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Month: July 2026

Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau strengthen military cooperation on regional security

By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa. The commitment was made during bilateral talks between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces…

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Kwara APC holds unity rally ahead of 2027 general elections

By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Sunday held a rally and appreciation procession, tagged “Kwara Ndupe,” across Ilorin metropolis to celebrate the outcome of the party’s direct primary elections and mobilise members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The procession attracted party stakeholders, candidates, supporters and other…

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US charity supports Benue attack victims, pays hospital bills

By Peter Duru MAKURDI — Survivors of the recent attack on Sai community in Mbajir, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, have received relief materials and medical assistance from United States-based faith-based humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted (ETP). The intervention followed the June 30 attack on the community by suspected armed herders, which reportedly…

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PFIPC: Tinubu’s govt filled with dangerous scandals – Atiku

Former vice president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku abubarkar, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government is now filled with multiple scandals following the controversies surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC. Atiku disclosed made the assertion in a statement on Sunda by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu. He stressed…

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NADCEL 2026: COAS reaffirms Army’s readiness against emerging security threats

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty and confronting emerging security threats. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, on Saturday in Abuja. Anele said Shaibu spoke at the Nigerian Army Day…

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Iran-backed Hezbollah, Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Representatives from Tehran-backed militant groups Hezbollah and Hamas attended the funeral ceremonies of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday and met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, state media reported. Tehran has for years provided support to Palestinian group Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis — all designated terrorist groups by the United States…

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‘It’s Ridiculous, Preposterous’ – Lawyer challenges presidency over ‘Ghost Agency’ claims

Amid the fake agency saga involving Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the president, human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has asked how a ‘ghost agency’ operated an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and allocated an office space at the Federal Secretariat. Effiong made this query on Saturday when he appeared as a guest in…

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Police nab 89 drivers over number plate violations in Ogun

Officers of the Ogun State police command have arrested 89 drivers for various number plate violations across the state. The successes, according to the Command, followed the enforcement of the nationwide directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, against vehicles operating without registration plates or with covered, altered, or obscured plates.  In a statement…

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Obi expresses concerns over UN warning on Northern Nigeria’s food crisis

Mr Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Saturday expressed concerns over a recent United Nations warning about a worsening food crisis in Northern Nigeria, calling for urgent government intervention to prevent further deterioration. Obi, a former governor of Anambra, made the call in a post on his X…

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Wimbledon defending champion Swiatek crashes out of tournament

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala created more history for the Philippines with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court. Eala edged a dramatic 84-minute first set before powering to a 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 victory over a stunned Swiatek on Centre Court…

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