Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully apprehended a suspected high-profile gunrunner in Taraba State. Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, disclosed in a statement on Thursday, July 31, 2025, that the coordinated operation took place…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to publish a new book this September, offering a candid, behind-the-scenes account of her brief but historic 2024 presidential campaign. Titled 107 Days, the book will chronicle what became the shortest presidential run in modern U.S. history, providing insight into the challenges, decisions, and personal reflections that defined…
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled several of its members who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This decision was announced in a statement released on July 31 by the party’s Elders Caucus and local government chairmen across the state’s 20 LGAs. The statement, signed by spokesperson…
Turkish football giants Galatasaray SK have officially announced the signing of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen from Italian side Napoli in a blockbuster deal worth €75 million. The club made the announcement on Thursday, July 31, via its official social media channels, confirming that a full agreement had been reached with Napoli. The deal includes a…
The Katsina State Government has expressed concern over the persistent security challenges affecting parts of the state, blaming about 80 percent of the problem on community members and informants aiding criminal elements. Speaking to journalists after a joint security meeting held at the Government House in Katsina on Thursday, July 31, 2025, the State Commissioner…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, July 31, affirmed the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the duly elected governor of Ondo State in the November 16, 2024 governorship poll conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Yargata Nimpar, unanimously upheld…
The Lagos High Court in Ikeja has granted Ahmed Kuru, former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), permission to travel abroad for urgent medical treatment. Justice Mojisola Dada approved an application for the release of Kuru’s international passport, allowing him to travel to London, United Kingdom. While the specific illness was…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 30, by Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd), Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), acting on behalf of the President. The…
In a landmark diplomatic development, Arab and Muslim countries — including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt — have, for the first time, publicly called on Hamas to disarm and hand over control of the Gaza Strip. The move is part of a broader international effort to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza and revive momentum…
Former NFL star and media personality Shannon Sharpe has been fired by ESPN less than two weeks after settling a $50 million civil lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, according to The Athletic. Sharpe, who had been off the air since April with plans to return for the upcoming football season, will no longer appear on…
