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Homepage News from Friday, June 19th, 2026
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Ekiti Police Restrict Movement Ahead of Governorship Election
The Ekiti State Police Command has announced a restriction on inter-state and intra-state vehicular movement across the state on Saturday, the day of the governorship election.
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SERAP Raises Alarm Over Reported Revocation of Sowore’s Bail
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, says it is concerned over reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore in a cyberbullying case linked to social media posts about President Bola Tinubu.
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Nigeria Considers Embedding Journalists With Military During Operations
The Federal Government says it is considering a new arrangement that would allow journalists to accompany military units during selected operations to improve security reporting and strengthen public understanding of counterinsurgency efforts.
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World Sickle Cell Day: Declare Ailment a National Health Emergency - Expert
More than 150,000 babies are born with sickle cell disorder in Nigeria every year, and over 100,000 of them die before reaching their fifth birthday.
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US-Iran Talks Postponed as Vance Cancels Switzerland Trip
A planned round of direct talks between the United States and Iran has been postponed after U.S. Vice-President JD Vance delayed his trip to Switzerland, where officials were expected to discuss the next phase of a recent agreement aimed at ending the conflict.
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Analyst Backs African Teams to Make Strong World Cup Progress
An African football analyst, Clinton McDubus, has praised the performances of most African teams at the FIFA World Cup, saying the continent could have as many as seven representatives in the knockout stage.
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Nollywood, Abia Bid Emotional Farewell to Alexx Ekubo
Family members, Nollywood stars, government officials and admirers gathered in Arochukwu, Abia State, on Thursday to pay their final respects to actor Alexx Ekubo, who died last month at the age of 40 after battling advanced kidney cancer.
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Nigeria's Best Athletes Battle for Commonwealth Games Places at Lagos Trials
Nigeria's top athletes will compete in Lagos this weekend as the country begins its selection process for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Nigeria Sets Up Presidential Task Force as Ebola Threat Raises Fresh Concerns
The Federal Government has established a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats as part of efforts to prevent a possible outbreak in Nigeria following renewed cases of the disease in parts of Africa.
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South Africa Keep World Cup Hopes Alive with Late Penalty
South Africa national football team kept their FIFA World Cup campaign alive after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Czechia national football team in their Group A encounter.
