Men of the Benue state police command have arrested a 20-year-old suspected arms supplier to bandits, identified as Joro Jarkata, in Guma Local Government Area of the state. The arrest followed a proactive operation by a tactical team of police officers attached to the Guma Division on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The command’s…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused the 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of deliberately fabricating claims regarding a recent airport incident. NigerianCurrent Affairs Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday night, July 30, Keyamo alleged that Obi lied about his experience at…
Some South Africans have called for an investigation into the citizenship of Miss World South Africa, Romanda Hombir, amid claims that she was born and raised outside the country. The calls, which have gained attention on social media, include allegations that Hombir was born in Eswatini and spent part of her childhood and education…
The Asian Football Confederation has become the third body to oppose FIFA’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. In a lengthy statement released on Friday, the confederation, which represents 47 member associations, said it had “serious concerns” over Fifa’s proposal to introduce private investment into its flagship competitions. Infantino’s…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Tinubu over his recent remarks on hunger in Nigeria, describing the statement as insensitive to the worsening economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians. While speaking to members of the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria on Wednesday, July 29, President Tinubu said hunger had always…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara did nothing wrong by reconciling with his political camp, insisting that the governor had no choice but to return to the political family that brought him to power. Wike made the remarks while speaking to journalists on…
Roberto Mancini has returned as Italy’s head coach for a second spell, with the mission of rebuilding the Azzurri after they failed to qualify for the last three FIFA World Cups. The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday, July 28, by Italian football federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago, who also announced that Claudio Ranieri has…
Online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has withdrawn his request to subpoena the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, as a witness in his ongoing trial over the alleged criminal defamation of President Bola Tinubu on social media. Sowore informed the Federal High Court in Abuja…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has attributed Peter Obi’s victory over President Bola Tinubu in Lagos during the 2023 presidential election to widespread public anger sparked by the naira redesign policy introduced under former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. Speaking on TVC News’ Beyond the Headline programme, the Edo North senator said the cash…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reportedly introduced a performance-based reward scheme for the Super Falcons, promising the team $5,000 for every goal scored during the group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). According to Daily Post, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko announced the incentive on Tuesday during a visit to the…
