Author: Damilola

Baba Ijesha

Popular Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised those demanding his arrest over his continued commentary on banditry and national security issues, insisting he has done nothing illegal by engaging with armed groups in search of peace. For years, Gumi has positioned himself as a mediator between the government and bandits — a role that has earned him both praise and heavy backlash. Many of his critics accuse him of shielding criminals and encouraging negotiation with violent groups instead of supporting military action. In a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday, the cleric pushed back strongly, labelling his opponents as…

The Super Eagles have turned their full focus to a decisive World Cup playoff final against Congo after both sides battled through tough semifinal encounters in Morocco. Nigeria needed extra time to overcome Gabon, while Congo left it late, breaking Cameroon’s resistance in the 91st minute to secure their place. Nigeria head into Sunday’s showdown with renewed confidence following their emphatic 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon. Victor Osimhen’s brace and Chidera Ejuke’s lively display lifted the team’s spirit, offering a sharp contrast to the earlier inconsistency that had marked their qualification campaign. The victory reenergised belief within the squad that…

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has confirmed that he will officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on November 19, marking a major political shift in the state’s history. Speaking with journalists on Saturday, Kefas disclosed that he is set to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling party, describing the move as one driven by the future of Taraba. “There is going to be a major shift and alignment on November 19,” he said. “I will officially transition from PDP to APC. It is a movement that has to do with the destiny of Taraba people.” He…

Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has been elected the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party at the party’s national convention held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. His victory was announced by Senator Ben Obi, who represented Anambra Central in the National Assembly. Obi explained that Turaki ended up as the sole contender for the position after Katsina governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Lado Danmarke, stepped down shortly before voting began. Even after pulling out, Danmarke still garnered 275 delegate votes, while Turaki received 1,516 votes. Announcing the result, Obi stated, “It…

Fayose

PDP

Nollywood actor Olarenwaju James, known widely as Baba Ijesha, is reportedly out of prison after an Appeal Court judgment nullified his conviction for sexually assaulting a minor. The actor had been arrested in 2021 and later handed a 16-year jail term by the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja in July 2022, after being found guilty on several charges linked to the abuse of a 14-year-old girl. A video circulating across Facebook, Instagram and X on Saturday showed a man believed to be the actor sitting inside a vehicle shortly after regaining freedom. In the clip, he appeared relieved and…

Lamido

President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Mohammed Buba Marwa as the chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The renewal will last for another five years. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the president,  Bayo Onanuga, the NDLEA boss willlgʻuntil 2031. The former military governor of Lagos was first appointed to the position by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, after serving as the chairman of the presidential advisory committee for the elimination of drug abuse from 2018 to 2020. Marwa was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January…