Human rights activist Ben Okabwe has criticised Nigeria’s criminal justice system, arguing that weak prosecution undermines efforts to combat insecurity. Speaking during the ARISE News Town Hall on State Police on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Okabwe said arresting suspected criminals alone would not improve security unless cases are effectively prosecuted and offenders held accountable. Citing…
Mrs. Ngozi Isiwu-Obodo, wife of Inspector Obodo, has recounted the final moments she shared with her husband before he was allegedly knocked down and killed by a police convoy in Enugu on Sunday. The late officer, 45, who served in the Operations Department of the Enugu State Police Command and held a doctorate degree, was…
Labour Party member Abayomi Arabambi has alleged that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, personally collected the phone number and bank account details of fellow party member Faduri Joseph after promising to refund money Joseph reportedly paid during the party’s presidential primary. Speaking in an interview published on Symfoni’s official YouTube channel on Thursday,…
Labour Party National Working Committee (NWC) member Abayomi Arabambi, aligned with the Julius Abure faction, says he is prepared to pursue legal action over allegations involving Peter Obi, insisting the matter should be resolved by the courts. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Arabambi said judicial proceedings are the…
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has criticised the Presidency over its response to claims by NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi that his life and businesses are under threat. In a post on his official X account on July 9, 2026, Kwankwaso reacted after Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and…
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) says cooking gas prices have remained high despite improved nationwide supply, citing persistent economic pressures. According to DAILY POST, NALPGAM President Edu Inyang said on Thursday that the Federal Government’s intervention in the LPG sector has increased product availability but has yet to reduce retail prices…
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has questioned the club’s reported move for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, saying the proposed signing is unlikely to excite supporters. According to Metro, United have prioritised strengthening their midfield this summer following Casemiro’s departure, having already spent more than £200 million on attacking reinforcements. The club was previously reported to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the conflict with Iran is not over, saying recent fighting has not ended the broader confrontation between the two countries. According to Al Jazeera English, speaking on Friday, July 10, 2026, Netanyahu said Israel still faces significant challenges and indicated that further developments remain possible despite recent…
Vehicular and commercial activities were severely disrupted on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway after officials of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), tank farm operators, the Nigeria Police Force and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) temporarily closed sections of the busy corridor during a coordinated enforcement operation. The exercise targeted indiscriminate parking of tanker trucks and…
Zaire Wade, the eldest son of former NBA star Dwyane Wade, has been formally charged with a felony following his arrest last month in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident. According to reports, Wade now faces one felony charge after prosecutors reviewed the case. He was initially booked on three separate allegations following his…
