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INEC Extends Voter Registration Exercise, Introduces Online Platform
  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks to enable more eligible Nigerians to register ahead of future elections. The commission announced that the exercise, which commenced on August 18, 2025 and was initially scheduled to end on July 10, 2026, will now […]
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European Lawmakers Call For Probe Over Infantino’s Trump Peace Prize Award
Fifty members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have called on FIFA’s Ethics Committee to investigate president Gianni Infantino over his decision to award a FIFA ‘Peace Prize’ to United States President Donald Trump. The lawmakers backed a complaint submitted in December by British-based sports human rights organisation FairSquare, arguing that the move may have breached […]
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Colombia boss Nestor Lorenzo unveils tactics ahead of Ghana World Cup clash
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Abducted ex-APC official reportedly killed after two months in captivity
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Ukraine military reveals what regulars and officers earn monthly, mentions extra combat pay
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VDM finally addresses N35 million verdict in Mr Jollof's case, sparks reaction
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APC state chairmen rally behind Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
The Chairman of the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen, Cornelius Ojelabi, has called on party leaders across the country to strengthen the APC’s grassroots structures, promote internal democracy, and sustain unity as the party works to consolidate its position ahead of future political contests. Speaking at a welcome dinner organised for the […] The post APC state chairmen rally behind Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda appeared first on Tribune Online.
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NDLEA warns public against fake auction offers using officials’ names
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Katsina court jails Muhammed, Mamman 20 years for terrorism
Recovered from the suspects were one PKT machine gun, 230 rounds of PKT ammunition, 1,663 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm AK-47 ammunition, as well as the vehicle used to convey the exhibits.
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CDA backs state police, urges wider constitutional, fiscal reforms.
The party, however, said the reform should be accompanied by fiscal autonomy, constitutional restructuring and institutional safeguards to ensure effective and accountable policing. The post CDA backs state police, urges wider constitutional, fiscal reforms. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court Sentences Man To Life Imprisonment For Raping Minor
According to the prosecution, the convicted Jacob, deploying an intimidating tactic, had falsely accused his victim of stealing the cassava stems and threatened to report her to the owner of the farm unless she agreed to have sexual intercourse with him. The post Court Sentences Man To Life Imprisonment For Raping Minor appeared first on Channels Television.
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European Bank for Reconstruction Eyes Nigerian Banks to Drive Investment Push
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has identified Nigeria’s banking industry as key pillars of its investment strategy, saying it is already engaging most Tier 1 and selected Tier 2 lenders while positioning itself to support reforms aimed at improving the country’s investment climate. The multilateral lender said although it has no fixed […]
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PFIPC scandal: Full list of officials, agencies ADC wants investigated
The ADC has released the full list of Federal Government officials, offices and institutions it wants investigated over the scandal surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The post PFIPC scandal: Full list of officials, agencies ADC wants investigated appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Bayelsa urges transporters to obey operational guidelines
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Police Arrest 11 LAUTECH Students For Cultism, Recover Weapons
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 11 students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, suspected to be members of the Eiye Confraternity. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital. The suspects were “Adedapo Victor (24) – alleged leader of […] The post Police Arrest 11 LAUTECH Students For Cultism, Recover Weapons appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Nigeria’s challenge is low revenue, not high debt – World Bank
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Data Breach: Providus bank customers confirm unauthorised transactions on cards
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HURIWA warns U.S. troop pullout could fuel fresh terror attacks
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PFIPC scandal: NANS backs due process, opposes calls for Gbajabiamila’s removal
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Solar engineer explains why he installed panels on wall instead of roof
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Neymar Frustrated By Bit-Part World Cup Role, Says Ancelotti
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Neymar is frustrated by his limited involvement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but praised the veteran forward for remaining professional and committed to the team’s cause. Brazil’s all-time leading scorer has featured only once in the tournament, coming off the bench for the final 14 minutes of […]
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Fubara commends Army over fight against oil bunkering, pipeline vandalism
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Delta approves 50 CNG buses, mega terminal for mass transit
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Gov Abiodun appoints six new permanent secretaries
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Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Killing Of Kwara Poly Student
It also noted that it is intensifying efforts to apprehend nine others now on the run. The post Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Killing Of Kwara Poly Student appeared first on Channels Television.
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FG summons Ivorian envoy over death of citizen in Abidjan prison
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Defamation Suit : Saraki To Appeal High Court’s Decision On Jurisdiction
The defamation suit filed by the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq against former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki came up on Friday at the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin. While the court refused the prosecution’s request that a bench warrant be issued against Saraki, it also rejected the argument of the lawyer to […]
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Algeria contact Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle after disappointing World Cup elimination
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Emir Sanusi urges Nigerians to embrace entrepreneurship
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Oyo: Police arrest 11 LAUTECH students for alleged criminal offences
Eleven undergraduate students of the Oyo State-owned Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, have been arrested for alleged criminal offences, including cultism, illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and other related offences. The suspects are alleged to be members of the dreaded Eiye Confraternity. Their arrest was confirmed in a statement by the state Police […] The post Oyo: Police arrest 11 LAUTECH students for alleged criminal offences appeared first on Tribune Online.
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INEC extends voter registration to July 24
…launches online self-service for first-time voters July 8 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced an online self-service option for eligible first-time voters. In a statement signed on Friday by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed […] The post INEC extends voter registration to July 24 appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Abiodun appoints six new permanent secretaries
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Oyo: NSCDC arrests two over alleged job racketeering
Two suspects, Toyin and Oluwaseun (surnames withheld), have been arrested in Ibadan by The post Oyo: NSCDC arrests two over alleged job racketeering appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Osun Amotekun Corps Rejects Partisan Allegations, Says It Remains Professional, Apolitical
The Osun Amotekun Corps has dismissed allegations of partisanship made against it during Friday’s visit of the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to the state, describing the claims as false, malicious, and politically motivated. In a statement by its spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, the Corps said certain political actors attempted to portray the agency as […] The post Osun Amotekun Corps Rejects Partisan Allegations, Says It Remains Professional, Apolitical appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Bandits attack: Village Head, son, 4 others killed during prayer in popular northern state
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Ganduje Denies Dumping APC, Says He’s Not Political Vulture
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed reports alleging that he has defected to the New Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting he remains a loyal member of the ruling party. Ganduje described the reports as false and politically motivated, declaring that he was “not a vulture flying from one tree […]
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