending their engagements in Paris. He said, “The narrative that the picture of Presidents Bola Tinubu and Paul Kagame taken in Paris yesterday was…

Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim, bringing an end to his 14-month tenure at the club. Questions were raised about his continued presence in the Red Devils’ dugout after directing an emotional outburst toward the club’s board during a draw at Leeds. He has now paid the ultimate price for his outburst and a succession of disappointing performances. Amorim took over as manager of United in November 2024, succeeding Erik ten Hag in a prestigious Premier League position, but he has only managed 63 games. The Red Devils won only 24 of those games, leaving their new manager with a 38…

Bandits have once again attacked a small village in Niger State, killing 42 people, including children, and abducting scores more. The event occurred in the state’s Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas, less than a month after nearly 300 students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, were abducted in the same areas. This came as President Bola Tinubu directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to locate and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack and to ensure they…

The naira strengthened on the first trading day of the New Year, rising to N1,430.84/$ in the official window, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data. Over the last week, the naira has stayed around the N1,440/$ level at the official window, with relative stability backed by increased FX supply and CBN interventions, as well as Nigeria’s external reserves acting as an extra cushion. The naira gained N12.53 per dollar this week (up 86 basis points from the previous week). It moved between N1,427.00 and N1,445.68 per dollar, rising in three of the four trading sessions. Meanwhile, experts have remarked…

Nigeria’s quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title continues on Monday when they meet Mozambique in the round of 16 at Fez Stadium. Victory will be the Super Eagles’ 12th quarter-final participation, increasing their lead in last-eight finishes over Egypt, while Mozambique will make their debut at this stage after reaching the knockout round for the first time in six attempts. Nigeria is undefeated against the Mambas, having won four and drawn one of their five meetings in all competitions. Their only prior AFCON match was in 2010, when they won 3-0 in the group stage thanks…

Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, announced a cabinet reorganization on Monday. Governor Makinde removed Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, the Secretary to the State Government, from her position with immediate effect, according to a statement issued by his Special Advisor on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. “Prof. Musibau Babatunde has been appointed as the new Secretary to the State Government,” he declared. “Barrister Temilolu Ashamu has been transferred to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.” Additionally, Ademola Aderinto, the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, was named a commissioner-designate. Additionally, the statement…

Benibo Anabraba, the secretary to the Rivers State Government, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated January 5, 2026, he submitted his resignation to the PDP Chairman in Ward 1 of the state’s Akuku-Toru Local Government Area. Anabraba claimed in the letter that his choice to leave the main opposition party was “personal.” Additionally, he conveyed gratitude for the “political leverage gained from the party during the period of my membership.” It is believed that Anabraba intends to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite the fact that he did not reveal his next political…

By Emmanuel Shofuyi The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has once again demonstrated its strength, maturity, and commitment to internal democracy with the appointment of Alhaji Semiu Sodipo as the new Secretary General of the Ogun State PDP. This well-deserved appointment has been received with widespread goodwill and optimism across the party structure and among stakeholders. Alhaji Semiu Sodipo is a loyal party man whose unwavering commitment, discipline, and years of dedicated service to the PDP are well known. His political journey has been defined by consistency, sacrifice, and steadfast loyalty to the ideals of the party. His…

In a testament to the growing influence of Nigerian footballers on the global stage, four of the country’s finest players have been nominated for the prestigious Best FIFA Awards 2024. Atalanta star, Ademola Lookman, leads the pack with a nomination in the Best Attacker’s category. The 27-year-old, who finished an impressive 14th in the Ballon d’or ranking, is also the favourite to win the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Another Nigerian player, William Troost-Ekong, is in contention for the Best Defender award. The centre-back, who was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations…

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria on Thursday began a two-day state visit to France, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit, the first official state visit by a Nigerian president in over two decades, is aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and boosting ties between France and Africa’s most populous country. The two leaders, President Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron, met at the Invalides memorial complex in Paris, where they were treated to the national anthems of both countries. The visit is expected to focus on encouraging economic partnerships between France and Nigeria,…