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- July 8, 2026
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Gunmen Kidnap Three Federal University Of Lafia Students
Gunmen have abducted three students of the Federal University of Lafia in Nasarawa State, while police operatives have rescued one of the victims during an ongoing search-and-rescue operation. The…
Court remands lecturer who accused Katsina of sponsoring bandits to Haji
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Katsina has ordered detention of Dr. Bashir Kurfi, a lecturer and public affairs commentator. Chief Magistrate Zaharaddeen Kofar Soro gave the order after the…
- Uncategorized
- July 8, 2026
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Iran Ceasefire ‘Is Over’ — Trump
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the ceasefire with Iran was “over” following major exchanges of fire between US forces and the Islamic Republic. Trump blasted Iran as “scum”…
Uganda Bar Association bans bowing to judges
The Uganda Bar Association has directed its members to stop bowing to judges and discontinue the use of colonial-era honorifics in courts. The directive, which took effect immediately, was…
I’ll cooperate with ICPC probe of PFIPC scandal – Embattled ‘DG
The acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, has said he is ready to cooperate with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission…
- Financial Crime
- July 8, 2026
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I deposited billions in cash for Emefiele, witness tells court
A prosecution witness in the alleged N7.8 billion fraud trial of Godwin Emefiele has told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court that he deposited billions of naira in…
US Launches ‘Powerful’ Strikes On Iran After Hormuz Attacks
US forces launched “powerful” strikes on Tuesday against Iran in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said. “The US strikes are…
ICPC arrests el-Rufai’s doctor over ‘political meeting’ during consultation
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Bello Abubakar, personal physician to Nasir el-Rufai, for allegedly making false statements after his visit to the…
Ghana defers Ramaphosa’s visit over anti-migrant attacks in South Africa
Ghana has postponed a visit by Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, following the recent anti-migrant tensions in the former apartheid country. Some Ghanaians were among Africans who…
Suspected jihadists kill at least 22 soldiers, militia in Burkina Faso
At least 22 soldiers and civilian militia were killed in suspected attacks by extremists at the weekend in northern Burkina Faso, security sources told AFP on Tuesday. Around 14…
PSC dismisses four senior police officers, demotes 10
The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of four senior police officers over various acts of misconduct. Also, 10 officers were demoted while disciplinary sanctions were meted out…
Tinubu orders ICPC to probe presidential intervention council
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the activities of a purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and all matters…
- Cross-border Crimes
- July 7, 2026
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Chinese court sentences ex-city official to death over $325m bribe
A Chinese court has sentenced Yang Youlin, a former city official, to death after convicting him for taking more than 2.2 billion yuan ($325 million; £243 million) in bribes…
‘Fake Agency’: Gbajabiamila threatens Adeyemi with N10bn suit over murder, bribery claims
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has threatened a N10bn defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi over allegations linking him to murder, bribery and other criminal conduct.…
Venezuela Earthquakes: Death Toll Rises To 3,535
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, with more than 16,700 injured in the disaster, according to updated official figures released on Monday. The massive…
