Atiku Urges FG to Ensure Safety of Obi, El-Rufai African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to guarantee the safety of opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the treatment of opposition leaders is a measure of…
Labour Party National Working Committee member Abayomi Arabambi, aligned with the Julius Abure faction, has criticised the political relationship between former presidential candidate Peter Obi and activist Aisha Yesufu. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Arabambi alleged that Obi and Yesufu have consistently acted together on key political matters,…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has expressed concern over the investigation into the assassination of his former personal assistant, alleging inconsistencies in the findings of security agencies. Speaking in a video shared by Arise TV, Oshiomhole recalled that the incident occurred during his tenure as governor of Edo State. He said investigation reports by the Department of…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, says bandits holding abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have threatened to kill the hostages if security forces attempt a rescue operation. Speaking to Vanguard, Musa said the kidnappers are using the victims as human shields while demanding the release of some…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Nigeria’s democracy should not be judged by the participation of specific opposition figures or political parties in elections. Speaking in remarks reported by The Sun on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Wike said democracy is founded on adherence to the law, credible elections, and equal…
Magaji Ahmadu, the village head of Sayaya in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, says persistent bandit attacks have forced most residents to flee the community. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, Ahmadu said the village’s security crisis began after the father of a suspected bandit kingpin was killed on a Salah…
Labour Party National Working Committee member Abayomi Arabambi, aligned with the Julius Abure faction, has commented on the political relationship between former presidential candidate Peter Obi and activist Aisha Yesufu. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Arabambi alleged that Obi and Yesufu share a close political alliance that has…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Barde Mohammed has alleged that the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is politically motivated, claiming President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) view him as a major political threat. Speaking in an interview published on Trust TV’s official YouTube channel on Thursday, July 9,…
The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico has dismissed some of the legal claims brought by Bad Bunny’s former girlfriend, Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, in her lawsuit against the global music star. According to reports, the court ruled that claims relating to Bad Bunny’s 2017 song Pa Ti were filed too late and are therefore…
Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, says doctors at the National Hospital, Abuja, recommended that her husband be admitted for further medical observation after assessing his condition. Speaking during an interview on ARISE TV, she said the medical team found that El-Rufai had elevated blood pressure and above-normal blood sugar levels…
