Obi: You Say You Want to Unite Nigeria, Yet You Could Not Unite APGA When You Were Governor – Raimi

Economic analyst and APC member Dr. Taofiq Raimi has questioned the leadership credentials of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, arguing that calls for national unity should be supported by a proven record of building consensus. Speaking during an interview aired on Arise News on Friday, July 3, 2026, Raimi said Obi’s past political experience raised…

GH¢34.5bn paid out in cocoa purchases as COCOBOD injects more cash

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released an additional GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to pay cocoa farmers, pushing total payments for cocoa purchases this crop season to more than GH¢34.5 billion. The latest disbursement is expected to clear outstanding payments owed to thousands of farmers, particularly those whose cocoa was purchased on…

If Jesus Christ had done all the work for God, there would be no need for the Pope – Akpabio

According to a report by the Daily Post on Friday, July 3, 2026, Senate President Godswill Akpabio lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his commitment to infrastructure development, saying the minister has consistently demonstrated dedication to public service throughout his political career.   Akpabio made the remarks while inaugurating access…

I was drugged, forced to sleep with 30 men a day — Teenager narrated

LAGOS—Emotions ran high at the Lagos State Police Command yesterday, when a 16-year-old girl, Chidinma, narrated how she was allegedly trafficked from Imo State to Lagos and forced into prostitution for four months, during which she was made to sleep with 30 men daily, beaten repeatedly, and denied payment.   The teenager, who said she…

Obi was not rigged out in 2023, even 10 million votes wouldn’t have made him president – Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed, has declared that ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would not have become president even if he had polled 10 million votes.   Mohammed said that, contrary to widespread perception, Obi was not rigged out of the 2023 presidential election, stressing that he did not constitute…

Nigeria’s challenge is low revenue not high debt – World Bank

The World Bank has stated that Nigeria’s biggest fiscal challenge is weak revenue mobilization rather than excessive borrowing, urging the government to prioritize efforts to boost revenue generation to support sustainable economic growth.   Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, July 3, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said…