2027: Malami Names Musa Zagi as ADC Deputy Governorship Candidate in Kebbi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has named Musa Zagi as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. According to Daily Post, the appointment was approved by the party’s governorship candidate, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on…

Santos Impresses Despite Manchester Utd Defeat as New Signing Wins Supporters Over

Manchester United’s new signing Andrey Santos earned praise from supporters after an impressive debut in the club’s 1-0 pre-season defeat to Wrexham in Helsinki. According to The Sun on July 18, 2026, the 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder was named in Michael Carrick’s starting lineup following his reported £50 million move from Chelsea. Santos partnered Mason Mount…

I’ve Dated Guys That I’ve Given a Lot of Money to, Because They Don’t Have – Mercy Eke

Former Big Brother Naija winner Mercy Eke has revealed that she financially supported several former partners, saying differences in financial status became a recurring challenge in her relationships. According to The Sun on July 18, 2026, Mercy made the disclosure during a conversation with media personality Toke Makinwa, where she discussed the impact of fame…

Adebayo: Boko Haram and Our Soldiers Sometimes Play Together Like Two Gangs on the Same Street

Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo has alleged that, in some conflict-affected areas, Boko Haram fighters and Nigerian soldiers appear to avoid direct confrontation unless specifically ordered to engage. According to a video shared by Nevon HQ on July 18, 2026, Adebayo made the remarks while recounting observations from a previous campaign visit…

Obi: It’s Not Every Day the President Comes to Your House, Those Abusing Me, I’m 100% Obidient – Fayose

Isaac Fayose has reaffirmed his support for the presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi following the former Anambra State governor’s visit to his home. According to Punch on July 18, 2026, Fayose shared a video of the visit on Instagram, describing Obi as Nigeria’s “incoming president.” He said the visit reaffirmed his…

We’re Only Lucky That This Kidnapping Happened in Oyo State, a Place That Is More Enlightened – Dr. Jonathan Asake

Former Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) President Dr. Jonathan Asake has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, saying kidnapping and terrorist attacks continue to affect communities across the country. In an interview published by The Sun Nigeria on July 18, 2026, Asake said the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area…

Bandits: They Warned Us Never to Call Jesus; Whenever They Caught Us, They Beat Us Mercilessly – Victim

A survivor of the abduction at a secondary school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has described the harsh conditions he and other hostages allegedly endured while in captivity. According to The Sun on July 18, 2026, Mr. Olatunde Zacchaeus, a teacher who was among those abducted during the attack, said the kidnappers…

“We Will Respond” — IRGC Warns US Allies After Iran Reports 50 Killed in American Strikes

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned countries hosting U.S. forces of possible retaliation after Iranian authorities reported that civilian deaths from recent U.S. strikes had risen to 50, with more than 500 people injured. According to Al Jazeera on July 18, 2026, the IRGC accused the United States of resuming what it described…

In Oyo, When I Started Telling Them How Much They Get in Their LG, They Could Not Believe It – Bwala

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, says residents of Oyo State were surprised after learning the amount of federal allocations received by their local governments. According to a video shared by Symfoni on July 17, 2026, Bwala said he visited Oyo State to engage residents on what he described as the…