The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has said President Tinubu made it “quite clearly” known that he disagreed with the concerns raised by members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) during their meeting with him at the State House, Abuja.

Recall that President Bola Tinubu met with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House, Abuja, on July 28, 2026, where the bishops raised concerns about the economy, insecurity and the country’s political climate.

Speaking with Arise News on Friday, July 31, Archbishop Onaiyekan said

“When the nation is bleeding, you cannot expect a polite meeting with the Head of State. We had to let him know. And his reply is that the nation is not bleeding. We told him the economy is not helping our poor people; he told us the economy is doing fine. Frankly speaking, he told us quite clearly that he did not agree with us.

Again, we were not surprised. We didn’t expect him to agree with us. We have done our duty, we have delivered our message, and we have a feeling that somehow, along the line, somebody will show him a few of the things we said,” he said.

He also maintained that the bishops’ statement was the product of broad consultations within the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), stressing that it reflected the collective position of the conference rather than the views of a few individuals. Onaiyekan added that the bishops had no political ambitions but a duty to speak truthfully about the realities facing Nigerians.

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Glenn Gibbins, a Reform UK councillor, is facing charges for a comment he made about Nigerians.

In March 2024, Gibbins wrote on Facebook: "Can't believe amount of Nigerians in town... should melt them all down and fill in the pot holes."

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Politics UK disclosed via a post it shared on its official X account that Gibbins has been charged for the offensive post.

"A Reform UK councillor in Sunderland has been charged with posting a grossly offensive comment after writing in 2024 that Nigerians should be melted down to fill in potholes," the post read.

Gibbins was elected during the local elections in May 2026, but was suspended by the party over the post, but reinstated in June after apologizing and receiving a final written warning from Reform UK.

Reform UK said he "apologised for making the post and accepts that it was made in extremely poor taste showing poor judgement."

However, according to Politics UK, Northumbria Police say Gibbins is due to appear at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court next month.

"Northumbria Police confirmed the charge under the Communications Act 2003 for a grossly offensive message, with Gibbins due in South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on August 21," Politics UK said.

Responding, a Reform UK spokesman said: "The party is aware of the situation involving Cllr Gibbins. We will monitor the verdict closely."

The Abia State Government has paid N25 million for the medical treatment of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu, who is currently battling an undisclosed ailment.

The Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Justice Okey Martins, popularly known as JMartins, disclosed this in a statement released on social media via his X handle on Thursday, July 30.

According to JMartins, the payment was made directly to the hospital

‘’PAYMENT MADE TO THE HOSPITAL

Yesterday before the close of work, His Excellency Otti Chioma Alex our pragmatic leader made good his promise, directing a 25M payment to the hospital’s account where our Nollywood legendary actress Mrs Ngozi Nwosu is receiving treatment

We thank you immensely for your support and kindness of heart sir. History will be kind to you.

Daalu Ri Nne Chioma Ndi Abia’’

Last week, the 62-year-old actress appealed to Nigerians to help her raise N30 million for three urgent surgeries after revealing that she had been hospitalised for three weeks and could no longer cope with the cost of her treatment.

In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page, Nwosu pleaded with fans, family members and colleagues not to abandon her.

An internet personality, Oyemkke, has cautioned Nigerians against demanding that South African singer Tyla cancel her planned performance in Nigeria, warning that such a move could have consequences for Nigerians living and doing business in South Africa.

The comment comes amid an ongoing debate over whether Nigerians should boycott Tyla’s proposed show following criticism of her alleged silence during xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa.

According to him, Nigerians who disagree with Tyla can send a message by refusing to buy tickets or attend her show rather than calling for her to be stopped from entering Nigeria.

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A young Nigerian woman, Stella Okeme, has cried out for help, alleging that she has been subjected to mistreatment and intimidation by her husband.

In a video shared online, Stella said her husband treated her well before their traditional marriage last year but allegedly changed after they got married.

She claimed that she has been bullied and physically abused and said she now wants to leave the marriage but has nowhere to go.

Stella, who has a young daughter, appealed to Nigerians to help her find a safe place to stay, saying she has no one to turn to.

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He also disagreed with Omoyele Sowore whokicked against the call for a boycott for Tyla’s planned concert in Nigeria. Omoyele had argued that the xenophobic attacks Nigerians suffer outside the country are because of the failure of the Tinubu-led government.

Nigerian writer and commentator Solomon Buchi has criticised South African singer Tyla over her planned performance in Nigeria, calling on Nigerians to boycott the show.

Buchi argued that Tyla remained silent during xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other immigrants in South Africa, but is now planning to perform for Nigerian fans.

According to him, Nigerians should use the planned concert as an opportunity to make a statement against xenophobia rather than welcome the singer “with open arms.”

“Tyler must not have that show,” Buchi said, arguing that Nigerians should support local artistes instead.

He also suggested that Nigerians who love Tyla’s music could travel to South Africa to attend her shows, while urging those who attend her Nigerian concert to protest peacefully against xenophobia.

“It’s not about Tyla. I have no beef with her, but it’s about coming together as a people and saying, no, we have a voice and that voice matters,” he said.

A Nigerian nurse has warned people against giving water to accident victims immediately after a crash, explaining that what may seem like a simple act of kindness could potentially put the victim at greater risk.

According to the nurse, accident victims may be in shock or have suffered a head injury, which could affect their ability to swallow properly.

She explained that giving them water in such a condition could cause them to choke or aspirate the liquid into their lungs.

The nurse also said accident victims may require emergency surgery and anaesthesia, making it important for medical professionals to assess them before they consume anything.

She further pointed to the possibility of internal injuries and bleeding, stressing that severe thirst after an accident should not automatically be treated with water.

Rather than giving the victim water, she advised people to focus on getting emergency medical help and, while waiting, keep the person’s airway clear and avoid giving them anything to eat or drink.

Her advice has since sparked conversations online about some of the common things Nigerians do when trying to help accident victims at the scene of a crash.

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OAP Dotun has called for the boycotting of South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos. His calls comes amidst renewed Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African Nationals.

Tyla recently released schedules for her World Tour, which includes a Lagos performance on December 22.

Like some Nigerians, Dotun believes that with the recent happenings in South Africa, no Nigerian should attend her concert and if anyone those, he categorised them as ‘’B@stards’’

President Bola Tinubu has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a clean bill of health, accusing the opposition parties of crying wolf.

Speaking while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, President Tinubu said

“The opportunities are equal. INEC is neutral. They have never intimidated anyone. If political opponents are crying wolf, maybe they are afraid of their own shadows and uncertainty in the companies they keep, not me.”

Ahead of the 2027 elections, the opposition parties have repeatedly accused INEC of undermining their activities to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

While speaking to the Bishops, the President assured Nigerians that the ongoing restructuring of security operations and institutions will deliver victory over terrorism, band!try and k!dnappings across the country.

President Tinubu emphasised that Nigeria’s security architecture is being repositioned for greater efficiency.

He said the security challenges were being confronted through enhanced intelligence gathering, restructuring and repositioning of security institutions, improved logistical support, and prioritisation of frontline personnel welfare.

Bishop David Oyedepo has advised young Nigerians against seeing ******* as a pathway to financial success, urging them to stop wasting their potential in pursuit of quick money.

Speaking to young people, the founder of Living Faith Church said, “BetNaija is not the way to financial fortune,” stressing that genuine success may take time but is more sustainable.

He encouraged the youth to embrace patience and hard work, sharing how he eventually honoured the woman who introduced him to Christianity by buying her a car years after she led him to Christ.

“It may be slow, but it’s sure,” Oyedepo said, urging young people to rethink their pursuit of quick wealth.