Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and a prominent PDPchieftain has described Peter Obi as the “incoming president” of Nigeria, just days after publiclycriticising him.Fayose made the remarks on Friday, July 17, 2026, during a live television interview. The sudden shift intone has drawn significant attention, given his earlier comments…
Iraq and the United States have signed 48 bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding during the official visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani to Washington, D.C.The agreements were formalised on Friday, July 17, 2026, covering a broad spectrum of cooperation inenergy, security, trade, education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, and reconstruction. Energy and Oil Sector:…
There was a time when saying what you did was simple. “I sell thrifted T-shirts online.” “I fix eyelashes.” That was it. Clear and direct. Nobody asked for more. Somewhere along the way, that simplicity began to feel insufficient. In this era of overhyped LinkedIn profiles and packaged Instagram bios a thrift vendor is now a “curated vintage…
Dr. Tanko Sununu, former Minister of State for Education, has strongly urged Nigerian youths not todistance themselves from politics but to actively participate in shaping the country’s future.Sununu made the call on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, while delivering a keynote address at a youthleadership summit organised by a coalition of student bodies and youth groups…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order capping the stay of most foreign students in theUnited States at a maximum of four years.The order was issued on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and applies primarily to new F-1 student visaapprovals. It aims to prevent long-term stays under student visas and encourage graduates to return totheir…
The African Peoples Movement (APM) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately suspendMinister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, and constitute an independent panel to investigate allegedirregularities in road projects under the ministry. The group made the demand in a detailed statement issued on Thursday, July 16, 2026, signed by itsNational Coordinator, Olawale Okunniyi.The APM…
Atlético Madrid have firmly rejected a €150 million offer from city rivals Real Madrid for Argentine striker Julián Álvarez. The development was confirmed on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when Real Madrid issued an official statement detailing their formal bid and Atlético’s swift rejection. In a rare public disclosure, Real Madrid announced: “Real Madrid C.F. announces…
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the award-winning Somali referee selected to become the first Somali official toreferee at a men’s FIFA World Cup, has expressed deep disappointment after being denied entry intothe United States.Artan was barred from entering the US on Saturday, June 6, 2026, upon arrival at Miami InternationalAirport, despite holding a valid visa and diplomatic…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in two new ministers into the Federal Executive Council (FEC),filling key positions in the power and foreign affairs sectors.The ceremony took place on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa inAbuja, shortly before the weekly FEC meeting.Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe was sworn in as the…
Divock Origi, the Belgian striker who became a cult hero at Liverpool for his clutch performances inmajor matches, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31.Origi made the announcement on Monday, June 8, 2026, through a heartfelt essay published onThePlayers’ Tribune and a statement shared across his social media channels. In…
