Merino’s late goal sends Spain to World Cup semi-finals
Spain defeated Belgium in Los Angeles on Friday to secure its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Spain dominated much of the contest and finally broke the deadlock on the half-hour mark. After Thibaut Courtois denied Dani Olmo, Fabian Ruiz reacted quickest to the rebound to fire into the middle of the net. Belgium weathered sustained Spanish pressure before Charles...
Oyo rescue operation: Tinubu lauds security operatives, vows justice for abducted victims, slain teacher
President Bola Tinubu has commended security operatives over the rescue of the children and teachers abducted by bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Tinubu praised the heroic efforts of the security agencies, especially the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the police, for working round the clock in the last 56 days to secure the...
Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate for 2027 poll
President Bola Tinubu has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, putting to rest months of speculation over a possible change to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. The development was confirmed on Friday when the President's Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Masari, submitted the nomination forms of Tinubu and Shettima to...
8 kidnappers arrested, others killed in Oyo rescue operation — Presidency
The Presidency has announced that security operatives arrested eight suspected kidnappers and neutralised several others during an operation that led to the rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 10, 2026. Onanuga said...
Abducted Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom
The pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity, with President Bola Tinubu commending security agencies for the successful rescue operation. The development was announced on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that all...
At last, Tinubu inaugurates Abuja road, relocates Apo mechanics, traders
President Bola Tinubu has announced the long-awaited relocation of mechanics, artisans and traders from the Apo Mechanic Village to the Wasa District in Abuja. Tinubu, on Friday, commissioned the access roads, power and water infrastructure for the Informal Sector Layout in Wasa District, paving the way for the relocation of thousands of traders and mechanics to the new site. The president...
FAAN denies imposing 2020 vehicle requirement on airport taxi operators
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has dismissed claims that it directed airport taxi operators to replace their vehicles with 2020 model cars before they could continue operating at the nation's airports. The clarification follows a viral video in which some airport cab drivers appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians, alleging that FAAN had introduced a policy compelling...
Oyebanji approves new pay, cars for headmasters
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a new consolidated salary structure and official vehicles for the state's three Headmasters-General as part of efforts to strengthen leadership and improve the administration of basic education. The approval was announced on Friday by the Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, in a statement issued...
Kanu’s wife dismisses divorce reports
The wife of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has dismissed reports claiming she has filed for divorce, describing the publication as false and misleading. Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, in a statement shared on her verified X account on Friday, said she had not initiated any divorce proceedings against her husband and urged the public to disregard the reports. She...
Obi backs Adeboye, says Tinubu has done his best
National Democratic Congress, NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has agreed with the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, that President Bola Tinubu has done his best to tackle Nigeria's security challenges, but argued that the country now requires new leadership with greater capacity. Speaking during an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, published on...
