Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 19th July 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Sunday 19th July 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Peter Obi At 65: Extolling A Visionary’s Enduring Influence
Today marks not merely the passage of another year, but a commemoration of the profound and lasting impact of a leader whose political philosophy and personal conduct have fundamentally reshaped the definition of leadership in contemporary Nigeria. As His Excellency, *Peter Onwubuasi Gregory Obi, reaches his 65th birthday having been born on July 19, 1961,…
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target=_blank>IPPIS Fraud: ICPC Secures Final Forfeiture Of N941M
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Saturday said it secured the final forfeiture of ₦941,994,079.86 linked to suspected ghost workers uncovered during investigations into the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). It said Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, gave the ruling in an ex parte…
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target=_blank>Monarchs, Others Hail Rotary’s Humanitarian Services As Bakare Installed District Gov
Traditional rulers and other stakeholders have commended Rotary International for its contributions to community development, describing the organisation as a model of selfless service. They made the commendation during the installation of entrepreneur and Chief Executive of Around ‘D’ Clock Security Company Limited, Mrs. Bukola Olabisi Bakare, as District Governor of Rotary International District 9111….
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target=_blank>Oyo Police Nab Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Stolen Motorcycle
The Oyo State Police Command has nabbed a suspected armed robber and recovered a stolen motorcycle from him. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, made this known via a press statement made available to Saturday Telegraph. According to him, the incident occurred on Wednesday, 16 July, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m., when…
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target=_blank>Beyond Politics, Adeleke, Oyebamiji Share Rare Moment At Basiru’s Mother’s Fidau
Politics gave way to empathy and respect on Saturday as Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), shared a rare moment of cordiality during the fidau prayer of late Alhaja Sidikat Basiru, mother of the APC National Secretary, Senator…
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target=_blank>Abbas Distributes 60,000 Bags of Fertiliser To Constituents
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, distributed 60,000 bags of fertiliser among various segments of his constituents on Saturday. Abbas also extended this gesture to the seven other local governments within the Zone 1 Senatorial District: Sabon Gari, Makarfi, Kudan, Soba, Ikara, Kubau, and Lere. According to a statement from Musa…
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target=_blank>Sanwo-Olu: Merit, Not Ethnicity, Drives Appointments In Lagos
…Honours Deputy Chief of Staff, Egube, at Urhobo, Isoko reception Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said appointments into his administration are guided by competence, integrity and excellence rather than ethnic considerations. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this on Saturday at a reception organised by Urhobo and Isoko elites in Lagos to honour his Deputy Chief…
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target=_blank>Foreign Affairs Minister Meets Portuguese Counterpart
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Portugal, with both countries exploring deeper cooperation in trade, investment, renewable energy, maritime security and other strategic sectors. Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed this after holding bilateral talks with Portugal’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Professor Paulo Rangel, on the…
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target=_blank>Flood Ravages Over 20 Houses In Igarra, Claims Motorcyclist
No fewer than 20 houses in Igarra, the headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, and several other homes in surrounding communities have been destroyed following a heavy downpour that triggered devastating flooding in the area The flood also claimed the life of a motorcyclist identified simply as Uche, who was swept away…
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target=_blank>NiMet, Partners Train Extension Officers On Climate Risk Management
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet), and its partners have concluded a 10-day Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension training for extension professionals in Abuja. The Training of Trainers workshop, which ended on Friday, was organized in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, AGRA, Stockholm Environment Institute,…
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