American singer Olivia Rodrigo has weighed in on the debate over reproductive rights, arguing that people who oppose abortion are motivated more by control than protecting lives.   Speaking during a discussion with the Center for Reproductive Rights, the Grammy-winning singer questioned restrictions on women’s healthcare, including access to abortion medication and midwifery services.  …

A wave of grief has swept through Lissam Sambo (Pangtso) community in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State following the tragic d3aths of two residents from snakebite within a 24-hour period.   One of the victims, Elder Bako Awanki, d!ed on Thursday evening, 23 July 2026, while the second victim, who was bitten in…

R&B singer Nivea has revealed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year.   Speaking during a recent interview, the mother of four said she has been undergoing treatment and is responding well. She expressed gratitude to God and said the diagnosis has given her a new perspective on life.   “I’m very grateful…

  A Southwest Airlines flight attendant who allegedly overstayed his visa was arrested by federal immigration authorities earlier this month while at work, officials said.   Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican citizen, was arrested July 14 in Nashville, Tennessee, according to local reports.   Thompson first entered the United States April 17, 2021, on a visa…

Former Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has reportedly turned down the opportunity to become Italy’s head coach due to family reasons.   Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks had taken place with the former Manchester City manager.   But Spaniard Guardiola, who left City at the end of last…

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Maxence Lacroix.   The 26-year-old French defender has given permission to finalise the transfer for a fee in the region of £51m.   Lacroix is expected to undergo a medical in the next 24 hours before signing a long-term contract, understood to run until 2032….

  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned civilians across the Middle East to keep their distance from U.S. forces amid heightened regional tensions. According to The Times of Israel on Friday, July 24, 2026, Iranian state media reported that the IRGC urged people in countries hosting American troops to remain at least 500…

  Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has accused President Bola Tinubu of allowing budget padding by the National Assembly, citing the inclusion of road projects in the 2026 budget of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE). Speaking at the 8th Anniversary Lecture organised by Penpushing Media…

  Shola Sanni, Strategic Media Associate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to release documents relating to the alleged forfeiture of $460,000 involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying doing so would address the controversy surrounding the matter. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, July 24, 2026,…

  Security analyst Dr. Yahuza Getso has recounted how a community in Zamfara State allegedly returned an AK-47 rifle seized from a suspected bandit after receiving threats of a retaliatory attack. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Getso said residents confiscated the rifle from a bandit who entered their community. However, he claimed that…