The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2027 fiscal year, passing the measure by a 216-212 vote amid deep divisions over defense spending, the conflict with Iran, and US support for Israel. Most Republicans backed the bill, arguing it would strengthen the military through…
Kylian Mbappé has reportedly told Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he has convinced France teammate Michael Olise to join the Spanish club during the current transfer window. According to a report by German outlet BILD published on July 22, 2026, Mbappé used their time together at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to encourage the…
National security analyst Hal Kempfer has claimed that Iran’s new Supreme Leader has not been seen publicly since the war with the United States began, raising questions about his health, whereabouts, and role in the country’s leadership. Speaking on Fox News on July 22, 2026, Kempfer alleged that the leader was seriously injured in a…
Entrepreneur Princess Adesewa Oyewobi has revealed that she introduced her fiancé as her brother during a visit to Saki, Oyo State, because many of the people they met had previously expressed romantic interest in her. Speaking in an interview with Talk to B published on July 21, 2026, Oyewobi said the trip was intended to…
Popular comedian and content creator Sydney Talker says he is approaching four years of celibacy, revealing that he chose to abstain from relationships to focus on building his career. In a video shared on his Instagram page, the skit maker said July 27 will mark four years since he last shared a bed with a…
Retired Major General Anthony Atolagbe has alleged that Boko Haram and other armed groups operating in Nigeria receive substantial support from sponsors both within and outside the country. Speaking on Prime Time on Arise Television, Atolagbe said defeating terrorism requires more than military operations, stressing that authorities must identify and prosecute those financing insurgent activities….
Dr. Katch Ononuju, Director-General of the Heritage Centre, has questioned what he described as differing levels of public and institutional reactions to kidnappings across Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Ononuju argued that the abduction of schoolchildren and other kidnapping victims should receive the same level of national attention regardless of where the…
According to a report by the official Facebook page of Vanguard Newspaper, Anambra State Governor, His Excellency, Distinguish Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has challenged pastors and traditionalists who claim to possess supernatural healing powers to prove their abilities in hospitals by helping sick patients recover. Speaking during a public engagement, the governor declared,…
Supporters of a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, have threatened to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the party imposes a governorship candidate in Bauchi State. The supporters made their position known on Friday amid speculation that a former Bauchi State governor, Muhammad Abubakar, may emerge as the party’s…
According to a report by Punch on Thursday, May 7, 2026, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that his movement between political parties has not been based on personal convenience but on internal crises and legal disputes affecting such parties. Obi made the clarification on Thursday during a visit…
