- Crime & City Diary
NDLEA eyes Egypt MoU to crush drug trafficking
…targets cross-border drug crime The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed readiness to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Egyptian counterpart to strengthen intelligence sharing, joint operations and personnel training as part of efforts to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in both countries. NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), disclosed…
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Super Falcons face Ghana in WAFCON warm-up clash
By Tosin Omojola The Super Falcons will step up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a friendly match against Ghana’s Black Queens in Casablanca on Saturday. Nigeria, the defending champions and 10-time African champions, opened their training camp in Casablanca on Monday as they intensify preparations for the 14th edition of the tournament, which kicks…
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INEC seeks increased funding ahead 2027 general elections
…says governorship polls cost more than presidential election The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has said the cost of conducting governorship elections alone exceeds the combined cost of the presidential and National Assembly elections, stressing that the Commission also bears the financial burden of pre-election and post-election activities, including election petitions arising from…
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Lagos NURTW chieftain Toba Ajiboye dies after alleged gun attack
The Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transportation Workers (NURTW) Lagos Chapter, Comrade Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, has died following a gun attack on Sunday night, July 12, 2026. According to reports, the attack occurred along the Ikorodu Road axis as he was returning home from the Fadeyi area of Lagos. Reacting to the incident, Lagos…
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Oriire Abduction: NDC backs Makinde’s call for UN probe
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has backed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for an independent United Nations (UN) investigation into the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that the party believed a UN-backed investigation would help unearth the truth, ensure accountability…
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Court orders arrest of PFIPC’s Adeniyi Adeyemi
Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the controversial self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) Adeniyi Adeyemi after he failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment. Justice Umar issued the arrest order following an oral application made by the police lawyer, Wisdom Madaki.…
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Tributes pour in as South Africa Police probes Jayden Adam’s death
The Police force in Cape Town, South Africa have opened an investigation into the death of South Africa midfielder, Jayden Adams, whose body was found at a home in the Schotsche Kloof neighbourhood shortly after he returned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 25-year-old’s death was confirmed on Saturday by the South African Football Players Union. Authorities have not…
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APM uploads Makinde’s 2027 presidential nomination to INEC
…says Makinde has what it takes to win The Allied People’s Movement (APM), has said its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was well positioned to win the 2027 presidential election, given his rising popularity and acceptability among Nigerians as a credible alternative to President Bola Tinubu. This was as the party confirmed that it has successfully uploaded…
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Final Evacuation: 315 Nigerians set to arrive from South Africa
A total of 315 Nigerian South African returnees are expected to arrive in the country on Wednesday, 15th July 2026, in a final evacuation move by the Federal Government. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, stating that the flight to be operated by AirPeace will depart South…
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Davido needs new jacket after Oriire rescue – by Seye Oladejo
The successful rescue of the Oriire school children and their teachers from the den of their abductors should ordinarily unite Nigerians in celebration. Regardless of political affiliation, ethnicity or social status, every decent citizen should rejoice that innocent lives have been restored to their families. This is one victory that belongs to Nigeria. It is also a fitting moment to…
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