Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has paid an emotional tribute to Andrey Santos following the Brazilian’s confirmed transfer to Manchester United after three seasons at Stamford Bridge. Santos completed his move after Chelsea and Manchester United reached an agreement, ending his time with the Blues. Reacting to the announcement, Palmer commented on Chelsea’s farewell post on…
A commercial tricycle passenger was killed on Monday in a road accident involving a truck and a tricycle along the Okaka section of Melford Okilo Road in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. near Okaka Primary School and triggered a confrontation between an angry crowd and security officials over the circumstances surrounding…
Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, has expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the rescue of teachers and schoolchildren kidnapped by suspected Ansaru terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Daura said he does not believe the rescue operation significantly weakened…
Professor Okey Ikechukwu, Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, has urged political parties to uphold their agreements on the rotation of presidential power between the North and the South ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. Speaking during a discussion aired on Channels Television on Monday, July 13, 2026, Ikechukwu argued that respecting such arrangements would…
The father of the late Lt. Felix Ademe Isaac, Mr. Isaac Alabura, has paid tribute to his son, describing him as a dedicated Nigerian Army officer whose dream of serving the country was cut short in the line of duty. According to Daily Trust, Lt. Isaac, 28, was killed on July 10, 2026, while leading…
A Catholic priest has reacted to a trending video of church members in Sapele, Delta State, praying fervently against an owl that wandered into their church premises on Sunday, July 13. The church was holding its Sunday service when the owl flew into its premises. The church members caught the bird and took it…
Former Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, has assumed duty as Commander of Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron 31 in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. Photos circulating online on Monday showed Hundeyin, in his new commander’s uniform, leading a delegation on a courtesy visit earlier this month to the Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area,…
The principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, Mrs. Alamu Folawe, has recounted the emotional ordeal she, fellow teachers and pupils endured during their 56 days in captivity after being abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to Vanguard, Folawe said the kidnappers repeatedly used psychological tactics to weaken the captives, telling them…
Charles Omole, Director General of the Institute for Police and Security Policy Research, has called for broader investigations into kidnapping networks, arguing that criminal groups often rely on support systems that enable them to keep victims in captivity for extended periods. Speaking on Channels Television, Omole said security agencies should focus not only on the…
Professor Okey Ikechukwu, a leadership and human capital development scholar, has alleged that two South-East governors told him during the 2023 presidential election that their priority was ensuring President Bola Tinubu secured the constitutionally required 25 percent of the votes in their states rather than supporting Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. Speaking in an interview…
