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Thirty-three years after the historic June 12 election and twenty-seven years after the return to civilian rule, many Nigerians continue to face poverty, insecurity, corruption, unemployment, and exclusion from governance.
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The PPRO said the breakthrough was made possible through the strong synergy among the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army and other military formations, including the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
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The suspected gunrunners were identified as EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA, CLIFFORD BOLEYELEFA, AMADI PRINCEWILL, and AMADI FELIX CHIBUIKE, who were arrested in separate intelligence-led operations conducted in Bayelsa and Imo States.
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Justice BINTA NYAKO delivered the judgment in what could pass as the fastest terrorism trial in Nigerian history, which comes less than a month after the suspects were arrested by the Department of State Services on May 31, 2026.
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After months before the court, the trial judge on Thursday 11th June 2026 delivered his ruling on plea bargain terms filed by the prosecution and defence in the case.
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These include Iran, who were forced to switch their training base to Mexico due to the Middle East conflict, despite their three group games on American soil. The Iranian football federation also said its allocation of tickets for fans had been revoked.
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Outlining details of the Law Week events, beginning with a news conference at the Lagos State High Court, Eti-Osa Judicial Division, the NBA Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, said the theme reflects the realities confronting legal practitioners globally.
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Details of the payments were made known in a statement by MARY-ANN DUKE; the Senior Special Assistant on Communication and Press Secretary to the Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Contractors considered for payment are those owed N100b or less.
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Members of the NBA Eti-Osa Branch, famed as the Coastline Bar, ignored unfavourable weather, with threats of rainfall on Saturday morning, and trooped out in their numbers for the Health Walk. Clad in branded shirts provided by one of the Law Week sponsors, Leemaz Computers & Homes, the participants
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The suspects are Gafaru Adamu, ‘m’, aged 25, and Muhammed Sanni, ‘m’, aged 20. The PPRO said intelligence gathered by the Command indicates that they are members of a seven-man kidnapping syndicate linked to an incident under investigation in Edo State.
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MATT WIEBE's presentation "Law as Business, Law as Justice: Profitability, Ethics and Human Rights in a Changing World" was the highlight of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Law Week celebration of the Nigerian Bar Association, Eti-Osa Branch, held in Victoria Island.
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Governor OTTI said the objective of the medical city project is to tap from the huge resources that affluent Nigerians spend annually on medical tourism. He made this known in a presentation on the investment potentials in Abia State during the opening session of the Invest Lagos 3.0 programme.
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Thirty-three years after the historic June 12 election and twenty-seven years after the return to civilian rule, many Nigerians continue to face poverty, insecurity, corruption, unemployment, and exclusion from governance.
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Governor OTTI said the objective of the medical city project is to tap from the huge resources that affluent Nigerians spend annually on medical tourism. He made this known in a presentation on the investment potentials in Abia State during the opening session of the Invest Lagos 3.0 programme.
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The NDC National Secretariat said it was not involved in the business of picking, choosing, or imposing candidates on any constituency or state. It noted that aspirants were directed to engage with the appropriate caucus leaders, stakeholders, and grassroots members.
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"I did not join the ADC to make Nigeria progressively worse so my beliefs and conscience won’t allow me partner with the evil that Atiku and his people represent" BANACHIR DAVID LAWAL stated.
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INEC Chairman, Prof JOASH AMUPITAN made this known when he led INEC’s National Commissioners on a visit to Ekiti State to formerly present the Register of Voters to the various political parties.
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Today, some of those same lawmakers are being trapped by the very laws they passed.
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These include Iran, who were forced to switch their training base to Mexico due to the Middle East conflict, despite their three group games on American soil. The Iranian football federation also said its allocation of tickets for fans had been revoked.
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DAVIDO wore a jacket inscribed with the names of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted by terrorists in Oyo, with a view to drawing global attention to security crisis confronting Nigerians back home.
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Côte d’Ivoire will play two of their three group matches in Philadelphia, against Ecuador on June 15 and Curacao on June 25.
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The street names will stay in place until November 1, about four months after the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be played at the MetLife Stadium, which has been rebranded as the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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CAS Director General MATTHIEU REEB said the court understands that teams and fans are eager to know the final decision, and it will ensure that arbitration proceedings are conducted as swiftly as possible.
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JAMES, 26, had his previous deal running until June 2028, but the new agreement further strengthens his long-term commitment to the club he has represented since joining the Blues academy at the age of six.
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The White House Press Secretary KAROLINE LEAVITT, said President TRUMP underwent a comprehensive exam, including a diagnostic vascular study, after recently experiencing swelling in his legs.
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The travel restriction affects Chad, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Congo-Brazzaville and Equatorial Guinea.
Tanzanians on social media reported that access to X was blocked due to rising political tensions.
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"Free speech is essential to the American way of life – a birthright over which foreign governments have no authority." - Secretary Rubio.
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The US Mission in Nigeria says her journey demonstrates how dedication and perseverance can achieve the American dream.
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This comes after both sides abandoned the ninth review of current $3.6 billion loan programme. The authorities in Nairobi are now contending with rising debt servicing costs.
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DAVIDO wore a jacket inscribed with the names of schoolchildren and teachers who were abducted by terrorists in Oyo, with a view to drawing global attention to security crisis confronting Nigerians back home.
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The World Happiness Report 2026 is based on an annual survey conducted in collaboration with the United Nations, under the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, which ranks countries based on citizens’ self-assessed life satisfaction.
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Earlier reports indicate that BRODA SHAGGY, whose real name is SAMUEL PERRY, was attacked around the Sango-Ota under-bridge area on Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2026.
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The handyman initially filed the lawsuit in 2023, alleging unsafe working conditions, unpaid wages and wrongful termination.
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These are Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Imo, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, and Oyo states, which were created in June 1976, by former Military Head of State, General YAKUBU GOWON.
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In a statement through his lawyer, Attorney GREG LISI, MCCLURKIN said he understood the weight of such false claims, adding that sexual violence, in any form, is a real and painful reality for many and not to be used frivolously.
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Governor OTTI said the objective of the medical city project is to tap from the huge resources that affluent Nigerians spend annually on medical tourism. He made this known in a presentation on the investment potentials in Abia State during the opening session of the Invest Lagos 3.0 programme.
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Details of the payments were made known in a statement by MARY-ANN DUKE; the Senior Special Assistant on Communication and Press Secretary to the Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Contractors considered for payment are those owed N100b or less.
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According to SERAP and NGE, “the right to freedom of expression includes not only factual reporting but also opinions, commentary, and analysis. Journalism without opinion is neither practical nor democratic.”
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IPv6 is the acronym for Internet Protocol Version 6, which is the latest version of the Internet Protocol (IP), designed to address the limitations of IPv4, particularly the exhaustion of IP addresses.
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Confirming the development in a statement, the Head, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, NNENNA UKOHA, said the MoU also offers opportunities for consumers to leverage the potentials of the telecommunications and financial sectors.
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The 2026 Budget allocates Thirty-Two-Point-Two Trillion Naira for Capital Expenditure, with Fifteen-Point-Four Trillion Naira dedicated to Recurrent Expenditure.
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Thirty-three years after the historic June 12 election and twenty-seven years after the return to civilian rule, many Nigerians continue to face poverty, insecurity, corruption, unemployment, and exclusion from governance.
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Governor OTTI said the objective of the medical city project is to tap from the huge resources that affluent Nigerians spend annually on medical tourism. He made this known in a presentation on the investment potentials in Abia State during the opening session of the Invest Lagos 3.0 programme.
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Members of the NBA Eti-Osa Branch, famed as the Coastline Bar, ignored unfavourable weather, with threats of rainfall on Saturday morning, and trooped out in their numbers for the Health Walk. Clad in branded shirts provided by one of the Law Week sponsors, Leemaz Computers & Homes, the participants
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The Eti-Osa Branch Chairman also said there would be a session that would bring together real estate stakeholders to discuss trends and challenges, including the rising cost of rent and the rising cost of processing land and property transactions in Lagos State.
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"The news of Her Lordship’s transition came as a painful and devastating loss not only to the Judiciary of Lagos State but also to the entire legal profession and all who had the privilege of encountering her exceptional character, wisdom, and service to humanity."
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The NBA spokesman noted that the 2026 Law Week celebration would go down as a “historic convergence of legal minds and policymakers”, stressing that it was already generating significant public and institutional interest both locally and internationally.
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IPv6 is the acronym for Internet Protocol Version 6, which is the latest version of the Internet Protocol (IP), designed to address the limitations of IPv4, particularly the exhaustion of IP addresses.
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Confirming the development in a statement, the Head, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, NNENNA UKOHA, said the MoU also offers opportunities for consumers to leverage the potentials of the telecommunications and financial sectors.
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The NCC spokeswoman noted that poor service delivery has far-reaching consequences, affecting productivity, business activities, and public confidence in the communications system.
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The Minister of Education, TUNJI ALAUSA, made the announcement in Abuja during the inauguration of key officials appointed to lead the two institutions.
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The NCC spokesperson said under the new framework, where a purchaser is debited but fails to receive value for airtime or data — whether the failure occurs at the bank level or with an NCC licensee — the purchaser is entitled to a refund within thirty seconds, except ...
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OLU AGUNLOYE is facing trial on a seven-count charge of corruption and fraudulent award of the contract for the Mambila Power Project during the OBASANJO Administration.
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Professor CHIKE comes in as the tenth UNIPORT Vice Chancellor, and he will be succeeding the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor OWUNARI GEORGEWILL, whose tenure will elapse on July 13. Professor GEORGEWILL will exit office as UNIPORT’s ninth Vice Chancellor after presiding over the university’s co
The Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, became one of Nigeria's youngest Computer Engineering professors, and will now make history as JAMB’s youngest registrar.
The Minister of Education, TUNJI ALAUSA, made the announcement during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions for Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja.
The Force PRO said while the Nigeria Police Force does not act on rumours, the safety concerns raised by members of the public have been duly noted.
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Governor OTTI said the objective of the medical city project is to tap from the huge resources that affluent Nigerians spend annually on medical tourism. He made this known in a presentation on the investment potentials in Abia State during the opening session of the Invest Lagos 3.0 programme.
The fresh lawsuit is seeking an order of mandamus compelling the police to conduct a thorough, diligent, and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death in September 2023.
The Coroner’s Court was informed that hearing is suspended pending the outcome of a meeting between the State Attorney General and all parties involved, which is scheduled for May 12, 2026.
CAPPA called on governments, policymakers and relevant agencies to scale up health sector funding, ensure full and timely release of budgeted funds, fast-track the adoption of healthy food policies, and strengthen accountability across the system.
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Environment and Water Resources, TOKUNBO WAHAB, said the health officers would not hesitate to issue default notices to houses and individuals who fail to participate in the cleanup exercise, who would then be arraigned in court for breach of the 2017 Environmental Management Law of Lagos State.
Affirming the significance of soils in ensuring food security, carbon storage, and ecosystem stability, the MBPP Coalition warned that increasing pressures from industrial agriculture, reckless mining, and poorly regulated carbon offset projects ,threaten soil integrity.
Speaking in an interview on the television platform, TOKUNBO WAHAB said the reintroduction of the cleanup exercise is leaning on the successful implementation of the ban of the sale and use of Styrofoam and single-use plastic products in Lagos State.
ADEGBORUWA reminded the Lagos State government monthly sanitation exercise was halted by the Federal High Court in 2015, adding that since the case was still in court, the state government cannot proceed with the proposed resumption of the cleanup exercise.
