Three Chinese nationals and several Nigerian miners during a security operation targeting alleged illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. The arrests were made at Amba community in Kokona Local Government Area during a raid led by Nasarawa State Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, who said the operation followed reports that mining activities had continued…
French football star, Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament. The Real Madrid forward netted 10 goals in eight games to edge out Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the race for the award, adding to…
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked renewed speculation about their relationship after they were spotted together during a luxury waterfront dinner in Venice, Italy. The pair, who reportedly first met in Paris during Fashion Week, were spotted seated side by side at an upscale restaurant overlooking one…
A Nigerian woman, Victoria Ene Ejeh, has issued a stern warning to one Alome Emmanuel, telling him to stay away from her underage sister. Victoria, who gave the warning in a Facebook post alleged that she has his chats and call records. She also advised him to go take care of his pregnant…
Niger Delta activist and traditional leader Asari Dokubo says he has chosen to remain in Nigeria despite having close family members living abroad, describing his decision as a reflection of his commitment to the country. In a video shared on Facebook on Sunday, July 19, 2026, Dokubo discussed his family background, personal beliefs, and dedication…
A senior Iranian lawmaker has urged U.S. troops to leave the Middle East immediately, saying they would do so if they fully understood the warning recently issued by Iran’s Supreme Leader. According to Al Jazeera English, Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, made the remarks in a post…
Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo has claimed that he once witnessed Nigerian soldiers and suspected Boko Haram fighters positioned close to each other in Maiduguri without exchanging gunfire. Speaking in an interview with Nevon HQ, Adebayo said the two groups appeared to be separated by what he described as an “invisible line,”…
Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan was deeply shocked by the 2014 abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls, describing the incident as one that devastated the nation. Speaking during an interview with Seun Okinbaloye on the Mic On Podcast, Obanikoro said Jonathan was appalled that such an…
Ngozi Ishiwu-Obodo, widow of late police inspector Dr. Ikechukwu Obodo, has recounted the final moments before learning of her husband’s death in a road accident. In an interview with The PUNCH, Ngozi, an indigene of Opi in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, said her husband, who hailed from Ologo in Uzo-Uwani LGA, died…
“If I can do it, others can too. People are more brilliant and stronger than they think,” he said. Adesoye said his career change to healthcare was motivated by a desire to care for people. “When I was caring for electronic devices, I was happy when I could get broken devices working…
