Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has condemned armed violence across Nigeria, saying he will never support or associate with any group that takes up arms to kill people, regardless of its region or affiliation. Speaking during an interview aired on Channels Television on Monday, July 6, 2026, Sheriff responded to questions about…
Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain and House of Representatives aspirant Maxwell Opara has expressed concern over declining interest in military careers, attributing the trend to poor welfare, economic hardship and inadequate support for security personnel. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV on Monday, July 6, 2026, Opara said military and police service were…
The 25-year-old man who was arrested while dressed in military camouflage at Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, is being investigated for possible links to criminal intelligence gathering. Security sources told Zagazola Makama on Monday that the suspect, identified as Mubarak Mohammed, was apprehended at about 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 2026 at the university’s Njimtilo…
Activist and social commentator Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, alleging that his record as governor of Anambra State contradicts the values he now promotes. Speaking during an interview on Vanguard News TV on Sunday, July 6, 2026, Awosanya argued that Obi’s past leadership does…
My husband and I became a couple in our third year in tertiary school, and we decided that we would get married right after national service. He was fortunate enough to secure a job immediately after service, but I was not as lucky. At first, life was good. We were financially stable. There was food…
Former England captain John Terry has urged England to contain Norway captain Martin Ødegaard if they are to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, describing the Arsenal midfielder as the driving force behind Norway’s attack. According to a Metro report published on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Terry made the comments after England’s dramatic 3-2…
The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Fiscal and Infrastructure Projects Council (PFIPC) intensified after police reportedly arrested the father of Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, the central figure in an ongoing forgery investigation. According to a Punch report published on Monday, July 6, 2026, police operatives visited the family’s residence in Ogbomoso, where they also allegedly…
Political researcher Kunle Fagbemi has described the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) as a serious security concern, calling for the immediate suspension of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, pending an investigation. Speaking in a video published on the official Arise News YouTube channel on Monday, July 6, 2026,…
Veteran Nollywood actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu says the financial challenges surrounding the family of late comic actor John “Mr Ibu” Okafor should not be blamed on Nollywood’s pay structure, arguing that many actors face significant personal financial obligations. According to a TheCable report published on Monday, July 6, 2026, Udokwu recalled that colleagues raised funds…
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has fueled ongoing rumors of trouble in her marriage after sharing a series of pointed posts on social media. On Tuesday morning, July 7, the movie star shared a ‘guide’ on how to survive a relationship with a narcissist. Her post comes just hours after her husband, Bobby Marris,…
