‘I’ll Take You Down Without a Second Thought’ – Burkina Faso’s Traoré Warns Challengers

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has dismissed speculation of divisions within the ruling junta, insisting he remains the country’s sole leader. According to a Vanguard report published on July 22, 2026, Traoré made the remarks while addressing community leaders in Ouahigouya, declaring, “There can’t be two captains on one ship.” He warned that…

Morgan Rogers Explains Why Xabi Alonso Convinced Him to Join Chelsea

Morgan Rogers says Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was a major factor in his decision to complete a record-breaking move from Aston Villa, citing the Spaniard’s vision and football philosophy as key influences. Chelsea signed the England international in a deal reportedly worth £117 million, making him the club’s most expensive signing and the highest-priced British…

Civil War: I Apologise to the Igbos; We Were Deceived Into Going to War and We Regret It — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has apologised to the Igbo community for the role played by people from Plateau State during the Nigerian Civil War, describing the move as a step toward reconciliation, healing, and stronger inter-ethnic relations. Mutfwang made the remarks while hosting representatives of the Igbo community from all 17 local government areas…

Civil War: I Apologise to the Igbos; We Were Deceived Into Going to War and We Regret It — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has apologised to the Igbo community for the role played by people from Plateau State during the Nigerian Civil War, describing the gesture as a step toward reconciliation and stronger inter-ethnic relations. According to a Daily Post report published on July 21, 2026, Mutfwang made the remarks while hosting representatives…

Ngoshe Kidnap: Kaigama Said I’m a Boko Haram Sponsor; If It’s True, Why Would He Come in as Mediator? — Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume has denied allegations by Samaila Kaigama that he acted as an “in-house” mediator for Boko Haram during efforts to secure the release of victims abducted from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, Ndume said he played no role in negotiations with…

Ngoshe Kidnap: Kaigama Said I’m a Boko Haram Sponsor; If It’s True, Why Would He Come in as Mediator? — Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume has denied allegations by Samaila Kaigama that he acted as an “in-house” mediator for Boko Haram during efforts to secure the release of victims abducted from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, Ndume said he played no role in negotiations with…

‘I’ll Take You Down Without a Second Thought’ – Burkina Faso’s Traore Warns Challengers

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has dismissed speculation of a power struggle within the ruling junta, declaring he intends to remain the country’s sole leader. Speaking to community leaders in Ouahigouya last week, Traore said, “There can’t be two captains on one ship,” before warning: “If anyone screws up, I’ll take you down…

I Pray Nigeria Gets a Winning Christian-Christian Ticket — Nasarawa Gov

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule says he hopes Nigeria will one day elect a president and vice president on a Christian-Christian ticket, arguing that such an outcome would demonstrate that religion is not the deciding factor in elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Sule responded to concerns raised by Nigeria Democratic Congress…

Tinubu: The North Has Never Been as Angry With Any Government as This Particular Government — Bugaje

Political commentator and northern elder statesman Usman Bugaje has claimed that dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration is widespread across Northern Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Bugaje was asked whether Tinubu still enjoys the level of support in the North that contributed significantly to his electoral victory. Rather than give a direct…