Trump Says U.S. Stopped Christian Killings In Nigeria + Akpabio Hails Tinubu| OjyOkpe

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has endorsed Monday Okpebholo's proposal to publicly execute convicted kidnappers and cultists in Ring Road, arguing that it would deter future kidnappings. In another development, President Donald Trump claimed at an event in Washington that U.S. military strikes in Nigeria targeted terrorist leaders and largely ended attacks on Christians, prompting strong reactions in Nigeria. In Zamfara State, 15 people were killed in a terrorist attack on Talata Mafara Local Government Area, prompting Local Government Chairman Yahaya Yari to make an emotional appeal to Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Bello Matawalle. In Ogun State, gunmen ambushed vehicles on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway near Ogbere, abducting five passengers and demanding ransoms of up to ₦50 million. Within 24 hours, a joint police operation involving more than 300 officers from Lagos and Ogun State raided Area J4 Forest, rescuing five kidnap victims, killing four suspects and arresting 88 people overall. The Federal Government said seven suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province commanders returning from the Hajj in Saudi Arabia were arrested at Katsina Airport. The Oyo State Police Command has denied viral claims that a pastor was arrested for supplying weapons to terrorists behind the Oriire school abductions, calling the reports false and warning that misinformation could hamper rescue efforts. In another development, Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration as transformative during the signing of the NIMC Act 2026. It comes as a viral video of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi criticizing the National Assembly for failing to act independently of the executive sparked widespread debate. In politics, the Nigeria Democratic Coalition accused Independent National Electoral Commission of blocking candidate nominations after a Kogi State High Court ordered the party's deregistration, prompting appeals and criticism from some opposition supporters. In Kaduna State, a man alleged that his wife, Malama Ummul-khai-ri Usman, was wrongly accused of child theft, taken into police custody, and then handed back to a mob that lynched and burned her while she was traveling toward Maraban Jos. Governor Uba Sani condemned the killing as barbaric, while also announcing support for the victim’s family. In another story, Presidential Spokesperson Sunday Dare defended the First Lady’s “akara” comments amid public debate, citing his own upbringing selling akara and bananas, and recalling carrying goods on his head to markets in Jos. Meanwhile, online discussions in Nigeria are questioning small business viability, highlighted by comedian Dee-one interviewing an Akara seller who started with ₦12,000 and makes ₦5,000 profit in a day. Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Power and Housing Babatunde Fashola marked his 63rd birthday on June 28, with Bola Ahmed Tinubu praising him as an outstanding administrator with a lasting national legacy. Former Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister and Senior Advocate of Nigeria Henry Odein Ajumogobia celebrated his 70th birthday on June 29, with colleagues praising his longstanding contributions to law, public service, and nation-building. Governor Umo Eno marked a milestone as Ibom Air launched its first scheduled international flight between Uyo and Accra. Davido performed at the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park, delivering hit songs including “Dami Duro” and “I Know Who I Be.” NigeriaNews BreakingNigeria NaijaNews SecurityAlert InsecurityInNigeria KidnappingCrisis ZamfaraAttack OgunState LagosOgunOperation OperationKosaye KatsinaAirport BokoHaram ISWAP CounterTerrorism NigeriaPolice PublicSafety OyoState FakeNewsAlert KadunaJustice MobViolence JusticeForVictims SanusiSpeaks NationalAssemblyDebate TinubuAdministration Akpabio INEC NigerianPolitics DemocracyWatch FirstLadyControversy SmallBusinessNigeria AkaraEconomy EntrepreneurshipNaija Fashola63 OdeinAjumogobia IbomAir UyoToAccra DavidoLive AfrobeatsGlobal FIFAWorldCupFanFestival Subscribe to our Channel for high profile interviews. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ARISEtv | and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arisenewsofficial | and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AriseTVNews | Check out our website www.arise.tv