Austin Okai, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence in the party’s prospects for the 2027 presidential election, claiming public sentiment in Northern Nigeria already favours the opposition. Speaking in an interview aired on the Arise News YouTube channel on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Okai said the ADC remained optimistic despite…
Popular Tiktoker, Peller, clashed with some police officers in Lagos state this evening for allegedly driving a vehicle without a plate number. Recall that the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, ordered police officers to arrest anyone found driving a vehicle without a plate number or driving with their plate number covered. This…
Kenneth Okonkwo has said he has not been served with court documents in the reported defamation lawsuit filed against him by Peter Obi, insisting he is prepared to defend himself wherever the case is heard. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Okonkwo maintained that his remarks were based on information already in the public…
Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala drew attention on social media after playfully reacting to Bayer Leverkusen’s announcement that Victor Boniface was the first player to report for the club’s pre-season training. In an Instagram post published on July 2, 2026, Bayer Leverkusen shared a photo of Boniface arriving at the training ground with the caption: “The…
Minister of Works David Umahi has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s call for young Nigerians to embrace vocational skills and entrepreneurship, saying her message has been misunderstood and unfairly criticised. Speaking during a public address aired on Channels Television on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Umahi said the First Lady’s remarks were intended to promote self-reliance,…
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, has challenged reports surrounding criminal defamation proceedings involving Peter Obi, saying he has not been personally served with any court documents. Speaking during a live interview on Channels Television on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Okonkwo alleged that the court order permitting substituted service was obtained…
MRS filling stations supplied by the Dangote Refinery have reduced the pump price of petrol for the second time in less than two weeks, lowering the price in Abuja from ₦1,241 to ₦1,191 per litre. According to Daily Post, a survey on Wednesday showed the ₦50 reduction follows Dangote Refinery’s decision to cut its ex-depot…
The Vatican announced Thursday, July 2, that priests and members of a breakaway Catholic group that ordained four new bishops in defiance of Pope Leo XIV’s wishes are in schism and excommunicated. The Society of Saint Pius X, an ultra-traditionalist group, went ahead with the ordinations on Wednesday without papal approval and despite…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he cannot provide a detailed account of the Asaba Massacre despite serving as a military officer during the Nigerian Civil War. According to Punch, Obasanjo made the remarks in Abeokuta while receiving historical materials, books, videos and eyewitness accounts documenting the Asaba Massacre and other events from the civil…
Real Madrid have completed the signing of highly rated Spanish striker Manu Navarro from Real Betis as the club continues to strengthen its youth academy with emerging talent. According to Madrid Universal, the deal, which was initially agreed in April, has now been finalised. Navarro joins after an impressive season in Betis’ academy, where he…
