Month: July 2026
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Okada rider apprehended for abducting three-year-old in Delta
A commercial motorcyclist has been arrested in Delta State for kidnapping a three-year-old girl who was under his care for school transportation.
July 9, 2026
Former Olympic athlete enters not guilty plea regarding Reflecting Pool damage charges
Former Olympian David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, with his lawyers suggesting he is being used to deflect from the site's failed renovation.
July 9, 2026
Severe Gridlock Cripples Mile 2–Apapa Route as Authorities Remain Passive
Hundreds of trucks paralyzed the Mile 2–Apapa route on Thursday, with locals blaming unregulated container terminals and inactive government oversight for the persistent gridlock.
July 9, 2026
Christian Eriksen remains committed to football career after recent health scare
Christian Eriksen will continue his rehabilitation in Denmark following a health scare during an international match, with no current plans to retire from professional football.
July 9, 2026
FIFA Head of Referees Pierluigi Collina Responds to Allegations Following Argentina’s Win Against Egypt
FIFA's Pierluigi Collina has dismissed claims of bias from Egypt coach Hossam Hassan following Argentina's controversial World Cup round of 16 win, insisting that officials acted correctly according to VAR protocols.
July 9, 2026
INEC Confirms Over 2.3 Million Voters for Osun Governorship Election
INEC has released the official voter list of 2,339,233 individuals for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, while warning political parties against the misuse of this data for electoral fraud.
July 9, 2026
Cardi B and Nigerian Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Fuel Dating Speculation in Paris
Cardi B and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye are facing dating rumors after being filmed together at Paris Fashion Week, just months after the singer's split from Stefon Diggs.
July 9, 2026
Information Minister Affirms Tinubu’s Proactive Stance on Ebola Preparedness
Information Minister Mohammed Idris details President Tinubu’s N10 billion intervention and a new communication strategy to keep Nigeria safe from the threat of Ebola.
July 9, 2026
Kebbi State Extends School Closures in Unsafe Regions
The Kebbi State Government has extended the closure of schools in banditry-prone areas to ensure the safety of students and staff until regional security improves.
July 9, 2026
NMDPRA confirms deregulated fuel sector and strengthens consumer protection efforts
The NMDPRA has clarified that Nigeria's petroleum market is fully deregulated, with fuel prices set by market forces, while simultaneously ramping up consumer protection and monitoring efforts.
July 9, 2026