Month: July 2026
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Senator Banigo Proposes Earmarking SSB Tax Proceeds for Primary Healthcare
Senator Ipalibo Banigo advocates for ring-fencing revenue from the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax to support primary healthcare and the prevention of non-communicable diseases.
Judge issues ultimatum to Omoyele Sowore regarding defamation case
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court has ordered Omoyele Sowore to resume his defense in the defamation suit filed by the DSS or face potential foreclosure.
Senate Increases Fines for Traffic Violations and Bus Hawking to ₦50,000
The Nigerian Senate has approved the FRSC Act (Amendment) Bill, significantly raising fines for traffic violations, including a ₦50,000 penalty for hawking or preaching in commercial buses.
Bauchi Police Apprehend Seven Suspects Following Assault on University Students
Bauchi State Police have arrested seven people for an armed robbery at an off-campus hostel belonging to Sa’adu Zungur University students, resulting in the recovery of stolen goods and medical treatment for two injured victims.
Carlos Alcaraz Targets Cincinnati Open Return Following Wrist Injury
Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to professional tennis at the Cincinnati Open next month as he recovers from a wrist injury and prepares for the US Open.
Official inquiry confirms MI5 provided false testimony to courts
A damning official investigation has revealed that MI5 knowingly misled courts to protect an abusive neo-Nazi informant, leading to potential legal repercussions for the agency.
Algeria orphanage fire leaves 11 dead during intense heatwave
A tragic fire at an orphanage in Algiers has claimed 11 lives, including children, as Algeria grapples with a massive surge in heatwave-driven wildfires.
Anita Baaki details the final moments of nurse Mary Habila
Physiotherapist Anita Baaki has filed an affidavit detailing the events leading to the death of her colleague, nurse Mary Habila, during an official assignment in Ebonyi State.
Kenneth Okonkwo Claims Peter Obi’s ADC Departure Harmed South-East Political Interests
Spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo argues that Peter Obi's exit from the ADC hindered the South-East's political leverage, leaving the party unable to secure preferred regional candidates due to electoral regulations.
UK Competition Watchdog Probes Euro Car Parks Over Forecourt Charges
Regulators are investigating Euro Car Parks to see if charging drivers who wait in fuel queues is lawful, as part of a wider crackdown on private parking practices.