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Month: July 2026

Sport

FIFA Confirms Mbappe Ahead of Messi in World Cup Golden Boot Race

FIFA has confirmed that France captain Kylian Mbappe has moved ahead of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup adidas Golden Boot, despite both players being tied on eight goals after the quarter-finals. Mbappe reclaimed the top spot after scoring his eighth goal of the tournament in France’s quarter-final […]

National Assembly

State Police: Tinubu’s Move a Masterstroke Against Insecurity — Barau

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), has described President Bola Tinubu’s proposed establishment of State Police as a “masterstroke” designed to tackle insecurity and strengthen Nigeria’s security framework. Jibrin, who chairs the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, said the initiative represents a major security reform that would improve community-based policing […]

Breaking News

Army Intercepts Truckload of Illicit Drugs on Lagos-Calabar Road, Arrests Driver

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck allegedly transporting a large quantity of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and arrested the driver. The operation, carried out on July 9, 2026, followed an intelligence-led intervention after troops received credible information about the movement of the illegal consignment. In a statement […]

Breaking News

US Military Says Shipping Continues Through Strait of Hormuz Despite Iran’s Closure Claim

The United States military has rejected Iran’s claim that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that maritime traffic is continuing through the strategic waterway. “​​Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing,” the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American military operations in the Middle East, said in a post on X […]

Breaking News

Fresh Attacks in Benue, Plateau Leave 27 Dead as Communities Demand Action

At least 27 people have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau states following renewed assaults by suspected armed groups, leaving residents grieving and calling for urgent government intervention. In Benue State, no fewer than 18 people were killed in attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, while nine members […]

Business

BoilingPoint: Why Celebrated Journalists Lose Public Trust After Joining Government

Boiling Point Arena, Nigeria’s leading public affairs discourse platform, brings to the front burner the debate as to why many celebrated journalists appear to lose public goodwill after becoming presidential spokesmen or institutional image-makers. The conversation holds tonight at 8pm via Zoom and live broadcast on multiple radio stations across Lagos, Ogun and Delta States. […]

Breaking News

How Boiling Point Kept School Kidnapping Crisis in National Focus Until Rescue Came

The Promoters of Boiling Point Arena, Nigeria’s foremost Agenda Setting discourse platform, has expressed profound joy over the rescue of the 46 students and teachers who regained their freedom after spending 54 harrowing days in the captivity of kidnappers. While celebrating what it described as a major victory for Nigeria, the platform said the development […]

Breaking News

THE DAY ORIIRE BROKE FREE!! BY NIYI ADELEKE

Fifty-six days, the sun rose red over old Oyo’s forest dread, where children’s cries were swallowed deep, by men whose hearts knew only sleep of conscience, dead, and cold, and vile who stole our future from the aisle of learning, where young minds take flight, and turned that sacred space to night. They came with […]

Breaking News

Sixth Batch of Stranded Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Arrives in Lagos

The sixth batch of stranded Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos, with 40 additional returnees landing on Friday night aboard a chartered Air Peace flight. The latest arrival brings the total number of Nigerians repatriated in the sixth evacuation exercise to 1,174, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). NiDCOM disclosed […]

Breaking News

Rescued Oyo Pupils, Teachers Undergoing Medical Checks, to Be Handed Over to Makinde – Presidency

The Presidency has confirmed that the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire community, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, are currently undergoing medical examinations before being handed over to the Oyo State Government. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Saturday while responding to questions on whether the rescued […]

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