Policy strategist Baba Yusuf has called for Northern Nigeria to undergo political and developmental reforms before seeking another presidential term, arguing that regional progress depends on addressing internal challenges rather than producing a president from the North. Speaking during a panel discussion on Arise News on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Yusuf said the region should…

Security analyst Obafemi George has claimed that the United States described weapons and equipment recovered from terrorists after a joint Nigerian-US military operation in Borno State as the largest such haul since the September 11, 2001 attacks. Speaking in an interview with TVC, George also referenced a military strike carried out on December 25 in…

Anambra State First Lady, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has celebrated her daughter, Oduko, following her graduation with first-class honours in neuroscience from the University of Nottingham. In a post shared on her official Instagram page on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Nonye Soludo posted photos from the graduation ceremony featuring Oduko, Governor Charles Soludo and other family…

Human rights activist and Niger Delta advocate Ann-Kio Briggs has said many Rivers State residents began openly supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara after witnessing his confrontation with security personnel during the political crisis in the state. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, Briggs recalled the events following the burning of part of the Rivers…

Former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has said Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph supports Cristiano Ronaldo’s view that winning the UEFA European Championship is comparable to winning the World Cup. According to The Independent on July 23, 2026, Xavi made the remarks during a press conference, reflecting on Spain’s success on the world stage….

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has retained his place among the world’s most valuable footballers despite Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a Daily Post report published on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the Galatasaray forward maintained a market valuation of €75 million in the latest Transfermarkt update following another…

Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has pledged that the newly launched Iru Ekun Security Network will help reclaim forests in Kwara State from bandits and other criminal groups. According to The PUNCH on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Igboho made the remarks during the official launch of the outfit in Ilorin,…

Kizito Ahams joined the call from Geneva, Switzerland. He had just come off a full day of meetings at a conference exploring the intersection of AI and the creative economy, agriculture, education, music, all of it. He was tired. He was also, unmistakably, still thinking. That combination, exhaustion and intellectual restlessness, turned out to be exactly…

Crossdresser has criticized a young lady after a video of her getting a face tattoo of her partner went viral online.   Reacting to the footage via his Instagram Stories, the social media personality did not hide his displeasure, characterizing the lady’s actions as a sign of illiteracy.    The viral video, which shows the…

Music executive Soso Soberekon has celebrated his wife, Ebiere Beauty, after a video emerged of her showering him with US dollars during her bridal shower last night.   The talent manager surprised the bride-to-be at the event with a bouquet of flowers, prompting her to rain dollar notes on him.    Taking to his Instagram…