Political activist Idris Zekeri has questioned aspects of the 2023 presidential election, arguing that Peter Obi enjoyed stronger support in some areas than was reflected in the official results. Speaking on Arise TV on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Zekeri said concerns about electoral outcomes continue to shape political discourse as parties prepare for the 2027…
Operatives of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVS) have recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against banditry with the arrest of a seven-man syndicate of suspected armed bandits in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The operation, carried out at about 2:12 a.m. on June 30, 2026, was led by the Kubau…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has pledged to do everything within his power to prevent another civil war in Nigeria, warning that many of the conditions that led to the 1967 conflict still exist. According to a Punch report published on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Obasanjo made the remarks at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that many of the conditions that led to the Nigerian Civil War in 1967 still exist, urging Nigerians to work collectively to prevent another national conflict. According to a Punch report published on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Obasanjo made the remarks in Abeokuta while receiving historical materials documenting…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the opposition party should be allowed to fade away if it is no longer politically relevant. According to a Punch report published on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Akpabio made the remark during the inauguration of Akinwumi Ajibola Street in Abuja, where he represented…
Maduabuchukwu John Okeke, one of the Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, has alleged that some South African police officers routinely extort foreign nationals, even when they possess valid immigration documents. Speaking to Channels Television on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after returning to Nigeria, the Anambra State indigene rejected claims that Nigerians…
Political activist Idris Zekeri has recalled the past political relationship between Peter Obi and former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, saying Obi campaigned for Oshiomhole during the 2012 Edo governorship election. Speaking on Arise TV on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Zekeri said Nigerian politics has historically featured cooperation across party lines when leaders believed it…
Convener of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has insisted that the proposed joint presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will appear on the ballot for the 2027 election despite legal challenges facing the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking at a press conference in Abuja covered by Channels Television, Tanko expressed concern over…
Former Minister of Information Labaran Maku has criticized Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, accusing him of dismissing the contributions of those who fought for Nigeria’s return to democratic rule. Speaking during an interview on TVC, Maku said it was unfair for individuals who did not participate in the pro-democracy struggle to criticize those who dedicated…
Premier League club, Tottenham are set to smash their transfer record for the second time in a matter of days after agreeing a deal worth up to £100 million ($133m) to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, Spurs had an initial bid worth around £75m rejected, but talks continued, and they returned with an…
