A community leader in Opada-Olowa, Kogi State, Sunday Alkali, has recounted how suspected kidnappers attacked Government Secondary School during an ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examination, abducting school officials and students. According to a report by Daily Trust published on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the attackers stormed the community while students were writing their NECO…

Buba Galadima, a stalwart of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the party’s presidential ambition is founded on national unity rather than ethnic identity, insisting that Peter Obi’s candidacy is intended to serve all Nigerians. Speaking during an interview shared on the official YouTube channel of Arise TV on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Galadima…

Iranian lawmaker Shahrokh Ramin has criticised a parliamentary proposal known as “Revenge against Trump,” arguing that genuine retaliation should not be pursued through legislation but through direct action if such an objective truly exists. According to a report by Al Jazeera, Ramin made the remarks on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, while questioning the purpose and…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has acknowledged that his tactical decisions will come under scrutiny following the Three Lions’ 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a report by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Tuchel accepted responsibility after England surrendered a second-half lead and…

A community leader, Sunday Alkali, has recounted the attack by suspected kidnappers on Government Secondary School, Opada-Olowa, in Kogi State during the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations, saying the gunmen initially retreated before returning to carry out the assault. According to a report by Daily Trust, the incident occurred on Wednesday, July 15, 2026,…

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain as a closely contested encounter, saying his familiarity with several members of the Spanish squad will add to the occasion. According to a post by football outlet The Touchline on X on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Messi said many of…

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has highlighted the political influence of the late Major General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing him as a key figure in Nigeria’s democratic history and a mentor to several prominent politicians, including President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during an interview on Creative Lord TV on…

Wayne Rooney has criticised Thomas Tuchel’s tactical decisions following England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that the manager’s substitutions contributed to the Three Lions’ elimination. According to a report by the Evening Standard on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Rooney said Tuchel’s decision to adopt a more…

Buba Galadima, a stalwart of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for urgent action to address Nigeria’s growing unemployment crisis, warning that millions of young people cannot be left without hope or economic opportunities. Speaking during an interview aired on the official YouTube channel of Arise TV on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Galadima said…

Social commentator Isaac Fayose has reaffirmed his support for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi while acknowledging President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s current leader. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, published on the broadcaster’s official YouTube channel on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Fayose dismissed suggestions that he had abandoned his support for Obi. “I’m…