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Friday, July 31, 2026

FG launches nationwide AI training for 11,700 unity schools’ teachers

The Federal Government has launched a nationwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) capacity-building programme for teachers in Federal Unity Colleges, with about 11,700 educators expected to receive digital skills training aimed at transforming classroom teaching across Nigeria.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has named former Super Eagles midfielder Austin 'Jay-Jay' Okocha as the greatest football player of all time.

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The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has announced plans by the Federal government to phase out subsidy payments in the power sector from 2027.

Ben Affleck has won the $1 million top prize on the US edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, securing the jackpot for charity during the latest episode of the popular game show.

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Tinubu over his recent remarks on hunger in Nigeria, describing the statement as insensitive to the worsening economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians.

FIFA has defended its plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, insisting that “nobody is selling football”.

President Bola Tinubu has asked state governors to “stop building flyovers where there is no numeric traffic” and do more to improve the quality of life of citizens.

The family of the first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, has demanded an official apology and compensation from the Federal Government of Nigeria during the 60th-anniversary memorial of his ass@ssination.

Senator Natasha H. Akpoti has called on the Federal Government and the Nigeria Immigration Service to review visa applications from South African artistes and their entourages if reports that Ayra Starr and her team were denied entry visas into South Africa are confirmed.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed shops and business premises along the Tejuosho–Ojuelegba corridor over persistent illegal dumping of refuse on road medians.

TOPIC: Overcoming Temptations (1) [31 Friday, July 2026]

MEMORISE: But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. – 2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)

I gave my wife the biggest paycheck in my career – RMD

Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has shared how he expressed his love for his wife by giving her the biggest payment he has ever received in his acting career.

The Oyo State Government has received two security surveillance aircraft aimed at boosting efforts to tackle insecurity across the state.

Former Nigerian football captain Jay-Jay Okocha has opened up about his early experience with racism after moving to Germany, revealing that he “never knew” he was black until he arrived in the European country.

The Federal Ministry of Works has indefinitely suspended the planned rehabilitation of a section of the Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The repair work was originally scheduled to begin on July 28, 2026, and was expected to last two weeks.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that Nigeria’s 2027 general election must be decided at the ballot box rather than in the courtroom, following the Court of Appeal’s decision on Tuesday, July 28, overturning a Federal High Court judgment that sought to remove the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties from the country's democratic space.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has achieved another major career milestone after his collaboration with Colombian superstar Shakira, 'Dai Dai,' became the highest-charting FIFA World Cup song in history.

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said the Federal Government will intensify efforts to combat hunger and child malnutrition through the establishment of community food banks and the expansion of food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).

Nigeria’s bid to win a record 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title got off to a disappointing start on Tuesday after the Super Falcons suffered a 3-2 defeat to tournament newcomers Malawi in their opening Group C match.

The Budget Office of the Federation has disclosed that the Federal Government exceeded its 2024 borrowing target by N4.79tn.

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has stepped in to support veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu by covering the first phase of her medical bills as she continues to battle health challenge.

The intervention was made public by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Dr. Justice Okey Martins, popularly known as JMartins, who expressed appreciation to the governor for responding to the actress’s situation.

In a statement made on his X account, JMartins wrote:

“His Excellency @alexottiofr have just stepped in on the health issues of our Nollywood legendary actress Mrs ngozi nwosu to approve the first part of our medical bills.

TOPIC: The Lake Of Fire [29 Wednesday,July 2026]

MEMORISE: And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. – Revelation 20:15 (KJV)

Anambra bans Asphalt laying in rainy season

The Anambra State Government has introduced stricter quality control measures for road construction, including an immediate ban on asphalt laying during the rainy season, as part of efforts to improve the durability of roads across the state.

Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas is celebrating her daughter, Gemma Olayinka, as she turns 4.

The Kano State Censorship Board has announced the immediate suspension of activities popularly known as “after-party” and “hot challenge” at wedding ceremonies and other social events held at event centres across the state.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticized Nigeria’s political system, claiming that politicians accused of corruption often appear to be cleared of wrongdoing once they defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured a four-week jail term for a 56-year-old man, Adebayo Samson, who was convicted for illegally dumping refuse along the PWD axis of Agege Motor Road, Lagos.

The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively stable position against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as trading opened on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Five years after Mayorkun left DMW, Davido has shown that their bond remains strong by gifting the singer a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck.

TOPIC: Earthly Home [ 27 Monday, July 2026]

MEMORISE: While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 (KJV)

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The administration of United States President Donald Trump has finalised a new rule limiting most foreign students and exchange visitors to a maximum stay of four years in the country unless they obtain an extension from the Federal Government, The Washington Post reports.

Nollywood actress Bisola Aiyeola says one of the biggest lessons she has learned over the years is that loyalty should come with wisdom.

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko believes Nigerians should give President Bola Tinubu more time before deciding whether his administration has succeeded or failed.

The Kogi State Government has announced the successful rescue of the four persons kidnapped during the recent attack on a school in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of the State.

TOPIC: Deliverance From Marital Burdens 17 July 2026

MEMORISE: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.– Psalm 46:9 (KJV)

Students, principal, abducted while writing NECO Exams in Kogi

Gvnmen on Tuesday attacked a Government Secondary School, in Odo-Ekina, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State

Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has opened up about how the de.ath of his close friend and colleague, Alexx Ekubo, changed his perspective on life, saying the heartbreaking loss made him reflect on questions he had never considered before.

US President Donald Trump has vowed that American military strikes on Iran will continue until he personally decides they have achieved their objectives, declaring that the campaign will not stop "until I say it's enough."

Spain defeated France 2-0 to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup final, extending their impressive run with a third straight victory over Les Bleus.

TOPIC: Deliverance From Material Burdens [15 Wednesday, July 2026]

MEMORISE: And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. – Joel 2:25 (KJV)

FIFA considering expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 Teams

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed that football's global governing body is actively reviewing a proposal to scale the World Cup up to an unprecedented 64-team tournament for the 2030 edition.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) today arraigned former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge bordering on alleged certificate forgery, money laundering and obtaining salaries under false pretences.

Popular Skit maker Kiekie has said there are some skit makers she simply can not collaborate with, and for her, it all comes down to the image she has built for herself.

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, pending wider consultations with stakeholders.

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has blasted VeryDarkMan who seemingly praised his protest as the catalyst for the rescue of the victims of the Oyo school a.bduction.

The US military launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday night, saying the operation was aimed at further weakening Tehran's ability to target commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Damilola Adegbite has shared her opinion relationships and marriages, urging people to be optimistic when looking forward to life long unions.

Troops of the 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road following actionable intelligence from a credible source.

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