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UK announces social media curfew for 16, 17-year-olds
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Abduction: 1 Rescued Child Has Congenital Heart Defect — LAUTECH CMD
 The Chief Medical Director (CMD, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Professor Olawale Olakulehin has disclosed that one of the rescued children hss congentisl heat defect. The CMD who disclosed this on Tuesday, said 31 of the 39 pupils rescued from captivity following their abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo […] 
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Taraba Seeks Navy Base To Secure Waterways, Critical Infrastructure
 Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has disclosed that the proposed establishment of a Nigerian Navy base in the state will enhance security along its waterways and protect critical national infrastructure, particularly around the Kashimbila axis in Takum Local Government Area. Governor Kefas stated this on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the Naval Headquarters, […] 
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BOI Launches €85m Loan Facility To Boost Nigeria’s Cocoa Processing Industry
 The Bank of Industry (BOI) has unveiled an €85 million long-term financing facility aimed at expanding local cocoa processing, reducing Nigeria’s dependence on raw bean exports and strengthening value addition across the cocoa value chain. The commitment was announced on by the managing director and chief executive officer of BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, during the […] 
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How I received funds from Taraba LGs for Christmas grains during Gov. Ishaku’s tenure – Witness
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FG Charges New NANS Leadership To Champion Safer Campuses
 The federal government has challenged the newly inaugurated leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to champion safer campuses, protect students’ interests and promote constructive engagement with government and educational institutions. The charge was given at the inauguration of the new National Executive Council (NEC) of NANS, led by its President, Comrade Akinteye […] 
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Evacuate Anambra indigenes facing xenophobia in S’Africa, Assembly urges Soludo
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KCSAPP Seeks Suspension Of Large Campaign Rallies In Kano Over Thug Violence
 A coalition of civil society organisations under the Kano Civil Society Alliance for Peaceful Politics (KCSAPP) has called for the suspension of large political campaign rallies in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing growing concerns over political violence linked to thugs locally known as yan daba activities. The coalition made the call […] 
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FBI classifies Argentina vs England World Cup semifinal as highest-risk match amid tensions
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Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos residents to plant trees, says state targets 20,000 this year
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Nigeria, Egypt Move To Deepen Anti-Drug Cooperation
 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is set to deepen its collaboration with Egypt in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will focus on intelligence sharing, joint operations and capacity building. The commitment was made on Tuesday in Abuja when the Egyptian Ambassador […] 
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Stock market rebounds, gains N720bn
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UN Envoy Jimoh Ibrahim Urges Makinde To Apologise To Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers
 Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Fifth Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Matters, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has urged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to apologise to the abducted schoolchildren and their teachers, saying the state government must accept responsibility for ensuring the safety of its citizens. Ibrahim made the […] 
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Canada, 6 other countries offering nursing jobs with visa sponsorship in 2026
 The global shortage of healthcare workers has created thousands of opportunities for qualified nurses seeking to work abroad, with several countries actively offering visa sponsorship to fill staffing gaps.
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6 Rescued Alive After Building Collapse At Kano Rice Mill
 Six persons were rescued alive after a section of a building collapsed at Whitefield Rice Mills Processing Company Limited in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Kano State Command, said the incident occurred on Monday evening after it received a distress call at about 6:45 p.m., prompting the immediate […] 
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Spain beat France 2-0, seal place in World Cup final
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Jeffrey Benson Shaken As Suspected Thugs Surrounded A ₦450m Lamborghini In Lagos
 Internet personality Jeffrey Benson was left visibly shaken after his luxury Four-hundred-and-fifty-million-naira Lamborghini Urus was surrounded by suspected thugs on a Lagos Road in a dramatic incident that has gone viral on social media. In a video circulating online, the group is seen crowding around the exotic SUV, repeatedly hitting the vehicle and allegedly demanding […] 
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‘We stayed faithful to our idea’ – De la Fuente on Spain reaching World Cup final
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A’Court reserves judgment in ADC, four parties’ deregistration appeals
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Abduction: Makinde Names 8 People Killed, Says They Are Heroes
 Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially named the eight persons who lost their lives during the 56-day kidnapping ordeal involving pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, describing them as heroes whose sacrifices would never be forgotten. ‎ ‎The governor, while mourning the teachers and security operatives who lost […] 
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Oyo Assembly backs Makinde’s call for UN probe into mass abduction amid Senate’s rejection
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2026 World Cup: Why we lost to Spain – France coach Deschamps
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Senator Nwaebonyi disburses N100m scholarship to Ebonyi students
 Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has disbursed N100 million in scholarships to
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Former Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing Lands New Fashion Role
 Renowned fashion designer Olivier Rousteing has officially begun a new chapter in his career after he departed from Balmain. The influential designer has been appointed as the new creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier, marking one of the fashion industry’s biggest leadership moves this year. Rousteing, who spent years redefining Balmain with his bold, glamorous […] 
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Okpebholo Assures Edo Welders Of Better Power Supply, Business-Friendly Environment 
 He disclosed other upcoming interventions, including the distribution of 200 government buses to be paid for in instalments for all 18 LGAs.
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Strait Of Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Global Energy Outlook
  Global energy outlook appears significantly threatened as vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz remained low from July 10-12 due to heightened regional security risks, with Iran declaring the strait closed amid US military activity, impacting global energy flows. According to S&P Global MINT and S&P Global Commodities at Sea data, regional security risks continued […] 
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Countdown to WAFCON: Super Falcons, Black Queens renew rivalry in Morocco friendly
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Super Eagles aims stylish dig at France after losing to Spain in World Cup semi-final
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Offa Robbery: Saraki Asks Judge To Recuse Himself Over Alleged Conflict Of Interest
 Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has asked the judge presiding over the Offa robbery case instituted by the Kwara State Government against him and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed to recuse himself, citing an alleged conflict of interest and the need to preserve public confidence in the judicial process. Saraki’s legal team made the […] 
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Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass
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Ex-Speaker Dogara seeks stronger NASS-CSO partnership to improve oversight, accountability
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Police Launch Investigation Into Murder Of Kwara Farmer
 The Kwara State Police Command has commenced investigation into the gruesome murder of a farmer, Mr Azeez Garba. Garba was reportedly killed by unknown assailants in his cocoa farm along the Owa-Onire axis, a boundary between Isanlu-Isin and Owu-Isin in Isin local government area of the state. A daughter of the deceased, Rofiat had raised […] 
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Colombian military frees 39 people kidnapped by guerrillas
 The Colombian military on Tuesday liberated 39 people who had earlier been kidnapped by the country's largest active guerrilla group, an official said.
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UBA Business Series enlists M.I Abaga, Chowdeck CEO, Egunjobi to speak on innovation, African Startups
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Tinubu vows renewed clamp down on quack engineers
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31 rescued Oriire school children reunited with parents
 The CMD described the discharge of the 31 pupils as a major step in their rehabilitation process. 
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