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Oyo Principal’s Husband Reveals Why He Blocked Kidnappers During Negotiations

The husband of Oyo State school principal, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has revealed that he blocked the kidnappers' phone numbers during negotiations after their repeated threats began taking a serious toll on his health. Professor Wole Alamu made the disclosure during a thanksgiving service following his wife's release from captivity, saying the constant communication with the abductors left him emotionally exhausted and battling high blood pressure. Mrs. Alamu, the principal of Ahoro Esinle School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo […]

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Reps Panel Questions Accountant-General Over Controversial Investment Council Probe

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) is set to question the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, as its investigation enters the third week. The committee, chaired by Yusuf Gagdi, is probing how an organisation the Federal Government has described as non-existent allegedly secured office accommodation within the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja and received more than ₦1.32 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Act. Lawmakers are expected to […]

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Nnamdi Kanu Formally Dismisses Longtime Lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has officially terminated the services of his longtime personal lawyer, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, directing him to immediately stop representing him, his family, or IPOB in any capacity. In a letter dated July 22, 2026, reportedly written from the Sokoto Correctional Centre, Kanu stated that Ejiofor's appointment as his personal legal counsel had already been revoked verbally, with the latest letter serving as formal written confirmation of the decision. […]

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Federal Government Approves New Allowances for University Non-Teaching Staff

The Federal Government has approved a new remuneration package for non-teaching staff in federal universities, increasing several earned allowances with effect from January 1, 2026. The approval, contained in a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) and dated July 20, 2026, implements an agreement reached with the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) on June 29, 2026. According to the circular, the government approved the payment of a consolidated non-teaching tools allowance […]

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US Lobbying Firm Accuses Tinubu of Threatening Nigeria’s Stability, US Interests

  A United States-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has accused President Bola Tinubu of posing a threat to Nigeria's stability and United States interests. The firm made the allegation while reacting to remarks reportedly made by US Congressman John James, who stated that "tens of thousands of Nigerians have been slaughtered by terrorists ignored or enabled by the Nigerian government." In a statement released on Friday, the lobbying firm, which is under contract to provide lobbying services for former Vice […]

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Germany Hand Jurgen Klopp 2030 World Cup Contract

Germany have appointed Jurgen Klopp as the new head coach of the national football team. Klopp has signed a contract that will keep him in charge until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, taking over the role after leaving Liverpool in 2024. The 59-year-old enjoyed a successful nine-year spell at Liverpool, winning six major trophies, including the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, whose tenure ended after Germany were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup […]

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CAN Opposes Proposed Ban on Preaching in Commercial Vehicles

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West region, has rejected the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles, warning that the measure could infringe on citizens' constitutional rights. The reaction follows the passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by the Senate, which proposes a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill also provides for a ₦50,000 fine, six months' imprisonment, or both, for motorists who refuse to cooperate […]

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House Passes State Police Constitution Amendment Amid Minority Walkout

The House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish State Police Services, marking a significant step toward decentralising Nigeria's policing system after years of debate over the need for state-controlled law enforcement. However, the landmark reform was overshadowed by a walkout staged by members of the Minority Caucus, who accused the House leadership of violating constitutional procedures during the bill's passage. Supporters of the legislation maintained that it contains adequate safeguards to prevent political abuse. The bill, […]

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FIFA Faces Ethics Complaint Over Balogun Ban Reversal

Norway's Football Federation has announced plans to file a formal complaint with FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban, describing the decision as a threat to the integrity of the game. The federation's president, Lise Klaveness, said the issue would be presented to the NFF board at its August 6 meeting, with the aim of including the Balogun case in an existing ethics complaint against FIFA. According to Klaveness, the complaint will be submitted to FIFA's Ethics […]

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