Religion

RCCG Says Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Answer to Prayers

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has described the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State as an answer to prayers. The church expressed gratitude to God for the safe release of the victims and commended the efforts of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies

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Sports

Toni Payne Excited to Begin New Chapter at Inter Milan

Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has expressed excitement after completing her move to Italian Serie A Women side Inter Milan, describing the transfer as an important new chapter in her career. The Nigeria international joined the Nerazzurri on a two-year deal from English Women’s Super League club Everton after spending two seasons with the Merseyside

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Sports

England Edge Norway After Extra Time to Reach World Cup Semi-finals

England have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Norway 2-1 after extra time in a thrilling quarter-final clash. Norway took the lead in the first half through Andreas Schjelderup, but England responded before the break as Jude Bellingham scored the equaliser to level the contest. With both

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Sports

Flamingos Qualify for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating the Benin Republic 5-3 in the second leg of their qualifying tie at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo. The victory completed an 8-5 aggregate win for the Nigerian side, earning them one of

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General

INEC Extends Deadline for Submission of 2027 Candidates by Three Days

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of their candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections by three days. The electoral umpire announced on Sunday that the deadline, which was originally scheduled to end on Saturday, July 11, has been

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Politics

APC Submits 471 Candidates to INEC, Confirms Tinubu, Shettima for 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful upload of its 471 candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Candidate Nomination Portal. The party said the submission confirms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as its presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2027

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Education General

Abia to Rehabilitate School, Road in Ironsi’s Community

The Abia State Government has approved the rehabilitation of Ibeama Primary School and the access road leading to the community of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, the late General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, in Ndume Otuka, Umuahia North Local Government Area. Governor Alex Otti gave the directive while responding to requests by community leaders during a

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Sports

Noskova Wins Maiden Wimbledon Title After Thrilling Comeback

Czech tennis star Linda Noskova has won her first Wimbledon title after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat compatriot Karolina Muchova in one of the most dramatic women’s singles finals in the tournament’s history. The ninth seed appeared headed for heartbreak after squandering five championship points in the second set and breaking down in tears

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Education General

AAUA Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

Academic activities at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, have been suspended following the commencement of an indefinite strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the non-payment of two months’ salaries. The lecturers said the Ondo State Government is yet to pay their May and June 2026 salaries, a development

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General

40 More Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa, Total Returnees Hit 1,174

Another batch of 40 Nigerian returnees has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos from South Africa, bringing the total number of evacuees in the sixth phase of the repatriation exercise to 1,174. The latest group arrived aboard a chartered flight on Friday night, complementing earlier arrivals transported by Air Peace and ValueJet.

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