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Presidency trains over 100 Northern influencers to counter fake news
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Report alleging ₦500bn offer to split S’South votes false, baseless – Jonathan
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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons To begin preparations In Morocco July 15
 Nigeria will kick off their campaign against Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on July 28. Their second group game will be against Zambia on August 1 at the same venue. 
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Belgium furious as FIFA clears Balogun for USA clash
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Passengers Escape Death As Commercial Driver Suffers Seizure On Transit In Lagos
 Passengers aboard a commercial bus narrowly escaped a potential tragedy after the driver reportedly suffered a seizure while driving on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge. According to a video shared on Facebook on Sunday, the incident occurred while the bus was in motion on the bridge. The vehicle was said to have nearly veered out of […] 
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Court sentences two to death for armed robberies , murder in Delta 
 They are Akpobor Erhianor and Tibra Cornelius, 2nd and 3rd defendants in the case with charge No. EHC/19C/2023, involving the State against them and Edafe Adu and Oghenewegba Cadeton in connection with a series of violent robberies and killings across parts of the state.
The post Court sentences two to death for armed robberies , murder in Delta  appeared first on Tribune Online. 
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Ex-Makinde Aide Urges Nigerians To Question LGs Over FAAC Spending
 The immediate past Special Adviser on Labour Matters to Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde, Comrade Sikiru Bayo Titilola-Sodo, has urged Nigerians to hold local government administrations accountable for the utilisation of their statutory allocations, disclosing that councils across the country have been receiving their allocations directly into their respective accounts since January 2026. Titilola-Sodo, who […] 
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Oyebanji Visits Ekiti Worshippers Released After Months In Captivity
 The worshippers were abducted in April when gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked an open-air revival organised by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eda-Oniyo.
The post Oyebanji Visits Ekiti Worshippers Released After Months In Captivity appeared first on Channels Television. 
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Actor Kjell Nilsson dies at 76: ‘Mad Max 2’ star battled end-stage kidney disease
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Belgium Challenges FIFA Over Balogun Eligibility
 The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has challenged FIFA’s decision to allow United States forward Folarin Balogun to play despite his red card, describing the ruling as “astonishing” and saying it is examining all available options. In a statement, the RBFA said it was surprised by FIFA’s decision to declare Balogun eligible for the United […] 
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Olodo Uprising: Filmmaker Sunny Okonkwo weighs in on viral culture clash, points out bigger problem
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FG donates ₦10 billion in medical equipment to Bauchi State
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Police recover stolen vehicle in Bauchi, arrest three suspects
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2027: We Are Prepared To Win Elections In Kaduna – APC
 The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that it will win all elective positions in the 2027 general elections, attributing its optimism to what it described as Governor Uba Sani’s strong performance and ongoing development projects across the state. Speaking with LEADERSHIP at the weekend, APC State Publicity Secretary, […] 
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Trump Thanks FIFA For Suspending USA’s Balogun Match Ban, ‘Reversing Great Injustice’
 Under FIFA rules, a straight red card automatically triggers a one-game ban and cannot be appealed by the player's team.
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ICC exit: Amnesty Intl decries waning rights in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
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Plateau raises the alarm over rising human trafficking cases
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Benue Inspects 23 Agricultural Offices To Ensure Transparent Fertiliser Distribution
 The Benue State Government has inspected all 23 Divisional Agricultural Offices (DAOs) across the state to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution of government-supplied fertiliser to farmers for the 2026 farming season. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Benjamin Ashaver, conducted the inspection as part of the government’s efforts to monitor the […] 
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2027: Kwara APC rallies support for Tinubu, Danladi, and others
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Lagos Accuses Bloggers, Influencers Of Using Fake Flood Images To Mislead Public
 The Lagos State Government has accused some bloggers, social media influencers and political actors of deliberately circulating fake and misleading images and videos of flooding from other states and countries to create what it described as a false narrative about the flood situation in the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo […] 
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Who fathered this child?, By Wole Olaoye
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Don’t sell your votes, Oyebamiji begs Osun voters  
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Police arrest man for attacking cousin with knife, firewood in Katsina
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Osun 2026: Ansar-Ud-Deen Endorses Oyebamiji, Calls For Peaceful Election
 The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), Osun State chapter, has endorsed the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, while calling for a peaceful electoral process across the state. The endorsement came during a special prayer and interactive session organised […] 
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World Cup 2026: Balogun cleared to Play as FIFA suspends ban for 12 months
 FIFA stated that any new violation could also attract additional disciplinary measures alongside the activation of the original sanction. 
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White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Balogun’s red card – report
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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons open camp in Mohammedia July 15
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PFIPC Scandal: AYCF Disowns Statement Supporting Gbajabiamila
 The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), has dissociated itself from a publication alleging that the forum issued a statement in support of the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, over the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). In a statement issued by AYCF President General, Alhaji Yerima […] 
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Police probe death of woman in church toilet
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2026 World Cup: What Ronaldo said about Yamal ahead of Spain vs Portugal clash
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Gunmen storm Plateau smoking spot, kill three, injure teenage girl 
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Ebonyi Sets Up Panel To Track, Sanction Schools Violating Ban On Graduation Ceremonies
 ​The move follows reports that several school administrators had continued to organise these events despite repeated warnings.
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Wike-Backed PDP Opens State Secretariat, Unveil Bauchi Gov’ship Running Mate
 The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 general elections in Bauchi State, Hon. Usman Adamu Ahmed Suphi, has unveiled Alhaji Abdulkadir Alin Bababa as his running mate and commissioned the party’s state secretariat in the state. The event held on Sunday at the new party’s secretariat located at Kobi Street, […] 
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Ronaldo speaks on retirement from football
 Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he will retire from international football on his own terms, dismissing persistent questions about the end of his career ahead of Portugal's FIFA World Cup last-16 clash with Spain.
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Senate Defends State Police Bill, Says 84 Senators Voted In Favour
 The Senate on Sunday defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, insisting that 84 of the 109 senators voted in support of the bill during its clause-by-clause consideration, describing the outcome as evidence of broad bipartisan backing for the constitutional amendment. Defending the Senate’s decision […] 
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Guinness World Record: Nigerian woman, Habitat finishes six-day bible reading challenge, awaits verification
 Regardless of the final outcome, many Nigerians have praised Habibat for her resilience, perseverance, and commitment to completing a challenge that demanded both physical and spiritual strength. 
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