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Disu tasks newly promoted police chiefs on integrity, accountability
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has charged 13 newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability in the discharge of their duties. Speaking on Tuesday during the decoration ceremony of the senior officers, Disu said the promotions marked the beginning of greater responsibilities rather than…
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NSCDC rescues 106 youths as operatives raid suspected fake university in Lagos
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a suspected fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, rescuing 106 young people allegedly recruited into the scheme. Operatives also arrested the suspected proprietor, who allegedly lured youths from Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries with promises of admission into…
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Nigerian students clinch gold at global spelling championship in China
A team of Nigerian students has won the Gold Award in the Middle School Group category at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China. The four-member team, comprising Adeolu Oluwadamilola Oreofe, Abdurrahman Yusuf, Chinedu Okediachi and Maryam Yusuf, emerged champions after outperforming contestants from Asia, Africa, the United States, China and Canada during the competition, which took…
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FG opens applications for tech startup accelerator with $350,000 funding
The Federal Government has opened applications for the iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab, a 12-week accelerator programme that will provide up to $350,000 in funding to 12 promising Nigerian technology startups. The initiative, implemented by the Bank of Industry under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, will select two startups from each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones…
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IShowSpeed: Why the best of the best want a Nigerian passport — by Reno Omokri
While some Nigerians are talking down on their countries passports and alleging that Nigerians are trapped in Nigeria, we have probably the biggest streamer on planet Earth, IShowSpeed, pleading with Seyi Tinubu, for the green passport of Nigeria. This is a streamer who performed before 1.5 billion people at the FIFA World Cup Finals, yesterday, Sunday, July 19, 2026. And…
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Beyond victory: From promise to fulfillment — by Konyin Ajayi
Now that the dust is settling, over the election of Oyinkan Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as President of the Nigerian Bar Association, it is time to look beyond the election to the greater task of leadership. Like many elections, this one had its glitches and moments of controversy. Yet the outcome reflects a clear pattern of choice by members of our Association…
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Isaac Fayose suggests Peter Obi visit triggered brother’s appointment
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu appointed his brother shortly after Peter Obi visited him. Speaking in a video shared on his Facebook page, Isaac questioned the timing of the appointment, suggesting it was influenced by Obi’s recent visit. President Tinubu had on Monday appointed Ayodele Fayose as chairman…
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23 rescued, eight dead as search continues after Jigawa boat mishap
At least eight people have been confirmed dead, while 23 others were rescued after a passenger boat carrying about 40 people capsized in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at Malamawar-Yan Dutse as the boat, conveying mostly female farmers and labourers, overturned while crossing a waterway, leaving several passengers trapped. Police…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji will maximise increased federal allocations for development — Basiru
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said the party’s governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, would maximise the increased federal allocations to the state to accelerate development if elected governor. Speaking at the APC campaign rally in Ila Federal Constituency on Monday, Basiru said allocations from the…
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Peter Obi signed agreement to rule for one term — Kwankwaso
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has said Peter Obi signed a written agreement to serve only one term as president if the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) wins the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Kwankwaso said the agreement, which was documented in writing, also provides that he would seek the party’s presidential ticket in 2031 after…
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