Former Minister of Sports Solomon Dalung has alleged that he was asked to pay a ₦100 million bribe to secure reappointment to the federal cabinet after leaving office. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, July 3, 2026, Dalung made the claim while discussing alleged corruption in government appointments amid the controversy surrounding the purported Presidential…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, saying his record as Governor of Lagos State demonstrates that his policies can create long-term prosperity. Speaking at an event covered by Channels Television, Tinubu said, “I have created wealth for some of your uncles and grandfathers through reforms in taxation, fiscal policy, infrastructure, and…
According to Football London on Friday, July 3, 2026, Arsenal have completed the signing of England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 season. The transfer comes as Arsenal seek to build on last season’s Premier League title while strengthening their women’s team, which is aiming to end…
Former Minister of Sports Solomon Dalung has alleged that members of a National Assembly committee demanded a ₦200 million bribe during his first budget defence as a minister. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, July 3, 2026, while discussing institutional corruption in the wake of the alleged fake agency scandal involving the Presidential International Peaceful…
According to the Daily Post on Friday, July 3, 2026, African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has recalled defending Peter Obi during an alleged harassment incident in Edo State, despite no longer serving as the former Anambra State governor’s spokesperson. Okonkwo made the remarks while responding to a defamation suit filed against him by…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 25-year-old man, Bala Haruna, over alleged attempt to traffic two girls to Arab countries for domestic work. Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, disclosed this on Friday, July 3, 2026 saying the arrest was made on Thursday in one of the car parks…
Actress and filmmaker Mary Remmy Njoku has weighed in on the ongoing “Olodo uprising” conversation, arguing that the issue goes beyond ignorance. In a post shared on her Instagram story, she said what many describe as an “Olodo uprising” is actually the consequence of a system that has consistently devalued education, excellence and intellectual…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that N150 million linked to Nicholas Mutu, the lawmaker representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives, be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who held that the money was linked to unlawful activities, gave the ruling on Thursday after…
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a 38-year-old Bulawayo, Zimbabwe resident allegedly died from a head injury sustained during a confrontation in Makokoba. According to The Herald, the incident occurred on June 25, 2026, when Mandlenkosi Mlotshwa was drinking with three friends at his home on Third Street in Makokoba. An argument reportedly broke…
A Bindura Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 32-year-old man to an effective 12 months in prison after he admitted to attacking his wife with a razor blade during a domestic dispute. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at a farm in Bindura following an argument…
