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State Police: Presidential Working Group extends deadline on submission of memoranda
THE Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation to next week. Chief of Staff to the president and chairman, Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed and […] The post State Police: Presidential Working Group extends deadline on submission of memoranda appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Retiring Director Seeks Pension Reform, Employment Review For Civil Service
Retiring director of Engineering Management Services at the Ministry of Works, Engr. Bukar Muhammad, wants a review of civil service pension administration and employment process. He spoke at the valedictory ceremony on his exit from the civil service after 31 years of meritorious service on Monday in Abuja. He said pensions should be given upon […]
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Osun Election: Amnesty International To Use Fadahunsi As Example, ‘Name, Shame’ Across 150 Countries
Amnesty International Nigeria has said it will name and shame Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, across 150 countries where Amnesty International is represented, over alleged incitement to electoral violence ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, disclosed this while speaking on […]
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Cardi B fires back at fans demanding new music
“I told myself I’d take the summer off. I’m going to live my best life. I’m all the way outside,” she added. 
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Popular Nigerian pastor abandons Christianity, turns ‘babalawo’
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Why Tinubu signed deep offshore incentives order – NNPCL boss, Ojulari
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ICPC uncovers ghost payrolls, official paying 14 family members
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Media Trial Against Our Clients Aimed At Conviction In Court Of Public Opinion – Law Firm
The law firm of human rights lawyer, Mr Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the media trial of his client, a medical doctor, Dr John Abebe and his hospital, Joje Abebe Hospital Limited. The law firm, Deji Adeyanju and Partners, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the media trial is aimed at convicting the medical doctor […]
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Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has spoken publicly for the first time about his wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift, describing it as the “best night of my life”. Kelce and Swift married on 3 July at Madison Square Garden in New York City during a star-studded but tightly guarded ceremony. Speaking at the […]
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Fathers Responsible For Over Half Of 70 Defilement Cases Recorded In Edo – Edo Govt  
The Edo State Government has disclosed that more than 70 cases of defilement were recorded in the state between January and July 2026, with fathers allegedly responsible for over half of the cases involving minors. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this on Thursday at a bi-monthly press conference organised […]
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Abia govt bans tricycle operators on selected routes
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Canada Work Permit: What You Need To Know, According To IRCC
The Canadian government has reminded foreign nationals that a visitor visa or electronic travel authorisation (eTA) does not, by itself, grant them permission to work in the country. The government said most foreign nationals seeking employment in Canada must obtain a valid work permit and meet the relevant eligibility requirements before starting work.   “Having […]
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Transfer: Osimhen on Arteta’s list of strikers to sign for Arsenal
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2027 Women’s World Cup: Two African teams confirmed for Inter-Confederation play-offs
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IK Ogbonna opens up about his struggle 3 months after Alexx Ekubo’s death
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See the Nigerian refinery set to commence petrol production
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SEC orders fresh asset freeze over alleged terrorism financing, names nine more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered all capital market operators to immediately freeze funds, assets and other economic resources linked to six individuals and three entities newly designated by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) as alleged terrorist financiers in the latest escalation of Nigeria’s crackdown on illicit financial flows. The directive, contained in […] The post SEC orders fresh asset freeze over alleged terrorism financing, names nine more appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Osun election: 1.9 million eligible voters set for Saturday’s poll — INEC 
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning
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American singer Selena Gomez, mother sued for fraud
The investors said they put nearly $1.2 million into Wondermind in 2022 after receiving allegedly false information about the company’s leadership, resources, partnerships and capacity to become profitable.
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‘He’s the Only Nigerian Without Classmates’ — Dino Melaye Reopens Tinubu’s Academic Record Controversy in Viral Video
Senator Dino Melaye has revived the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic history. The former lawmaker claims no former primary or secondary school classmate of Tinubu has publicly emerged. Melaye also referenced disputed photographs allegedly used to support claims about Tinubu’s educational background. He questioned the credibility of the evidence surrounding the president’s academic records. […] The post ‘He’s the Only Nigerian Without Classmates’ — Dino Melaye Reopens Tinubu’s Academic Record Controversy in Viral Video appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Iyabo Ojo alleges secret plot against her, shares cryptic message
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Osun 2026: Parties Make Last-Minute Push
As the Osun State electorate prepare to cast their votes for their preferred candidates less than 24 hours before the off-cycle governorship election, political parties are making a last-minute push to secure victory. Following the recent court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to include the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Dr Francis […]
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Tawassul: Appealing, resorting and invocation II
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Another form of seeking Tawassul to Allah SWT is by preferring others to ourselves, donating for the sake of Allah SWT, and confronting illogical financial desires. The Qur’an (about a group of people, who are successful in this type of jihad) says, “They love those who […] The post Tawassul: Appealing, resorting and invocation II appeared first on Tribune Online.
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APC mega rally: Akpabio, govs, Omisore, others rally Osun voters behind Oyebamiji
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday converged on Osogbo, the Osun State capital, in a final show of force and solidarity for the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of tomorrow’s governorship election. The APC mega rally, held at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, attracted a large crowd of party […] The post APC mega rally: Akpabio, govs, Omisore, others rally Osun voters behind Oyebamiji appeared first on Tribune Online.
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"This one hit hard"; Movie industry mourns as popular actress dies at 46
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#OsunDecides2026: Residents speak on election-day expectations, demand transparent, violence-free polls
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Take Swift Advantage Of Nigeria-China Aquatic Deal, Minister Urges Exporters
…As bilateral trade hits $18bn in H1 The minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has urged Nigerian exporters to move swiftly to take advantage of the newly signed Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol, describing the agreement as a landmark opportunity to boost the country’s export earnings, deepen foreign exchange inflows and open fresh doors for Nigerian businesses […]
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‘PDP Was Sold To Tinubu’ — Dino Melaye Names 3 Persons Behind Party’s Collapse
Former senator Dino Melaye has declared that Nigeria’s main opposition PDP is politically dead because the party was allegedly “sold” to Tinubu and the APC. Melaye named three PDP officials whom he accused of being responsible for the alleged sale of the party. He also claimed that Nyesom Wike later “organised the funeral” after the […] The post ‘PDP Was Sold To Tinubu’ — Dino Melaye Names 3 Persons Behind Party’s Collapse appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Soldiers on social media: Digital discipline is military discipline
THE Nigerian Army must punish indiscipline where it occurs. Punishment is necessary for deterrence, but it is not enough. If the Army wants to address the growing problem of soldiers using social media in ways that compromise the dignity of the uniform, military discipline, and operational security, it must simultaneously enforce the rules and educate […] The post Soldiers on social media: Digital discipline is military discipline appeared first on Tribune Online.
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NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 Hajj airlift
NAHCON urged all stakeholders to cooperate with the designated carriers to ensure a safe, seamless, and comfortable airlift operation for Nigerian pilgrims. The post NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 Hajj airlift appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: What Nigerian delegates, African Group of Negotiators will demand at COP17
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I was storyteller on last album, now I’m showing off with ‘Cocoa Hue’ —Dotti the Deity
Okeowo Oladotun Alani, in a recent interview with ROTIMI IGE, talks about his forthcoming album, ‘Cocoa Hue’, his sonic revolution and why his new body of work is a whole new experience.. You’ve moved through jazz, soul, gospel, Yoruba folk and contemporary African sounds without allowing yourself to be boxed into one genre. At what […] The post I was storyteller on last album, now I’m showing off with ‘Cocoa Hue’ —Dotti the Deity appeared first on Tribune Online.
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NNPC Hails Deep Offshore Tax Order, Says Will Unlock $50bn Investment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the Federal Government’s signing of the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, saying the reform will attract about US$50 billion in new investment to Nigeria’s deepwater sector. NNPC disclosed this on Wednesday, describing the newly signed Tax Remission Order as […]
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US Report Validates Nigeria’s Fiscal Concerns, Say CISLAC, Economists
Economists, civil society organisations and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have backed the latest assessment by the United States government on Nigeria’s fiscal transparency, saying the report has validated concerns repeatedly raised over the country’s budgetary process, borrowing and management of public resources. Reacting to the US Department of State’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report on […]
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NAICOM confirms seven more insurers compliant, bringing total to 48 recapitalised firms
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has verified seven additional insurance companies as meeting the minimum capital requirements under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, bringing the total number of compliant insurers to 48, alongside two reinsurers. In a public notice dated August 13, 2026, the commission stated that the latest verification concludes the […] The post NAICOM confirms seven more insurers compliant, bringing total to 48 recapitalised firms appeared first on Tribune Online.
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