National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has said his rise to the leadership of the union was the result of years of hard work, practical experience, and dedication rather than formal education. Speaking at the unveiling of Islamic musician Hafsat Adegoke’s new album…
Thirty-one pupils rescued after the recent school abduction in Oyo State have been discharged from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital after receiving medical treatment and being certified fit to return home. The discharged pupils had undergone medical examinations, treatment, and observation following their rescue from weeks of captivity. Hospital officials confirmed…
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to resume military operations against Iran, accusing Tehran of abandoning a negotiated agreement before launching attacks that prompted a renewed American response. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Trump said his administration had offered Iran an opportunity to reach a diplomatic settlement but claimed the…
The principal of the school attacked in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Folake Alamu, has recounted the ordeal she, fellow teachers and pupils endured during their 56 days in captivity, describing the harsh treatment inflicted on children by their abductors. Speaking in an interview aired by TVC News on Monday, July…
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Ayekooto Akindele has criticised Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, over his remarks against First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Falz, during an interview on Arise Television, faulted the First Lady’s appeal to Afrobeats artistes to channel more of their wealth into charitable causes and support for small businesses. Speaking…
France coach Didier Deschamps is departing Les Bleus following the team’s exit from the 2026 tournament. The dreams of the 57-year-old, who won the World Cup as a player (in 1998) and a manager (in 2018), of winning it a third time are over after their 2-0 defeat by Spain in Tuesday’s…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it carried out attacks on military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, claiming the strikes targeted weapons storage sites and infrastructure linked to US drone operations. According to Al Jazeera, the IRGC announced on July 14, 2026, that the attacks were part of its response to ongoing US military…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial aspirant in Enugu State, Ogochukwu Onyema, has criticised the performance of the 10th National Assembly, saying Nigerians deserve a legislature that is more committed to accountability and effective governance. In an interview with The Guardian published on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Onyema argued that while lawmakers are not expected to…
Founder and pioneer National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has expressed confidence that the party’s 2027 presidential ticket will remain unaffected by the ongoing leadership dispute and legal challenges within the party. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Nwosu reacted to the recent Court of…
US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli forces from Syria and Lebanon as part of Washington’s efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East. According to Anadolu Agency, Trump made the request during a phone conversation with Netanyahu last Thursday. US and Israeli officials cited in the…
