The Nigerian Navy says it has uncovered nine illegal refining sites in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Tuesday, July 21, in Abuja. Folorunsho said that the sites were uncovered during an operation carried out by personnel of…
A consortium looking at buying a stake in Liverpool has approached Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos over joining their bid. According to Sky Sports, Initial talks between Bezos and a syndicate of investors led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia have been held. Reports suggest that Bezos has not made any decision on adding…
Senator Ali Ndume has denied allegations that he acted as a government intermediary in ransom negotiations with Boko Haram, insisting he has never supported negotiating with the insurgent group or paying ransom. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, the Borno South senator said the claims made by Borno South Youth Alliance President Samaila Kaigama…
Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, President of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) and founder of Operation Sulhu Zan Lafiya (OSL), has alleged that some terrorist attacks in Borno State are politically motivated. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Kaigama claimed the pattern of attacks, particularly around political campaign and election periods, suggests the involvement of…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Umar Sani has insisted that former President Goodluck Jonathan remains the presidential candidate of the faction he belongs to despite the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television, Sani rejected claims that the PDP’s internal disputes had ended its chances ahead of the 2027 general…
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, questioning its ability to tackle hunger and separate governance from politics. Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Dalung argued that if the government had implemented effective agricultural policies over the past three years, more young Nigerians would have been…
Actress Halima Abubakar has alleged that more than 30 people worked together to prevent her return to public life during her prolonged illness and period of isolation. Speaking in a video posted by Channels Television on July 21, 2026, Abubakar claimed the opposition she faced was a coordinated effort involving numerous individuals rather than a…
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has dismissed speculation of divisions within the ruling junta, insisting he remains the country’s sole leader. According to a Vanguard report published on July 22, 2026, Traoré made the remarks while addressing community leaders in Ouahigouya, declaring, “There can’t be two captains on one ship.” He warned that…
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Morgan Rogers says Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was a major factor in his decision to complete a record-breaking move from Aston Villa, citing the Spaniard’s vision and football philosophy as key influences. Chelsea signed the England international in a deal reportedly worth £117 million, making him the club’s most expensive signing and the highest-priced British…
