The wife of the late Deacon John Olaleye—one of two teachers killed by terrorists during the May 15, 2026, attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State—has made a heartfelt plea to the Federal Government and Governor Seyi Makinde to recover her husband’s body. While authorities confirmed Olaleye’s death following a rescue operation, his remains have not yet been returned to his family.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Recovery of Remains: The widow and the deceased’s elder brother have both begged the government to locate and release John Olaleye’s remains, noting that the family would be grateful for the recovery of even skeletal remains to provide him with a dignified burial.

• Educational and Financial Support: The widow, who is now the sole provider for their three children, requested government assistance to cover the children’s education and general family support.

• Employment Request: The deceased’s brother also appealed to the government to consider providing the widow with employment, in addition to educational scholarships for the three children.

• Communication Concerns: The family explained that they were unaware of John Olaleye’s death until it was announced during a state government broadcast regarding the rescue operation.

The attack, which occurred on May 15, 2026, resulted in the abduction of 39 pupils and seven teachers. Another teacher, Michael Oyedokun, was also killed and beheaded by the captors, who circulated a video of the act online. These appeals follow the Federal Government’s announcement that the remaining abducted individuals had been rescued through an intelligence-led security mission.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the controversial Director-General of the Presidential Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)—an entity identified by authorities as a “fake” Federal Government agency—is currently being held in custody by the police.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

FIFA has officially named Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The announcement was made earlier today, July 17, via FIFA’s official account, just days before the championship match in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Officiating Team

• Referee: Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)

• Assistant Referees: Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič (both from Slovenia)

• Fourth Official: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)

• Reserve Assistant Referee: Mohammad Alkalaf

Match Details and Tournament Context

• Venue and Time: The final is set to take place at the New York New Jersey Stadium, which has a capacity of 80,663. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. local time (8:00 p.m. Nigerian time).

• Road to the Final: Spain advanced to the final by overcoming France in the semi-finals, while the defending champions, Argentina, secured their spot after defeating Egypt, Switzerland, and England.

• Historical Stakes: Lionel Messi will lead Argentina as they attempt to defend their 2022 title. Spain is aiming to secure their second world title, having previously won in 2010.

• Tournament Milestone: This match marks the first final of an expanded World Cup format, which featured 48 participating nations—an increase of 12 teams over the traditional 36-team structure.