Author: Gbenga Olaleye

A former British Light Heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh, has called on Nigerians and Britons to pray for Anthony Joshua following the road accident involving the boxing star on Monday. New Daily Prime had reported that Joshua, a former unified world heavyweight champion, was involved in a crash in the Makun area along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The accident claimed the lives of two foreign nationals, while Joshua and others survived with injuries. In a statement issued on Monday, Oboh, who is also a former Commonwealth boxing champion, expressed his sympathy to the families of the victims who lost their lives…

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has announced his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, formally re-entering the political arena barely three years after leaving office. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders and community stakeholders drawn from across the senatorial district. A video of the visit and his announcement was shared on Bello’s verified Facebook page on Monday. “I accept to run for the Senate in 2027,” Bello said while addressing the gathering, drawing applause from…

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has criticised Nigerians on social media for what he described as a rush to “de-market” the country following the road accident involving British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in Ogun State. Joshua escaped with injuries in the fatal crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday morning. However, unverified claims circulating on social media, alleging a lack of emergency response, have sparked international headlines portraying Nigeria in a negative light. In a statement posted on X on Monday, Omokri said Nigerians were quick to draw damaging conclusions without waiting for official details, warning that such reactions…

The Ogun and Lagos State governments have confirmed that British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. In a joint statement issued by the two state governments, it was disclosed that the vehicle conveying Joshua and three other members of his team collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the loss of two lives. “The vehicle conveying the team of four ran into a stationary truck, resulting in two fatalities,” the statement said. The governments expressed sympathy to the families of those who died in the accident, describing the incident…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has downplayed speculation that he may contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that it would be unfair for him to run against President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him into office. Wike, a former two-term governor of Rivers State, was appointed FCT minister by President Tinubu in 2023 following the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate’s victory in the general election. Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the minister said he had no intention of contesting the presidency against his current principal, stressing that such a move would…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, to embrace peace and reconciliation, warning that a prolonged rift between the two leaders could have negative consequences for Benue State, the North-Central zone and the country at large. Shettima made the appeal on Sunday in Makurdi while addressing guests at the wedding reception of Senator Akume’s son. He used the occasion to highlight Benue State’s strategic importance to Nigeria’s unity, stability and development. “Benue is not only the heartbeat of the nation;…

Gunmen on Monday launched a deadly attack on Gebbe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving several residents feared killed and many others injured, as survivors fled in panic to neighbouring villages and nearby bushes. Local sources said the attackers stormed the community without warning, firing sporadically and causing widespread fear and confusion among residents. The sudden assault, described by locals as the worst the area has witnessed in many years, forced people to abandon their homes in search of safety. “The community is traumatised. We have not experienced this level of violence in a long time,”…

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) has appealed to Governor Abba Yusuf and other prominent party members reportedly planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reconsider their decision in the interest of the party and the people of the state. The call was made on Monday by the state chairman of the NNPP, Hashimu Dugurawa, while addressing journalists in Kano. Dugurawa said the party leadership at both state and national levels, including its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was fully aware of the political developments and internal tensions currently unfolding in…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that sudden declarations of support for President Bola Tinubu will not automatically guarantee a governorship ticket in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike said aligning with the President’s mandate cannot invalidate existing political agreements, stressing that such agreements must be respected and upheld, regardless of shifting political loyalties. He cautioned that attempts to rewrite earlier understandings under the guise of supporting the President would be firmly resisted. The minister spoke on Sunday during a special Christmas visit to his supporters in Emohua Local Government Area, held…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he promised President Bola Tinubu that he would “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the allegation as false, unfair and politically motivated. Wike’s denial comes amid deepening tensions within the PDP, which escalated last week after Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, accused the former Rivers State governor of assuring President Tinubu that he would weaken the opposition party to aid the President’s re-election bid. Speaking during his end-of-the-year media chat on Monday, Wike dismissed Makinde’s claim as a…