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President Tinubu has hailed the rescue of abducted Oyo pupils and teachers. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending the security agencies for ending the victims’ 56-day captivity. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force for their coordinated operation that secured the release of the victims. President Tinubu acknowledged the trauma endured by the abducted…

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from the Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the country’s fight against insecurity. The President commended the military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force for securing the victims’ release after 56 days in captivity, noting that the operation was carried out without harm to the rescued children and teachers. According to the Presidency, the security operation also resulted in the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers, while other members of the criminal group were neutralised…

By Joseph Erunke Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, describing the operation as a major victory against criminality and a testament to the government’s commitment to protecting schoolchildren. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah, the minister said the safe rescue of the victims underscored the Federal Government’s unwavering resolve to safeguard the lives of every Nigerian child and ensure that schools…

England captain Harry Kane has confirmed that he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the outing as a “pretty surreal experience” after Trump recently disclosed their round together. Speaking ahead of England’s quarter-final game against Norway, the Bayern Munich striker said the game took place about 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida, after Trump invited him to play. “I played alright to be honest,” said Kane. “He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. So yeah, when the president invites you somewhere… “It was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him…

News » Premier League news » Manchester United newsJuly 10, 2026 21:45 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man Utd summer 2026 transfer targets Gomes to Man Utd pretty soon? Manchester United have identified Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes as a potential target, according to Globo Esporte. The Red Devils have already signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea to bolster their midfield. An announcement will be made for the Brazilian this weekend.Alongside him, Ederson was widely expected to join, but United have pulled out of the transfer deal due to concerns over a recent knee injury.Globo claim that Gomes has now emerged as an alternative…

“Cholera is back and it’s affecting several states, mainly in the western part of the country, the Darfurs and the Kordofans,” said Dr Shible Sahbani, UN World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Sudan. Briefing journalists in Geneva, the official reported more than 1,330 confirmed cases and 114 deaths from the disease, which is preventable but can be deadly if not treated quickly. Why this matters114 confirmed deaths from highly infectious cholera so farConflict still blocking lifesaving healthcare and aidRainy season likely to make outbreak much worseMillions still displaced and highly vulnerable The true number of fatalities is likely much higher and aid agencies…

Accrue, an agent-led stablecoin fintech that operates in several African markets, has launched a banking platform for small and medium-sized businesses, in a move to capture rising demand for faster, cheaper cross-border business payments. Accrue Business allows businesses to hold, send, and receive stablecoins, collect international payments, and pay suppliers across borders using the same infrastructure that powers Cashramp, the company’s consumer remittance product.  Businesses can create a stablecoin wallet, virtual US dollar and euro accounts, invoicing tools, virtual cards, and stablecoin-based payroll, allowing them to receive international payments, pay suppliers across Africa, Europe, and the United States, manage employee…

Peter Obi has vowed to quit 2027 presidential race.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has declared that he will withdraw from the 2027 presidential election if Kenneth Okonkwo presents credible evidence proving he is unfit to lead Nigeria.Obi made the statement during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, while addressing the defamation lawsuit he filed against Okonkwo.Okonkwo, who was recently appointed spokesperson for the presidential campaign of Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has repeatedly claimed to possess damaging information about Obi from the period he served as the former…

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As Kaduna State moves steadily towards another governorship election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s greatest challenge may not simply be to capitalise on the ruling APC’s declining popularity in some quarters. Rather it will be convincing voters that it possesses the internal cohesion, principled leadership and policy direction required to govern effectively. The choice of the party’s governorship candidate will therefore be decisive. Regrettably, following the conduct of the party’s governorship primary election which initially produced Isa Ashiru Kudan as winner, the ADC has been plunged into an avoidable crisis that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) appears either unwilling…