A politician has been fired after going viral for wearing cycling gear that is too tight. Mehmet Fatih Cicekli, the governor of Ardahan province in eastern Turkey, was removed from his post by a presidential decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The politician, who is passionate about cycling, was pictured in snug cycling shorts…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has commended the pilot and crew of an aircraft involved in a runway excursion, saying their professionalism prevented a major tragedy. In a post on his official X account on Friday, July 24, 2026, Obi praised the flight crew for safely handling the…
A judge has issued a year-long protective order against celebrity chef Eric Adjepong, citing evidence that he abused his 7-year-old daughter, Lennnox. On July 10, a Maryland judge ruled that “there is a preponderance of the evidence to believe” the chef and TV host physically abused his daughter Lennox, whom he shares with his ex…
Retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot Matthew “Whiz” Buckley has argued that Russia’s support for Iran is a key factor prolonging the ongoing Middle East conflict. Speaking during an interview on Fox News on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Buckley alleged that Iran has received Russian intelligence and military support, claiming the accuracy of recent attacks on…
Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has advised TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis to reconsider their plans to get married, saying they are too young for such a commitment. According to Daily Post on Friday, July 24, 2026, the advice followed the couple’s announcement that their wedding is scheduled for…
Iran has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to use frozen Iranian assets to compensate for damage to ships operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the move could have far-reaching global consequences. According to The Times of Israel on Friday, July 24, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the proposal…
Political analyst Ezeocha Nzeh has questioned the differing sentences imposed in two terrorism-related cases, comparing a death sentence handed to a convicted terrorist arms courier with life imprisonment for three individuals convicted over the Oriire school abduction. Speaking during an interview on AIT on Friday, July 24, 2026, Nzeh referenced a Katsina State High Court…
Nigerian lawyer Maxwell Opara has said foreign governments are unlikely to intervene in Nigeria’s domestic political disputes because they prioritize their national and diplomatic interests. Speaking on Arise Television on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Opara reacted to reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar engaged a U.S. lobbying firm, arguing that expecting foreign governments to…
Pep Guardiola is expected to reject Italy’s offer to become the national team’s next head coach after the two sides reportedly failed to agree on financial terms. According to the Daily Mail on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is prepared to make an exceptional financial commitment to appoint the former Manchester…
Dr. Robinson Ewor has said many Rivers residents would not have taken political risks during the state’s crisis if Governor Siminalayi Fubara had clearly communicated his position from the outset. Speaking in a video posted by Arise News on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Ewor said elders, women and other residents supported Fubara without knowing that…
