Month: July 2026
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Keir Starmer Resigns; Andy Burnham Becomes New UK Prime Minister
Keir Starmer has stepped down as UK Prime Minister, handing over leadership to former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham following a period of intense political pressure.
Andy Burnham Takes Office as UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has assumed the role of UK Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer with promises to tackle homelessness, the cost of living, and economic reform.
Four dead and hundreds displaced following violent windstorm in Sokoto
A powerful storm in Sokoto State's Kwara Local Government Area has left four people dead, injured many others, and displaced hundreds of families after damaging homes and public infrastructure.
NDLEA Apprehends Married Couple for Possessing Over 400kg of Narcotics in Edo
Edo NDLEA officers seized over 400 kilograms of cannabis and Canadian loud during a warehouse raid, resulting in the arrest of a married couple.
Dozens feared dead following boat accident in Jigawa State
A boat carrying women and children capsized in Jigawa State, leaving about 40 people missing and prompting an active search and rescue mission.
YEDC Warns Customers Against Fraudulent 20 Percent Electricity Bonus Claims
YEDC has cautioned customers to disregard a viral scam promising a 20 percent bonus on electricity recharges, urging them to use only authorized payment channels.
APC leader Alake advocates for citizen-focused economic reform to curb youth emigration
Ekiti APC leader Chief Joseph Folorunsho Alake calls for urgent economic policy shifts to combat inflation, improve worker conditions, and stop the rising trend of skilled youth migration.
Six Minors Perish in Adamawa Lightning Strike
Six children died after being struck by lightning while working on a farm in Ganye, Adamawa State, during a heavy rainstorm on Saturday.
Nigerian Federal Government Initiates Removal of Tuition for Technical Colleges
The Nigerian government is working to eliminate tuition fees at Federal Technical Colleges to improve access to vocational training, as officials oversee a merit-based admission process following recent national entrance exams.
International Mediators Propose 10-Day Truce to Restore US-Iran Agreement
International mediators are urging a 10-day ceasefire between Iran and the US to salvage a stalled June agreement and restart diplomatic negotiations.