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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal

The Israeli army has attacked the southern Lebanese town of al-Mansouri and carried out blasts in the nearby village of Majdal Zoun, Lebanon’s National News Agency reports, despite the “ceasefie” and ongoing talks between the two countries. The explosion in Majdal Zoun on Friday was heard as far aw…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Albanian police use water cannon on protesters over Kushner-linked resort

Albanian police use water cannon on protesters over Kushner-linked resort project Police used water cannons and pepper spray as protesters clashed outside Albania’s parliament, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama resign. Demonstrations have been ongoing for seven weeks, sparked by opposition to a Jar…

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The Punch Verified

1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Navy hands over rescued human trafficking victims to NAPTIP

The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking and other transnational organised crimes with the handover of two rescued victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. The Navy said the victims were rescued during a…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Jigawa pilgrims board trains officers ahead of 2027 Hajj

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has unveiled a training programme for its zonal officers on the use of dollar debit cards ahead of the 2027 Hajj. The initiative is in response to new regulations introduced by the Saudi Arabian authorities for this year’s Hajj, as directed by the National Ha…

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Vanguard Verified

1 month, 1 week ago Politics

NBA Election Controversy: Badejo-Okusanya braces for the storm, pledges reforms

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The 2026 national officers’ election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has remained a talking point, driven by a series of historical parallels and precedents that have evoked mixed reactions among legal practitioners across the country. A major highlight of the election w…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

NAICOM commends Senate on passage of Regulatory Commission bill

Senate By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has commended the Senate for the successful passage of the National Insurance Regulatory Commission Bill. In a statement released yesterday, NAICOM said the legislation is a major milestone in strengthening the regulatory framewor…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

AAU Alumni President launches global appeal to complete Records Centre

By Joseph Erunke The Worldwide President of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Alumni Association, Dr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian, has launched a global appeal to graduates of the institution to rally financial support for the completion of the association’s Examination and Records Building Project, …

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol loading in Naira at N1,215 per litre

Dangote Refinery •As depots, filling stations adjust prices By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in naira after a week suspension, ending uncertainty in the downstream sector over its temporary shift…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

SSCE fee hike: Examination bodies would have generated N175bn annually — Investigation

By Joseph Erunke& Elizabeth Osayande If the Federal Government had not reversed the proposed N50,000 registration fee per candidate for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, the examination…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Nigeria leads in online gambling regulation

•As illegal market hits $17.8bn By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria has emerged as one of Africa’s most regulated online gambling markets, even as illegal operators continue to dominate the continent, according to a new report by Gaming Compliance International (GCI). The report, the first comprehensive asse…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

South-East governors to fully support Tinubu in 2027 — Uzodimma

Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has said the five governors of the South-East have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing what he described as the administration’s developmental strides across the region. Uz…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Private sector credit hits N83trn, as money supply surges

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed a significant expansion in the country’s financial system, with credit to the private sector rising by 2.8 percent month-on-month to N83.3 trillion in June 2026, up from the N81 trillion recorded in May 2026. However, the apex ba…

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1 month, 1 week ago Sports

Nigeria drops to 90th in latest global passport ranking

Nigerian passport booklets Nigeria has dropped to 90th position on the latest Henley Passport Index, with holders of her passport able to access 44 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. The July 2026 global ranking, released by Henley & Partners on Tuesday, ranked the Nigerian passport …

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1 month, 1 week ago Business

Naira now N1,413/$ in parallel market

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,413 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,409 per dollar on Tuesday. But the naira appreciated to N1,369 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative …

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Presidential Aide’s defence of Facebook judgment sparks debate over role in ARCON dispute

By Tunde Oso A public commentary by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Engagement and New Media Strategy, O’tega Ogra, defending a recent Federal High Court judgment involving Facebook Nigeria and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), has drawn…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

2027: Obi-Kwankwaso’s ticket dead on arrival —GANDUJE

Ganduje …Says NDC candidates have no legacy to win election ..Ganduje lacks credibility to speak for Nigerians – Obi’s camp By Dapo Akinrefon Former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket would fail in Kano …

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Christian persecution: Trump vows to stand with Nigeria in anti-terror war

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 29: U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order dealing with automobile repairs in the Oval Office at the White House on June 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump followed up the signing by answering questions about the SAVE America Act. Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP (Photo…

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1 month, 1 week ago Politics

Why Nigeria’s private sector will support Hamzat as next governor of Lagos

Obafemi Hamzat By OPEYEMI ENIOLA Lagos, Nigeria’s economic heartbeat and Africa’s most populous megacity, stands at a critical juncture. As Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term winds down, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has coalesced around Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as its …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago Technology

IG promotes 374 officers in Kwara

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the promotion of 374 officers serving in the Kwara State Police Command as part of efforts to reward diligence, professionalism and dedicated service within the Nigeria Police Force. The promotion, which forms part of an ongoing nationwid…

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2 months, 3 weeks ago Sports

England squad better connected than at Euro 2024, says Bellingham

England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, believes the national team is better connected heading into this summer’s World Cup than it was during its run to the Euro 2024 final. Bellingham, who played a key role as England reached the final before losing to Spain, reflected on the squad’s experience and …

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