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Customs Auction 20,500 Litres Of Petrol In Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service, on Monday auctioned 20,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, intercepted within the Zone A axis. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Lucky Aliyu, a Deputy Controller of Customs, explained that, acting on credible intelligence, operatives successfully dismantled a coordinated smuggling network involved in the illegal exportation of PMS to neighbouring countries. Aliyu highlighted that during the operation, a total of “820 jerrycans of 25 litres each were intercepted, amounting to 20,500 litres. These seizures were made across key flashpoints, including Imeko, Ilara, Ilaro, Idiroko, and Seme-Badagry.” “In addition to the seized petroleum products, five vehicles used in conveying the products were also intercepted. The combined duty-paid v...

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14Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NMDPRA Seals Two Ogun Filling Stations Over Under-dispensing

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Abeokuta Field Office, on Monday sealed two filling stations — Mangarborn Energy and Mobil Filling Station — located in the Akute/Ajuwon area of Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. They were sealed for under-dispensing fuel and engaging in other sharp practices in violation of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. The enforcement team, led by the Head of Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure, Olufemi Adebowale, said the action underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting consumers from exploitation and ensuring strict compliance with petroleum regulations. Speaking during the enforcement exercise, Adebowale said the sealing of the filling stations became necessary due t...

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EU, UK Hit Russia With Joint Sanctions Over Cyber Attacks

The European Union and Britain targeted Russia Monday with coordinated sanctions over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow’s FSB intelligence agency over involvement in digital strikes. The move comes as Western officials warn Russia has stepped up its “hybrid” campaign to destabilise Europe over four years into the war on Ukraine. Brussels said it was imposing sanctions on nine people and four entities, while London said it was adding 24 names to its blacklist. The British government said the sanctions — the first joint cyber package with the EU — “target the Russian state’s persistent and increasingly reckless attempts to sow chaos and division across Europe”. Among those subjected to asset freezes and visa bans were officers of Russia’s GRU military intelligence age...

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UK-based Nigerian mum dies by suicide after mental health struggle

A coroner’s court in the United Kingdom has ruled that a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide after battling mental health challenges linked to personal difficulties. Beatrice, who relocated from Nigeria to the UK on a skilled worker visa in November 2023, was found unresponsive in her home on Norris Road, Stanfield. According to Stokesentintel UK on Sunday, the inquest heard that her husband, Damian Butler, had left home for his delivery job at about 4:30 pm on the day of the incident before returning approximately two hours later to use the toilet, where he discovered his wife unresponsive. A police officer, PC Hinchliffe, told the court that emergency responders arrived shortly afterwards, but Beatrice was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:21 pm. ...

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14Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Court voids FG’s eight-year retirement policy for education directors

It was victory for education directors, as the National Industrial Court of Nigeria voided the Federal Government’s policy requiring education directors to retire after spending eight years in office The ruling required that teachers and education officers who become directors are entitled to remain in service until they attain 65 years of age or complete 40 years of pensionable service. Delivering judgment in Abuja on July 10, 2026, Justice O. Y. Anuwe nullified circulars issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Education seeking to enforce the eight-year tenure rule against teachers and education officers serving as directors. According to the CTC obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday, the court held that the cir...

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14Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NUT hails govt., security agencies over rescue of abducted Oriire teachers, learners‎‎Rescue

‎‎By Jumoke Olaitan ‎‎Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended the federal and state governments as well as security operatives for their collective efforts to ensure the successful rescue of the abducted learners and teachers in Oriire Local Government of Oyo State. ‎The NUT National President, Mr Titus Amba, gave the commendation at a news briefing on Monday in Abuja, while reacting to the release of victims after 56 days in captivity. Describing the development as a great relief, Amba urged governments at all levels to strengthen security around schools across the country. ‎He stressed the need for the full implementation of the “Safe Schools Initiative”, deployment of adequate security personnel and surveillance systems to vulnerable schools, improved intelligence...

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13Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria rejects genocide claims, seeks deeper US security, trade cooperation

The Federal Government has reiterated that Nigeria’s security challenges should not be misconstrued as religious persecution or genocide. This is as Nigeria also reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic cooperation with the United States in security, trade, investment and regional peace. The position was restated on Monday by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, during a meeting with the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. Enikanolaiye said the Nigerian government remained committed to protecting all citizens irrespective of religion or ethnicity, stressing that ongoing security challenges were being addressed through strengthened law enforcement,...

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13Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gunmen Kidnap Another Headmaster In Oyo, Demand N30m Ransom

Gunmen have struck again in Oyo State, barely 48 hours after the release of the Oriire children and teachers, kidnapping a 60-year-old headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, Budo Aare, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Kolawale Mathew Owoade, popularly known as Onaiye. According to reports, the abductors are demanding a ransom of N30m for his release. He was said to have been abducted on Saturday evening, July 11, 2026, between 5pm and 6pm. The victim’s son, Abiola Owoade, said, “The incident happened when my father was returning from his farm at Budo Aare within this local government area. “Shortly after the abduction, the kidnappers contacted the family using the victim’s mobile phone and demanded a ransom of N30 million for his release. “However, at...

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13Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG Suspends Proposed WAEC, NECO Fee Hike

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed upward review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination. The suspension, according to a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, is to allow wider consultations with stakeholders. The ministry said the letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment, dated June 18, 2026, had been withdrawn to allow for a comprehensive review before any final decision is taken. The ministry, in the release signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, said the suspension followed concerns and feedback from members of the public. “The Federal Ministry of Education announced that the letter c...

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13Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EFCC KNOWS WHAT “STATUS QUO ANTE BELLUM” MEANS — YET 15 DAYS LATER, MRS REBECCA OMOKAMO GODWIN-ISAAC REMAINS WITHOUT WATER, ELECTRICITY, GAS OR FOOD

If EFCC admits the order means the state of affairs before the dispute, why has Plot 4022, Guzape not been restored — and why is Mrs Rebecca still facing conditions that threaten her life? For thirteen days, Mrs Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac says she has remained inside her residence at Plot 4022, Guzape, Abuja, under conditions no Nigerian should be forced to endure. No water.No electricity.No cooking gas.No ability to cook.No ability to eat properly.No peace.No certainty about her safety. Since Monday, 29 June 2026, she says operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have remained at the property while the basic utilities needed for human dignity and survival have been disconnected. What is happening now is no longer just a land dispute. It is a hum...

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13Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EFCC KNOWS WHAT “STATUS QUO ANTE BELLUM” MEANS — YET 15 DAYS LATER, MRS REBECCA OMOKAMO GODWIN-ISAAC REMAINS WITHOUT WATER, ELECTRICITY, GAS OR FOOD

If EFCC admits the order means the state of affairs before the dispute, why has Plot 4022, Guzape not been restored — and why is Mrs Rebecca still facing conditions that threaten her life? For thirteen days, Mrs Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac says she has remained inside her residence at Plot 4022, Guzape, Abuja, under conditions no Nigerian should be forced to endure. No water.No electricity.No cooking gas.No ability to cook.No ability to eat properly.No peace.No certainty about her safety. Since Monday, 29 June 2026, she says operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have remained at the property while the basic utilities needed for human dignity and survival have been disconnected. What is happening now is no longer just a land dispute. It is a hum...

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13Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PFIPC scandal: Police to arraign ‘fake’ DG Tuesday

The police is expected to arraign the Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, before the Federal High Court on Tuesday. In a fresh charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, the police charged Adeyemi and two others with eight counts bordering on forgery, impersonation and related offences. The charge was filed on November 27, 2025, by police prosecutor Wisdom Madaki. When the case came up on June 16 for the defendants to take their plea, Adeyemi was said to be indisposed, prompting Justice Mohammed Umar to adjourn the matter. According to the court documents, witnesses listed in the case include the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila; Paul Emmanuel; Jeremiah Imoukhede; and Ituah Sylvester. Ot...

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13Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Soldiers Kill ISWAP Cameraman, Uncover Foreign Terrorist Trainer, Doctor In Borno Forest

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised an Islamic State West Africa Province cameraman and recovered video materials indicating the presence of three foreign facilitators. Those arrested included a Palestinian Arab identified as a trainer and a Moroccan Arab serving as a medical doctor for the terrorist group in Borno State. The Acting Military Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Muhammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the operational success was recorded on Saturday following a failed infiltration attempt by members of ISWAP terrorists into Cross Kauwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Goni said the terrorists attempted to exploit the cover of darkness to breach the troops’ posi...

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13Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG Raises WAEC, NECO Fees To N50,000 Per Candidate

The registration fee for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, SSCE, National Examinations Council, NECO and the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, have been increased to N50,000 per candidate, beginning in 2027. The Federal Ministry of Education gave the approval over the weekend. The decision has attracted reaction from National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, and former vice president and presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, who described it as further punishment on already struggling parents and guardians. The examinations are conducted for internal candidates who are finishing their Senior Secondary School education. WAEC just finished this year’s exam a few weeks ago, while NECO’s ongoing. ...

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12Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Benue Gubernatorial Hopeful, Engr. Benjamin Akaakar, Condemns Killings in Otukpo-Onobi

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) gubernatorial hopeful for Benue State, Engr. Benjamin Akaakar, has strongly condemned the tragic killing of innocent residents in Otukpo-Onobi, Idoma land, Benue State, in an attack reportedly carried out by suspected herdsmen. In a statement, Akaakar expressed profound grief and sadness over the incident, describing the attack as "barbaric, inhuman, and unacceptable." He said the loss of innocent lives is a painful reminder of the urgent need to tackle the worsening security challenges confronting Benue State. "The continued attacks on our communities are deeply disturbing and demand immediate and decisive action from all relevant authorities," he said. The gubernatorial hopeful called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the i...

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12Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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AFTER 13 DAYS OF SUFFERING, EFCC FINALLY ALLOWS REBECCA’S HUSBAND TO TAKE FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO HER, BUT HER ORDEAL IS NOT OVER

Public pressure opened the gate for food, but Mrs Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac remains without full restoration of water, electricity, gas, safety and dignity at Plot 4022, Guzape After thirteen painful days, the family of Mrs Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, finally allowed her husband, Engineer Isaac Ishaku Yusuf, to take food and essential supplies to her inside their residence at Plot 4022, Guzape, Abuja. For nearly two weeks, Mrs Rebecca had reportedly remained inside the property under conditions no human being should be forced to endure: no water, no electricity, no cooking gas, no ability to cook properly, no normal access to food, no peace and no certainty about her safety. The family says this limited access came ...

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NOG Energy Week 2026: Prof. Chinedu Promotes Robotics for Safer Oilfield Operations

By Genesis ogiri ABUJA – Professor of Energy Policy and Management, Eur Ing Professor Chinedu Ogwus, Regional Director for West Africa Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Technical Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPE International), has called for the accelerated adoption of robotics and autonomous systems to improve safety, protect critical oil infrastructure, and enhance operational efficiency across Nigeria's oil and gas industry. Addressing delegates at the 25th anniversary edition of NOG Energy Week 2026 in Abuja, Professor Chinedu said robotics is no longer a futuristic concept but a practical solution to many of the challenges confronting Nigeria's upstream petroleum sector. He urged industry operators, policymakers, regulators, and investors to...

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11Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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How pressure forced terrorists to free 44 abducted Oyo pupils, teachers ―… Army

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that multiple arrests carried out across Oyo State and other parts of the country forced the terrorists behind the abduction of 44 pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to unconditionally release their captives The army said the arrests were part of a coordinated intelligence-led operation that targeted the criminal network responsible for the May 15, 2026, abduction, as well as its logistics chain, informants and hideouts. The Acting Deputy Director of 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, July 10, 2026, said the sustained operation significantly weakened the terrorist group. Danjuma explained that multiple arrests made within O...

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10Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Don’t Wait For Order Before Shooting Terrorists, Defence Minister Tells Soldiers

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has directed soldiers and other security personnel deployed to confront terrorists not to wait for order before engaging terrorists and armed bandits. He said the army will no longer take the excuse of awaiting orders and anything short would be treated as collaborating with them. Musa gave the charge on Wednesday in Sokoto State while commissioning 62 operational vehicles and security equipment worth ₦27.127 billion procured by the Sokoto State Government to strengthen security operations across the state. “Once you are deployed, do not wait for any order from anybody to shoot any bandit or any terrorist,” the minister declared. “Anybody who refuses to shoot or kill any bandit or terrorist in the name of waiting for a...

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GOV. FUBARA PRESENTS N1.8 TRILLION 2026 BUDGET, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES

Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Friday, presented the 2026 Budget estimates of One Trillion, Eight Hundred and Fifty-four Billion, Two Hundred and Forty-eight Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty-four Thousand, Four Hundred and Seventy-five Naira, Seventy-six Kobo (N1,854,248,734,475.76) only. The budget, titled "Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development”, Governor Fubara said, is the result of considerable public participation in a shared vision for building an economically resilient, thriving, and prosperous Rivers State. According to him, the proposalhas a capital expenditure component of One Trillion, Four Hundred and Five Billion, Two Hundred and Seventy Million, Eight Hundred and Seventeen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Nine Naira, ...

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