Retired Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, a former Director of Army Public Relations, has said the government is intensifying efforts to curb banditry and kidnapping, although criminal groups have benefited from a favourable operating environment. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Usman said sustained security operations are essential to…
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned from his position, citing health reasons, ahead of his full five-year term, which would expire in 2028. In a resignation letter to the speaker of parliament, seen by AFP, Shahabuddin, 76, cited his deteriorating health. “Due to worsening physical and mental incapacity … it is no…
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung has questioned the significance of the United States’ endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that it does not address Nigeria’s pressing security challenges. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Dalung said foreign recognition would have little impact unless the government focused on tackling insecurity and…
John Bot, a community leader from Kwi District in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, has alleged that soldiers stationed near his community failed to respond to a deadly attack because their operational vehicles had no fuel. According to Daily Post on Friday, July 24, 2026, Bot made the claims during an interview with…
Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone as they move closer to signing the France international. According to Daily Post on Friday, July 24, 2026, the 25-year-old has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought-after midfielders following his impressive performances for France at the 2026 FIFA World…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Dan Ulasi has criticised former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s memoir on the Nigerian Civil War, describing parts of it as containing “convenient amnesia” and “half-truths.” Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television on Friday, July 24, 2026, Ulasi argued that Gowon’s account omitted key events surrounding the…
Atiku Challenges Obasanjo Over Na’Abba Bribery Allegation African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has dismissed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegation that he bribed the late Ghali Umar Na’Abba to impeach him, describing the claim as politically motivated ahead of the 2027 election. In a statement by his spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku urged Obasanjo…
A South African court has ruled in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to temporarily halt a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he should be impeached over misconduct allegations linked to the “Farmgate” scandal. The Western Cape High Court granted Ramaphosa an “interim interdict” that temporarily prevents the impeachment committee from proceeding with public…
The Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted social media influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of N20 million in her ongoing trial over an alleged N69 million fraud. The court ordered that she provide two responsible sureties in the same amount, with each submitting a three-year bank statement…
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested three suspects over an alleged theft of an electric transformer components and power cables in Sabon Gari community, Bade Local Government Area in the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 23, 2026 said the bundle…
