Media entrepreneur and politician Dele Momodu has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s level of public communication, arguing that democratic leaders should engage regularly with citizens regardless of age. Speaking during an interview on Nevon HQ on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Momodu compared Tinubu’s public engagement with that of U.S. President Donald Trump, saying leaders have…
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has revealed how he overcame religious differences before marrying his wife, actress Mo Bimpe, after initially facing opposition from her family. Speaking on the Morayo Show, Adedimeji said his wife rejected his marriage proposal because she believed her Christian father would not approve of her marrying a Muslim. “Before I…
Minister of Works David Umahi has questioned claims that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi left more than $50 million in the state’s treasury, arguing that government savings alone are not a reliable measure of successful leadership. Speaking during a media appearance on Channels Television, Umahi said Obi’s successor, Willie Obiano, inherited unpaid obligations…
Media entrepreneur and politician Dele Momodu has said Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, remains politically dominant in Nigeria’s South-East, arguing that financial resources alone cannot weaken his support in the region. Speaking during an interview on Nevon HQ on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Momodu said Obi continues to enjoy overwhelming backing across…
Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has reacted to the controversial crossed-arms “X” gesture made by Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan during his side’s 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Hassan made the gesture while protesting what he believed were unfair officiating decisions, including the disallowing of an…
Human rights lawyer and legal scholar Chidi Odinkalu has raised concerns about governance and public accountability in Nigeria, arguing that declining ethical standards are weakening the country’s democratic institutions. Speaking on SYMFONI’s Niger Unfiltered, Odinkalu criticised the quality of leadership in public office and questioned the integrity of some political office holders. “A man…
Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi has urged the Senate to adopt a stronger response to reported xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, citing the killing of a Nigerian man during the violence. Speaking in a video published by TV Platinum on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Ningi described the alleged attack, saying the victim was…
Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has responded to recent criticism of Peter Obi by former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff by sharing an old video of politician and rights activist Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad making allegations against Sheriff. The response followed Sheriff’s appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he questioned…
Veteran Nollywood actress Yetunde Ogunsola has alleged that many female actors in the early years of the Nigerian film industry were pressured into marriage by influential figures. Speaking in an interview aired by Agbaletu TV on July 7, 2026, Ogunsola claimed that romantic courtship was uncommon during that period, alleging that some powerful men…
The son of slain Akure technician, Idris Abiodun, has recounted how armed attackers allegedly broke into their home, overpowered his father and killed him, while appealing to the government to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Speaking during an interview with TVC News on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Abdulfatai Abiodun said the attackers…
