Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has claimed that the Obidient Movement is facing internal divisions, alleging that some members are distancing themselves from the group. In a post on his official X account on Friday, July 17, 2026, as reported by Daily Post, Bwala said the movement was experiencing…
France coach, Didier Deschamps, rejected a request from his players for a night out before their 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place final with England on Saturday. According to L’Equipe, France players wanted a free evening ‘as an opportunity to clear their heads’ after their 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final earlier this week….
A woman’s post about her husband has gone viral, with many expressing concern about her wellbeing. The woman narrated how her husband decided to marry her only after seeing photos of her mother and sisters and noticing that they are all slim, believing this means his wife will remain slim. The woman, who gave birth…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has rescued the abducted Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Samuel Okunsebor, less than 48 hours after he was kidnapped by armed men in Nasarawa State. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, Prof. Okunsebor was abducted at about midnight on Wednesday,…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has expressed shock after sharing a strange direct message she received from a male admirer. The reality star posted a screenshot of the message, in which the admirer claimed he was willing to become her “pet” just to be around her, while also complimenting her appearance. …
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has identified Oyo State as a major source, transit and destination point for human trafficking, warning residents to be cautious of fake job offers, scholarships and travel opportunities, particularly those promoted on social media. Speaking during the Stronger Futures Dialogue organised by the University…
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, July 17, triggering a tsunami alert along sections of the Pacific coast and causing panic across the region. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred about 48 kilometres off the coast of Aquiles Serdan in Mexico at…
A two-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm he reportedly found hidden between the cushions of a couch at a home in Highland, Southern California. According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred on Thursday. Deputies responded to the residence and immediately began life-saving efforts before the child was…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will go ahead as scheduled despite severe air pollution warnings affecting parts of New Jersey and New York. Health officials issued air quality alerts after smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada spread across large areas of the northeastern United States, raising concerns ahead of Sunday’s…
Troops of the 17 Brigade have rescued nine kidnapped victims who escaped from a terrorists’ hideout after their captors reportedly fell asleep in Katsina State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 17 July 2026. The victims…
