Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, has revealed that the military buried a fallen officer on the same day security forces rescued the teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking in a video shared by Channels Television, Nnebeife said troops maintained…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he is unlikely to contest for Nigeria’s presidency again after the 2027 general election, citing the country’s informal zoning arrangement and his age. According to a report by the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Obi said his decision would depend on…
The Nigerian Senate has blasted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for a United Nations-led probe into the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the plenary on Tuesday, July 14, the Senate asked the governor to stop trivialising a very serious and traumatic…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the 2027 general election could be his last attempt at the presidency, citing Nigeria’s informal zoning arrangement. Speaking during an interview with media personality Rufai Oseni, the former Anambra State governor said his decision to contest beyond 2027 would depend on the…
The principal of Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Racheal Alamu, has recounted the conditions she and other victims endured during the 56 days they spent in captivity before their rescue. According to a report by The Sun on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Alamu spoke after she, alongside the…
Moses Obeka, a resident of Otukpo Nobi in Benue State, has criticised the N5 million relief announced by the state government for victims of a recent attack, describing the support as inadequate given the scale of the losses suffered by the community. Speaking during an interview on News Central TV on Tuesday, July 14, 2026,…
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a bill to the House of Representatives seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to establish a legal framework for the creation of state police across Nigeria. According to Punch on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the proposed legislation, titled the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill,…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club, Al Nassr, is reportedly facing a financial crisis that has halted transfers and delayed salary payments. According to a report in Al-Riyadiyah, several first-team players received their June salaries in instalments, while the club’s hierarchy has been working to settle the upcoming outstanding amounts. The report does state, though,…
Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, who represents Oyo North Senatorial District, has recounted how he encouraged Professor Alamo, the husband of abducted school principal Mrs. Rachel Alamo, during the victims’ captivity following the Oriire school abduction. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV, Buhari said Professor Alamo frequently contacted him for updates while his wife and other…
Former England captain John Terry has backed the Three Lions to defeat defending champions Argentina and win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a report by Metro published on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Terry made the prediction after England booked their place in the semi-finals with a dramatic extra-time victory over Norway. Jude Bellingham…
