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Tinubu warns criminals after troops kill Kogi bandit leader

President Bola Tinubu has warned criminal elements across the country that they will have no hiding place, following the killing of a notorious bandit leader in Kogi State by Nigerian troops. The President gave the warning on Tuesday while commending the Armed Forces and other security agencies for…

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Nigeria unveil 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships mascot

The Nigeria Fencing Federation on Tuesday unveiled the official logo and mascot for the 2026 Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships, billed for August 9 to 14 at Rugby School, Lagos, marking the beginning of preparations for the prestigious event. With the hosting rights secured ahead of Austral…

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Petrol may drop to N1,200 amid price cuts

Marketers of petroleum products say petrol prices may drop to about N1,200 per litre as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery leads efforts to reduce ex-depot rates. As crude prices continue to fall following a peace deal signed between the United States and Iran, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashe…

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President Federation Cup semi-finalists set for showdown

The race for a place in the 2026 President Federation Cup final reaches a crucial stage on Wednesday as Ikorodu City face Nasarawa United while Wikki Tourists battle El-Kanemi Warriors in the semi-finals, The PUNCH reports. Former champions El-Kanemi Warriors and Wikki Tourists will square off at t…

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Mark slams FG after A’Court reverses ADC deregistration

Following the Court of Appeal’s decision to reverse the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and four other parties on Monday, ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark stated the judiciary is on trial and warned the Federal Government against political manipulation. Stakeholders also c…

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PASAN dismisses NLC’s seven-day ultimatum over staff transfer

The leadership of the Abis State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria. PASAN, has dismissed the ultimatum issued by the NLC over staff posting at the Abia State House of Assembly, saying the NLC was not authorized to speak on behalf of parliamentary union. Recall that the Chair…

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Lagos killings: NGO warns against justice sabotage

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights has petitioned the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, urging lawmakers to safeguard the integrity of the ongoing murder trial involving suspects linked to the killings of two Ajiran community indigenes in the Eti-Osa Local G…

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Insecurity: Everyone is tired, Catholic bishops tell Tinubu

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has lamented the worsening state of insecurity in the country, declaring that “everyone is tired” of the persistent killings, kidnappings and violence across Nigeria. The bishops made the remarks during a special thanksgiving Mass held at Holy Cross Cathed…

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CBN bets on digital payments for economic transformation

The Central Bank of Nigeria sees stronger payment systems as key to growth, inclusion and trade, but the success of its Payments System Vision 2028 hinges on delivering measurable economic benefits, writes SAMI TUNJI When most Nigerians transfer money from a mobile phone, pay for groceries through …

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Morning recap: NASS advances state police, Tinubu threatens terror financiers on Democracy Day, other top stories

Security matters dominate the headlines this morning. The National Assembly moved closer to establishing state police as lawmakers advanced a major constitutional amendment to define federal and state powers. President Bola Tinubu, in his Democracy Day address, warned that terror financiers and spo…

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Tinubu renames Kaduna petroleum institute after Shehu Yar’Adua

President Bola Tinubu on Friday announced the renaming of the completed Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Technology. The President said the move was in honour of the late military officer’s contributions to …

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Tinubu speaks on power sector challenges, pledges reforms

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic and power sector reforms, saying access to reliable electricity remains a “democratic dividend” that every Nigerian deserves. In his Democracy Day address to Nigerians on Friday, Mr Tinubu acknowledged the persistent challenges in the…

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Economic reforms have restored credibility, stability – Tinubu

The reforms pursued by the current administration since its inauguration have restored stability and credibility to economic management, President Bola Tinubu said Friday. “Federation revenues have risen, providing states and local governments with more resources for infrastructure, education, heal…

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Documentary on MKO Abiola to premiere at Sheffield DocFest on Democracy Day

An investigative documentary examining the life, political struggle and death of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola will make its world premiere at the 2026 edition of Sheffield DocFest in the United Kingdom on 12 June. Titled MKO, the film is directed by Nigerian filmmaker and former journalis…

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Elon Musk poised to make history as world’s first trillionaire

When Elon Musk’s SpaceX debuts on Wall Street on Friday, the controversial tech titan will almost certainly step into the history books as the world’s first trillionaire. Musk already holds the crown of the world’s wealthiest man – worth roughly $696bn before SpaceX announced its record-breaking in…

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Oyo, Borno abductions dampen Democracy Day mood -Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Friday acknowledged that this year’s Democracy Day celebrations were overshadowed by the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states, even as he reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to secure their safe return and strengthen Nigeria’s overall s…

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FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day speech

Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate not only democracy but also the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chamber…

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Over 124,000 terrorists, dependents surrender in three years — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Friday disclosed that more than 124,000 fighters and their dependents have laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor. He said the administration has intensified military pressure on remaining insurgent and bandit networks across the country. Tinubu sta…

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Pope Leo’s visit lays bare Spain’s tangled politics of faith and migration

As Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain comes to an end, the party that might have been expected to welcome a papal visit most enthusiastically is instead the most uncomfortable. Vox, the far-right party led by Santiago Abascal, treats Catholicism as a foundational marker of Spanish identity. But Leo’s vi…

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Mountain of war: The India-Pakistan conflict’s deadliest battle zone

Islamabad, Pakistan – Deep in the Karakoram mountain range, where the borders of India, Pakistan and China converge at heights the human body was not built to endure, lies a glacier the people of Baltistan and Ladakh have long called Siachen: "land of wild roses". A frozen river of more than one tr…

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