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• PDP denies missing INEC deadline

  15-07-2026 18:56
  
  By Luminous JannamikeABUJA – Claims that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, failed to submit the names of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, deadline were on Wednesday rejected by the party, which insisted it complied fully with the electoral timetable.The rebuttal came after a report alleged that the PDP was among three political parties that failed to upload their presidential tickets before INEC shut its nominat
  
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• Hawking, preaching in buses, failure to cooperate with FRSC officials attract ₦50,000 fine – Senate

  16-07-2026 13:59
  
  …Failure to obey traffic lights, road signs, pavement or road markings now attracts N100,000 fine…Driving under the influence of alcohol attracts N100,000 fine or two years imprisonment or bothBy John AlechenuABUJA — The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, significantly increasing penalties for traffic offences, including imposing a N50,000 fine on anyone caught hawking, trading or preaching in commercial buses.The amendment, wh
  
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• 11 killed in orphanage fire as Algeria struggles in heatwave

  16-07-2026 13:46
  
  A fire burning at an orphanage in Algeria’s capital has killed at least 11 people including children, authorities said Thursday, amid a heatwave that has sparked hundreds of blazes in the country’s north.Firefighters had been battling to extinguish the flames since before dawn in the Mohammadia suburb of Algiers.“At around 3:00 am, we heard the fire engines arriving and the children screaming,” said Abdessalam Merrah, 41, who lives nearby.“We helped as much as we c
  
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• Mary Habila: Why Umahi wants ‘forensic autopsy’ before body’s released to family

  16-07-2026 13:42
  
  The legal representatives of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, have explained why the minister demanded ‘forensic autopsy’ on the late Mary Habila before her body will be released to the family.Recall that Habila, a nurse attached to the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, DUFUS, and on secondment to the works ministry, died on June 26 in a staff chalet located within the minister’s country home in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area. Read an eyewitness acc
  
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• EFCC releases two Obi supporters after questioning over alleged naira abuse

  16-07-2026 13:42
  
  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released two prominent members of the Obidient Movement, Peter Akah and Oruche Precious, popularly known as Mama Pee, after several hours of questioning.The duo, known for their support of Peter Obi, honoured an invitation from the anti-graft agency at its headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday and were released around midnight. They were, however, asked to return on Thursday to continue the investigation.Chidiebere Mark, an activist popularly known
  
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• Troops rescue 13 kidnap victims, foil terrorists’ operations in Zamfara

  16-07-2026 13:40
  
  By Idris Salisu, GusauTroops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 13 kidnapped victims during separate intelligence-led operations in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.The development was disclosed in a statement issued in Gusau by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja.According to the statement, troops of Sector 2, based in Bagega, responded to credible intelligence on armed terroris
  
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• Soludo commends Tinubu for two major road contracts in Anambra

  16-07-2026 13:38
  
  By Vincent UjumaduAnambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving two new Federal road projects in Anambra State, describing the development as a turning point for Igboland and national integration.The two roads are the 108km Otuocha–Anam–Abaji Road, which links Anambra to Kogi State and would open a direct route to the North Central region of the country, as well as the 150km Oba–Nnewi–Uga–Ihube/Okigwe Junction R
  
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• ‘Lost his Tuch?’ — England boss hammered by media after World Cup exit

  16-07-2026 13:00
  
  Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too “passive” in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina, but it is the beleaguered German who has come under fire from the British media for his defensive tactics.Hampered by Tuchel’s cautious substitutions, England squandered a golden opportunity to reach their first World Cup final since 1966, blowing the lead as Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes to snatch a 2-1 win on Wednesday.British ta
  
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• Breaking: Court denies bail to man accused of planning attacks on Abuja schools

  16-07-2026 12:46
  
  By Soni DanielThe Federal High Court in Abuja has denied bail to a man arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly planning multiple attacks on several schools in the Federal Capital Territory.Justice Joyce Abdulmalik denied John Jude Agbo bail after the prosecution presented a fourth witness and, thereafter, closed its case against him.Agbo faces terrorism and cybercrime charges for allegedly planning to harm the schools, their students and teachers.Ruling on the defendant
  
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• Ex-Aso Villa chaplain dies, CAN mourns

  16-07-2026 12:38
  
  By Luminous JannamikeThe Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has mourned the death of former Aso Rock Villa Chaplain and Founder of All Christians Fellowship Mission, Rev. Dr. William Uzochukwu Okoye, describing him as ‘a faithful shepherd’ whose passing is a great loss to the Church in Nigeria.Rev. Okoye was one of Nigeria’s leading Pentecostal clerics. Over the years, he served as Chairman of CAN, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellow
  
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• Iran slams ‘barbaric’ US attack after hospital evacuated due to nearby strike

  16-07-2026 12:35
  
  Tehran on Thursday accused the United States of carrying out a “barbaric attack” after a cancer hospital in Iran’s southwest was forced to evacuate due to nearby strikes.“This barbaric attack, reminiscent of Israel’s atrocities against healthcare facilities, caused severe suffering and anxiety upon the hospitalised children,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei posted on X, saying “211 patients undergoing chemotherapy” were evacuated.AFP
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• Troops apprehend terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Borno

  16-07-2026 12:27
  
  Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have apprehended suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers, received the surrender of an ISWAP member and destroyed improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the last 24 hours across Borno.An operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday said troops of 195 Battalion and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) apprehended a suspected ISWAP/JAS informant in Dusuman Ward, Mafa Local Government Area.According
  
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• FRSC Act: Senate raises traffic fines by 300%

  16-07-2026 12:27
  
  …reinforces N50,000 penalty for hawking, preaching in buses…says amendment to check recklessness, commercial activities in vehiclesBy John AlechenuNigerian motorists and commuters will soon pay more for traffic offences as the Senate has passed amendments to the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Act introducing stiffer penalties.Details of the FRSC Act (Amendment) Bill obtained by Vanguard, on Thursday, showed that fines for several offences were raised by up to 300%. The bill
  
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• 2027: Atiku chose Amaechi to show he has nothing against Ndigbo – Okonkwo

  16-07-2026 12:18
  
  A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has defended the choice of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate, saying the decision showed that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, harbours no prejudice against the Igbo.Okonkwo spoke on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Thursday while responding to questions about Amaechi’s delayed public acknowledgement of his nomination and
  
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• 2027: Atiku chose Amaechi to show he has nothing against Ndigbo - Okonkwo

  16-07-2026 12:18
  
  A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has defended the choice of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate, saying the decision showed that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, harbours no prejudice against the Igbo.Okonkwo spoke on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Thursday while responding to questions about Amaechi’s delayed public acknowledgement of his nomination and
  
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• Peter Obi’s ‘unceremonious’ exit from ADC left Southeast disadvantaged, confused – Okonkwo

  16-07-2026 11:59
  
  A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Okonkwo, has said the exit of Peter Obi from the party left the South-East region disadvantaged and thrown into confusion during the process that led to the emergence of Rotimi Amaechi as the party’s vice presidential candidate.Okonkwo spoke on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, while responding to questions on why Amaechi is yet to publicly acknowledge his vice presidential candidacy on his soci
  
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• Mary Habila’s Death: Friend reveals final moments as Umahi seeks forensic investigation

  16-07-2026 11:46
  
  By Denis AgboThe circumstances surrounding the death of Mary Habila, a nurse attached to the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences (DUFUS) and on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works, have become clearer following a sworn statement by her colleague and close friend, Anita Baaki.Baaki, a physiotherapist from Benue State, said she was among members of staff who travelled from Abuja to Ebonyi State on June 24, 2026, for official duties under the Minister of Works, David Umahi.A
  
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• Mary Habila: Friend reveals final moments, as Umahi seeks forensic investigation

  16-07-2026 11:46
  
  By Denis AgboThe circumstances surrounding the death of Mary Habila, a nurse attached to the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, DUFUS, and on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works, have become clearer following a sworn statement by her colleague and close friend, Anita Baaki.Baaki, a physiotherapist from Benue State, said she was among members of staff who travelled from Abuja to Ebonyi State on June 24, for official duties under the Minister of Works, David Umahi.Accordi
  
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• Israel tells Pentagon chief will keep troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ‘security zones’

  16-07-2026 11:41
  
  Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Pete Hegseth early Thursday that Israel is determined to keep its forces in “security zones” it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip.In a statement, Katz’s office said the two men spoke overnight and the minister “emphasised Israel’s determination to remain in the security zones in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon in order to protect Israel’s borders and the communities near the bo
  
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• It’s now master vs prodigy as Ballon d’Or race is blown open, by Stephanie Shaakaa 

  16-07-2026 11:39
  
  The Ballon d’Or race has been blown wide open, and the emotional ledger of international football has just added a devastating new chapter. Read Also: Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup finalWhat we thought was the prequel to a distant Finalissima instead became something infinitely greater: a FIFA World Cup Semifinal that will be spoken of for decades. The football gods did not disappoint, and the sheer grit of England collided head-on with the fierce, emotional self-beli
  
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• Onoh defends Umahi, asks NYCN to stop politicising Mary Habila’s death

  16-07-2026 11:38
  
  ….Calls for Due ProcessBy Denis AgboFormer Southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has condemned the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and allied groups demanding the resignation of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila.In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Onoh describ
  
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• Actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia, says agent

  16-07-2026 11:25
  
  “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill died of pneumonia, his agent said Thursday, in a message aimed at providing clarity to fans.Neill died in Australia on Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement.He was cancer-free at the time, his family added without elaborating on the cause of death.“I spoke with his family and wish to clarify some details for his fans,” long-time agent Philip Grenz said in a statement to public broadcaster Radio New Zealand.“Sam passe
  
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• 2027: Christians now more comfortable with Muslim-Muslim ticket –  APC chieftain

  16-07-2026 10:39
  
  An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, has said Nigerian Christians are now more comfortable with the party’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket than they were ahead of the 2023 general election, arguing that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has disproved fears of religious marginalisation.Aliyu made the remarks during an appearance on ARISE Television’s The Morning Show on Thursday, following President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice Pres
  
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• UK economy rebounds as nation awaits new prime minister

  16-07-2026 10:24
  
  Britain’s economy rebounded slightly in May with growth of 0.1 percent thanks to expansion in the services sector, official data showed Thursday as Britain awaits a new prime minister.Gross domestic product (GDP) had contracted by 0.1 percent in April as the US-Iran war pushed up inflation after oil prices soared.“The growth in May was because of a rise of 0.3-percent (output) in services,” the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.The data comes as Andy Burnham p
  
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• Nigerian newspapers review: Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students

  16-07-2026 10:04
  
  In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with gunmen raiding a school in Kogi State and abducting the principal, an official of the National Examination Council (NECO) and students.Another headline features the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, saying that safeguards will prevent governors from turning state police into their private army for personal gain.Vanguard also reports that a Nigerian Catholic priest took his own li
  
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• Why FIFA may sanction Argentina after World Cup win over England

  16-07-2026 09:49
  
  Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after several of its players celebrated their World Cup semi-final victory over England by displaying a banner supporting the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands.The reigning champions came from behind to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final in Atlanta, booking a place in Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain with two late goals.After the final whistle, a group of Argentinian players held up a banner reading “
  
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• Death of Physiotherapist in Umahi’s Residence: Family rejects autopsy as police insist on post-mortem

  16-07-2026 09:29
  
  By Jeff Agbodo, AbakalikiThe Ebonyi State Police Command has insisted on conducting a post-mortem examination into the death of Miss Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu community of the state.The command said preliminary findings showed that the deceased and a colleague were members of the medical team attached to the minister and had accompanied him to his hometown in Uburu, where she died in a room within the compoun
  
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• US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

  16-07-2026 09:27
  
  The US State Department said Wednesday it has approved the sale of an estimated $1.96 billion in weapons to bolster Saudi Arabia’s air defenses, as the war ramps up in the Middle East.“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Major non-NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region,” the State Department said in a release.Among the weapons
  
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• Navy foils pipeline vandalism network, recovers stolen pipelines in Imo

  16-07-2026 09:22
  
  By Kingsley OmonobiThe Nigerian Navy, in furtherance of an operational campaign against economic sabotage, has intercepted suspected vandalised crude oil pipeline sections and arrested suspected members of a pipeline vandalism syndicate in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Information, while making this known, said, “The intelligence-led operation was conducted by personnel of Naval Base (NB) Oguta, leading to the interception of a Merce
  
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• 2027: Gwamna’s candidacy offers path to greater development for Gombe — Spokesman

  16-07-2026 09:20
  
  By Ben Ngwakwe, GombeThe spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, has described the 2027 governorship election as a defining moment for the state, urging residents to consider competence, vision and commitment to public service in choosing the next governor.In a statement issued on Wednesday in Gombe, Shawai said the election should be seen as an opportunity for citizens to determine the future dire
  
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