Following their World Cup victory in North America, Spanish midfielders Fabian Ruiz and Gavi received a unique homecoming reward in their southern town of Los Palacios y Villafranca, where they were gifted their body weight in tomatoes. Wearing their winners’ medals, the players were greeted by hundreds of fans and local officials at the town hall, where they stepped onto scales to determine their share: 85kg of tomatoes for Ruiz and 68.5kg for Gavi, continuing a local tradition meant to honor prominent athletes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Aregbesola’s Claim: Rauf Aregbesola, the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has asserted that he is the only governor in Nigerian history to complete an eight-year tenure without owning a private residence in the state. He made this statement during an address to his followers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Residency Details: Aregbesola, who served as the governor of Osun State from 2010 to 2018, stated that he resided in a friend’s home for the entire duration of his governorship. He challenged anyone with evidence to the contrary to come forward and identify a property he owns.

  • Endorsement of Najeem Salam: While speaking at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, ahead of the ADC’s campaign rally, Aregbesola endorsed the party’s governorship candidate, Hon. Najeem Salam, for the upcoming August 15 election. He praised Salam’s patience and character as essential qualities for effective leadership in Osun State.

  • Personality Comparison: Aregbesola contrasted his own personality with that of Salam, describing himself as “a bit stubborn” and having “limited patience.” He contrasted this with Salam’s calm temperament, noting that Salam would not retaliate even under provocation. He expressed confidence that Salam’s leadership would continue the legacy of his administration while also surpassing its achievements.

  • Political Ties to Ile-Ife: Aregbesola highlighted his deep political connection to Ile-Ife, stating that he has historically used the ancient city as the starting point for his political campaigns. He expressed dissatisfaction with the management of the city under his successor but conveyed optimism that Salam’s administration would restore and improve upon the progress made during his tenure.

Three individuals involved in the abduction of students and teachers within Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area have been handed life sentences by a Federal High Court in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Presided over by Justice Salem Ibrahim, the court convicted the defendants following their guilty pleas to charges brought by the Federal Government, which included withholding information regarding the masterminds behind the attack. Additionally, the accused admitted to being members of Darul Salam, an organization linked to the banned terrorist group Ansaru.

During the proceedings, two of the defendants—Abdulrazak Umar and Shamsudin Adamu—further confessed to utilizing a WhatsApp group named “The Oneness of Allah is the Foundation of Peace” to train and incite members toward acts of terrorism. Furthermore, Abdulrazak Umar pleaded guilty to a separate charge of conducting unauthorized illegal gold mining activities along streams in the Chaza area located within Niger State’s Suleja Local Government Area.