Ronaldo Comforts Messi to Stay Strong Following Father’s Death

Cristiano Ronaldo the Portugal forward has sent a heartfelt message of support to Lionel Messi, offering words of encouragement to his longtime football rival during a difficult moment as the Argentine mourns his dad.
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The Portuguese superstar reached out to Messi with a message focused on strength and solidarity, extending his support to the Argentine forward and his loved ones.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Wednesday, Ronaldo was quoted as saying, “Huge hug to you and your loved ones in this difficult moment, Leo. Stay strong.’

Ronaldo Comforts Messi

Despite their legendary rivalry on the pitch, the pair have repeatedly shown admiration for each other away from the game.

Online media had reported that the Argentina football icon had bid farewell on Sunday to his father, the global star’s emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68.
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Information Minister Called on Nigerians to Rise Above Religious, Says Nigeria Needs Unity Now More Than Ever

The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to rise above religious, ethnic and political differences and unite against insecurity and other challenges confronting the country, declaring that Nigeria needs unity now more than ever.
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Idris spoke on Tuesday on the sidelines of the International Conference on “Diversity and Social Peace: A Partnership for a Promising Future,” organised by the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) in partnership with the Muslim World League in Abuja.

The Minister said the diversity of participants at the conference demonstrated a shared recognition that Nigeria’s security, stability and prosperity depend on citizens working together across religious, ethnic and political divides.

“All of us need to come together, think as Nigerians, think as human beings, and work together, irrespective of our differences, so that we can act as one,” Idris said.

He stressed that religious and ethnic divisions would only complicate the fight against insecurity, urging Nigerians to reject violence, intolerance and attempts to exploit the country’s diversity.

“There is no time for differences. If, in our fight against insecurity, we allow religious differences, it will only exacerbate the problem. The need for us to come together as one people is important,” he said.

Idris clarified that the conference was not organised by the Federal Government but said the government strongly welcomed initiatives that promote interfaith dialogue, peaceful coexistence and national cohesion.

“If we want to advance and march towards prosperity, all of us must think and act together and come together as one people,” the Minister stated.

He said Nigeria’s population, strategic importance and influence make its peace and stability consequential for Africa and the wider world.
“Nigeria is a very important country. It is a country of over 230 million people. Peace and tranquillity here mean peace and tranquillity everywhere in Africa and, indeed, the world,” he said.

Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the conference, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, conveyed the President’s commitment to sustainable security, national unity and international cooperation, noting that Nigeria would continue working with international partners to promote peace and stability.

The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, urged Nigerians to protect their shared humanity and reject attempts to weaponise religion, ethnicity or poverty to divide the country.
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, called for sustained dialogue, honesty and stronger implementation of solutions to Nigeria’s challenges, while urging Nigerians to rebuild trust and strengthen interreligious cooperation.

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, urged Nigerians to see the country’s diversity as a source of strength rather than division, stressing that Nigerians may worship differently but share common aspirations and challenges.

The National Chairman of JIBWIS, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, advocated stronger collaboration among government, religious organisations and communities to tackle insecurity, while calling for increased investment in education and skills development to reduce youth vulnerability to radicalisation and criminal recruitment.

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In attendance were the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani; Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi; Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum; Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha; Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR; National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Islamic Scholars, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa; National Chairman of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullah Bala Lau; President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), alongside other senior government officials, religious and traditional leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, civil society representatives and other distinguished guests.

Rabiu Ibrahim, MNIPR
Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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EFCC, NRS in Fresh Collaboration During Courtesy Visit to the Regional Administrator in Kano

The Acting Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Friday S. Ebelo, on Monday, August 10, 2026 paid a courtesy visit to the Regional Administrator of the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, Dr. Ismail Abdullahi, at the Service’s Kano office.
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The visit was aimed at strengthening the existing mutual partnership between the two agencies, particularly in the areas of intelligence sharing and collaborative enforcement to boost national revenue generation.

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, Ebelo commended the NRS for its leadership and foresight, describing the recent strides in tax administration as historic and worthy of commendation. He emphasized the EFCC’s strategic mandate in coordinating the fight against economic and financial crimes, noting that the Commission will not tolerate any acts of tax evasion or financial malfeasance that undermine the nation’s economy.

“As you are aware, our agency holds a strategic position in coordinating economic and financial crimes-related activities in the country. We will not stay back and watch individuals cheat the nation of its legitimate revenue,” he said.

The Zonal Director further explained that the visit was overdue and crucial for reinvigorating the collaboration between both institutions. He solicited increased partnership with the NRS to ensure that defaulters are brought to book and that the nation’s revenue drive is significantly boosted.

In his remarks, Abdullahi welcomed the EFCC delegation and expressed delight at the visit. He highlighted the importance of inter-agency synergy in tackling tax fraud and ensuring voluntary compliance.

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“We are happy to collaborate with you. This relationship has existed for some time, and it is a good thing that we collaborate to make it work even better. Our core mandate is to assess and collect revenue, and we believe that we are here to serve. We will be very much glad to collaborate with you in terms of intelligence sharing and investigative activities,” he said.

He also clarified the Agency’s expanded role, noting that the change of name from Federal Inland Revenue Service to Nigeria Revenue Service reflects its broader, umbrella function in the country’s tax administration.
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