Month: July 2026
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Governor Yusuf Announces State of Emergency Over Kano Drug Crisis
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared a state of emergency in Kano to combat rising drug abuse, introducing new executive powers, curfews, and a specialized task force to dismantle criminal networks.
October 27 ruling scheduled for contested documents in N152 million property trial
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos will decide on October 27, 2026, whether to admit disputed evidence in a N152 million real estate fraud case against Oak Homes Limited and its CEO, Olukayode Olusanya.
Southern Brave stage dramatic recovery to defeat Welsh Fire
Southern Brave overturned a difficult position to secure an eight-run win against Welsh Fire in their opening match of The Hundred.
NNPCL Raises Petrol Costs Again Within 48 Hours
The NNPCL has hiked its petrol prices for the second time in two days, moving the rate to N1,335 per litre amid ongoing volatility in the oil market.
Jalingo Federal High Court schedules Lau versus APC chairman case for October 7
The Jalingo Federal High Court has delayed the lawsuit between Alhaji Abdulhadi Lau and APC Chairman Alhaji Abubakar Bawa until October 7, 2026, following a request from the plaintiff for more time to prepare responses.
Nigeria excels in gambling oversight despite massive illegal market
A report by Gaming Compliance International highlights Nigeria as a leader in regulating online gambling, even as illegal platforms across Africa capture $17.8 billion in revenue.
The reasoning behind night-time anti-doping checks in professional cycling
Anti-doping officials have begun conducting rare late-night drug tests on elite cyclists at the Tour de France, sparking a debate between the need for strict integrity and the well-being of the riders.
Lloyd’s of London confirms former CEO violated rules regarding personal disclosure
An internal investigation at Lloyd's of London concluded that former CEO John Neal and director Rebekah Clement violated compliance rules by failing to disclose a personal relationship that created a perceived conflict of interest.
Adamawa ADC members demonstrate against potential governorship candidate swap
ADC supporters in Adamawa protested in Yola against alleged schemes to replace their governorship candidate, Omar Suleiman, ahead of the 2027 elections.
Commuter Expects Significant Savings from New Bus Fare Cap
A new government initiative capping bus fares at £2 is set to provide financial relief to daily commuters, though rural residents and transport advocates argue that broader infrastructure issues remain.