Bruno Fernandes says Portugal’s decision to retreat after halftime contributed to their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, according to a report by Metro on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The match appeared destined for extra time after a goalless contest in which Spain created early chances through Mikel…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has criticised what he described as poor administrative practices in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, saying established government procedures are being bypassed. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, July 6, 2026, Lawal said the Office of the SGF is the appropriate…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of insecurity, saying Nigeria’s worsening security situation reflects ineffective leadership. In a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, July 6, 2026, Obi expressed concern over the Federal Government’s response to the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State,…
Former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, says terrorist groups operating in Nigeria should not be regarded as representatives of Islam, arguing that intelligence assessments show their actions are driven by criminality rather than genuine religious beliefs. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Ejiofor said insecurity has affected Nigerians…
Veteran Nollywood actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu has dismissed claims that actors in Nigeria are generally poor because of low pay, arguing that financial challenges are often driven by growing family and personal responsibilities. According to a report by TheCable on Monday, July 6, 2026, Udokwu said in an interview with Udala FM that Nollywood has…
Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed Peter Obi’s chances in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the former Anambra State governor will not secure the support of Northern voters. Speaking in an interview with Channels TV on Monday, July 6, Sheriff said he was not…
Human rights lawyer and activist Maxwell Opara has criticized Senator Adams Oshiomhole for questioning the governance record of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. Speaking in an interview published on the official SYMFONI YouTube channel on Monday, July 6, 2026, Opara defended Obi’s economic management, saying, “Oshiomhole has the audacity to talk about someone who…
Seth Frantzman, an adjunct fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, says Iran’s week-long funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei are intended to project political strength rather than solely mourn his death. Speaking during a Fox News interview posted on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Frantzman discussed the significance of the elaborate ceremonies…
Political researcher Kunle Fagbemi has described the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) as a serious security issue, calling for the suspension of the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, pending the outcome of an investigation. Speaking during an interview aired on the official Arise News YouTube channel on Monday, July 6,…
Former presidential aide and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Lauretta Onochie has reacted after former Vice President Waziri Atiku Abubakar met with European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and Head of Delegation, Gautier Mignot, in Abuja. In a post shared on her official X account, Onochie said the meeting focused on issues of mutual interest…
