Politics
Saudi Arabia Expels Iranian Diplomats, Condemns Attacks as Violating Islamic Brotherhood
Saudi Arabia has expelled five Iranian diplomats, including military attaches, and condemned Iran's attacks as violating international law and Islamic principles, escalating regional tensions.
Business
NGX Sees 8.76 Billion Shares Traded in Shortened Eid Holiday Week
The Nigerian Exchange recorded 8.761 billion shares worth N267.253 billion in three trading days during Eid-el-Fitr holidays, with ICT sector leading activity.
Entertainment
Baba Ijesha Breaks Silence: Denies Identity, Claims Setup in Prison Interview
Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha speaks publicly for the first time since release, claiming innocence and alleging a setup in his assault case, while addressing Iyabo Ojo's role.
Security
Bandits Attack Kwara Church, Abduct Eight Worshippers During Service
Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded a church in Kwara State, abducting eight worshippers during Sunday service. Three victims later escaped, with the state government condemning the attack and tasking security forces.
Sports
Education
Culture
Catholic Woman Sparks Debate Over Church Sermons, Urges Priests to Improve
A Nigerian Catholic woman's viral video criticizes church sermons as spiritually unfilling, comparing them to Pentecostal teachings and urging priests to seek pastoral training.
Bishop Abioye's Birthday Greeting to Retired Bishop Aremu
Bishop David Abioye, founder of Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly, sent a powerful birthday message to Bishop Aremu Thomas, a retired Winners Chapel vice president, on his 69th birthday, praising his faith and leadership.
Jehovah's Witnesses Change Blood Policy After Nigerian Death
Jehovah's Witnesses announce first major change to blood transfusion policy in 75 years, allowing autologous blood use while maintaining donor blood ban. The shift follows a member's death in Nigeria.
Cleric Warns Youths: Care for Living Parents, Not Just Funerals
Pastor Korede Komaiya urges young Nigerians to shift focus from expensive burials to consistent financial and emotional support for elderly parents, emphasizing parental blessings as key to success.
Jehovah's Witnesses Ease Policy on Personal Blood Storage
Jehovah's Witnesses have updated their policy to permit members to store and use their own blood for medical procedures, while maintaining the ban on donor transfusions. The change follows extensive deliberation by the governing body.
