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Nigerian Army repels mass abduction attempt by terrorists at FGGC Monguno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), successfully foiled an attempted mass abduction by ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, at about 0130 hours (1:30 a.m.) on 19 July 2026. Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation…
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NDLEA intercepts Kano-bound tramadol shipments in Lagos, arrests 80-year-old grandpa
Ongoing efforts to dismantle a transnational drug trafficking syndicate smuggling tramadol from Togo, through Benin Republic into Nigeria have yielded another success with the interception of two long trailers used to move One Million Six Hundred and Thirty (1,630,000) pills of tramadol 250mg concealed in fabricated compartments of the trucks across multiple borders into Lagos.…
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NBA Election 2026: Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Makes History as Association Elects New National Officers
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has been elected the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), following the conclusion of the association’s 2026 national elections. Her victory marks a significant milestone in the history of the NBA, as she becomes the first woman to be elected to the association’s highest office…
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Shettima, West African leaders arrive venue for 69th ECOWAS summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima and other West African leaders have arrived the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Lungi, Sierra Leone, for the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS. The Vice President is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the high-level meeting hosted by Sierra…
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Peter Obi at 65: ‘The Greatest Celebration of Life Is the Lives We Touch’
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has marked his 65th birthday by donating ₦10 million to St. Raphael’s Hospital in Umueri, Anambra State, while urging Nigerians to embrace lives of service and compassion rather than extravagant celebrations. Obi disclosed this in a lengthy message shared on his official X account on Sunday, where…
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‘Withdraw backdoor social media shutdown bill or face legal action’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “immediately reject and withdraw the Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as the Bill is a backdoor attempt to regulate social media and expand governmental control over online expression, which…
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Full List: Mbappé, Rodri, Cubarsí Lead 2026 FIFA World Cup Award Winners
Spain dominated the individual award categories at the 2026 World Cup, with Rodri being named the player of the tournament after leading his country to the trophy on Sunday. Rodri was the mastermind of the Spanish midfield in North America and deservedly took the adidas Golden Ball Award for the tournament’s best player, as the…
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BREAKING: Spain Crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions After Extra-Time Win Over Argentina
Spain are champions of the world once again after defeating 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 16-year wait for their second global crown. The final swung in Spain’s favour after Argentina were reduced to 10 men when Enzo Fernández was sent off, leaving the defending champions…
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Shettima, West African leaders arrive venue for 69th ECOWAS summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima and other West African leaders have arrived the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Lungi, Sierra Leone, for the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS. The Vice President is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the high-level meeting hosted by Sierra…
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England Win World Cup Bronze as Bellingham, Olise and Mbappe Break Historic Records
England ended their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on a high by defeating France in the third place playoff to claim the bronze medal, but beyond the result, the match will be remembered for a remarkable series of individual records that rewrote the tournament’s history books. Jude Bellingham capped off a sensational tournament by scoring…