Month: July 2026
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Senate Approves Legislation for Specialized Asset Recovery Agency
The Nigerian Senate has passed legislation to establish an independent agency for managing assets recovered from criminal activities and approved a bill to update regulations for the legal profession.
Nigerian Lawmakers Demand Re-evaluation of Ties With South Africa Amid Xenophobic Violence
Nigerian representatives are pushing for a review of diplomatic ties with South Africa following a series of deadly xenophobic attacks against their citizens.
Abuja High Court grants terror suspect deadline to finalize plea decision
Justice Emeka Nwite has granted terror suspect Abubakar Abba until July 20 to decide on a potential plea change following his trial alongside Mahmud Usman on 32-count terrorism charges.
England reports first decline in school suspensions since pandemic
Government data shows the first drop in English school suspensions since the pandemic, though rates remain higher than pre-2019 levels and primary school incidents have increased.
Senate Authorizes N403.1 Billion for Nigeria Police Trust Fund 2025-2026 Budgets
The Nigerian Senate has approved a combined budget of N403.1 billion for the Police Trust Fund for 2025 and 2026 to enhance operational capacity and infrastructure.
Jigawa ADC members push for removal of governorship candidate Sabo Nakudu following corruption allegations
Jigawa State ADC members are demanding the removal of gubernatorial candidate Sabo Nakudu, citing an ICPC corruption indictment involving billions in missing project funds.
Manchester United consider stadium naming rights as new ground plans advance
Manchester United have unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium near Old Trafford as part of a major regeneration project, though final design choices remain pending.
President Tinubu Submits Proposal to Amend Senior Secondary Education Commission Law
President Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to help improve the management of secondary schooling in Nigeria.
Olawepo-Hashim Takes Accord Party and INEC to Court Over 2027 Presidential Ticket
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has sued the Accord Party and INEC to force his recognition as the 2027 presidential candidate after he won the party's primary election.
Trabzonspor Nears Loan Agreement for Tolu Arokodare
Trabzonspor is in advanced negotiations to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare on a loan deal, with the player expected in Turkey next week.