Court jails 3 for life over Oyo school kidnapping 

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Court jails 3 Oyo school kidnappers

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three suspects linked to the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire local government area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. Justice Salim Ibrahim ordered that the life sentence should take effect from the date of the convicts’ arrest, according to reports. He handed down the sentence after convicting AbdulRazaq Umar (also known as Abu-Khalifa/Abu-Khalid), Yunusa Musa (Yunusa bin-Musa) and Shamsu Adamu Sani (Abu-Itisar) on charges connected to terrorism and the kidnapping incident. The defendants had earlier pleaded ‘guilty’ to some of…

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2027: NDC, ‘Obidients’ tackle Ganduje over Obi, Kwankwaso ticket

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NDC, 'Obidients' tackle Ganduje

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the ‘Obidient’ Movement have dismissed former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje’s claim that the presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso lacks the political legacy to win the 2027 election. They insisted that both leaders have established governance records and strong political followings capable of delivering electoral victory, particularly in Kano State and across the country. Ganduje had on Tuesday described the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket on the platform of the NDC as “dead on arrival,” arguing that neither Obi…

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Maritime lawyers urge Tinubu to sign Port Economic Regulator bill 

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Maritime lawyers urge Tinubu

Maritime lawyers have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expedite assent to the ‘Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA)’ Bill, saying the legislation is crucial to unlocking the full benefits of Nigeria’s ongoing port reforms.  President of the Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA), Michael Igbokwe, (SAN), who made the call on Wednesday at the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Justices organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council and the National Judicial Institute, said the Bill, which seeks to establish an independent economic regulator for Nigeria’s ports, had been forwarded to the…

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“I never acted as an intermediary between kidnappers and anyone”, Ndume

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Ndume denies ransom claims

…Denies ransom claims Senator representing Borno-South constituency, Ali Ndume has denied allegations that he acted as a middleman between kidnappers and the government or private individuals, saying he has never been involved in ransom negotiations. Ndume, who made the denial during an interview on a television programme on Tuesday, was responding to claims by the president of the Borno-South Youth Alliance, Sama’ila Kaigama, who accused him of involvement in handling an alleged ransom for the release of abducted residents of Ngoshe in Borno State. “I have never, directly or indirectly,…

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FCT @ 50: Renewed Hope, Purposeful Leadership and the Socio-Economic Transformation of Abuja

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By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) marks fifty years of its creation, Abuja stands today as a compelling symbol of national unity, strategic planning, and purposeful governance. From a modest vision conceived in 1976, the nation’s capital has evolved into one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities. Yet, perhaps no period in its recent history has witnessed the scale, speed, and geographical spread of infrastructure delivery recorded under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the Renewed Hope Agenda, implemented in the FCT by the Minister of…

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Trump commends Tinubu over fight against terrorism, protection of Christians

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Trump commends Tinubu

United States (U.S) President, Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on Christian communities. Trump conveyed the commendation in a letter dated July 6, 2026, to Tinubu, the details of which were made public yesterday, in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. In the letter, titled: ‘President Trump lauds President Tinubu’s decisive leadership against terrorists’, Trump praised Tinubu’s efforts to address security challenges and reaffirmed…

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ICPC uncovers 908 fake workers across MDAs; Police top list

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ICPC on MDAs fake workers

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered 908 fake workers across several federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in a massive payroll fraud scheme. The anti-graft agency announced that the discovery has led to the recovery of approximately ₦942 million linked to fraudulent salary payments made to these fictitious employees. According to an interview granted to on a foreign radio programme yesterday, its Chairman, Musa Aliyu revealed that the widespread discovery stems from a comprehensive investigation launched by the commission in 2024. The probe was…

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Nigeria’s population hits 242.4m, remains most populous in Africa 

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Nigeria's population

Nigeria has maintained its status as Africa’s most populous country, with an estimated population of 242.4 million in 2026. Worldometer population estimates reviewed yesterday place Nigeria ahead of Ethiopia and Egypt, which occupy the second and third positions respectively among the continent’s ten most populous countries. Nigeria’s latest population estimate is based on projections, as the country’s last national population census was conducted in 2006, when its population was officially recorded at 140.4 million. Africa continues to record the fastest population growth globally, with the continent’s population projected to surpass…

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PFIPC probe: H’Reps give defaulting MDAs 48hrs to produce documents, officials

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H'Reps on PFIPC probe

The 10th House of Representatives has escalated its investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that have yet to comply with its summons. The House Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment, funding and operations of the council directed all defaulting agencies to appear before it today, Thursday with the relevant officials and documents requested during previous correspondence. The committee warned that failure to comply would trigger the use of the constitutional powers of the National Assembly to…

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Kano Gov. signs Executive Order against thuggery, drug abuse 

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Kano Gov. signs Executive Order

Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated the ‘Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse, thuggery and other related crimes’ in Kano. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. Governor Yusuf, who also signed an Executive Order aimed at curbing thuggery and related criminal activities across the state, described drug abuse as one of the greatest threats confronting Kano’s youthful population, warning that the menace fuels violent crimes, destroys families, weakens the economy, and undermines social stability. He said the newly…

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