Lauretta Onochie, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former presidential aide, has challenged the Presidency to publish what she described as the alleged letter of commendation from US President Donald Trump to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement shared on her official X account on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Onochie alleged…
Former governor of Migori, Kenya, Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant and one other have been found guilty of m8rdering his pregnant girlfriend, Sharon Otieno. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, July 23, 2026 by the Criminal Division of the High Court at Milimani, brings to a close a high-profile m8rder trial that has gripped…
Retired General Anthony Atolagbe, former Sector Commander of Operation Safe Haven, has alleged that some arrested Boko Haram suspects were found with Starlink devices, which he said were being used to evade military communication-jamming operations. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV, Atolagbe explained that the Nigerian military deploys electronic warfare units to dominate the…
The United States has carried out a 12th consecutive night of military strikes on Iran, targeting key defence infrastructure as part of an ongoing campaign ordered by President Donald Trump. According to The Times of Israel on July 23, 2026, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest operation targeted Iran’s maritime capabilities, missile and…
Italian Football Federation director Paolo Maldini has revealed that the federation held talks with Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola during its search for a new head coach for the national team. According to a post by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Maldini said the federation sought to explore the availability of…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran will continue to face severe consequences for its actions, saying the country is already suffering significant economic and industrial losses. According to Al Jazeera, Rubio made the remarks on July 23, 2026, while responding to comments from Iranian officials about an “eye for an eye”…
Political analyst Jide Ojo has criticized the inclusion of religious projects in the budgets of government ministries and agencies whose statutory responsibilities are unrelated to such expenditures. Speaking on Arise Television on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Ojo reacted to findings by Tracka, which reported that the 2026 budget allocated ₦1.91 billion to seven church-related projects…
Retired General Anthony Atolagbe, former Sector Commander of Operation Safe Haven, says Boko Haram altered its battlefield tactics after suffering heavy losses from Nigerian military strikes. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Atolagbe said the insurgents realized that military warheads were causing significant damage to their positions and responded by adopting dispersal tactics. According…
The United Kingdom has released an updated list of prohibited and restricted items for travellers entering the country in 2026, warning that customs officials will seize banned goods at the border. The revised guidance, issued under the UK’s border and customs regulations, details items that are completely prohibited as well as those that require special…
Security analyst Obafemi George has predicted that the United States could invite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a state visit to Washington in the coming months, citing what he described as growing US-Nigeria security cooperation. Speaking in an interview with TVC, George said the successful rescue of the Oriire kidnap victims had enhanced Nigeria’s international…
