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target=_blank>Fight bandits, not critics, coalition tells Katsina gov’t
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), Katsina State chapter, has condemned the arrest and continued detention of public affairs analyst, Dr. Bashir Kurfi, urging the Katsina State Government to prioritise the fight against banditry rather than clamp down on critics. In a statement by its State Coordinator, Abdullahi Kabir, the coalition described Kurfi’s arrest as
target=_blank>Kano Pillars appoint Ogunmodede as Technical Adviser
A leading northern football club, Kano Pillars, have unveiled Daniel Ogunmodede as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League season, which kicks off in less than two months. At a media parley held at the club’s secretariat in Kano on Saturday, Ogunmodede, who also serves as assistant coach of
target=_blank>Ondo: Police Arrest Man For Faking Own Kidnap
The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered and foiled a staged kidnapping incident, leading to the arrest of the purported victim and one of his accomplices. The arrest, according to a brief made available to news men by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abayomi Jimoh, took place in Akure. Jimoh said: “On 5th July,
target=_blank>Ondo Varsity Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) chapter, Ondo State, has commenced an indefinite strike over the non-payment of lecturers’ salaries for May and June 2026. The industrial action took effect on Friday, July 10, following a resolution reached during the union’s congress held the same day. In a brief
target=_blank>Uniabuja gets new registrar, librarian
The Governing Council of Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja, has approved the appointment of Malam Alkasim Musa Umar as the substantive Registrar and Dr Rose Lade Mommoh as the substantive University Librarian. The appointments were approved at the Council’s 101st meeting, held on July 9 and 10, 2026, under the chairmanship of
target=_blank>Oyo rescue: You should have addressed the nation, Atiku tells Tinubu
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State, describing it as a moment of profound relief for their families and millions of Nigerians who never stopped praying for their safe return. In a statement
target=_blank>Kogi: Bandits abduct corpse, mourners, demand N450m ransom
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted the remains of a late Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine O. Ikwue, including the mourners accompanying him to his hometown at Otukpo in Benue state. The vehicle conveying the corpse ran into ambush along Ochadamu-Ejule road in Ofu local government
target=_blank>PRP Gives Bauchi Govt 3 Days to Remove APM Campaign Posters on Public Structures
The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has given the state government a three-day ultimatum to remove posters and other campaign materials belonging to the ruling Allied Peoples Movement (APM) from public infrastructure across the state or face legal action. The Bauchi State Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Agency (BASIDMA) had last month
target=_blank>Edo LG Polls: Okpebholo Casts Vote, Says Process Peaceful
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday cast his vote during the Local Government elections in the state, describing the process as peaceful. Speaking after casting his ballot at Ward 2, Udomi Primary School, in Esan Central Local Government Area, the governor commended voters for their orderly conduct in exercising their franchise. He said reports
target=_blank>Police Arrest 80-yr-old, 7 Others Over Killing Of Benue MACBAN Chairman
The Police in Benue State have arrested an 80-year-old man and six other suspects in connection with the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State chapter, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and another victim, Yakubu Isa. Late Mohammed and his Isa were murdered on July 1 while returning
target=_blank>Russia threatens nuclear weapon use if existence is endangered
The Kremlin has threatened to deploy nuclear weapons if the corporeality of Russia, which has the most nuclear warheads, faces an existential threat. President Vladimir Putin’s aide Dmitry Peskov pointed to the Federation’s nuclear theory in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Die Weltwoche. The diplomat described Russia’s nuclear doctrine as “bold, simple, and understandable,”
Russia threatens nuclear weapon use if existence is endangered
target=_blank>DSS frees Sowore’s media aide detained over drone
The Department of State Services, DSS, has released Omoyele Sowore’s media aide, Zainab Sodiq, to the leadership of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria). Sodiq was arrested and detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) over her possession of a drone. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Secretary of IPI Nigeria, Malam Ahmed
DSS frees Sowore’s media aide detained over drone
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: They’re outstanding – Argentina coach Scaloni names two favourites to win trophy
Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni, has named France and Spain as the two favourites to win the World Cup. Scaloni spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final clash with Switzerland this weekend. He described both teams as the outstanding teams at the World Cup after they recently qualified for the semi-final
World Cup 2026: They’re outstanding – Argentina coach Scaloni names two favourites to win trophy
target=_blank>Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge father’s death in message released during funeral ceremonies
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has pledged to avenge the killing of his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring that retribution is both “the demand of the nation” and an inevitable outcome. The statement, released through Mojtaba Khamenei’s official Telegram channel, coincided with ongoing funeral ceremonies honouring the former Supreme Leader, who was
Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge father’s death in message released during funeral ceremonies
target=_blank>Blogger admits fabricating stories about Soludo’s family
A blogger who claims to be the publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, Mr. Ejike Ofoegbu Experience, has apologised for publishing a series of news items in which he disparaged the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and his son, Ozonna. The blogger had published four news articles after a video of Ozonna
Blogger admits fabricating stories about Soludo’s family
target=_blank>Jayden Adams: He’ll be sorely missed – FIFA reacts to death of South Africa midfielder
FIFA has reacted to the death of South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams. Adams, who was part of Bafana Bafana’s squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, passed away at the age of 25. Reacting to the news, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a statement, said Adams would be sorely missed. “It’s so incredibly sad to
Jayden Adams: He’ll be sorely missed – FIFA reacts to death of South Africa midfielder
target=_blank>Tinubu approves upgrade of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa to Specialised University following Wadada’s proposal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa. This the presidency said is in a major boost to the country’s technical education sector and efforts to harness Nigeria’s vast solid mineral resources The approval, announced in a statement by the
Tinubu approves upgrade of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa to Specialised University following Wadada’s proposal
target=_blank>2027 presidency: Why I chose Hajja Konto as running mate – LP presidential candidate, Okereke
Labour Party presidential candidate, Chibuzo Okereke, has said that the choice of Hajja Bintu Konto as his running mate for the 2027 election was motivated exclusively by her competence and the national interest. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, Okereke described Konto’s nomination, which was approved by the party’s leadership, as “another defining
2027 presidency: Why I chose Hajja Konto as running mate – LP presidential candidate, Okereke
target=_blank>You must first become presidential candidate before debating with me – Peter Obi knocks Umahi
The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, over his debate challenge. Speaking during an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, the former Anambra state governor said Umahi must first become a presidential candidate before inviting him to such an engagement.
You must first become presidential candidate before debating with me – Peter Obi knocks Umahi
target=_blank>EU decries forced religious conversion, child marriage in Pakistan
The European Union has condemned the incidents of kidnapping, forced religious conversion, and child marriage in Pakistan, demanding the protection of girls in the South Asian nation. The EU Parliament highlighted the case of 13-year-old Maria Shahbaz, a Pakistani Christian girl who was abducted, converted to Islam, and forcibly married to her abductor in March
EU decries forced religious conversion, child marriage in Pakistan
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