Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Chibunna Stanley, better known as Funnybone, has stirred conversations on social media after sharing his views on the relationship between faith, trauma and emotional healing. In a post shared on his Instagram page, the comedian argued that becoming born again does not automatically erase childhood trauma or behavioural dysfunction, stressing the need for the church to pay greater attention to mental and emotional well-being. According to Funnybone, many Christians mistakenly believe that avoiding vices such as substance abuse or sexual immorality is the ultimate sign of transformation, while overlooking deeper emotional wounds that continue to…
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed a 300-level student of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and abducted five others in Edo State. The incidents happened separately on Friday, July 10, and Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Idoa and Ekpoma communities, respectively. In the incident that occurred on July 12, 2026, a student whose identity has yet to be ascertained, was reportedly abducted on the night of the fateful day when the gunmen invaded his residence. A woman was also allegedly abducted by the assailants on the same day. The killing of the student and the abduction of the…
Troops of Sector 7 of the Nigerian Army have intercepted suspected arms traffickers and recovered seven illegal firearms allegedly meant to be supplied to bandits. Security expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this on Monday. Zagazola said the arrest happened during a targeted stop-and-search operation at Samaru checkpoint in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to him, the operation was carried out at about 9:40 a.m. on Monday following credible intelligence regarding the movement of illegal weapons from Jos, Plateau State, to Niger State. The security expert disclosed that troops had received information that suspected arms racketeers were transporting…
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed the Scottish Premiership champions have offered Kelechi Iheanacho a new contract. The Bhoys are keen for Iheanacho to continue at the club after an impressive first season at the Celtic Park. The Nigeria international scored nine goals in 24 appearances across all competitions for the Hoops. Iheanacho joined Celtic on a one-year contract in September 2025, with the holding an option to keep him for a further season. The option expired last month, with both parties now is discussion over a new deal. Speaking to the Daily Record, O’Neill said: “There’s an offer there…
The Dutch football association, KNVB, announced the sad news in a statement on Monday. “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of referee Rob Dieperink,” the statement partly read “Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and everyone who held him dear. We wish them much strength and support in coping with this great loss.” Dieperink was dropped for the 2026 World Cup after being arrested in the UK earlier this year. He was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a teenage boy. Dieperink, however, was not charged with any offence after the investigation.
At least eight Arsenal players will be playing at the World Cup semi-final stage this week. France will tackle Spain in the first semi-final tie on Tuesday, while Argentina will take on England in the second semi-final fixture on Wednesday. The winners of both fixtures will qualify for the World Cup final. However, eight Arsenal players will be aiming to lead their respective countries in the semi-final fixtures for a place in the final. Three Arsenal players, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and David Raya, will feature for Spain, while William Saliba, will play for France. Four Arsenal players, Noni Madueke,…
Tolu Arokodare has been left out of Wolves’ squad for their pre-season tour of Portugal amid the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club. Arokodare is keen to leave the Molineux this summer following the club’s relegation last season. Wolves rejected a loan offer from Serie A club Fiorentina for the Nigeria international last week, according to Sky Sports. Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor also submitted an offer for the striker, but he is not keen on a move to Turkey. The 25-year-old is reportedly keen to play in one of Europe’s top five leagues. Fiorentina are expected to improve…
Independent National Electoral Commission, on Monday, denied claims by an African Democratic Congress factional leader, Nafiu Bala, that his group gained access to the commission’s nomination portal and uploaded candidates for the 2027 general elections. The claim, which circulated widely on social media, alleged that Bala’s faction had successfully submitted the party’s candidates through INEC’s online portal. But in a swift response, INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, dismissed the claim, saying Bala was not recognised by the commission as the ADC’s national chairman. “It is not true,” she said. A review of INEC’s official political parties…
Police in Benue have confirmed the killing of eight people following an attack by armed assailants on Otukpo-Nobi Community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state at the weekend. State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, said in a statement that the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday and left five other people injured. The police casualty figure contradicted claims by survivors, with some residents saying 10 people were killed, while others alleged that 16 people were murdered by suspected armed herdsmen. According to the statement, “The Benue State Police Command condemns in practical terms the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have resolved to challenge the ruling of the Court of Appeal which yesterday restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the state congresses conducted by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the party. The ADC and Atiku expressed the decision in separate statements while reacting to the Appeal Court’s judgement. The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, affirmed the judgement of the Federal High Court restraining the INEC from recognising or participating in the state congresses conducted by a committee appointed by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership. The…