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Latest News from Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
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IGP Orders Intensified Crackdown on Criminals in Kano
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed officers of the Kano State Police Command to step up operations against criminal groups across the state.
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Bernardo Silva Joins Real Madrid After Nine-Year Manchester City Stay
Real Madrid have completed the signing of former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer after his contract with the English club expired at the end of last season.
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NDC Introduces Anti-Defection Policy, Candidates to Sign Oath of Loyalty
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a new anti-defection policy requiring all candidates seeking elective offices on its platform to sign legal documents committing to vacate their seats if they defect from the party after winning elections.
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Nigeria, Cameroon Sign Defence Agreement to Boost Border Security
Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral defence cooperation aimed at enhancing security along their shared southern border and improving maritime safety in the Gulf of Guinea.
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JAMB Releases Original UTME Result Slips for 2026 Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of original result slips for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
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Nigeria Denies Plans to Introduce New Taxes on Telecom Services, Fuel
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following recommendations contained in the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria.
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Kogi Court Sentences Kidnapper to Death for Murder of Neighbour
A High Court in Kogi State has sentenced a man arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) to death for kidnapping and murdering his neighbour, a hotel owner in Obajana.
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Messi Hits Historic Hat-Trick as Argentina Cruise Past Algeria
Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick to lead the defending champions to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their 2026 tournament opener.
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Messi Equals Record as Mbappe Closes In on Klose’s World Cup Goal Mark
Lionel Messi has equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record, while Kylian Mbappe continues to close in following their latest goal contributions at the 2026 tournament.
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Atiku Welcomes Court Of Appeal Order Suspending ADC Deregistration
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to suspend the execution of the Federal High Court judgment seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.
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Court Of Appeal Suspends Deregistration Order Against ADC, Accord, Others
The Court of Appeal has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suspend the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord, and three other political parties.
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Plateau Police Confirm Death Of Three Security Personnel At NIPSS Kuru-Jos
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the death of three security personnel following a security incident at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru-Jos.
