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MACBAN demands probe into killing of Benue chairman, Ardo Risku
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INEC to review court judgment on NDC, awaits CTC
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INEC reacts to court judgment on NDC, reveals next step
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TCN schedules grid maintenance, power cuts hit Kano, four others
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Nigeria faces shortage of 122,696 primary healthcare workers – FG
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How to Get Emergency Travel Certificate in Nigeria 2026
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VIDEO: Woman shot by kidnappers recounts ordeal after rescue in Ogun
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2026 World Cup: They’re favourites – Micah Richards names team to win trophy
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Nigeria Sliding Into One-Party State — ADC Faults Court Ruling on NDC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged a coordinated effort to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that Nigeria risks drifting into a one-party state if what it described as a growing assault on democracy is not addressed. The party made the allegation following a Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja […] The post Nigeria Sliding Into One-Party State — ADC Faults Court Ruling on NDC appeared first on OsunDefender.
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WAFCON 2026: Malawi unveil provisional squad for Super Falcons clash 
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili has named a 32-player provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)., Prompt News Online reports. The Scorchers will begin preparations for the tournament by opening a training camp at Mpira Village in Blantyre on Sunday. Fazili has retained the core of the [...]
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Army Names New GOCs, Commanders In Major Shake-Up
A statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, noted that the appointments “reinforce the Army’s growing focus on emerging domains of warfare and technology-driven security operations.” The post Army Names New GOCs, Commanders In Major Shake-Up appeared first on Channels Television.
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Insecurity: Edo sets up special court for cultism, kidnapping cases
Edo remains one of the Nigerian states most severely impacted by cultism, kidnapping, and related crimes. The post Insecurity: Edo sets up special court for cultism, kidnapping cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Catholic Priest Rejects Police Claim On Armed Men In Viral Video, Calls It ‘Blatant Lie’
Catholic priest, Fada Angelo Chidi Unegbu, has dismissed the Nigeria Police’s explanation that the heavily armed men seen in a viral video were vigilantes and registered hunters, describing the claim as “a blatant lie.” A viral video circulating on social media showed a convoy of heavily armed men riding motorcycles across different locations. In the […]
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Lagos, Ogun police neutralise 4 kidnappers, rescue 5 victims
The joint security operation between the Ogun and Lagos State Police Commands has rescued five kidnapped victims and neutralised four suspected kidnappers during a coordinated operation in Ogun. The post Lagos, Ogun police neutralise 4 kidnappers, rescue 5 victims appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Police speak on ‘arrest’ of Pastor over abduction of Oyo schoolchildren
Oyo police Command spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, in a statement on Saturday said the claim of the arrest of a pastor over the abduction of the schoolchildren and teachers is entirely false, misleading, and unfounded.
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Lagos Police Nab 21-Year-Old With Suspected Human Hand, Guns, ATM Cards
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after he was allegedly caught with a suspected human body part, firearms, and stolen valuables during a stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed that the suspect was intercepted while travelling in an unregistered commercial shuttle bus […]
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NSIA offers $275,000 innovation prize for Nigerian startups
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Anambra: Police, community leaders synergise over security
Leaders of the Alor Community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State have met with the authorities of The post Anambra: Police, community leaders synergise over security appeared first on Tribune Online.
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ADC faults court ruling on NDC, warns against one-party state
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Robin van Persie’s Son Reportedly Picks Morocco Over Netherlands
June 27 (THEWILL) — Shaqueel van Persie, the son of former Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, is reportedly set to represent Morocco at the international level. The 19-year-old Feyenoord forward is eligible to play for both the Netherlands through his father and Morocco through his mother, Bouchra Elbali. Reports suggest he has shown interest in […] The post Robin van Persie’s Son Reportedly Picks Morocco Over Netherlands appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Joint Lagos, Ogun security raid frees five abductees, leads to arrests of four kidnap suspects
“It also targets criminal hideouts in forests and other ungoverned spaces used by suspected criminals,” he said.
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DSS frees man cleared of Boko Haram links, pays N3m compensation
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Nigeria Stock Exchange Correction Highlights the Importance of Informed Investing
The recent correction in the Nigerian Stock Exchange, which wiped trillions of naira from investors’ portfolios within a few trading sessions, has understandably unsettled many market participants. While some perceived the decline as a market crash, it was, in reality, a normal correction following months of sustained gains. More importantly, it serves as a reminder […]
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ADC Warns Nigeria May Become One-Party State Before 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that Nigeria risks sliding into a one-party state ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging that a coordinated campaign is underway to weaken opposition parties and shrink the country’s democratic space. The party raised the alarm in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji […]
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Sanwo-Olu Announces 72-Hour Ultimatum To Clear Lagos-Badagry Expressway Of Illegal Structures
The notice was issued after the monthly sanitation exercise carried out at the Ojuelegba, Surulere, and Kosofe areas of the state. The post Sanwo-Olu Announces 72-Hour Ultimatum To Clear Lagos-Badagry Expressway Of Illegal Structures appeared first on Channels Television.
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Police recover pistol hidden in loaf of bread, arrest suspect
The police said the firearm was recovered during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by operatives along Azikiwe Road near Red Cross Junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The post Police recover pistol hidden in loaf of bread, arrest suspect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NPFL: Rivers United, 3SC, Barau FC battle for Mairiga
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Tinubu Names Namdas BCDA DG, Obahiagbon, Umeoji NDPHC Directors
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Dr Namdas replaces Dr Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state. A former member of the House of […]
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NPFL: Yusuf Fantami joins Niger Tornadoes from Doma United
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Lawyer reveals what Nigerians should do if loan apps harass them over unpaid loans
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Army Reshuffles 18 Senior Officers In Strategic Command Shake-Up
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a strategic reshuffle involving 18 senior officers across key operational, command, training and staff appointments, in a move aimed at strengthening the Nigerian Army’s operational effectiveness and enhancing its response to evolving security challenges across the country. The redeployment, announced in a statement […]
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on European countries that impose digital tax
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Tricycle rider die, two injured in Ogun road crash
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Why Nigeria must embrace greater investment in climate education — Eco-learn Nigeria
Eco-learn Nigeria has called for greater investment in climate education as a critical tool for addressing Nigeria’s environmental challenges, disclosing that its climate literacy initiative has directly trained 50 teachers across Lagos State who have, in turn, impacted over 2,000 students with plans to double these numbers by 2027. The organisation disclosed this in a […] The post Why Nigeria must embrace greater investment in climate education — Eco-learn Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Police begin operation “Kosaye” in Ogun, Lagos, arrest 88 suspects, rescue 5 kidnapped victims
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Breaking: Peter Obi reacts to court judgement on NDC
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