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DSS rescues abducted Nasarawa varsity Dean, arrests female suspect and accomplice

The Department of State Services (DSS) has rescued the abducted Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Nasarawa State Unive

Jul 17, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

general

State Police Is A Constitutional Necessity, Says SDP’s Adebayo

Adebayo said fears of abuse should instead be addressed through professionalism, constitutional oversight The post State Police Is A Constitutional Necessity, Says SDP’s Adeb

Jul 17, 20263 min read

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Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?

World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation 'closely', with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.

Al Jazeera

sports

Super Falcons vs Ghana Friendly Game Called Off

The friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Black Queens of Ghana has been called off. This was disclosed on the X handle of the Super Falcons. In a statement on the

Complete Sports

Woman's post about her husband policing her weight just weeks after giving birth sparks backlash

A woman's post about her husband has gone viral, with many expressing concern about her wellbeing. The woman nar

Jul 17, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

BBC World

Enugu court jails fake prophet for N136.4m fraud

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and senten

Jul 17, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast says that he is travelling to the Biobio region to survey flood damage.

Al Jazeera

sports

Asante Kotoko Appoint South Africa’s AFCON Title Winner Tinkler As New Head Coach

Asante Kotoko have appointed experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season, Ghana Soccernet reports. Tinkler joins the

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Court sentences fake native doctor to 6 years in prison, N20m fine in Anambra

Justice Jude Obiora of an Awka High Court today July 17 sentenced a high-profile fake native doctor, Onyebuchi Okocha, ak

Jul 17, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

business

OAU, Unilag: See the 10 universities that produced Africa’s unicorn founders

Long before investors placed billion-dollar valuations on African startups, before global venture capital firms arrived in Lagos, Johannesburg, and Cairo, many of the continent&#82

Nairametrics

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

BBC World

Woman arrested for allegedly k!lling her co-wife's child in Benue

A woman identified as Erdoo Nancy has been arrested for allegedly k!lling her co-wifes daughter in Ankyoor community, Gwer

Linda Ikeji

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast

The US Tsunami Warning Center has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico after the quake.

BBC World

Teacher on the run after flogging student to de@th in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has commenced the manhunt for a teacher who allegedly fl

Linda Ikeji

sports

Beginner Mistakes To Avoid While Using Cricbet99 Platform

It is easy to get excited when trying out any new platform; however, one needs to be aware of various things before signing up. Many individuals fail to read through the guidelines