Zainab Sadiq, a journalist working for African Action Congress (AAC) 2027 presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, has been released from Department of State Services (DSS) custody.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Previously, the DSS had confirmed Sadiq was being held at its Abuja headquarters regarding an investigation into her possession of a drone without proper authorization. According to a statement released on July 9, 2026, by Favour Dozie, the agency’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Sadiq was intercepted on July 6 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos while attempting to fly to Abuja with an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The DSS stated that she could not produce an End User Certificate (EUC), which is a mandatory document for drone usage under Office of the National Security Adviser regulations, and she admitted during questioning that she lacked the necessary documentation.

Following her release, Sowore posted on his handle on Friday, attributing her freedom to the determined efforts and pressure from Nigerians both domestically and internationally. Sowore celebrated her release as a victory against repression, thanking those who demanded justice and stood against the situation.

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has praised the successful rescue of teachers and pupils who had been abducted in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area. The rescue was initially made public on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement released on Saturday, Obi expressed his joy regarding the rescue and offered his gratitude to the security forces and all those behind the scenes whose efforts secured the captives’ freedom. Highlighting the need for a safer educational environment, Obi emphasized that the government’s primary responsibility is to protect lives and property, urging for a strengthened security architecture to end the recurring trauma of school abductions. He concluded by rejoicing with the affected families, schools, and the nation over the positive resolution of the incident.

Lagos socialite and show promoter Sam Larry has been discharged from the hospital following a severe car accident in the Lekki area of Lagos, an incident that tragically resulted in the death of his bouncer. The crash, which involved a collision with a trailer, left his vehicle heavily damaged. Following the accident, social media was flooded with rumors regarding his health, including claims that he was in a coma or faced the possibility of leg amputation. However, Sam Larry has since been seen on video engaging with Fuji musician Malaika and celebrating with friends, where he specifically lifted his legs to dispel rumors of amputation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

DJ Chicken Arraigned for Allegedly Threatening Seyi Tinubu In separate news, social media personality Abiodun Ademola, also known as DJ Chicken, was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday. The 37-year-old faces a three-count charge involving threats to life, the publication of offensive materials online, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

According to the prosecution, the charges stem from an incident on July 5 in Lekki, where Ademola allegedly used his Facebook and Instagram accounts to post a video threatening to kill Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. The police stated that the defendant purposefully circulated the video to ensure the President’s son would see it and fear for his safety. Specifically, prosecutors allege that Ademola threatened to kill Seyi Tinubu if President Bola Tinubu were to contest or win the 2027 presidential election. The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges before Magistrate M.F. Onamusi.