Daily update: Obasanjo slams Atiku as his worst error, South Africa refutes Ayra Starr's visa denial allegations, Portable falls short in rematch, and more.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has made a stunning revelation, describing his decision to choose Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in 1999 as the most significant error of his presidency, a statement that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape.

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This bombshell comes as other news is unfolding, including the South African government's denial of claims that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and her team were denied visas, and Grammy-winning artiste Tyla's cancellation of her Lagos tour date amidst rising diplomatic tensions.

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In another development, street-pop singer Portable suffered a disappointing loss in his celebrity boxing rematch against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha, losing by disqualification after walking out of the ring during the opening round at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos.

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Meanwhile, a review of cases involving sexual misconduct in Nigerian universities and polytechnics reveals that at least 60 lecturers have faced disciplinary actions, including suspension, dismissal, or prosecution, between 2021 and July 2026, over allegations of sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct.

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In a separate incident, a video circulating on social media appears to show police officers pushing a driver off a bridge in Lagos during an altercation over an alleged Bus Rapid Transit lane violation, sparking outrage and calls for investigation.

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Obasanjo's statement about Atiku Abubakar was made during a fireside conversation with Charly Boy in Lagos, where he expressed regret over his choice of running mate, stating that he would not have made the same decision if he had known Atiku as he does now.

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The South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Prof Bobby Moroe, has demanded proof to support claims that Ayra Starr and her team were denied visas, citing a lack of records of any application or rejection by immigration authorities.

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Tyla's decision to cancel her Lagos tour date, initially scheduled for December 22, is seen as a consequence of the escalating diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa.

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Portable's loss in the celebrity boxing rematch has generated significant attention, with many focusing on the circumstances surrounding his disqualification after walking out of the ring before the end of the first round.

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The cases of sexual misconduct in Nigerian institutions of higher learning have led to a crackdown on errant lecturers, with recent cases including the suspension of a technologist at Paul University, Awka, and the termination of a lecturer's appointment at Kogi State Polytechnic.

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The alleged incident involving police officers pushing a driver off a bridge in Lagos has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for a thorough investigation and appropriate action against those responsible.