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Day: June 27, 2026

Security: Nigerian Army graduates 4,739 recruits at Osogbo depot

No fewer than 4,739 recruits of the 90 Regular Recruits Intake on Saturday passed out from the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Osun, as part of efforts to strengthen security in the country. Speaking at the event, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Waidi Shaibu, commended the Osogbo Depot for its role in producing disciplined…

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Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams’ sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon. Williams has returned to tennis at the age of 44 and will play her first singles match in four years when she faces Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round next week. The American…

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Prince Harry, wife, kids to stay at royal residences on UK visit

Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and two children will stay at royal residences during their first family trip back to the UK in four years in July, a source familiar with the matter said Saturday. The estranged prince and his family, including seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet, will stay in a mixture of royal residences…

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New league of Alfas, Imams to correct past mistakes — Oluwo

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called for radical reforms to correct the mistakes recorded by unregistered leagues of Muslim clerics. Oba Akanbi made the call in his remarks while endorsing the launch of a one thousand member registered league of Imams and Alfas for South West states, Edo and Delta in…

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ATE 2026: Fintechs must prioritise trust, stronger governance as industry matures — Experts

Experts in Africa’s financial technology ecosystem have said fintech companies have not “lost the plot” but must evolve into stronger, better-governed institutions capable of attracting long-term investment and sustaining financial inclusion. They spoke on Saturday during a panel session on “Have Fintechs Lost the Plot?” at the Africa Technology Expo held in Lagos. Speaking during…

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National Assembly least trusted Nigerian institution; overtakes Police – Report

…as 73% expressed little trust in judiciary  By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AN independent report tagged ‘2026 Social Cohesion Report’ released at the weekend by the Africa Polling Institute, API, an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan opinion research think-tank, indicated that the National Assembly emerged the least trusted institution of government with 77% of Nigerians having…

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Middle aged man clubbed to death over attempted robbery in Calabar

An unidentified young man was yesterday beaten to death on Ikom Street in Calabar for breaking into a house in the early hours of Friday, attempting to rob a woman and other occupants. The man was also reported to have attempted to have forceful carnal knowledge of the woman but she resisted. Her scream alerted neighbors…

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