Former Oyo State First Lady Dr. Florence Ajimobi has arrived in Vienna to begin her duties as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Representative to the international organizations based in the Austrian capital. Ajimobi announced her arrival in an Instagram post on Friday, July 3, 2026, sharing photographs marking the start of…

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung has called for the suspension of Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila over the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) controversy, saying the Office of the Chief of Staff should be central to any investigation. According to a Daily Post report published on…

Ghana’s journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end after a hard-fought 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. A first-half goal by Jhon Arias was enough to send Colombia into the last 16 and knock the Black Stars out of the tournament. The Black Stars started the match with…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, says the National Assembly will ensure the proposed State Police Bill contains safeguards to prevent abuse of the system by state governments. According to a Daily Post report published on Friday, July 3, 2026, Kalu acknowledged public concerns that governors could misuse state police powers…

A Florida man, Gene Long, 33, says he had a profound near-death experience after doctors removed his life support following a two-month coma, during which he had been given a one per cent chance of survival. According to Mirror Online, Long had been battling severe diabetes, addiction and homelessness when his blood sugar reportedly rose…

A student rescued after gunmen attacked candidates travelling to sit for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination in Borno State says the ordeal has left him too traumatised to return to school. According to a report by Trust TV on Friday, July 3, 2026, Wadiem Bitrus said he sustained injuries during the attack and witnessed…

Veteran actress and filmmaker Uche Jombo says film production has given her the deepest understanding of Nollywood’s business operations, describing the role as one that requires creativity, leadership, financial discipline and strategic planning. Speaking in comments reported by The Punch on Saturday, July 4, 2026, Jombo said producers oversee every stage of a film’s journey,…

Economic analyst and APC member Dr. Taofiq Raimi has questioned the leadership credentials of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, arguing that calls for national unity should be supported by a proven record of building consensus. Speaking during an interview aired on Arise News on Friday, July 3, 2026, Raimi said Obi’s past political experience raised…

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released an additional GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to pay cocoa farmers, pushing total payments for cocoa purchases this crop season to more than GH¢34.5 billion. The latest disbursement is expected to clear outstanding payments owed to thousands of farmers, particularly those whose cocoa was purchased on…