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  Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has revealed his intention to contest in the 2027 general elections. Obi made the announcement during a discussion on X Spaces on Sunday evening. The former Anambra State Governor emphasized that he will not accept a role as a running mate to any candidate. He explained that his experience and political journey were not meant to culminate in serving as vice president, signaling his commitment to seeking the top office. “I  am not travelling round the world to learn governance to be Vice President,” Obi said. “I know how to turn Nigeria around. I built my business from scratch and have more experience than any candidate, including the sitting President. “Peter Obi will be on the ballot in 2027. I need your support. I need your prayers.”

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 43-year-old Amadin Williams for the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas, in Oben community, Ikpoba-Okah Local Government Area. The spokesperson of the command, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the arrest on Sunday, December 28, 2025 said that the suspect would be charged to court once investigations are concluded.  According to sources, the deceased had returned from abroad with his family to celebrate Christmas. He was reportedly attacked and killed during a housewarming party. Following the attack, the suspect fled the community, raising suspicion among residents.  He was later tracked and arrested in Benin City, where he was said to be hiding.  “I can confirm that Eghosa Osas, 43 years old, was killed by his childhood friend, Amadin Williams, for reasons yet to be ascertained,”  the source said.  “The late Eghosa had returned from abroad to celebrate Christmas with his family. He was attacked and killed at O...

Nigerians may be in for tougher times as Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, has cautioned that the country’s domestic aviation sector could slide into a major crisis if the newly introduced tax laws take effect on January 1, 2025, without a proper review. Onyema issued the warning during an interview with the newsmen on Sunday. He blamed excessive taxes, levies and charges on airlines for high airfares. He noted that domestic airfares could rise further to as much as ₦1.7 million and force local carriers out of business within months, with ripple effects on passengers, banks and the wider economy. He dismissed claims that airlines are profiteering, explaining that most ticket revenue is lost to statutory deductions. “People talk as if airlines are making a killing. It’s not true,”  he said. Onyema warned that the burden of the new tax reforms would ultimately fall on passengers, leading to a sharp rise in domestic fares. He added that Nigerian domestic ai...

  Nollywood filmmaker and former Managing Director of Daar Communications, Don Pedro Obaseki, has broken his silence following an incident in which he was stripped and dragged to the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. It was gathered that  Mr Obaseki, a renowned Nigerian filmmaker, was attacked and stripped on Sunday by youths allegedly loyal to the Benin Traditional Council at Uwa Primary School, where he went to play football. Speaking in an interview on AIT, the filmmaker, known for pioneering Nollywood projects such as Igodo (1999) and Eziza, stated that the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Mr Obaseki, who also created the television series “Days of Rage”, said he was humiliated during the ordeal despite pleading with his assailants. He said: “Today at about 11:00AM to 11:30AM, Sunday, the 28th of December, while playing football with my football mates at Uwa Primary School in Benin. Assailants attacked the place, and I was physically abducted, I’m sor...

Following airstrikes against ISIS terrorists in Sokoto State, the United States has now shifted its focus to the Sambisa Forest. They are now currently carrying out intelligence and surveillance operations in the large expanse of land within Borno State. Top security analyst, Brant Philip, revealed this via his X account and shared flight tracking data to back up his claims. The tracking data showed a Gulfstream V aircraft flying over Borno state. Philip, in his tweet, claimed that the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), is the target of the latest intelligence operations. ISWAP are widely known to carry out their operations within the North-East and Lake Chad basin region.

Pastor Chris Okafor, Founder and General Overseer of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministries widely known as the Grace Nation International or Liberation City, has issued an apology and sought forgiveness in the wake of allegations made against him by Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala. In a video shared on Facebook by Ogala on Sunday, the cleric was seen kneeling before members of his church as he expressed remorse over what he described as mistakes made in the past. Recall that the Nollywood actress had called Chris Okafor out after he dumped her for another woman despite promising her marriage. While maintaining that many of the allegations against him were untrue, Pastor Chris said he was apologizing to anyone who felt offended by his actions. “I am not joining issues,”  he said, referring specifically to Doris Ogala.  “Mistakes have been made in the past, and I tender my apology to everybody. But everything that was said is not true. There are so many lies in most o...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that it is yet to receive a response from FIFA concerning its protest over the eligibility of some Democratic Republic of Congo players who featured in the 2026 World Cup African playoff against the Super Eagles weeks ago. NFF, however, categorically stated that the situation is still under consideration. This statement comes in response to media claims that FIFA had dismissed Nigeria’s appeal following the Super Eagles’ defeat to DR Congo in the play-off final. Speaking on the development, NFF Secretary General, Mohammed Sanusi, confirmed that no official updates have been received from FIFA concerning the petition. “The Nigeria Football Federation wrote a petition to FIFA on the eligibility of some of the players of DR Congo, and if there is anything, FIFA will reply to the NFF,”  Sanusi said during an interview on AIT. “The NFF has not received any letter from FIFA saying they have thrown away our petition. We have checked our ...