Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

File: Pastor Enoch Adeboye The Continental Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Continent 3, Pastor Johnson Odesola, has defended comments made by the church’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, saying they were misinterpreted and unfairly portrayed as a defence of President Bola Tinubu over the country’s insecurity. In a statement titled, “Pastor Adeboye Deserves Fair Hearing, Not Unfair Criticism,” Odesola said many critics relied on short social media clips instead of listening to the cleric’s complete remarks delivered at the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala in Washington, D.C. According to him, Adeboye never denied that insecurity had worsened…

Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 3, 2026. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but the Blue Sharks doggedly refused to go…

D’Tigers Nigeria’s D’Tigers beat Guinea in Group C of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with an 80-79 victory in Luanda on Friday, a result that secured their progression to the second round of the qualifying series. The Nigerian men’s team went into the contest on the back of another tense 84-81 win over Tunisia on Thursday. Against Guinea, D’Tigers found themselves six points down after the third quarter but clawed their way back to snatch victory by a single point. D’Tigers now join Guinea among the teams through to the second round, with their final Group C fixture against Rwanda…

From Left: Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, Chairman, Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group; Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-Founder, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation; and Ben Okri, Nigerian-born British Artist and Poet, at the celebration of the Nigerian Modernism legacy at Tate Modern in London, United Kingdom…Wednesday Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group hosted a private reception at Tate Modern, London, to celebrate the enduring legacy of Nigerian Modernism, one of the most significant presentations of African art in the gallery’s recent programme. The Nigerian Modernism exhibition, in partnership with Tate Modern from October 10, 2025, to May 8, 2026, brought together nearly 300 works by more…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks to enable more eligible Nigerians to register ahead of future elections. The commission announced that the exercise, which commenced on August 18, 2025 and was initially scheduled to end on July 10, 2026, will now end on Friday, July 24, 2026. In a statement on Friday, the National Commissioner and Chairman , Information and Voter Education Committee, IVEC , Muhammed Kudu Haruna said the decision followed a review of the exercise and feedback received from its state offices, political parties, civil…

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal P.hD was among the dignitaries at the maiden State House Press Corps Presidential Dinner, held Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. A highlight of the evening came when Governor Lawal formally invested President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Grand Patron of the State House Press Corps, a symbolic gesture underscoring the administration’s recognition of the media’s role in governance. Organized to bridge the gap between journalists and top government officials, the dinner celebrated excellence in presidential reporting while offering an informal platform for candid dialogue between the press and policymakers. In his address, President…

Ikeja Electric logo Ikeja Electric has embarked on a management realignment to boost operational efficiency and a more dedicated approach in energy distribution across its network. The energy distribution utility company announced the appointment of Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as its acting chief executive officer, effective 1 July 2026. The new chief executive will assist the company in strengthening its leadership to accelerate growth, innovation, and service excellence across the power sector value chain. The appointment follows the transition of Folake Soetan, who has served as chief executive officer since 2020 and will be taking on broader strategic responsibilities across the energy…

Before the game, towards the end of Portugal’s national anthem, Jota’s picture appeared on the big screen in Toronto, and was greeted with a loud cheer from the supporters. Portugal paid a touching tribute to Diogo Jota at the end of their remarkable World Cup victory against Croatia. It is a year since Jota, while a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain, 11 days after marrying his long-term partner Rute Cardoso. His brother Andre Silva was also killed in the accident on 3 July 2025. BBC Sports reports that at the end of Portugal’s drama-filled 2-1 win…

The Ooni, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, received actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, known as Baba Ijesha, at his palace in Ile-Ife. The actor was a guest of the Ooni with his wife, Luminee, who has given him a baby boy. The paramount ruler was elated at receiving the actor and his new family. According to the report, Baba Ijesha was gifted a brand new car by the Ooni. Also, he was honoured with the chieftaincy title, Baba Awada Konge Oduwa of Ile Ife, to the latter’s surprise. Olanrewaju Omiyinka a.k.a Baba Ijesha Appreciates Ooni Of Ife For…

Kunle Afolayan partners Benin Republic  A bold new chapter in African cinema has commenced as Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy and SOPA (Société de Productions Audiovisuelles S.A.), an agency of the Government of the Republic of Benin, officially unveiled the KAP-SOPA Pan-African Filmmaking Bootcamp. The landmark initiative is aimed at nurturing a new generation of African filmmakers equipped to compete and collaborate on the global stage. The announcement was made in Cotonou, where both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to transforming Africa’s creative economy through strategic investment in youth, skills development and authentic African storytelling. The fully sponsored 12-week…