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Pakistan has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent threats against Iran, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, asserting that the global Muslim community stands in solidarity with Tehran’s right to defend itself. In a report from the Iran News Agency dated January 7, 2026, Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, a special representative for the Pakistani Prime Minister, emphasized that Iran has previously countered aggression and is prepared to do so again. He stated that the entire Islamic world backs Iran’s right to self-defense and portrayed any possible Israeli military action as an attack not just on Iran, but on the entire Muslim Ummah. Furthermore, he voiced Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian people, advocating for a united effort to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza, where countless innocent lives have been lost. He linked the situations in Palestine, Yemen, and Iran, framing them as interconnected battles against Israeli ...

Dozens of militants have been killed in intense infighting between rival factions of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State's Sambisa Forest region and Mandara Mountains. According to security sources cited by Zagazola Makama, the latest violence began on January 3, 2026, when ISWAP forces, led by commanders Jundullah and Ibn Hataf, launched a raid on Boko Haram camps near the Ali Ngulde area in the Mandara Mountains. Boko Haram fighters, coordinated by a commander known as Abu-Rijal (or Ba-Sulhu), repelled the attack with a counter-ambush. Dozens of ISWAP militants were reportedly killed, others captured, and weapons, including AK-47 rifles, a general-purpose machine gun (GPMG), an anti-aircraft gun, and ammunition were seized. Circulating footage, obtained by Zagazola Makama, depicts captured ISWAP fighters being executed in front of others, highlighting the brutal nature of the ongoing rivalry in the Lake Chad region's forest...

Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, a senior figure in the PDP, has issued a stern warning to the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying any attempt to rig the 2027 elections could make US President Donald Trump arrest those culpable. He stressed that the era of unchecked electoral malpractice in Nigeria is coming to an end and urged those in power to tread carefully ahead of 2027. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Pearse dismissed concerns about the shrinking number of PDP governors, arguing that governorship strength does not automatically translate into presidential victory.

Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez has predicted that his side’s AFCON quarter-final clash with Nigeria won’t be easy. According to Mahrez, anything is possible when Algeria tackles Nigeria in Saturday’s quarterfinal tie. Recall that the last time Nigeria and Algeria met at the AFCON was in the 2019 edition, where Mahrez’s semi-final dramatic last-minute free-kick knocked the Super Eagles out of the tournament. Speaking after Algeria defeated DR Congo in the Round of 16 yesterday, Mahrez told reporters that the North Africans know Nigeria well. “Nigeria? We know them well, the match won’t be easy,” Mahrez, a former Leicester City player, said. “Another last-minute free kick? We will see, anything is possible.”

Oyo Governor Reacts To Wednesday Bandits Attack Oyo State Governor has described Wednesday attack at National Park office, Oloka village as unfortunate and sad. Governor Makinde stated this on his Facebook page late Wednesday night. “Earlier today, there was a criminal attack by bandits at the National Park Office, Oloka Village, which resulted in the death of five National Park Service Forest Guard Officers. This is a devastating loss of the lives of personnel in the course of carrying out their lawful duties. May their souls rest in peace. “Preliminary investigations by the security agencies indicate that this was a cross-border attack carried out by bandits.  The security agencies are already working together to address this incident and seek the support of residents in the area to cooperate with them in their intelligence gathering.  “Let me appeal to residents of Oyo State, especially those in Oriire LGA and other LGAs along our borders, to remain calm as the ...

Legendary Ivorian forward Salomon Kalou explained why Nigeria are a problematic opponent on the knocuout stage. Ivorian football legend Salomon Kalou has picked the Super Eagles as the team to avoid in the knockout round, warning that Eric Chelle's side were slowly building up strength. Nigeria’s AFCON campaign began unconvincingly, with a 2–1 win against Tanzania. They were much improved, especially offensively in the 3–2 against Tunisia , and were nearly perfect when they beat Uganda 3–1 in the final game of the group stage . Having closely observed Nigeria’s progression, as one of the analysts covering the competition, Kalou singled out the Super Eagles as the team to avoid. He explained that Nigeria were slowly building up strength and had incredible unrealised potential which he expects to materialise during the knockout stage. “If you had to pick one team to avoid right now, who is it and why?” he was asked. “Nigeria,” Kalou told Duelbits.com . “They l...