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Police Rescue Ghanaian Trafficking Victim In Abuja
July 01, (THEWILL) — The INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, in collaboration with operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, has rescued a Ghanaian national, Sammed Iddrisu, who was trafficked into Nigeria under false pretences. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the rescue operation was carried […] The post Police Rescue Ghanaian Trafficking Victim In Abuja appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze battles cancer
In a viral video shared on Tuesday, the ailing actor, who is currently undergoing treatment at a medical facility, called on Nigerians and fans for urgent support to help fund his surgery.
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Day 4: Motorists lament as Lagos begins 101-Day Ogudu-Ifako bridge repairs
Motorists plying the Ogudu-Ifako Bridge along the Alapere-Oworonsoki axis of Lagos State have continued to decry severe traffic gridlock, now in its fourth day, following the commencement of the bridge's 101-day rehabilitation project. The post Day 4: Motorists lament as Lagos begins 101-Day Ogudu-Ifako bridge repairs appeared first on Vanguard News.
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I’m not broke, I just don’t need music anymore – 2Baba
Speaking during a recent episode of the +234 Mzansi Podcast hosted by comedian Nedu, the African Queen crooner dismissed rumours about his financial status, saying he had made smart investments that continue to yield returns.
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Trump To Revoke Citizenship Of About 25 Million Naturalised Americans
July 01, (THEWILL) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has ramped up efforts to revoke the citizenship of some naturalised Americans, targeting immigrants who acquired U.S. nationality through the legal naturalisation process. A Justice Department memo dated June 11 and signed by Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate directs federal attorneys to prioritise civil proceedings to […] The post Trump To Revoke Citizenship Of About 25 Million Naturalised Americans appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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INEC Moves To Clarify Section 65, Drafts Supplementary Guidelines On Election Result Reviews
Section 65 of the Electoral Act allows INEC to, within seven days, review any result where the returning officer is found to have acted under duress or contrary to the law. The post INEC Moves To Clarify Section 65, Drafts Supplementary Guidelines On Election Result Reviews appeared first on Channels Television.
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Dantata laid to rest in Madinah
The remains of prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata have been laid to rest in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday evening. Alhaji Dantata, died Friday night in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and was finally buried at Baqiyya cemetery, fulfilling his will prior to his demise. Earlier, a prayer was held for the […] Dantata laid to rest in Madinah
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‘Education Is Your Greatest Weapon,’ Tinubu Tells Saint Lucian Students
Speaking during a visit to the college on Tuesday, President Tinubu told the gathering of students and faculty that the youth have a critical role to play in shaping a united Afro-Caribbean future. The post ‘Education Is Your Greatest Weapon,’ Tinubu Tells Saint Lucian Students appeared first on Channels Television.
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Jury Reaches Partial Verdict In Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial
A note from the jury to Judge Arun Subramanian did not say whether the verdict on four of the five counts against the 55-year-old Combs was guilty or not guilty. The post Jury Reaches Partial Verdict In Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial appeared first on Channels Television.
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Kiddwaya blasts trolls over Erica’s Igbo fluency
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) page, Kiddwaya slammed critics who mocked Erica for not being proficient in her native language.
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Tinubu champions Education, AI-Aware collaboration in Saint Lucia visit
Tinubu’s address was punctuated by a call to action for students to harness education as “the most effective weapon against poverty.”
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2026 Commonwealth Games: Tinubu receives King’s baton, unifies Nigerians with sports
President Bola Tinubu has assured the country of unity through various sporting activities, which the Federal Government is heavily funding. The post 2026 Commonwealth Games: Tinubu receives King’s baton, unifies Nigerians with sports appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Diddy: Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean Combs trial
In addition to racketeering, Combs faces two charges of sex trafficking and two charges of transportation for purposes of prostitution. The post Diddy: Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean Combs trial appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Pulitzer Center AI Accountability Fellowships 2025/2026
  The Pulitzer Center is currently accepting applications for its 2025/2026 AI Accountability Fellowship program. This initiative seeks to foster comprehensive, impactful journalism that explores and analyses the benefits, risks, regulatory challenges, and workforce implications of artificial intelligence technologies. Read more about Opportunities Selected fellows receive financial backing, peer networking opportunities, expert guidance, and specialised … Continue reading Pulitzer Center AI Accountability Fellowships 2025/2026 This article Pulitzer Center AI Accountability Fellowships 2025/2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.
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“I don’t owe Annie any explanation,” 2Face breaks silence
In an interview on the 234 Mzansi Podcast, the music icon stated that he does not owe anyone an explanation regarding his personal life — not even Annie.
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Govt Should Sell Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries, Others, They’re A Drain On Economy – MAN DG
He insisted that a fully privatised model would reduce corruption and promote accountability in the energy sector. The post Govt Should Sell Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries, Others, They’re A Drain On Economy – MAN DG appeared first on Channels Television.
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Nigeria must shift from rhetoric to action to compete globally in gas – NLNG
Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director and CEO of NLNG, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to move beyond rhetoric and address the fundamentals of gas production and supply to achieve global competitiveness in the energy sector. The post Nigeria must shift from rhetoric to action to compete globally in gas – NLNG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigerian petrol marketers give update on fuel price reduction 
Nigerian petroleum marketers have said they are on the verge of announcing a fresh price template from Wednesday after Dangote Refinery reduced its premium motor spirit ex-depot price to N840 from N880. The president of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday. […] Nigerian petrol marketers give update on fuel price reduction 
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Act fast or lose your idea to someone else – Erigga warns
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) page, the Delta-born artiste warned against the dangers of sitting too long on great ideas.
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Former Arsenal star Lacazette joins Saudi club Neom
The 34-year-old joins fellow ex-Lyon player Said Benrahma at Neom, who were promoted from the Saudi second tier last season. The post Former Arsenal star Lacazette joins Saudi club Neom appeared first on Vanguard News.
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INEC to provide supplementary regulations for election declaration, review – Yakubu
Mr Yakubu said the commission was concerned with the various interpretations given to the provision of Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 on the review of election results. The post INEC to provide supplementary regulations for election declaration, review – Yakubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Read how family plans to spend N179m support fund for killed medical student
The family of a second-year medical student was killed in the Air India plane crash got support of N179m. They mentioned their plan for the money.
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2027: Atiku leads move to entice members away from PDP
The Concerned PDP leaders also said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has failed the country
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Galatasaray boss Buruk makes personal plea to Osimhen
Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, has personally reached out to Victor Osimhen in an effort to lure him to join the club on a permanent transfer. This was revealed by A Spor commentator, Zeki Uzundurukan. According to Uzundurukan, Buruk had a direct phone conversation with the Napoli striker and made Galatasaray’s intentions clear to him. In […] Galatasaray boss Buruk makes personal plea to Osimhen
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Coco Gauff crashes out of Wimbledon
Instead of building on her success on the Paris clay, Gauff endured her earliest Grand Slam exit since another first-round loss at Wimbledon in 2023. The post Coco Gauff crashes out of Wimbledon appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FG’s delegation, Dangote, others attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi Arabia
Tribune Online FG’s delegation, Dangote, others attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi Arabia A delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria attended the burial of... FG’s delegation, Dangote, others attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi Arabia Tribune Online
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Garcia’s stunning header against Juventus takes Madrid to Club World Cup quarter-finals
Madrid’s attacking intent remained relentless, with Vinicius Junior and Arda Guler creating havoc. Guler’s 72nd minute effort from the edge of the box forced another stunning save from Di Gregorio, while Vinicius Junior’s 82nd minute shot was blocked on the line by a desperate Juventus defender.
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Gonzalo Heads Real Madrid Past Juventus, Into Club World Cup Quarter-Finals
It was an impressive display from Xabi Alonso's Madrid side and adding to a positive day, Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for his first appearance of the tournament. The post Gonzalo Heads Real Madrid Past Juventus, Into Club World Cup Quarter-Finals appeared first on Channels Television.
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AGF, NBA president, others mourn, pay tributes to ex-chief judge
Mr Abutu, who served as chief judge of the Federal High Court from September 2009 to March 2011, died at 79 on 3 June. The post AGF, NBA president, others mourn, pay tributes to ex-chief judge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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“Over 25m Americans may be affected”: Trump's DOJ announces plans to revoke citizenship, reason emerges
A Justice Department memo under the Donald Trump administration aims to strip citizenship from naturalised Americans convicted of certain crimes.
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'Big beautiful bill': Trump threatens Elon Musk with DOGE review, issues deportation warning
US president, Donald Trump has issued a deportation warning to TESLA boss Elon Musk, over the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. Trump also threatened Musk with the DOGE review.
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Real Madrid head into CWC quarters with slim win over Juventus
The Spanish giants will face the winner of Tuesday's other game between Borussia Dortmund and Mexico's Monterrey in the last eight. The post Real Madrid head into CWC quarters with slim win over Juventus appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Suspended Over Leaked Audio
The controversy stemmed from a leaked call in which Paetongtarn called former Cambodian leader Hun Sen “uncle” and referred to a Thai commander as her “opponent”. The post Thailand’s Prime Minister Suspended Over Leaked Audio appeared first on Channels Television.
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2027: Atiku, David Mark, Secondus, other PDP leaders meet, urge opposition parties to join coalition
The PDP leaders described the APC government as a "national disaster" that failed to fulfil its promises and had, instead, deepened hardship for ordinary Nigerians. The post 2027: Atiku, David Mark, Secondus, other PDP leaders meet, urge opposition parties to join coalition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos taskforce demolishes 1,786 shanties in one year, lists other achievements
Tribune Online Lagos taskforce demolishes 1,786 shanties in one year, lists other achievements The Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce), CSP Adetayo Akerele, has said that  in a bid to ensure environment sanitation of the entire state, the agency demolished no fewer than 1,786 shanties in the last one year. Lagos taskforce demolishes 1,786 shanties in one year, lists other achievements Tribune Online
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Sowore accuses police of stalling #EndBadGovernance protesters’ trial
Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of intentionally stalling the trial of 11 activists arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest held in Abuja on August 1, 2024. Speaking on The post Sowore accuses police of stalling #EndBadGovernance protesters’ trial appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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