Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has apologised to the Igbo community for the role played by people from Plateau State during the Nigerian Civil War, describing the move as a step toward reconciliation, healing, and stronger inter-ethnic relations. Mutfwang made the remarks while hosting representatives of the Igbo community from all 17 local government areas…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has apologised to the Igbo community for the role played by people from Plateau State during the Nigerian Civil War, describing the gesture as a step toward reconciliation and stronger inter-ethnic relations. According to a Daily Post report published on July 21, 2026, Mutfwang made the remarks while hosting representatives…
Senator Ali Ndume has denied allegations by Samaila Kaigama that he acted as an “in-house” mediator for Boko Haram during efforts to secure the release of victims abducted from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, Ndume said he played no role in negotiations with…
Senator Ali Ndume has denied allegations by Samaila Kaigama that he acted as an “in-house” mediator for Boko Haram during efforts to secure the release of victims abducted from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, Ndume said he played no role in negotiations with…
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has dismissed speculation of a power struggle within the ruling junta, declaring he intends to remain the country’s sole leader. Speaking to community leaders in Ouahigouya last week, Traore said, “There can’t be two captains on one ship,” before warning: “If anyone screws up, I’ll take you down…
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule says he hopes Nigeria will one day elect a president and vice president on a Christian-Christian ticket, arguing that such an outcome would demonstrate that religion is not the deciding factor in elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Sule responded to concerns raised by Nigeria Democratic Congress…
Political commentator and northern elder statesman Usman Bugaje has claimed that dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration is widespread across Northern Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Bugaje was asked whether Tinubu still enjoys the level of support in the North that contributed significantly to his electoral victory. Rather than give a direct…
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has revealed that a conversation with Lionel Messi after the World Cup final remains one of the most memorable moments of his career. According to ESPN on July 21, 2026, the Spain international said he approached Messi to greet and console him after the final, where the pair shared a warm…
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung has disputed claims about the background of the late Mary Habila, saying his personal inquiries found no evidence to support reports that she had been a street girl picked up from Kaduna. Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Dalung said…
Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike says he served as a consultant under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, where he supervised the rehabilitation and training of 100 former militants in Ghana as part of the Federal Government’s amnesty programme. Speaking in an interview with Nedu Wazobia on the Real Broadcasting Network, Ike said the…
