Month: July 2026
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Bandits kill seven in latest Zamfara state assault
Gunmen killed two civilians and five security personnel during a violent raid on communities within the Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
July 17, 2026
Verstappen Leads Practice as Hadjar Incurs Grid Penalty
Max Verstappen set the pace in the first practice session at Spa-Francorchamps, while Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris confirmed grid penalties for engine-related components.
July 17, 2026
Andy Burnham Named New Labour Leader, Set to Become Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader, succeeding Keir Starmer as UK prime minister following a period of party instability.
July 17, 2026
COLA Platform Issues Apology and Announces Service Resumption via NJ Integration
COLA has officially restored services by integrating with the NJ platform following a 420-day outage caused by a cyberattack, offering compensation and updated security measures to all users.
July 17, 2026
Brenda Fricker, Academy Award-winning actress, passes away at 81
Brenda Fricker, the acclaimed Irish actress celebrated for her Oscar-winning role in My Left Foot and her long-running performance in Casualty, has died at 81.
July 17, 2026
ADC questions presidential authority following BCDA dismissal defiance
The ADC has challenged the Tinubu administration's authority, citing instances where dismissed officials remain in power and noting a pattern of inconsistent policy reversals.
July 17, 2026
Mary Habila’s Family Appeals to IGP for Release of Daughter’s Remains
Tanko Habila is urging the Inspector General of Police to return the body of his late daughter, Mary Habila, so the family can hold a funeral after the Ebonyi State Police Command held the remains for two weeks.
July 17, 2026
Andy Burnham Confirmed as New Labour Leader and Future Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has been named the new leader of the UK Labour Party, succeeding Keir Starmer to become the nation's next prime minister and pledging to renew national hope.
July 17, 2026
Andy Flower declines interest in England Test coaching position
Former England head coach Andy Flower has declined the opportunity to replace Brendon McCullum, citing his commitment to current franchise roles.
July 17, 2026
NGX Investors Lose N32 Billion Following Two-Day Rally
The Nigerian stock market retreated on Thursday, as investors lost N32 billion in capitalization despite a positive year-to-date performance.
July 17, 2026