Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, has attributed the recurring flooding in parts of Lagos State to decades of sand-filling and land reclamation around the Lagos Lagoon. Speaking during an interview with real estate expert Femi Rogers, shared on Facebook on Thursday and reported by Daily Post on Friday, July…
Chief Olabode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to take a more proactive role in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, saying Governor Seyi Makinde lacks the constitutional powers and security resources to tackle major crises alone. Speaking in an interview with Daily Independent on Friday,…
Mr. Olatunde Zacchaeus, a teacher rescued after the Oriire school abduction in Oyo State, has recounted how he and another male captive regained their freedom after days in captivity. Speaking in an interview with Nigeria Info FM, Zacchaeus said they remained blindfolded, handcuffed, and chained throughout their ordeal. According to him, the kidnappers’ commander visited…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has responded after a Nigerian offered to pay the ₦25,000 penalty issued over the airport parking incident involving former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. The offer came from Nnaemeka Ikerionwu, who, in an open letter, asked Keyamo to provide the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)…
Jessie and D’Lila Combs, the 19-year-old twin daughters of Sean “Diddy” Combs, have publicly defended their father, describing him as an “amazing” parent despite his recent criminal conviction. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the twins said they remain in regular contact with the music mogul, who is currently in custody after being convicted on…
Production on Amazon’s upcoming God of War television series has undergone a major casting change after lead actor Ryan Hurst sustained an injury while filming. Hurst, who had been cast as Kratos in the live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise, reportedly tore his bicep during a stunt sequence, an injury that requires surgery…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected logistics supplier to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an intelligence-led operation in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation was conducted at about 3:00 p.m. on July 15, 2026 by troops of the 149 Battalion in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task…
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order establishing a coordinated regulatory framework for virtual assets in Nigeria, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) taking leading roles in overseeing the sector. The Presidency announced on Friday, July 17, that the Presidential…
Ghanaian rapper and singer Kwesi Arthur has postponed the North American leg of his Redemption Valley tour after revealing he is battling a health condition that has forced him to prioritize his recovery. In a heartfelt message shared with fans, the award-winning musician said the decision came on the advice of his doctors, who warned…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunshine, cloud cover and rainfall across Nigeria from Saturday through Monday, with thunderstorms expected in several parts of the country. In its weather outlook released on Friday, July 17, in Abuja, NiMet said the northern region will experience predominantly sunny conditions on Saturday, with a…
