Magaji Ahmadu, a representative of the Village Head of Sayaya in Katsina State, has linked the community’s prolonged insecurity to the killing of the father of a notorious bandit kingpin, saying the incident triggered a cycle of violence. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Ahmadu said the circumstances…
Karim Adeyemi has informed Borussia Dortmund that he wants to join Barcelona, with the Bundesliga club reportedly receiving an official bid for the 24-year-old winger. Adeyemi, who has one year remaining on his contract, has indicated he will not sign an extension, prompting Dortmund to consider a transfer this summer rather than risk losing him…
Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication Daniel Bwala has said governors and local government chairmen, not the Federal Government, should be held accountable for kidnappings occurring in their states. Speaking on The Morayo Afolabi-Brown Show, Bwala said every kidnapping takes place within a local government and urged Nigerians to demand accountability from state and local authorities….
Dr. Daniel Bwala has urged the Federal Government to exercise caution in responding to hostage crises, warning that indiscriminate military bombardments could endanger the lives of kidnapped victims. Speaking during an interview with Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Bwala said the government’s primary responsibility in abduction cases is to rescue hostages alive. He noted that successful special forces…
Former Anambra State Governor and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has claimed that some of his close friends discourage him from attending their personal events because they fear being targeted by the government. Speaking during an interview on With Chude, Obi said friends often invite him to weddings, birthday celebrations and burial ceremonies…
The Moroccan government has dismissed as false social media claims that the country’s national football team, the Atlas Lions, is not representing Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to PulseSports, the controversy stemmed from posts falsely attributed to Chakib Benmoussa, alleging he said Morocco was playing only for itself and not for Africa….
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje joined members of his family in Abuja to celebrate the graduation of his daughter, Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi. A video shared on Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi’s official Instagram account on Thursday captured the family gathering as relatives and close associates marked the academic milestone with congratulatory messages and celebrations. The footage showed Ganduje and other family…
Abayomi Arabambi has claimed that Nigeria would face serious challenges under the leadership of Peter Obi, while also making allegations about the Labour Party’s handling of the 2023 presidential election. Speaking in an interview reported by Symfoni News, Arabambi said, “If Peter Obi becomes president, Nigeria will disintegrate.” He further alleged that the Labour Party…
Mohammad Marandi has warned that Iran would respond forcefully to any renewed military conflict with the United States, saying neither U.S. President Donald Trump nor Gulf states that support Washington should expect restraint. Speaking in an interview with Channel 4 News, Marandi claimed Iran emerged in a stronger position following the recent 39-day conflict and…
Nyesom Wike has defended his administration’s spending policies, saying he will not approve public funds for what he considers unnecessary overseas trips by government officials. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, Wike said some civil servants are unhappy with his leadership because he has blocked practices he believes encouraged the misuse of public…
