Vice-President Kashim  Shettima has expressed grief over the death of 25 persons killed in the multiple explosions in different locations across Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Monday.

The Founder and Promoter of Egbaliganza Cultural Movement, Dr. Lai Labode Jnr, has unveiled plans to construct a N350 million “world’s tallest drum” in Ogun State, in a bold move aimed at boosting tourism and stimulating economic growth.

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called for the empowerment of the armed forces to take decisive action against terrorists taking up arms against the country.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the state were embarrassed by the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in Lagos, vowing to ensure total victory for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

“We don’t know about Mojtaba Khamenei, we don’t hear him, we don’t see him, but I can tell you one thing: we will track him down, find him, and neutralise him,” military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin told reporters.

“We respect FIFA but firmly disagree with this decision. We believe there are strong grounds for appeal and will present additional evidence,” Sanusi said.

The Monday bombings in Maiduguri is not just a tragedy, it is a damning indictment of a leadership that has grown complacent, incompetent, and indifferent to the sufferings and death of Nigerians to ravaging bandits.

“May Allah bring this madness to an end. No religion sanctions the killing of the innocent. Whatever is motivating them, may Allah either guide them onto the right path or may Allah vanish them from the surface of the earth.”

The Council of Christian Elders in Benue State has presented the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Dr. Tor Uja as its preferred governorship candidate in the coming 2027 general elections.

World champions Argentina will play Guatemala in a friendly to replace the cancelled Finalissima match against European champions Spain in Qatar, which fell foul to the Middle East war.

He further noted that infections among health workers remain at 14, with two fatalities recorded since the outbreak began in the state.

Investigations revealed that over 40 people were killed during the separate incidents.

Iran’s participation at this summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been in doubt since the war began last month, with President Donald Trump warning that Iranian players’ safety would be at risk if they travelled to the US.

“We are ready to assist you, especially with ideas and any other capacity we can, once we understand the details of the project. We are here to help you, and you can count on us,” he said.

FIFA has dismissed the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) petition challenging the eligibility of certain players used by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off match against the Super Eagles in Rabat, Morocco, last November.