Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu says troops are making significant progress in efforts to rescue 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State. According to Vanguard on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Shaibu disclosed this during an interactive session with media executives on Saturday in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana has said the Federal Government is legally required to provide cash transfers, grants and other social protection programmes to poor and vulnerable Nigerians under the National Social Investment Programme Agency (Establishment) Act, 2023. According to Punch on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Falana said the…
Nigerian preacher and marriage counsellor Funke Felix-Adejumo has advised married men not to sacrifice their health and wellbeing in an attempt to satisfy every expectation of their wives. According to Vanguard on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Felix-Adejumo gave the advice during a sermon on marriage and family responsibilities. She urged husbands to remain committed…
Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has credited her parents’ guidance and support for helping her qualify as a chartered accountant at the age of 16. According to TheCable on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Okundaye said her parents encouraged her to begin the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Accounting Technicians Scheme (ATS)…
Chelsea are expected to explore alternative midfield targets after missing out on Granit Xhaka, with Sunderland reportedly refusing to negotiate a transfer for their captain. According to Football London on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Chelsea’s reported £8 million bid was well below the fee Sunderland paid to sign Xhaka last year, making a deal…
Bukola Daramola, the 63-year-old Queen of Ikerin-Opin in Kwara State, has recounted the kidnapping attack that claimed the life of 14-year-old Kola Aina, a boy she described as her grandson. Speaking to The PUNCH, Daramola said Kola was killed during an attack by suspected gunmen at a children’s anniversary programme held at a church…
Ozonna Soludo, the son of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, filmed himself dancing to a song that shames politicians and their supporters. The song calls individual politicians and their spokesmen by name. “Tinubu shame unto you, all power belongs to Jesus,” the song begins. Ozonna sings along to parts of the song and when it…
The Presidency has hit back at Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), following his criticisms of the Federal Government’s approach to national security. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, challenged Obi’s governance track record, questioning his credibility to lecture the current administration on…
A 40-year-old female farmer, Mrs. Hudung Luka, was k!lled and another woman injured after gunmen attacked farmers in Rinyan village, Tahoss community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026 while the victims were working on their farm. The assailants reportedly opened…
The president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, has condemned remarks made by Paraguay football legend José Luis Chilavert ahead of France’s Round of 16 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing them as racist and a disgrace. Chilavert, 60, sparked controversy after commenting on social media that Paraguay would face “a squad…
