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World Refugee Day: Peter Obi Laments Growing Number of Displaced Nigerians, Calls Insecurity a National Failure
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the growing number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Nigeria, describing the situation as a reflection of the country’s inability to adequately protect its citizens. In a message marking World Refugee Day on Saturday, Obi said millions of Nigerians have effectively become refugees…
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Obi donates ₦25m to Shanahan University, reaffirms commitment to education development
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦25 million to Shanahan University in Onitsha, Anambra State, as part of his continued support for education and human capital development. Obi disclosed this in a post shared on his X handle on Sunday following a visit to the institution, where he reiterated his belief…
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Japan disgrace Tunisia 4-0 to move closer to World Cup knockout stage
Japan took a major step toward the World Cup knockout stage with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday. Ayase Ueda scored twice, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito also found the net as the Blue Samurai delivered a commanding performance. Kamada opened the scoring just four minutes into the match before Ueda doubled…
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FIFA World Cup: Undav Brace Fires Germany Past Cote d’Ivoire
Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday. Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including the crucial goal four minutes into injury time, triggering a massive roar from the overwhelmingly pro-German crowd of 43,000 in Toronto. Germany had not advanced…
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King Charles breaks royal tradition, set to reveal personal tax payments
King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny. British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties on a voluntary basis for decades. They also have no…
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INEC Declares APC’s Aiki Winner Of Kebbi Assembly By-Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Rabiu Garba Aiki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Zuru State Constituency by-election for the Kebbi State House of Assembly. Announcing the result at the collation centre, the Collation Officer, Professor Muhammad Bashar Danladi of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, said Rabiu…
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BREAKING: Biodun Oyebanji Declared Winner Of Ekiti Gov Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, who declared the results at about 3:13 a.m. on Sunday, said that Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes.…
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Oyo police arrest kidnapper as search intensifies for abducted farmer
Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping gang involved in the abduction of a 20-year-old farmer and cattle rearer, Michael Benua, in Oke-Ogun area of the state. The command said efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim and apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate. According to a statement issued…
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Troops rescue 22 kidnapped victims in Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Northwest Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 22 kidnapped Victims in separate operations in Sokoto State. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, confirmed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Sokoto Lt. Col. Danja said the rescue operations followed…
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Troops record major operational successes against terrorists, neutralize IEDs, disrupt logistics network
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have continued to sustain offensive operations against terrorist elements across the North-East theatre, recording significant successes in recent operations conducted between 16 and 19 June 2026. Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, confirmed this in a statement issued on Saturday…