Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has hailed Lionel Messi as the greatest player he has ever seen after the Argentina captain inspired his side to a 2-1 comeback victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. According to Metro, the 39-year-old Messi provided assists for both Argentine goals to send the…
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of four people abducted during the recent attack on an unauthorized NECO examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area. According to Commissioner for Information and Communications Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the victims were rescued during a coordinated security operation ordered by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo immediately after…
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a proposal that would make American assistance to Nigeria conditional on the Federal Government taking stronger action to address insecurity and protect vulnerable communities, including Christians. According to Punch, the measure was included in the fiscal 2027 State Department appropriations bill, which passed the House by a 217-209…
Minister of Works David Umahi has criticised the portrayal of the late Mary Habila and her colleague following the controversy surrounding Habila’s death, insisting they were on an official assignment and not at his residence for improper reasons. Speaking in an interview with SYMFONI TV, Umahi described Habila’s death as a personal loss. “I don’t…
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a measure that would make American assistance to Nigeria conditional on the Federal Government taking concrete steps to address violence and improve the protection of vulnerable communities, including Christians. According to Punch, the provision was included in the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill, which passed the House…
The widow of a teacher who died while in the custody of kidnappers during the Oriire school abduction in Oyo State has appealed to the government to release her husband’s body for burial and provide support for her family. According to TVC News, Mrs. Olaleye made the emotional appeal during an interview, saying the loss…
Human rights activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has blasted Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, accusing the leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) of focusing on personal relevance rather than building momentum for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yesufu’s criticism came in response to Dickson’s interview on Arise News TV…
According to a video posted on CBN News on Wednesday July 15, 2026, CBN senior international correspondent George Thomas said he personally witnessed widespread religious disillusionment during his travels inside Iran, with mosques standing largely empty across the country. Thomas made the observation while discussing a quiet shift he says is taking…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, that his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will negatively affect his presidential ambition. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele claimed that Peter Obi is too desperate…
Peter Obi begs Nigerian youths to cease attacks against Pastor Adeboye Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has appealed to Nigerian youths to stop attacking the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. In a statement posted on X, Obi warned young Nigerians…
