Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any evidence presented by actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo proves him unfit to serve. Obi had filed a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was recently appointed as spokesman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. The…
The Benue State Police Command has announced the arrest of seven more suspects, including an 80-year-old man, in connection with the k!lling of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and Yakubu Isa. The two men were múrdéred on July 1, 2026…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the remains of a late Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine O. Ikwue, and the mourners accompanying his body to his hometown at Otukpo, Benue State. The vehicle conveying the corpse ran into ambush along Ochadamu-Ejule road in Ofu local government of…
Nigerian singer Qdot has revealed that he no longer identifies with Islam, explaining why he embraced the Isese tradition. According to The Nation, Qdot made the disclosure amid growing public discussions about entertainers openly identifying with African Traditional Religion. The report also highlighted veteran singer 9ice’s recent public affirmation of his commitment to Ifa philosophy…
Counter-terrorism expert Dr. Seyi Adebayo has credited the swift response of Nigerian security agencies with preventing the abductors of the Oriire schoolchildren, teachers, and principal from relocating their captives to the Kainji Forest. Speaking during an interview on TVC News on Friday, July 10, 2026, Adebayo said security operatives acted quickly after receiving intelligence on…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerian music stars, including Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake, to devote part of their wealth to supporting vulnerable Nigerians through charitable initiatives and foundations. According to the Nigerian Tribune, Mrs. Tinubu made the appeal during the inauguration of the National Community Food Bank in Kogi State on Saturday, July…
Retired military officer Colonel Leo Abara has questioned the circumstances surrounding the rescue of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking during an interview with AIT, Abara expressed disappointment that it took more than 50 days to secure the victims’ release. He also said he had not seen…
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has urged Nigerians not to associate the Arabic language exclusively with Islam, stressing that it is spoken by millions of people of different faiths around the world. According to The PUNCH on Sunday, July 12, 2026, the traditional ruler said speaking Arabic or bearing an Arabic name should…
The United States has launched a fresh wave of military strikes on targets in southern Iran following reports that a commercial vessel was damaged while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. According to reports, the U.S. said the strikes were intended to degrade Iran’s military capabilities and prevent further…
Mrs. Alamu Folawe, Vice Principal of Community Grammar School, Oriire, Oyo State, has recounted how security operatives rescued her, students, and other staff members from their abductors. According to Vanguard, Folawe told journalists on Saturday, July 11, 2026, that the rescue was made possible through the combined efforts of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police…
