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Dr. Josef Onoh, President Bola Tinubu’s former campaign spokesman in the South East, has sharply responded to former Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Babachir Lawal, following his criticism of President Tinubu’s recent attendance at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration in Rome. In a televised interview on Wednesday, Lawal questioned the appropriateness of a Muslim president attending a major Catholic event, recalling his previous opposition to the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket during the 2023 elections. However, Onoh dismissed Lawal’s comments as uninformed, calling the ex-SGF an “ignorant Christian” whose lack of understanding of interfaith dialogue exposes him to ridicule. Onoh reminded Lawal…

Three weeks after the release of “Sweet Love,” Burna Boy is back with a brand new single, and this time, he teams up with American rapper Travis Scott. The track, titled “Tatata,” arrives ahead of Burna’s anticipated album “No Sign of Weakness.” “Tatata” is energetic and playful, weaving Afrobeats and hip-hop rhythms into a track that’s both catchy and full of character. It’s a confident, upbeat anthem with Burna and Travis trading verses that nod to flirtation, confidence, and living large. Burna Boy kicks things off with a cheeky verse about nearly crashing his car at the sight of a…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Portugal’s senior women’s national team in a high-profile international friendly in Lisbon as part of their final preparations for the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports The fixture, acknowledged by the Portuguese Football Federation, will take place on Monday, 23 June 2025, at 1:00 PM local time. It is part of a week-long training camp designed to sharpen the Falcons’ readiness ahead of the continental tournament, which begins in July. Nigeria Super Falcons. Photo by IMAGO During their stay in Lisbon, Nigeria will take on Portugal twice, with one…

The Director-General of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, has called on religious leaders and faith-based organisations to collaborate with NAPTIP in the fight against human trafficking, irregular migration, smuggling of migrants, and violence against persons. She emphasised the need to institutionalise safer migration pathways and reduce the vulnerability of Nigerians to exploitation. Meanwhile, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has unveiled a National Policy and Implementation Framework and the Handbook on Pastoral Care of Migration in Nigeria. Speaking at the Annual Capacity Building Support Programme for Migrant and Refugee Service Coordinators…

The coalition of opposition politicians led by the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, says there is no truth in the story making the rounds that it has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the political platform to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 poll. This was made known in a statement Thursday by a key member of the coalition, Malam Salihu Lukman. Lukman described such a story as completely false, adding that no such decision has been taken. According to him, once negotiations are concluded, a formal announcement will be made by the leaders of the coalition.…

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of 60-year-old motorcycle operator, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, who was swept away by floodwaters along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway at Alakuko during heavy rainfall. In a statement released Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the tragic incident occurred on May 20, 2025, around 4 p.m. Adeniran reportedly lost control of his motorcycle amid the heavy downpour and was dragged by the raging floodwaters. “The unfortunate incident took place along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Alakuko, during heavy rainfall. The victim, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, fell off his motorcycle, which was also carried away by…

The newly elected President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, says his primary focus will be on youth competitions, grassroots growth, and regional unity, Soccernet.ng reports. Gusau, who also serves as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), succeeds a line of distinguished Nigerians including Dr Amos Adamu, who last held the role between 2008 and 2010. The new WAFU B chief believes Nigeria must seize the moment to lead a footballing renaissance in West Africa. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are the reigning WAFU B U20 champions.  “Our country, Nigeria, must make…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not being considered for inclusion in the opposition coalition being formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. Lawal, speaking during a televised interview on Arise TV, described the PDP as a party with an “incurable virus” and claimed it lacked the flexibility needed for serious political realignment. “In all the meetings I’ve attended so far, nobody has ever bothered about adopting the PDP as the platform,” he said. “We all agree that…

  What was an insignificant erosion path at the MayoMayo and Owakurudu communities in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State in 1999 has developed into a major gully that divides the town. TAIWO BANKOLE writes on the deaths and devastation brought about by the gully   Their ache, pains, disappointment and avoidable loss of lives and properties date back to about two and a half decades. They have helplessly watched in agony and utter sadness as what they never thought could pose a risk became life-threatening, swallowing their houses, destroying their businesses and causing them unimaginable sorrow, tears and everyday apprehension. This aptly…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed what Nigerians should expect from the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup as preparations continue for Nigeria’s international commitments later in the year, Soccernet.ng reports. The Unity Cup, set to be held in the coming days, is expected to give the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions a competitive platform to test and evaluate fresh talent from the domestic league. Chelle, who recently named his squad for the mini-tournament, said the competition will allow his coaching staff to try out new players in different roles—particularly those drawn from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL),…