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Court Jails Mother, Sister of Kogi Terrorist Kingpin Battujo for 40 Years
47+ min ago (269+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 22: 29 By Mercy Edewede X @Mercy Edewede The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the mother and sister of slain terrorist kingpin, Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, to 40 years imprisonment for terrorism-related offences. Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa handed down the…...
Police Appoint CSP Anietie Iniedu as New Force Public Relations Officer
47+ min ago (241+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 22: 23 By Mercy Edewede X @Mercy Edewede The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. Iniedu's appointment comes barely…...
Nigeria's Best Athletes Battle for Commonwealth Games Places at Lagos Trials
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (231+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 08: 48 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. The three-day Commonwealth Games Trials will take place from 20th to 22nd June 2026 at the Yaba College…...
US-Iran Talks Postponed as Vance Cancels Switzerland Trip
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (278+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 09: 26 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…...
Ex-Rivers Commissioner Tam-George Named Among 50 Global Thought Leaders in Media Comms
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (380+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 14: 37 Nigerian scholar and strategic communication specialist Austin Tam-George has been named among the world's 50 most influential thought leaders in media communications for 2026, placing him alongside leading academics, journalists, and communication strategists from around the globe. The recognition was…...
Nigeria Sets Up Presidential Task Force as Ebola Threat Raises Fresh Concerns
15+ hour, 47+ min ago (299+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 08: 14 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…...
Analyst Backs African Teams to Make Strong World Cup Progress
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (265+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 09: 06 An African football analyst, Clinton Mc Dubus, 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. Speaking after the opening…...
Ebola Cases Rise to 894 in DR Congo and Uganda, Death Toll Hits 204
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (373+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 16: 13 By Mercy Edewede X @Mercy Edewede Ebola cases across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have risen to 894, with 204 deaths recorded in affected regions, according to figures disclosed during a webinar on Thursday. Wessam Mankoula, Acting Head…...
SERAP Raises Alarm Over Reported Revocation of Sowore's Bail, Warns Against Threat to Free Speech
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (280+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 13: 19 By Mercy Edewede X @Mercy Edewede 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…...
World Sickle Cell Day: Declare Ailment a National Health Emergency - Expert
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (618+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 11: 22 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. Those figures were highlighted by Caleb Anthony Audu, Senior Manager of the Sickle Cell Foundation…...