Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0, while Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 in the final Group E matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Elephants delivered a disciplined display to secure their place in the Round of 32 after a strong team performance. Nicolas Pépé opened the scoring after receiving a …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said it destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis sativa plantations and arrested 281 suspects involved in illicit drug trafficking, peddling and abuse across Ekiti State in the past year. The Ekiti State Commander of the agency, Rufus Aina, disclosed this on Thursday …
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The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, offering Nigerians the opportunity to study for a fully funded Master’s degree in Ireland. The embassy disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Friday, stating that …
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others over an alleged N8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract awarded during his administration. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement …
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration has enrolled 379 inmates across custodial centres in the FCT into the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund Health Insurance Scheme as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare for persons in custody. The enrollment exercise, which was accompanied by a free medical outreach programme, was …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), celebrated the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Potiskum, Yobe. The global event, annually observed on June 26 and declared by the United Nations, is aimed at raising awareness on …
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned until July 7 the hearing of an appeal challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress, Accord Party and three other political parties. The appellate court shifted the matter from June 25 to enable parties in the suit file and exchange their …
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former security guard, over the murder of a former Ogun State Television broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command headquarters in …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze the accounts and assets of individuals and companies designated for terrorism and terrorism financing, following fresh sanctions issued by Nigerian and United States authorities. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 29, 2026, for judgment in a suit seeking to compel the Inspector-General of Police to reopen investigations into the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Thursday after hearing arguments in …
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