Real Madrid have reportedly identified Erling Haaland as their top transfer target should Vinícius Júnior leave the club, according to a report by Diario Sport on June 24, 2026. The Spanish giants are said to be monitoring Vinícius’ contract situation closely amid uncertainty over his long-term future at the Santiago Bernabéu. Reports suggest that if…
Chris Nwaokobia Jnr., Convener of the Country First Movement, has urged President Bola Tinubu to adopt a more decisive approach to addressing Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. Speaking on Niger Unfiltered, a current affairs programme on SYMFONI, Nwaokobia expressed concern over persistent insecurity across the country, citing kidnapping, banditry, killings, and other violent crimes that continue…
Lagos State lawmaker and actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has disclosed that he voluntarily gave away or sold most of his vehicles over the past two years to support charitable causes. Speaking during an interview with media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Elliot said he once owned two BMWs, two Toyota Prados, and a Hilux but now retains only…
Actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has called on Nigerians to focus more on holding their own elected representatives accountable rather than criticising politicians from constituencies where they neither live nor vote. Speaking on the Morayo Afolabi-Brown Podcast on June 23, 2026, Elliot argued that democratic accountability is most effective when constituents actively monitor the performance of officials…
A young woman has reportedly died after being struck by a speeding vehicle within the Rivers State University (RSU) campus in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, June 23, along Road A inside the university. According to reports, the vehicle was part of a convoy travelling through the area when it hit the…
A United States court has sentenced Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, to five years in prison for orchestrating an online romance scam that defrauded eight victims of more than $3.5 million. Nwadialo, 42, was arrested by the FBI at a Texas airport upon arriving in the United States…
Arsenal and Chelsea are set for another transfer battle this summer, but Chelsea appear to have moved ahead in the race to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra. The 21-year-old impressed during a loan spell at Cagliari last season, emerging as one of Italy’s most promising young defenders. Both London clubs had been linked with the…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has increased the prize money for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). It was gathered that the winners of the 2026/27 NPFL season will take home at least N1 billion in prize money, following a major increase approved by football authorities. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by…
Lawyer Maxwell Opara has criticised the heavy security presence surrounding activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore’s court appearance, describing the deployment as excessive and unnecessary. Speaking to Channels Television on June 24, 2026, Opara questioned the scale of armed security personnel escorting Sowore from Kuje Correctional Centre to court following the revocation of his bail and…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly criticised an acting director over the absence of senior officials at a project flag-off ceremony in Abuja, warning that performance and commitment would determine future appointments. Speaking at the event, Wike expressed displeasure over the non-attendance of several directors, particularly the Acting Director of Development Control….
