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SERAP Asks Tinubu to Probe Alleged ₦78.8bn Social Protection Funds Irregularities
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an investigation into more than ₦78.8 billion in public funds allegedly diverted, unaccounted for or irregularly spent under Nigeria’s social protection programmes.
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Troops Dislodge Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Sokoto Forest
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dislodged terrorist elements and recovered weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during a clearance operation in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
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Reps Dissolve All Ad Hoc Committees Over Expired Deadlines
The House of Representatives has dissolved all its ad hoc committees, directing members of the affected panels to immediately stop activities carried out in their names.
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Eight States Account for 98% of Nigeria’s Diphtheria Cases — NCDC
Eight states account for 98% of confirmed diphtheria cases in Nigeria, with about 68% of those infected unvaccinated, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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Army Charges 924 Borno Forest Guards to Protect Communities
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged 924 newly trained forest guards from Borno State to protect forest areas and surrounding communities with professionalism, vigilance and restraint.
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Plateau Shuts Schools Over Suspected Diphtheria Outbreak
The Plateau State Government has ordered the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state over suspected cases of diphtheria.
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LAWMA Disengages Sweepers Over Illegal Waste Dumping in Lagos
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has disengaged some street sweepers, supervisors and a service provider over alleged indiscriminate waste dumping along the Oworonshoki-Berger axis of Lagos.
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US Envoys Arrive Moscow as Russia Strikes Ukraine Airports
US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, have arrived in Moscow to discuss a proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Talk
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Justice Crack: Are Criticisms of Welfare Demoralizing the Nigerian Military?
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Osimhen Shouldn’t Start Against São Tomé and Príncipe- Hodovai
The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on São Tomé and Príncipe in the final game of the 2024 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday.
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Manchester City Will Win the League Again if Other Teams are Not Careful -Alex
Manchester City has started the Premier League season in good form, winning their first three games; the only team to do so.
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We Are Not Working with MC Oluomo - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to reiterate strongly its stand on its reported working relationship with the Chairman of Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) ahead of the general election.
Sport
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FIBA WWC 2026: D’Tigress Lose to South Korea 99 – 81 in Opening Match
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign against South Korea in Berlin, Germany, with a 99 – 81 loss.
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FIFA Backs NFF Reforms
The world football governing body, FIFA, has endorsed plans to reform Nigeria’s football administration following the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board and its general secretary.
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FIBA WWC 2026: D’Tigress Tip Off Against South Korea as Nigeria Begins World Cup Quest
Nigeria’s D’Tigress will begin their campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany, as the tournament’s confirmed rosters set the stage for Friday’s opening tip-off.
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NFF Orders League Boards to Step Aside
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed the leadership of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), and Nationwide League One (NLO) to hand over administrative control to their respective Chief Operating Officers.
