Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has defended Peter Obi following remarks by former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff questioning the former Anambra governor’s support in Northern Nigeria. In a post on his official X account on July 7, 2026, Kwankwaso rejected Sheriff’s claim that Northerners would not vote for Obi because…
Former presidential adviser and activist Naja’atu Mohammed has criticised former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff following his recent remarks about Peter Obi, reviving long-standing allegations linking Sheriff to the emergence of Boko Haram. According to the Daily Independent, Mohammed’s comments came after Sheriff accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate of sympathising…
Turkish club Trabzonspor have submitted the first official bid for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, making a loan proposal to Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead of the new season. According to Soccernet, Trabzonspor formally approached Wolves after monitoring the 24-year-old Nigerian forward for several weeks. Turkish journalist Zeki Uzundurukan reported that the Super Lig side are…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has said he is politically senior to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, urging him to be mindful of his actions to protect his reputation. In a video shared on his official X account on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Fayose stated that he served as governor of Ekiti State…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to remarks by the Eze Ndigbo of Kano State, Igwe Boniface Ibekwe, who said many Igbos living in the state have prospered. Ibekwe stated that several members of the Igbo community arrived in Kano with little but went on to achieve significant financial success. “Some of…
France is considering legal action after Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla allegedly made racist remarks about France captain Kylian Mbappé following France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. According to ESPN, Mbappé condemned the comments in a post on X, describing Amarilla as “a disgrace to public office”…
Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar not to contest the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the presidency should remain in the South in line with Nigeria’s informal power-sharing arrangement. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sheriff said many political stakeholders in Northern Nigeria support the zoning…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has responded after a man warned him against wearing his trademark beret while campaigning in Edo State. In a video circulating online, the man, who claimed to be speaking on behalf of the Edo State governor, said anyone wearing a beret and identifying as a “freedom…
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has advised people to avoid masturbation, describing it as an unhealthy habit that can gradually take control of a person’s thoughts and actions if left unchecked. In a Facebook post published on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Oyakhilome encouraged those struggling with the habit to make a deliberate decision to overcome it,…
Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has responded to comments by former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff on Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential prospects by sharing an old video of politician and rights activist Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad. Tanko posted the video on his verified X account after Sheriff, during an appearance on…
