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Military Sustains Offensive, Says Al-Barnawi’s Death Major Blow to Insurgency

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian military has intensified nationwide offensives against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, separatists, and other criminal groups, neutralising senior Boko Haram/ISWAP commander and propaganda chief, Abu Salim Al-Barnawi, in what it described as a major setback for the insurgents. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, said Al-Barnawi was killed on July 12, 2026, during […]

Slams Tinubu Over ₦5tn Borrowing Despite ₦7.98tn Oil Revenue Windfall

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for increasing domestic borrowing despite what he described as a ₦7.98 trillion windfall from higher-than-projected crude oil prices. In a statement by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku questioned why the Federal Government borrowed nearly ₦5 trillion […]

Firefighters Race to Stop Massive Wildfire Reaching Bordeaux as Hundreds of Thousands Evacuate

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Firefighters in southwestern France are battling to prevent a massive wildfire from reaching the outskirts of Bordeaux after the blaze scorched about 42,000 hectares—an area roughly four times the size of Paris. Strong winds have fueled the fire, forcing the evacuation of nearly 220,000 people in the Gironde region. French authorities have deployed around 2,500 […]

US Halts Iran Strikes for Second Day as Peace Talks Gain Momentum

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The United States has suspended military strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day as diplomatic efforts to prevent a renewed regional conflict continue. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing both military and diplomatic options ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to the White House on Tuesday. Iran announced it has also […]

First African Church Primate: Transparency, Prayer Key to Peaceful Leadership Succession

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Primate of The First African Church Mission, His Eminence, The Most Revd. Dr. Sunday Matilukuro, has attributed the church’s smooth leadership transitions to transparency, prayer, and strict adherence to its constitution. Speaking at a press conference at Christ Church Cathedral, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Matilukuro announced his retirement as Primate in September and unveiled a series […]

UNIMEDTH Denies FUTATH Salary Claim, Says Ondo Paid ₦2.3bn for Staff

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The management of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo, has dismissed claims that the Federal Government has been paying the salaries of staff at the Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH). In a statement, UNIMEDTH Chief Medical Director, Prof. Michael Gbala, said the Ondo State Government has solely funded staff […]

NPP Accuses Mahama Government of Using Arrests, Bail Conditions to Silence Critics

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) spokesperson for Gender and Social Protection, Akosua Manu, has accused the administration of President John Dramani Mahama of using arrests and stringent bail conditions to intimidate political opponents and suppress dissent. Speaking on recent political developments, Manu alleged that the arrests of some government critics appeared aimed at discouraging opposition […]

Headline: D’Tigers Vice-Captain Michael Eric Hosts Elite Basketball Camp, Eyes Future Stars

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

D’Tigers assistant captain Michael Eric has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots basketball development after hosting a Top 50 Elite Basketball Camp in Lagos, where the impressive turnout and quality of young talent left organisers encouraged. The one-day camp, organised through the Erico Sports Legacy Foundation—a non-profit established in memory of his late father, former Super […]