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Senate Clears ₦403.1bn Police Trust Fund
Senate has approved a combined ₦403.1 billion for the Nigerian Police Trust Fund to strengthen security operations and improve policing across the country. The approved allocation comprises ₦170.1 billion for the 2025 fiscal year and ₦233 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, covering personnel, capital projects and overhead costs. Lawmakers said the funding is expected…
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Troops foil suspected terrorist supply chain, arrest Chadian woman with drugs in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have disrupted a suspected terrorist logistics network with the arrest of a Chadian woman allegedly transporting illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages to insurgents operating in the Lake Chad region. The arrest was made by troops of Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force North East during an intelligence-driven operation along…
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IGP Disu attends UN Chiefs of Police Summit, calls for stronger global police cooperation
I The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international policing cooperation as a critical pathway to advancing global peace, security, and sustainable development. The IGP made the call while participating in the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) held at the United Nations Headquarters in…
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President Tinubu Transmits Criminal Justice Reform Bill to Senate, Seeks Faster Justice
President Tinubu has transmitted to the senate a legislative proposal targeted at reforming criminal justice in Nigeria. The bill seeks the repeal of the administration of the criminal justice act 2015 and reenact the administration of criminal justice act 2026. The proposal would enable the establishment of a criminal justice monitoring council for courts in…
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France Beat Morocco 2-0 to Reach World Cup Semifinals
Morocco’s unforgettable World Cup journey came to an end on Thursday night after a 2-0 defeat to France, a result that sent the defending champions into the semifinals and ended Africa’s hopes of producing a first-ever World Cup winner. The Atlas Lions had become the continent’s last surviving team after a spirited campaign that captured…
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Manchester United’s New Goalkeeper Signing Signals Bayindir Exit
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Karl Darlow as their new backup goalkeeper, a move that effectively signals the end of Altay Bayindir’s spell at Old Trafford. Darlow is expected to complete the formalities and sign on Friday after an agreement was reached between all parties. His arrival comes as Bayindir edges closer…
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Nigeria Completes Fourth South Africa Evacuation Flight, Brings Home 287 Citizens
The Federal Government has evacuated another 287 Nigerians from South Africa as part of its ongoing efforts to bring home citizens affected by the wave of xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant protests in the country. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed the development in a post shared on her X account on Thursday.…
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Senate Approves Customs’ ₦11.074tn Revenue Target
The Senate has approved the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) ₦11.074 trillion revenue target following the Service’s outstanding revenue performance in 2025. The approval was granted on Monday, 6 July 2026, during the presentation of the Service’s budget proposal before the Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff. Presenting the proposal, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC),…
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Customs rescues baby gorilla, arrest suspected wildlife trafficker in Kano
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker and rescued a captive baby gorilla during a targeted raid conducted on 7 July 2026 in Kofar Mata, Kano State. According to an official report obtained on Thursday, 9 July 2026, from the Officer-in-Charge of the NCS Special Wildlife Office, Assistant Comptroller of Customs (AC)…
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FG, governors, responders to finalise plan on 112 emergency call initiative
Federal Government is set to deepen engagement with governors and emergency responders on the adoption of 112 as the national emergency number across Nigeria. This was the outcome of a meeting between a delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission @NgComCommission (NCC), led by the Chairman of its Governing Board, Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, and the…