Latest News in Nigeria Today Thursday 16th July 2026
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Thursday 16th July 2026 .
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target=_blank>UK economy rebounds as nation awaits new prime minister
The latest data “is not a bad welcome gift for incoming PM Andy Burnham”, noted Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics research group.
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target=_blank>Nigerian newspapers review: Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with gunmen raiding a school in Kogi State and abducting the principal, an official of the National Examination Council (NECO) and students.
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target=_blank>Why FIFA may sanction Argentina after World Cup win over England
Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after several of its players celebrated their World Cup semi-final victory over England by displaying a banner supporting the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands.
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target=_blank>Death of Physiotherapist in Umahi’s Residence: Family rejects autopsy as police insist on post-mortem
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Police Command has insisted on conducting a post-mortem examination into the death of Miss Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu community of the state. The command said preliminary findings showed that the deceased and a
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target=_blank>US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia
The move comes as Saudi Arabia appears to be on the brink of renewed war with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis after they fired missiles at an airport in the southern Saudi city of Abha on Monday.
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target=_blank>Navy foils pipeline vandalism network, recovers stolen pipelines in Imo
“One of the suspects was apprehended while escorting the consignment, while another suspected member of the syndicate was subsequently arrested during follow-on operations.”
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target=_blank>2027: Gwamna’s candidacy offers path to greater development for Gombe — Spokesman
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, has described the 2027 governorship election as a defining moment for the state, urging residents to consider competence, vision and commitment to public service in choosing the next governor. In a
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target=_blank>Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream dies
Tuchel is likely to face serious scrutiny for his substitutions, notably the decision to bring goalscorer Gordon off for defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute.
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target=_blank>Messi hails ‘special’ World Cup win over England
Messi said victory in the semi-final was “quite a special one, especially playing against England with all the historical context”.
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target=_blank>Trossard completes move to Besiktas for reported £15.3m
The 31-year-old Belgium winger, who featured at the 2026 World Cup, joined the Gunners from Brighton in January 2023.
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