Thick black smoke billowed over Sepahan Shahr in southern Isfahan on Saturday following an explosion, according to a report by The Times of Israel published on July 18, 2026. Video obtained by Iran International showed a large plume of dark smoke rising above the district, which is located near military facilities in southern Isfahan. The…
Paul Ibe, Senior Special Adviser on Media to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has questioned the Federal Government’s account of the release of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers in Oriire, Oyo State. In a statement posted on his official X account on Saturday, July 18, 2026,…
A claim circulating amid heightened Middle East tensions alleges that Google removed or restricted satellite imagery showing critical infrastructure in Kuwait, although the allegation has not been independently verified. According to Anadolu Agency on July 18, 2026, Google has not issued any official statement confirming such action. Access to satellite imagery can sometimes be affected…
Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States, accusing Washington of violating existing understandings between the two countries and questioning the credibility of President Donald Trump’s commitments. According to The Times of Israel on July 18, 2026, a statement attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, alleged that the United States had repeatedly…
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign 23-year-old England forward Morgan Rogers for a club-record £117 million, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The versatile attacker is expected to sign a six-year contract with an option for an additional year, while a medical is scheduled for Monday following his return from…
Niger Delta activist and traditional ruler Asari Dokubo has revealed why he declined an opportunity to study in the United States despite his father’s encouragement. In a video shared on Facebook on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Dokubo reflected on his upbringing, personal convictions and key decisions that shaped his life. He recalled that his father…
Former Super Eagles and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has backed Stanley Nwabali to regain his place in the Nigeria national team following his return to South African club Chippa United. According to a Soccernet report published on July 18, 2026, Nwabali became Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, helping the…
Dr. Jonathan Asake, former president of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU), says widespread disappointment over the outcome of the 2023 presidential election has contributed to growing voter apathy ahead of the 2027 general election. In an interview published by The Sun Nigeria on July 18, 2026, Asake said many Nigerians turned out in large…
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has criticized attempts to politicize the recent abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State, urging caution in public discussions about security issues. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Bwala referenced comments made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following…
Former Big Brother Naija winner Mercy Eke has revealed that financial imbalance has been a recurring challenge in her relationships, saying she has supported some of the men she dated financially. According to The Sun on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Eke made the disclosure during an interview with media personality Toke Makinwa, where she also…
