Ibom Air: Unruly Passenger Lands in Kirikiri
Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of assaulting airline officials aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been charged in court and remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos.
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Selection Committee Opens Applications for Nigeria’s 98th Oscars Entry
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has announced the official opening of submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 98th Academy Awards. Recognised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the NOSC is the only body authorised to select the country’s official entry in the category. The chosen film will represent Nigeria at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, competing for one of cinema’s most prestigious honours. In a statement to TVC News entertainment correspondent Theophilus Elamah, the NOSC revealed that Nigerian filmmakers can submit qualifying films between August 13 and September 12, 2025, through the official NOSC portal. Eligibility criteria include: The NOSC urged Nigerian filmmakers to take advantage of the opportunity to showcase the nation’s creativity and storytelling on the global stage.
Crystal Palace Relegated to Conference League
Crystal Palace lost its appeal at sport’s highest court on Monday against demotion to the third-tier Conference League for breaching UEFA rules on club ownership with American investor John Textor.
8th African Nations Championship: Eagles to Go Big Against Sudan to Avoid Going Home
Nigeria’s bounce-back-ability credentials on the football field will again be subjected to a stern test when the home-based senior men national team take on Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in a must-win 8th Africa Nations Championship group D encounter in Zanzibar on Tuesday.
Court Adjourns as Owo Terror Attack Suspects Plead Not Guilty
Five defendants have pleaded not guilty to charges of carrying out the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The suspects were arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, by the Federal Government on Monday. After their pleas were taken, the prosecution counsel requested that the defendants be remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) pending the commencement of their trial. The defence counsel raised no objection but asked the court to instruct the DSS to allow the accused access to their legal team and family members. In response, the prosecution assured the court that the DSS would comply with the law and grant the defendants the necessary access. Justice Nwite adjourned the case to August 19, 2025, ordering that the defendants remain in DSS custody until trial begins. The Owo church massacre, which left dozens dead and many injured, remains one of Nigeria’s deadliest attacks in recent years, sparking national and international outrage.
Ukraine War: Three Killed in Russia as Drones Intercepted Near Moscow
Three people were killed in Russia overnight following Ukrainian attacks, regional authorities have confirmed. The strikes reportedly included drone incursions, with several unmanned aerial vehicles shot down while en route to Moscow. Russian officials said the deaths occurred in border regions already under heightened alert. The Defence Ministry claimed its air defences successfully intercepted multiple Ukrainian drones before they could reach the capital. In retaliation, Russian drones targeted several locations in Ukraine overnight, causing damage and disrupting power supply in affected areas. Ukrainian officials have not yet released casualty figures from those strikes. The latest escalation comes just days before former US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday — a meeting that has already drawn international scrutiny given the ongoing conflict. Fighting between Russia and Ukraine has intensified in recent weeks, with cross-border drone warfare becoming a regular feature of the nearly three-year-old war.
Israel Condemned Over Killing of Five Al Jazeera Journalists in Premeditated Attack on Press Freedom
Israel is facing global condemnation following the killing of five Al Jazeera employees, an act the broadcaster has described as a “blatant and premeditated attack on press freedom.” According to Al Jazeera, the journalists were on assignment when Israeli forces targeted their location, despite their identities and press status being clearly marked. The network alleges the strike was intentional and aimed at silencing independent coverage of the ongoing conflict. International media rights organisations, including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF), have called for an urgent, independent investigation into the killings. Human rights groups have also warned that deliberate attacks on journalists may constitute war crimes under international law. Israel has yet to issue a detailed response to the accusations but has maintained that its operations target hostile threats and not journalists. The incident has further strained Israel’s relations with international media outlets, while Al Jazeera has vowed to pursue legal action through the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Mo Salah Slams UEFA Over Tribute to Palestinian Pele Without Mentioning Cause of Death
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has criticised UEFA for omitting details about the death of former Palestinian football star Suleiman al Obeid, widely known as the “Palestinian Pele,” in its tribute post. The Palestine Football Association said al Obeid, 41, was killed on Wednesday by an Israeli airstrike targeting civilians while waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip. In a short post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, UEFA described al Obeid as “a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times” — but made no mention of how he died. Salah, an Egyptian international and one of the most influential Arab athletes in the world, responded publicly: “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?” UEFA has told Sky Sports it will not comment on Salah’s remarks. Al Obeid, born in Gaza City, played for clubs across Gaza and the West Bank and was a key figure in Palestinian football for years. The Palestine FA’s tribute noted that he is survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters. The criticism comes amid rising concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza. According to the United Nations, more than 1,000 people have been killed near aid distribution points and convoys in Gaza since late May, when the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation — a US and Israel-backed aid system — began operations. Salah has previously called for increased humanitarian aid access to Gaza during the ongoing conflict, which is approaching its two-year mark.