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NDLEA, NYSC Lead Anti-Drug Campaign in Yobe to Mark International Day Against Drug Abuse
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Thursday commemorated the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Potiskum, Yobe State, with a renewed call for collective action against substance abuse. Observed annually on June 26 and designated by the United Nations, the […]
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Data governance: Major compliance, user privacy policies for Nigerian fintech startups
Nigeria's FinTech industry has become one of Africa's most dynamic technology sectors. From digital payments and lending platforms to savings apps and merchant solutions, startups are interestingly transforming how individuals and businesses access financial services. The post Data governance: Major compliance, user privacy policies for Nigerian fintech startups appeared first on Tribune Online.
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‘They cheered Starmer after stabbing him 400 times,’ Badenoch attacks Labour
"If Labour's record in government is so fantastic, why is Starmer resigning?" Badenoch wrote on social media, using the metaphor of "400 knives" to portray what she described as widespread internal disloyalty towards the Prime Minister.
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I Wanted to Teach Her a Lesson— Ex-Guard Confesses to Killing Retired Ogun Broadcaster
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former security guard, in connection with the gruesome murder of retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The victims were found dead at Oyesiku’s residence in the Owode-Egba area of Ogun State on June 21. Her Lexus […]
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Fubara Submits 2026-2028 Fiscal Framework to Rivers Assembly After Four-Month Legislative Hiatus
June 25 (THEWILL) — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday transmitted the state’s 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The fiscal framework was presented during an emergency plenary session convened by the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly, its first sitting in about four months. Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced […] The post Fubara Submits 2026-2028 Fiscal Framework to Rivers Assembly After Four-Month Legislative Hiatus appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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UK student visa applications face refusal without proper financial proof
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Afenifere slams threats against Igboho, demands action on insecurity
The organisation concluded by stressing that protecting lives and property should remain a national priority and should not be affected by ethnic, political or regional interests.
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INEC raises alarm over fake narratives threatening electoral integrity
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, SAN, has drawn attention to the growing challenge of misinformation and the misuse of emerging technologies to spread false narratives capable of undermining public confidence in the electoral process. He spoke on Thursday during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the Arewa Youth […] The post INEC raises alarm over fake narratives threatening electoral integrity appeared first on Tribune Online.
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APC holds mega rally ahead of Gombe LG polls
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe on Thursday showcased its political strength as thousands of supporters converged on the The post APC holds mega rally ahead of Gombe LG polls appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Kidnapping Threat Requires New Thinking, Army Chief Says
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has challenged military strategists and security experts to develop innovative and practical solutions to Nigeria’s growing wave of mass abductions. Shaibu made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Wargaming Center, urging the institution to leverage strategic […]
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Igboho Broke No Law – Afenifere Tells Northern Groups, Backs Yoruba Activist
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has urged northern groups threatening Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over his actions to ensure that Yorubaland is freed from banditry and terrorism to keep their peace. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere stated that Igboho is not threatening any particular ethnic group “but individuals and groups who […] The post Igboho Broke No Law – Afenifere Tells Northern Groups, Backs Yoruba Activist appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Banks on red alert as CBN list Nigerians linked to terrorism financing sanctions
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Abia transport operators face fresh charges as APC raises alarm
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10 cheat death as building collapses in Lagos
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said rescue operations ongoing to ascertain whether more victims remained trapped beneath the rubble.
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Ondo Withholds WAEC Results Of 17 Students Over Viral Sign-Out Video
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10 Escape Death as Three-Storey Building Crashes Down in Lagos
Ten people have been rescued alive from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed on Thursday in the Alakija area of Lagos State. The News Chronicle reports that victims, who sustained varying degrees of injuries, were promptly evacuated and handed over to medical personnel for treatment. Confirming the incident, the General Manager of the […]
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CBN orders banks to freeze accounts linked to six terrorism financing suspects
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Many trapped as Lagos building collapses, commissioner gives update on rescue efforts
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From flashlights to 24-hour care: How PHC revitalisation is transforming lives in rural Bauchi
For years, women in Gamsha, a remote agrarian community in Bilkicheri Ward of Itas/Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State, delivered babies under the glow of flashlights.  The post From flashlights to 24-hour care: How PHC revitalisation is transforming lives in rural Bauchi appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Full list: LPPC releases names of 89 candidates for 2026 SAN conferment
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FCCPC Urges Stakeholders to Prioritise Fruit Safety, Consumer Protection
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called on stakeholders across Nigeria’s food value chain to prioritize fruit safety and consumer protection to curb foodborne diseases and strengthen public confidence in the nation’s food system. Speaking at the commemoration of World Food Safety Day and World MSMEs Day, organized by OSOA Foods in […]
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South Africa defeats South Korea 1-0 as net significant prize money and historic qualification
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Police Arrest Three Over Murder Of Ex-OGTV Broadcaster, Security Guard
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former security guard, in connection with the murder of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta. […] The post Police Arrest Three Over Murder Of Ex-OGTV Broadcaster, Security Guard appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Top 10 Ivy League Universities in world 2026
For international students and stakeholders looking to track where these powerhouse institutions stand today, the prestigious Forbes America’s Top Colleges list offers a definitive evaluation. The post Top 10 Ivy League Universities in world 2026 appeared first on Tribune Online.
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JAIZ Bank Records 24% Profit Growth in 2025
*** Secures Shareholders’ Nod to Raise Additional N150bn Capital By Tony Obiechina, Abuja JAIZ Bank Plc on Wednesday reported a robust performance in its 2025 financial year, with a 24% growth in gross earnings for the year ended December 31, 2025. Briefing journalists at the end of its 14th Annual General Meeting held virtually in [...]
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CBN orders freeze on assets of individuals, BDCs linked to terrorism financing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and other financial institutions to The post CBN orders freeze on assets of individuals, BDCs linked to terrorism financing appeared first on Tribune Online.
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NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results for Over 186,000 Candidates, Fixes Dates for Maths, English Resit
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with a total of 186,291 candidates participating in the nationwide assessment. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr Azeez Sani. According to Sani, the candidates […]
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Inside the 2026 Forbes Creator List: How iShowSpeed, MrBeast Upended Traditional Media Margins
Elite creators like Dhar Mann ($65M) and iShowSpeed ($30M) are capturing unprecedented media revenue with fractional overhead. The post Inside the 2026 Forbes Creator List: How iShowSpeed, MrBeast Upended Traditional Media Margins appeared first on Channels Television.
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Jeremiah Musa’s Rise: From $100 Shortfall to African Excellence Award
He dedicated the honour to underprivileged African children sitting in classrooms with leaking roofs, or not in classrooms at all, selling on pavements, wondering whether a better life exists beyond the circumstances they were handed.
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Rising fuel prices mount pressure on Nigerian businesses, as diesel jumps to N3.277 per litre
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja Rising fuel prices tightened pressure on Nigerian businesses and households in May 2026 as diesel, petrol and kerosene all remained significantly above year earlier levels, raising concerns over higher transportation, manufacturing and distribution costs across the economy. Latest fuel price reports released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that [...]
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WAFCON 2026: NSC, NFF constitute welfare committee for Super Falcons 
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  The National Sports Commission, NSC, in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has constituted a Welfare Committee to ensure the well-being of the Super Falcons throughout their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations  title defence campaign in Morocco, Prompt News Online reports. The seven-member committee will be chaired by NFF [...]
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Stakeholders demand green jobs policy to tackle youth unemployment, climate risks in Akwa Ibom
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FCID Uncovers N16.17m Fake Pregnancy Scam, Seizes Hundreds of Counterfeit Cosmetics in Lagos
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, has uncovered an alleged N16.17 million fake pregnancy scam and recorded significant breakthroughs in its crackdown on counterfeit products, human trafficking, and infrastructure vandalism. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the FCID Annex, Mr. Simeon Akpanudom, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on […]
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Police IG petitioned over reported killings in Osun
He said the killings, which he alleged were politically motivated, posed a serious threat to public safety, democratic governance and the credibility of the forthcoming governorship election.
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FG unveils upgraded IPPIS self-service platform to enhance efficiency across MDAs
The Federal Government has unveiled an upgraded Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) Human Resources Module, known as the Employee Self-Service Application, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The platform, presented during the 2026 Civil Service Week activities in Abuja on Thursday, is designed to enable […] The post FG unveils upgraded IPPIS self-service platform to enhance efficiency across MDAs appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Isaac Fayose Raises Concerns Over Viral Video Showing Police Interaction With Armed Men
Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, has called for an investigation into a viral video that appears to show police officers interacting with armed individuals at a checkpoint.   The News Chronicle reports that Fayose raised questions about the behavior of the policemen seen in the video […]
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