Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has criticised the choice of former Rivers StateGovernor Rotimi Amaechi as running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)presidential candidate for the 2027 election.Wike described the pairing as offering no electoral advantage, particularly in Rivers State and the South-South region. Wike made the remarks during…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded sharply to recent comments by ex-PresidentOlusegun Obasanjo, recalling how he supported Obasanjo financially and personally after his releasefrom prison.Atiku also defended his opposition to Obasanjo’s alleged third-term bid, saying he has no regrets.In a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by his Senior Special Assistant on PublicCommunication,…
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to visit local communitiesand markets across the country to witness firsthand the impact of his administration’s economic policieson ordinary Nigerians.The party made the call on Monday, July 28, 2026, amid growing public frustration over rising costs andhardship. APM National Publicity Secretary Abubakar Yusuf stated that…
American actor and musician Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women. This was revealed in a new BBC documentary dating back more than two decades. The women, who say they met Leto between 2002 and 2016 when they were teenagers, allege incidents including sexual assault, grooming, statutory rape and threats…
Neymar has confirmed his retirement from the Brazilian national team, stating that his time with theSeleção is over.The 34-year-old forward made the announcement after Santos’ Copa Sudamericana match againstUniversidad Central on Tuesday, July 29, 2026.“My time with the national team has already passed. I made history there, and I’m very happy about it. Iexperienced a…
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France men’s national team for thenext four years, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Tuesday. The 54-year-old succeedsDidier Deschamps, who stepped down after the 2026 World Cup.Zidane, a 1998 World Cup winner with France as a player, returns to management for the…
Former National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment ProgrammeAgency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has strongly denied allegations that she diverted ₦44 billion, insisting nopublic funds were transferred to her personal account or those of her family members.Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, July 27, 2026, Shehu said she alerted…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obifor his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, insisting that Nigeria requires policycontinuity rather than a fresh reset ahead of the 2027 general elections.APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, made the remarks on Monday, July 27,2026, while reacting to…
The United States delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine onMonday in protest against comments by France’s ambassador.The dramatic move came after French officials compared the US to authoritarian states like North Koreaover a recent human rights vote.US alternate representative Dan Negrea criticised France’s remarks as “disingenuous grandstanding”and “politicized drivel.”…
President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is “not finished at all with Iran,” indicatingcontinued pressure on the Islamic Republic amid ongoing regional tensions.Trump made the comment on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, during a press interaction at the White House. Hewas responding to questions about recent developments in the Middle East, including reported…
