Anti-corruption advocate Muktar Modibbo has said court-ordered asset forfeitures should not be seen as the ultimate measure of success in Nigeria’s fight against corruption, stressing that preventing corruption is more important than recovering assets after the fact. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Modibbo said forfeiture orders demonstrate that legal institutions are taking action…
Social media users have reacted to comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the death of Mary Habila after her body was found at a staff chalet within the country home of Minister of Works David Umahi in Ebonyi State. In a post shared on his official X account on Thursday, Atiku criticised the…
A resident of Olowa community in Kogi State, Danladi Isah, has recounted how residents tried to rescue students after bandits attacked Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, but arrived after the gunmen had fled with some victims. Speaking to News Central TV on Thursday, Isah said residents rushed to the school after hearing gunfire, hoping to confront…
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has promoted academy defender Landon Emenalo to first-team training as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. According to the Evening Standard, the 18-year-old joined the senior squad earlier this week as Alonso assesses players during pre-season. Landon is the son of former Super Eagles defender Michael Emenalo, who represented Nigeria…
Anita Baaki, a physiotherapist and colleague of the late Mary Habila, has recounted the final moments she shared with the nurse before her death during an official trip to Ebonyi State. According to Daily Post, Baaki’s account was contained in a sworn affidavit presented before the Ebonyi State High Court on Wednesday. She said she…
Lionel Messi has said Argentina’s victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup carried significance beyond football because of the long-standing historical tensions between the two countries. According to Channels Television, the Argentina captain reflected on the match after helping his side reach the World Cup final, describing it as one of the most…
Presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International, Femi Emmanuel, has cautioned Christian leaders against commenting on political issues without a sufficient understanding of governance and Nigeria’s constitutional framework. According to Punch Newspaper, Emmanuel made the remarks during an interview on TVC News on Wednesday. While acknowledging that many pastors are genuinely concerned about Nigeria’s future, he…
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain Buba Galadima says the proposed Obi-Kwankwaso presidential alliance is aimed at serving the interests of all Nigerians, not any particular ethnic group. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Galadima said Peter Obi’s presidential ambition should be viewed from a national rather than an ethnic perspective, stressing that the…
Isaac Fayose, a social commentator and younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has criticised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s call for wealthy musicians to spend less on luxury cars and give more to charity. Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Fayose argued that the government, as custodian of public funds, should lead…
Lionel Messi says he is grateful to God after leading Argentina to a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final following a 2-1 comeback victory over England in the 2026 semi-final. According to PM News Nigeria, the 39-year-old captain produced a match-winning display, providing assists for both late goals as the defending champions booked a place…
