France is considering legal action after Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla allegedly made racist remarks about France captain Kylian Mbappé following France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. According to ESPN, Mbappé condemned the comments in a post on X, describing Amarilla as “a disgrace to public office”…
Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar not to contest the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the presidency should remain in the South in line with Nigeria’s informal power-sharing arrangement. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sheriff said many political stakeholders in Northern Nigeria support the zoning…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has responded after a man warned him against wearing his trademark beret while campaigning in Edo State. In a video circulating online, the man, who claimed to be speaking on behalf of the Edo State governor, said anyone wearing a beret and identifying as a “freedom…
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has advised people to avoid masturbation, describing it as an unhealthy habit that can gradually take control of a person’s thoughts and actions if left unchecked. In a Facebook post published on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Oyakhilome encouraged those struggling with the habit to make a deliberate decision to overcome it,…
Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has responded to comments by former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff on Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential prospects by sharing an old video of politician and rights activist Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad. Tanko posted the video on his verified X account after Sheriff, during an appearance on…
Media entrepreneur and politician Dele Momodu has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s level of public communication, arguing that democratic leaders should engage regularly with citizens regardless of age. Speaking during an interview on Nevon HQ on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Momodu compared Tinubu’s public engagement with that of U.S. President Donald Trump, saying leaders have…
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has revealed how he overcame religious differences before marrying his wife, actress Mo Bimpe, after initially facing opposition from her family. Speaking on the Morayo Show, Adedimeji said his wife rejected his marriage proposal because she believed her Christian father would not approve of her marrying a Muslim. “Before I…
Minister of Works David Umahi has questioned claims that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi left more than $50 million in the state’s treasury, arguing that government savings alone are not a reliable measure of successful leadership. Speaking during a media appearance on Channels Television, Umahi said Obi’s successor, Willie Obiano, inherited unpaid obligations…
Media entrepreneur and politician Dele Momodu has said Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, remains politically dominant in Nigeria’s South-East, arguing that financial resources alone cannot weaken his support in the region. Speaking during an interview on Nevon HQ on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Momodu said Obi continues to enjoy overwhelming backing across…
Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has reacted to the controversial crossed-arms “X” gesture made by Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan during his side’s 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Hassan made the gesture while protesting what he believed were unfair officiating decisions, including the disallowing of an…
