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By Peter Omopo Veteran theatre practitioner and national honouree, Chief Olalere Osunpaimo, popularly known as Lere Paimo or Eda Onile Ola, has accused some individuals and a production company of attempting to illegally remake his iconic film, Ogbori Elemoso, without his consent. Speaking at a press conference, the renowned actor said he was recently approached by the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, over a proposal to remake the historic film. He explained that after initial discussions, he informed the monarch that the project would require about ₦100 million, adding that the traditional ruler expressed interest in increasing the…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed ₦50 million to support 250 elderly residents of Katsina State under her social intervention platform, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The support was provided through the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), whose third edition was held at the Katsina State Government House with the theme, “Finding Joy in Old Age.” Each beneficiary, drawn from the state’s 34 local government areas, received a ₦200,000 cash grant, alongside free medical screenings and essential welfare items. The First Lady, who was represented at the event by the wife of the…

By Peter Omopo Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a distinguished 15-year career with the Nigerian national team. Musa made the announcement on Wednesday via a statement shared on his official X handle, saying the decision followed “a lot of thought.” He described representing Nigeria as the highest honour of his career. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football, bringing to an end almost 15 years with the Super Eagles. From the very first call-up, wearing the green and white meant everything to…

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of three nominees as non-career ambassadors following their screening by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. Those confirmed are Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are from Ogun State, Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Their confirmation came after the upper chamber considered and adopted the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, which found the nominees suitable for the diplomatic roles. The Senate said the appointments align with Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and ongoing diplomatic engagements, adding that the envoys are expected to effectively represent the country’s interests abroad.…

By Peter Omopo The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦1.92 trillion as revenue for November to the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils. The allocation was approved at FAAC’s December 2025 meeting held in Abuja and chaired by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, according to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). A communiqué issued after the meeting showed that the distributable revenue comprised ₦1.40 trillion from statutory revenue, ₦485.83 billion from value-added tax (VAT), and ₦39.64 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL). FAAC disclosed that total…

By Peter Omopo Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), has died at the age of 71. Justice Muhammad reportedly passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, about two weeks to his 72nd birthday, which would have been on December 31. His death was confirmed on Tuesday in Abuja by the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS). In a condolence statement titled “NAMLAS Condolence Message on the Passing of Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, GCON, Former Chief Justice of Nigeria,” the association described his passing as a monumental loss to the Nigerian judiciary and…

By Peter Omopo Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has declared that she is not intimidated by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello amid speculations that he may contest her Senate seat in the 2027 general elections. The senator made the remarks during an appearance on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, where she addressed reports linking Bello to a possible senatorial ambition. Akpoti-Uduaghan dismissed suggestions that she would be threatened by such a move, recalling her victory in the 2023 elections against candidates allegedly backed by the former governor. “Let me make this very…

By Peter Omopo  Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of subjecting him to a politically motivated investigation and has called on the commission’s chairman to step aside from the probe. In a statement issued on Monday, December 15, by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami alleged that his detention, investigation and possible prosecution by the anti-graft agency were driven by personal animosity rather than adherence to the rule of law. The former justice minister claimed that the EFCC’s actions followed his recent…

By Peter Omopo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment on the President’s powers to declare a state of emergency, warning that the ruling could pose a threat to Nigeria’s democratic and federal structures. The Supreme Court delivered a split decision of six to one in a suit filed by the Attorney-General of Adamawa State and others against the Attorney-General of the Federation and the National Assembly (SC/CV/329/2025). The suit challenged the legality of the President’s authority to suspend democratically elected officials, including the Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed a major terrorist supply and logistics base in the Southern Tumbuns axis of the North-East following a precision air strike carried out on December 14. The operation, which took place at Dabar Masara, targeted a location identified as a critical support hub for terrorist activities in the region and forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt insurgent supply chains and weaken their operational capacity. In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the strike was executed based on…