Latest News from Friday, July 24th, 2026

Enugu Air has dismissed reports that one of its aircraft crashed at Benin Airport, describing the incident as a runway excursion during landing.

China has condemned new U.S. tariffs imposed on Beijing and 59 other countries over alleged forced labour concerns, warning Washington against escalating trade tensions.

One person was killed and two others injured in separate crashes on Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway early Friday, prompting the Federal Road Safety Corps to advise motorists to use alternative routes as emergency workers cleared the scene.

The Nigerian Army has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements.

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to compel major social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat, to establish physical offices in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve military operations across the country.

Italian Serie A side Venezia FC have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Akor Adams from Sevilla FC.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports claiming that the format of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will change, confirming that the competition will go ahead with 24 teams.

Nigeria's Super Falcons have received a major boost ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after all 25 invited players reported to the team's training camp in Casablanca.

Nigeria's preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, which kicked off on Thursday 23rd July 2026 have not been without controversy.

Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has appealed to Nigerians for financial support to raise ₦30 million for three urgent life-saving surgeries after spending three weeks in hospital.

The House of Representatives was divided on the passing of the State Police bill on Thursday, leading to the minority caucus staging a walkout as the rest of the house passed the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026.