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Day: August 7, 2026

Osun funds: CISLAC backs EFCC account restriction

By Innocent Anaba The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and Transparency International Nigeria have defended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over its decision to restrict accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, saying protection of public funds should take precedence where there are credible concerns over their possible diversion or misuse. CISLAC,…

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Terrorism: US vows continuous action against ISIL, al-Qa’ida

… Warns groups exploiting instability in Sahel, Africa, othersBy Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has said that countering ISIL, al-Qa’ida and their affiliates remained a key priority of its counterterrorism efforts, as the groups continue to exploit instability across Africa and Asia. Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on Wednesday, U.S Deputy Representative to…

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US to bar, deport birth tourists as Trump orders fresh crackdown

By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has ordered a major crackdown on birth tourism, with President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order directing federal agencies to deny visas, revoke travel authorizations and deport foreign nationals who enter the country to give birth. The order, signed on August 6, 2026, described U.S citizenship as “among the…

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Alausa to education officials: No more ‘half-done’ deliverables

…demands measurable results By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has moved to strengthen accountability in the implementation of education reforms, with the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, warning officials handling the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) that commencing a programme would no longer be enough to qualify it as completed….

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China is strong but don’t fight like America – Iran President

Iranian President ​Masoud ​Pezeshkian​ has singled out China for praise for concentrating on national and economic growth, while racing to catch up with the United States. In a new interview with state media, Pezeshkian​ said despite increasingly developing its military capabilities, the second most populous nation doesn’t engage in wars like the U.S. ​”Are China and the U​.S. friends?​”…

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NAUB student develops autonomous robot to fight indoor fires

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A final-year Information Technology student of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), Muhammad Inuwa Abdullahi, has developed an autonomous firefighting robot designed to detect and suppress small indoor fires without direct human intervention. Abdullahi, an indigene of Pantami in Gombe State, developed the robotic system as his final-year project using an Arduino…

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Niger: Police arrest 20-year-old over alleged midnight attack, attempted kidnap of two women

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Tukur Bello, over an alleged midnight invasion of a residence in Takuma Fulani Camp in Mokwa Local Government Area, where he reportedly attempted to kidnap two women. The suspect, according to the police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, allegedly invaded the residence at about…

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