Peter Obi has reiterated his belief that he won Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, alleging that the poll was rigged and saying he prefers not to dwell on the outcome. Speaking in a video shared by Advocacy For Good Governance, Obi said he has moved on from the 2023 election and is now focused on the…
Actress and adult entertainment consultant Seyi Hunter has said honest communication is essential for healthy relationships, arguing that openness about intimacy strengthens emotional bonds and improves compatibility between partners. Speaking in an interview published by The PUNCH on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Hunter also claimed that many Nigerians privately consume adult content while publicly denying…
Adi Schwarz says recent US strikes on Iranian infrastructure mark a significant escalation in the conflict, describing them as the beginning of a new phase in the military campaign. Speaking in an interview aired on Fox News on Friday, July 17, 2026, Schwarz said the targeting of bridges and other infrastructure differs from previous operations,…
Young Progressives Party (YPP) presidential aspirant Peter Agada has criticised the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal, arguing that the reform should have been introduced gradually rather than on the administration’s first day in office. According to Daily Post on Friday, July 17, 2026, Agada said he supports the principle of removing fuel…
Supreme Court Upholds Emefiele Asset Forfeiture The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of seven properties, $2.045 million, and share certificates linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele to the Federal Government. The five-member panel overturned the Court of Appeal’s decision and restored the Federal High Court’s ruling, holding that the…
The family of the late Mary Habila has renewed its demand for the release of her body for burial as authorities insist that a post-mortem examination is necessary to determine the cause of her death. According to Saturday Punch on Friday, July 18, 2026, the Ebonyi State Ministry of Justice advised that there was no…
Reverend Ladi Thompson, African Union Regional Director, has commented on Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s remarks regarding possible US involvement in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, arguing that the language used carried significant implications. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, aired on Friday, July 17, 2026, Thompson said Adeboye repeatedly described potential American intervention as an “attack,”…
Retired General Jack Keane says US President Donald Trump has lost confidence in the possibility of reaching a negotiated agreement with Iran’s leadership, citing repeated breakdowns in trust. Speaking as a senior strategic analyst on Fox News on Friday, July 17, 2026, Keane said Trump believes Iranian leaders have repeatedly failed to negotiate in good…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has revealed that he once considered leaving his ministerial position to contest for the Senate and eventually seek the office of Senate President. Speaking at an event marking the conclusion of the FCT’s 28-day project commissioning, in a video shared by News Central TV, Wike thanked President Bola…
A UK court has sentenced two Nigerian nationals, a British man, and another accomplice to prison for their roles in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that defrauded victims of about £4 million, according to Punch Newspapers. Investigators said the group deceived victims by posing as legitimate police officers, convincing them they were involved in genuine investigations…
