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ICPC arraigns El-Rufai, ex-aide over N8.6bn CCTV contract fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others over an alleged N8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract awarded during his administration. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement published on its website on…
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Court Fixes Date For Judgment In Suit Seeking Fresh Police Probe Into Mohbad’s Death
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed September 29, 2026, for judgment in a suit seeking to compel the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to reopen investigations into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad. Justice Omotosho fixed the date after hearing arguments in the matter filed by…
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One Dead, Two Rescued As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Rivers
One person has been confirmed dead in a three-storey building that collapsed around Road B, Federal Housing Estate, Trans-Amadi Industrial Area of Dr. Peter Odili Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that two other victims were rescued alive and moved to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt, for treatment, while…
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IGP Disu deploys AIG Zone 4 to Plateau for operational assessment, orders reinforcement of security assets in Bokkos
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has deployed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi, AIG Dankombo F. Morris, to Plateau State on an operational assessment visit following recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of the State. The IGP gave the directive in a statement issued on Thursday…
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Bandits Flee, Abandon 9 Victims as Two Policemen Die in Kaduna Gun Battle
Two police officers were killed by suspected bandits after security operatives successfully rescued nine kidnapped victims during a joint operation in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims were rescued on June 24, 2026, following a swift response by security personnel to intelligence reports that armed bandits had abducted several farmers around…
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Zulum shuts down Borno’s largest IDP camp in Bama
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has ordered the immediate closure of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Bama, the largest displacement facility outside the state capital, Maiduguri, while also hinting that the Gwoza camp would follow suit. The Governor announced this on Thursday in Gwoza shortly after an assessment visit to Government…
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Maseko Fires South Africa Into First-Ever World Cup Knockout Stage
Thapelo Maseko scored the winner as South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Tuesday to secure a historic first-ever place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. With qualification on the line in their final Group A match, Bafana Bafana produced a disciplined display and got the breakthrough in the 63rd minute when Maseko found…
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Qatar crash out as Switzerland top Group B, Canada reach 2026 World Cup knockout stage
Qatar’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey came to a disappointing end on Wednesday after a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a result that confirmed Switzerland and Canada as the two teams progressing from Group B into the Round of 32. Needing a positive result to keep their hopes alive, Qatar fell behind in the…
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7 Years of Impact: How Governor Zulum Is Transforming Education in Borno State (+Video)
Seven years after taking office, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum continues to drive massive development across Borno State. In the education sector alone, his administration has delivered hundreds of projects, improved learning infrastructure, and expanded access to quality education. This video below highlights some of the key achievements recorded in the third year of his second…
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Vinicius scores twice as Neymar returns in Brazil’s win over Scotland
Vinicius Junior continued his impressive form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, scoring twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to finish top of Group C with a perfect record. The Real Madrid forward opened the scoring in the seventh minute before adding his second in first-half stoppage time to put Brazil firmly in…