Month: July 2026
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Rosie Eccles targets third Commonwealth medal in final career outing
Welsh boxing standout Rosie Eccles is set for one final challenge at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, hoping to secure a third medal before ending her career on a high note.
Policing in Ecuador: Battling Crime, Corruption, and Cartels in Durán
Ecuadoran police in the city of Durán are locked in a dangerous struggle against powerful drug gangs, battling not only lethal street violence but also deep-seated corruption within the state and justice system.
Global Semiconductor Stocks Slide Amid Waning AI Investor Confidence
Semiconductor shares in the US and Asia plummeted as investor skepticism surrounding artificial intelligence projects deepened, causing Nvidia to lose its position as the world's most valuable company to Apple.
Audio tapes reveal Biden mentioning classified documents to memoir writer
Congressional Republicans have made public audio recordings in which Joe Biden admits to possessing classified documents following his time as vice-president.
Internal INEC Report Challenges Claims That Political Parties Met Candidate Submission Deadline
New reports from INEC sources suggest that no political party, including the APC, managed to meet the initial July 11 deadline for submitting candidate nominations, contradicting previous claims from the ruling party.
Tinubu Rejects South African Envoy Amid Diplomatic Tensions
President Tinubu has declined to meet a South African envoy, conditioning future diplomatic relations on the formal ratification of a security agreement and accountability for the recent death of a Nigerian citizen in Cape Town.
Family requests N35 million for emergency kidney transplant for Bobby Dennar
A family is raising N35 million for Bobby Dennar, who requires an urgent kidney transplant to treat his end-stage renal failure.
Naira experiences decline against dollar in parallel and official markets
The Nigerian naira weakened to N1,407 per dollar in the parallel market and N1,364 in the official market, as trading volumes dropped significantly.
Defence Minister Says President Tinubu Will Unveil Salary Hike for Military Personnel
Defence Minister Christopher Musa announced that President Tinubu is expected to raise soldiers' salaries soon as part of a broader push to improve military welfare and support service families.
Accountant-General Reveals Fraudulent Creation of PFIPC
The House of Representatives has ordered the police to produce suspect Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, as the Accountant-General reveals a forged State House letter was used to facilitate the creation of the fake PFIPC agency.