Former Power Minister Bayo Adelabu’s associates have pushed back against claims tying his personal assistant, Ajiboye Sangogade, to the abduction of Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons, calling the accusations completely untrue and warning of possible legal action. Femi Awogboro, who handles media for Adelabu, released a statement, rejecting the allegations as a calculated attempt…
Obunike Ohaegbu, a House of Representatives aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in Anambra State, has challenged claims made by ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo regarding allegations linked to Peter Obi and the Nigeria Democratic Congress primary election. Speaking during an interview on Njenje Media TV on June 9, 2026,…
Former spokesperson of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has defended his recent remarks about Peter Obi amid reports that the former Anambra State governor is threatening a ₦5 billion defamation lawsuit against him. In a post on X, Okonkwo responded to a supporter of Obi, accusing the former presidential candidate of…
Broadcaster Seun Okinbaloye questioned former Labour Party Chairman Julius Abure over his continued public comments about former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during an interview on Channels Television on June 9, 2026. The discussion centered on Abure’s repeated references to Obi despite the former Anambra State governor’s departure from the Labour…
Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, has highlighted key factors opposition parties must consider ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on June 9, 2026, Amadi discussed the importance of selecting a strong vice-presidential candidate and the broader electoral…
A Nigerian woman living in South Africa has warned her neighbour after accusing him of trying to drag her 10-year-old daughter into his apartment. Screenshot During a heated confrontation, the young girl told her mother that the man had allegedly harassed her on several occasions and that the latest incident was not the first time….
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concerns about the Nigerian government’s plan to borrow up to $5 billion through a derivatives agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FADB). Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the IMF’s mission chief for Nigeria, Christian Ebeke warned that such financial arrangements can be difficult to understand and may lack…
A 14-year-old student of Police Secondary School, Minna, identified as Yahaya Ibrahim Tafida, has reportedly been k!lled by lightning in Lapai, the headquarters of Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. A resident of Lapai, Mohammed Musa, told Daily Trust that the incident occurred around 6pm on Monday, June 8, 2026 while the victim…
Anthony Guidera, best known for his role in The Godfather Part III, has di£d aged 65, weeks after collapsing. The actor was rushed to the hospital on May 11, when his heart suddenly stopped beating while at home in Southern California. His wife, Valarie, confirmed to TMZ that after three weeks, he was taken off life support and…
Serena Williams made a winning start to her tennis comeback in the doubles event at Queen’s, claiming her first professional victory in nearly four years. The 44-year-old – making her first appearance since the 2022 US Open – partnered Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko to a 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 victory over third-seeded duo Nicole Melichar-Martinez…
