Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bode George has recalled his first meeting with former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairperson Farida Waziri, saying it occurred shortly before he was prosecuted and jailed over the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) case. Speaking during an interview on The Legacy Series on Thursday, July 9, 2026, George said…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says Nigeria is no longer a mono-economy dependent on crude oil, attributing the shift to the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. According to Daily Post on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Akpabio made the remarks while inaugurating the National Executive members of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja. He expressed confidence…
Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi has said Abia State Governor Alex Otti has not done enough to merit being described as the party’s national leader. Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Arabambi addressed the Labour Party’s leadership crisis, arguing that the party has established constitutional procedures for recognising its leaders. “Alex Otti has done…
Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad, Deputy National Chairman (North-West) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is better positioned than Peter Obi to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with DCL English, Muhammad argued that Obi is unlikely to replicate his 2023…
A 72-year-old man, Sunday Aimiyekagbon, has d!ed after he was swept away by floodwaters in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred along Imudia Street, off Charles Street while he was returning home on his motorcycle on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. According to residents, the flood rose rapidly,…
Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Samir Nasri has reportedly been arrested as part of a money laundering probe linked to the drug trafficking kingpin “Wild Boar”. The ex-France international was caught up in a sprawling police investigation surrounding alleged links to the criminal network of the jailed Marseille trafficker. Nasri, who now…
Israel reportedly shared intelligence with the US about a new Iranian plot to ass@ss!nate US President Donald Trump, according to a report. The latest assassination plan, reported by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, July 9, comes after years of Iranian regime threats to k!ll Trump as revenge for the 2020 killing of Islamic…
The Nigerian Army says its troops have intercepted a female Chadian national transporting illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited substances to terrorists operating in the Lake Chad Islands.In a statement on Friday, July 10, Mohammed Goni, acting military information officer, headquarters joint task force (north-east), Operation Hadin Kai, said the suspect was arrested on…
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed plans to bring Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho back to the club following his impressive debut. Iheanacho signed a one-year deal with Celtic in September last year, with the club having the option for another 12 months. In 2025-2026, Iheanacho played a key role in helping Celtic secure…
Eight men have been indicted over an alleged plot to carry out a terrorist attack at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House last month. The suspects were charged alongside six other men in a two-count federal indictment alleging conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and conspiracy to commit…
