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Cleric Raises Concern Over Insecurity, Backs State Policing
The convener of Operation Rebuilding the Broken Walls and Hope Initiative, Apostle Paul Akinselure, has expressed concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria. He described the rising cases of killings, kidnappings, banditry, armed robbery and violent attacks as alarming. In a statement, Akinselure said the frequency of violent crimes had left many Nigerians living […]
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Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Killing Of Retired Pilot Father In Rivers
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command attached to the Rumupakani Police Division have arrested a man in his mid-30s for allegedly stabbing his father, Captain David Nwoke, a retired pilot, to death. LEADERSHIP gathered that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning at Oro Ekpo Estate, Rumueprikom, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers […]
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Ogun West Indigenes Endorse Adebutu’s Governorship Bid
The Ogun State PDP governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, received a hero’s welcome when thousands of Yewa indigenes from the Ogun West Senatorial District trooped out to receive and endorse his bid. The indigenes, including a huge crowd of PDP faithful in Yewa, said it is the PDP candidate or no one else. They declared that […]
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‘City Boy Movement’ Poised For Tinubu’s Victory In 2027 – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the “City Boy Movement” was poised to ensure maximum victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Addressing a delegation of the movement during a courtesy visit to his office yesterday, Akpabio commended the group’s commitment and patriotism, noting that its primary mission was to ensure that Tinubu returns […]
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Fake Drugs: Senate Backs 15-year Jail Term, Asset Forfeiture For Offenders
The Senate has advanced moves to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against counterfeit medicines and unsafe food products, approving, for second reading, a bill proposing tougher penalties, asset forfeiture, and stronger enforcement measures against offenders. The Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Prohibition and Control) Bill, 2026 (SB.951), sponsored by Senator Umar Suleiman (Kwara […]
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My daughter died at daycare – Her teacher called and said, "Check the CCTV. Your husband is lying."
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Benue Varsity Gears Up To End Strike
Benue State commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr Margaret Adamu, has said plans were in top gear to end the five-week-old strike of Rev. Fr. Moses Oshio Adasu University (MOAUN), formerly Benue State University (BSU), for the resumption of academic activities. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Benue State University branch, had on […]
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If someone says Ronaldo is better than Messi, don’t do business with them – Bovi
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El-Rufai's family seeks Tinubu's intervention over impossible bail conditions
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Federal Govt Intensifies Digital Identity Enrolment Via Information Ministry–NIMC Partnership
The federal government has intensified efforts to achieve universal digital identity enrolment across the country through a strengthened partnership between the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The collaboration, officials said, is aimed at accelerating the enrolment of Nigerians into the National Identity Database as part of […]
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Gov. Yusuf Calls For Ethical Media Practice To Deepen Democracy, Strengthen National Dev’t
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has called on media practitioners across the country to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and patriotism in promoting accountability, transparency and national development. The Governor made the call while declaring open the Arewa Media Summit in Kano, where he described the gathering as a timely platform for journalists, broadcasters, […]
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New Oil Discovery Raises Nigeria’s Hope Of Improved Production Target
Nigeria’s crude oil output is expected to add up after Renaissance Africa Energy Company announced an offshore oil discovery at the JK-004 exploration well in OML 74, with the well encountering approximately 1,000 ft of hydrocarbon-bearing intervals across seven reservoirs containing light oil. The discovery was announced during the NOG Energy Week Conference & Exhibition 2026 […]
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Windstorm wreaks havoc, destroys houses, property in Yobe
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Davido names the one song that changed his life, made him rich
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Federal Varsity Gusau Gets 12 New Professors
Governing Council of Federal University, Gusau in Zamfara State has approved the promotion of 12 professors and 12 readers to strengthen academic excellence, scholarship and institutional development. A statement signed by Jamailu Ibrahim Gusau, chief information and public relations officer of the university, said “the Governing Council of Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has approved the […]
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IMF, World Bank rally nations to tackle Middle East war’s economic fallout
The appeal followed a meeting of their high-level coordination group on 7 July, with a joint statement released on Wednesday by the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group and the World Trade Organisation.
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Prosecution Should Never Justify Human Rights Violations, CCDCE Slams FG Over El-Rufai’s Treatment
  The Centre for Community Development and Civic Enlightenment (CCDCE), has condemned what it described as the alleged violation of the fundamental human rights of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, calling on the Federal Government to ensure he receives adequate medical attention and a review of his bail conditions on compassionate grounds. In […] The post Prosecution Should Never Justify Human Rights Violations, CCDCE Slams FG Over El-Rufai’s Treatment appeared first on OsunDefender.
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U-17 WWCQ: Azonsou confident Benin can eliminate Flamingos
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US Air Force releases monthly salaries of Airman, Staff Sergeant and other personnel
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Winner of FIFA 2026 World Cup mentioned based on astrology’s prediction with breakdown of how it will happen
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Seven dead, 53 injured in Jigawa windstorm
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Eight terrorists killed as troops foil deadly attack on Katsina commuters
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Police rescue abducted eight-year-old in Gombe, arrest suspects
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Allegations Against My Son Heartbreaking, Surprising —Father Of Controversial Agency DG
The father of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, has expressed anguish over the allegations against his son, insisting his son is “well-behaved” and lamenting that the rumours surrounding the case have left him distressed. The father spoke after security operatives raided his residence and took him away […] The post Allegations Against My Son Heartbreaking, Surprising —Father Of Controversial Agency DG appeared first on OsunDefender.
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A Scam of National Proportions 
A country where crime and corruption are rife is always thought to have reached its threshold until something else happens to disprove that fact and prove that such a country has a bottomless and, in fact, fathomless capacity to absorb the absurd and the abhorrent. In the last week, the patience of Nigerians has been severely tested by […]
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Two die in Ogun road accident
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Throwback Thursday: What Prophet TB Joshua saw at the World Cup 2010
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Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today July 9th, 2026
  The Nigerian naira traded at approximately ₦1,373.99 per United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Thursday, July 9, 2026, according to the latest available market data. Data from the official foreign exchange market showed the naira continuing to trade within a relatively stable range in recent sessions as market […] The post Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today July 9th, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.
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‘We’ve done so much for Tinubu, we expect courtesy from him’  — El-Rufai’s wife
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Belgium Bid To Crack Spain’s Ironclad Defence In World Cup Quarter-Final
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Watch how a solar installer reacted after seeing roof of house he was hired to work on
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Justin Bieber Joins Madonna, Shakira, Others for First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
July 9 (THEWILL) — Canadian pop star Justin Bieber will perform at the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show alongside Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. FIFA and Global Citizen announced the lineup for the 11-minute show, which will take place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New […] The post Justin Bieber Joins Madonna, Shakira, Others for First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Why Nigerians should back Tinubu’s reelection — Tompolo
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Andrey Santos: Manchester United agree £50m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder
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Gunmen kill three in fresh Plateau attack
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Fitch Warns Climate Risks Could Weaken Nigerian Banks’ Asset Quality
July 9 (THEWILL) — Climate-related risks could increasingly weigh on the financial health of Nigerian banks over the coming decades, with rising exposure to vulnerable sectors likely to weaken credit quality and increase loan losses, according to Fitch Ratings. In a new report titled “African Banks Have Structural Exposure to Climate Risk; Credit Implications Evolving”, […] The post Fitch Warns Climate Risks Could Weaken Nigerian Banks’ Asset Quality appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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