‘Ask Obi What Difference He Is Going to Bring and See if He’s Going to Answer You Directly’ — Awosanya

Political activist Segun Awosanya has questioned the leadership credentials of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging Nigerians to critically assess his policy proposals and track record ahead of future elections. Speaking during an interview with Vanguard News TV, Awosanya argued that voters should evaluate Obi’s political journey, leadership experience and ability to provide…

‘I Am Not Worried About Obi Because I Know Northerners Will Never Vote for Him’ — Ali Modu Sheriff

Former Borno State Governor and APC chieftain Ali Modu Sheriff has expressed confidence that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will struggle to secure significant support in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sheriff said, “I am not worried about Peter Obi because I know Northerners…

Abimbola Olawuyi di£s nearly two decades after d£ath of her journalist husband, Kola Olawuyi

Abimbola Olawuyi, widow of the late legendary investigative journalist and broadcaster, Kola Olawuyi, has di£d. ‎ Mrs. Olawuyi reportedly passed away yesterday, Monday morning, July 6, after a brief illness. ‎ ‎  A family source who confirmed the sad development disclosed that she di£d peacefully. They described her demise as a painful loss to the…

Yiaga, Others React as Congressman Says United States Will Closely Monitor Nigerian Elections

Civil society organisations have responded to comments by United States Congressman Riley Moore that the U.S. will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, rejecting suggestions that the remarks amount to foreign interference. According to a Leadership report published on Monday, July 6, 2026, Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, said during an interview with NoireTV…

Tinubu Breaks Silence on Crucial Changes Coming to the Nigerian Armed Forces

  President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to modernising the Nigerian Armed Forces through the adoption of emerging technologies and enhanced operational capabilities to address the country’s security challenges. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the closing ceremony of the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday,…

I Still Hold On to Atiku’s 2023 Campaign Where He Said Subsidy Removal Should Be Phased — ADC Member

  African Democratic Congress (ADC) member Kola Ologbondiyan has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of fuel subsidy removal, arguing that a phased approach would have reduced the economic hardship experienced by Nigerians. Speaking in an interview aired on Channels Television on Monday, July 6, 2026, Ologbondiyan said he still supports former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s…

Atiku: You Can’t Be 79 or 80 Years Old and Still Be Struggling to Become President — Shinkafi Reacts

APC chieftain and Executive Director of Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, Sani Shinkafi, has said Nigeria’s political parties should create more opportunities for younger leaders to seek elective office. Speaking during an interview on TVC News on Monday, July 6, 2026, Shinkafi argued that while experience remains valuable in politics, age…

I Went to Late Gen. Shuwa for Support; He Raised His Trouser and Showed Me the Bullet in His Body — Sheriff

Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has recalled a meeting with the late General Mohammed Shuwa, saying the retired military officer urged him to always support Nigeria’s unity before endorsing his political ambition. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, July 6, 2026, Sheriff said he visited General Shuwa in 1990 to…

“Many World Leaders Call Me Privately to Say They Respect Israel Despite Their Public Polls” — PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said international support for Israel is stronger behind closed doors than public opinion polls suggest. Speaking in an interview with Fox News host Jacqui Heinrich on July 6, 2026, Netanyahu responded to remarks attributed to U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance that public sentiment, particularly among younger voters, is increasingly…