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Tinubu makes fresh appointments; Fayose, Aliyu, Abubakar, Okoya-Thomas, Barde, Okoh, Ndukwe, others in

Freedom Online — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:22:57 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has approved 26 appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, naming former Ekiti governor, Ayo Fayose, chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. Tinubu also appointed retired Maj.-Gen. Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the […]

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PFIPC scandal: Gbajabiamila in ICPC office

Freedom Online — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:12:08 +0000

To defend his integrity in the ongoing investigation of circumstances surrounding the creation of the ‘ghost’ agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, honoured the invitation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja. The principal actor of […]

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UNIPORT Dissolves Students’ Union, NANS Demands Reversal

Robert Imoh — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:09:30 +0000

The management of the University of Port Harcourt has dissolved all activities of the Students’ Union Government with immediate effect. The university also directed elected student leaders to hand over all union property and prepare to appear before an investigative panel. The directive was contained in a memorandum signed by the Dean of Student Affairs, […]

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How police officers took ICPC Chairman to POS operator, extorted N53,000 from him

Robby Akeju — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:43:54 +0000

*Declared wanted, arrested *CP says officers have no right to search phones The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained four police personnel over alleged extortion of Dr Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The Commissioner of Police in charge of FCT, Mr Ahmed Sanusi, said […]

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NANS Warns of Campus Shutdown Over Rising Political Violence

Robert Imoh — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:38:33 +0000

The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened to shut down academic activities in tertiary institutions across Osun State over alleged rising political violence ahead of the governorship election. The association said the planned action was aimed at protecting students from insecurity linked to the electioneering period. NANS made its position known in a statement […]

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Court Strikes Out Ned Nwoko’s Suit Challenging Okowa’s APC Candidacy

Robert Imoh — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:34:08 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit filed by Sen. Ned Nwoko challenging the emergence of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Delta North Senatorial District. Justice Mohammed Umar delivered the ruling on Monday. The court upheld the objections raised by lawyers representing the […]

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Tinubu Group Says Nigeria’s $40bn Net Foreign Reserves Validate Economic Reforms

Robert Imoh — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:27:34 +0000

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum says the rise in Nigeria’s net foreign reserves from about $3 billion in 2023 to more than $40 billion is a major sign of improving economic stability. The political group said the development showed that reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu were restoring confidence in the Nigerian economy. The position was […]

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Sanwo-Olu Pays N3.1bn Compensation to 300 Lagos Property Owners

Robert Imoh — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:22:47 +0000

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented more than N3.1 billion in compensation to over 300 property owners affected by government land acquisition. The payments were made on Monday during a compensation presentation ceremony in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu said the exercise reflected his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency and respect for citizens’ rights. He explained that […]

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Spain outclass Argentina 1-0 to lift second title, sweep awards; Messi weeps

Kunle Mudasiru — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:48:04 +0000

Ferran Torres’ goal in the 106th minute delivered Spain its second World Cup title on Sunday in a win over Argentina that was tense but one-sided. The shot was Spain’s 12th on goal, all while defending champion Argentina had produced zero. Yet for how often Spain peppered Argentina’s defence with shots, its brilliant goalkeeper Emiliano […]

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Ogun 2027: Egba can trust PDP guber candidate Adebutu, says Alake

Freedom Online — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:14:20 +0000

*You are a better version of your father. Whoever says there will be no way for you, you will eat their funeral akara The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, on Sunday, hailed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, describing him as a trustworthy and […]

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LASU Prof, Akhaine, to deliver 4th Lateef Jakande Lecture on Thursday in Lagos; Fayemi is Chairman

Femi Adewale — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:48:32 +0000

A professor in the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University (LASU), Sylvester Odion Akhaine, will on July 23, 2026 deliver the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture in Lagos. The lecture, holding at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, from 10am, has the theme: “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections”. Akhaine, a former […]

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Ooni’s elder brother is dead

Femi Adewale — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0000

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has mourned the death of his elder brother, Adetunji Ogunwusi. In a condolence message issued by the palace’s Senior Media Officer, Sodiq Lawal, Ooni described the deceased as a distinguished entrepreneur and compassionate philanthropist whose life impacted many. Oba Ogunwusi said his late brother was a worthy son […]

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2027: Onovo says APC is confused; opposition will shock them

Femi Adewale — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:29:38 +0000

Chief Martin Onovo, a former Presidential Candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), says opposition leaders and political parties are still united ahead of the 2027 general elections. Onovo, a member of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) said on Sunday in Lagos that the opposition party were ahead of the ruling party in […]

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Ogun guber: Yayi questions PDP legal standing; accuses opposition of pursuing state treasury

Femi Adewale — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:21:33 +0000

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun State, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests aimed at accessing the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Adeola was quoted to have made […]

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NBC to Introduce New Digital Broadcasting Standards

Robert Imoh — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:08:52 +0000

The National Broadcasting Commission says it is preparing to introduce new broadcasting standards to respond to ethical concerns arising from digital platforms and emerging media technologies. Director-General of the NBC, Dr Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this during an interview in Abuja. Ebuebu said the commission had observed a decline in ethical standards across the broadcasting space, […]

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