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Army is making “tremendous progress” to rescue abducted Oyo pupils and teachers – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has expressed optimism that the 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State will soon regain freedom, saying the ongoing military operations are making significant progress. Shaibu gave the assurance on Sunday during an interactive session with media executives in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian …

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Security Forces Recover 1,000 Heads of Stolen Cattle in Kogi – THIS

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Kogi State Government, in collaboration with the 12th Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Hybrid Forces of the Office of the National Security Adviser, Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force, vigilantes and local hunters, recovered about 1,000 stolen cattle during sustained security operations across the state. The operations targeted remnants of the criminal network of …

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FIFA World Cup 2026: France overcomes resistance from Paraguay 1-0 to earn a place in the quarter-finals

France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals after a disciplined and patient performance. The match was expected to test France’s attacking quality against Paraguay’s resilience. In the end it lived up to expectations as both sides produced a competitive performance. France started brightly and controlled much of the …

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SEC clears KoinKoin, GIGX, Blockvault, and other VASPs for incubation programs

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Koinkoin Global Network Limited, GIGX Technologies, Blockvault Custodian Ltd, and six other Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) into the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). The SEC granted Approval in Principle to nine entities, allowing them to begin operating within its regulatory framework. The commission, which made the announcement in two separate …

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FUNAAB raises alarm over illegal sale of university land and demolition of fence

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has raised the alarm over what it described as the illegal encroachment and sale of portions of its land by suspected land grabbers, warning members of the public against purchasing any properties from private individuals. The university said the invaders had not only claimed parts of its land, but had also demolished sections of …

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The Phantom Presidential Council Scandal, by Farooq A. Kperogi – THIS UPDATE

I first received a WhatsApp message about the scandal from famed University of Texas history professor Toyin Falola. I haven’t read it. I thought it was just another corruption scandal, the kind I have become tragically accustomed to. A few days later, my friend, Professor Moses Ochonu, forwarded another version to me. I told him that Professor Falola, mentor to …

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco beats Canada 3-0 to secure place in quarter-finals

Morocco produced an impressive second-half performance to beat Canada 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, advancing to the quarter-finals in commanding fashion. The match began cautiously, with both teams showing discipline and determination as they battled for control in the midfield. Canada attempted to assert itself early, while Morocco relied on combinations …

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How I started ICAN at 13, became Nigeria’s youngest accountant at 16 – Okundaye

Nigeria’s youngest accountant, 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye, has shared how she began her journey to professional success at the age of 13, having completed secondary school ahead of her peers. Okundaye, who recently made history as the youngest accountant in the country, said her parents encouraged her to pursue the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Accounting Technicians program rather than …

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Liberia Chamber Urges Value Addition to Drive Economic Growth

By Lincoln G. Peters CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia, July 3, 2026 — The Liberia Chamber of Commerce has called for a shift in the country’s economic model, urging increased investment in local content, innovation, and value addition to drive sustainable economic transformation. The call was made Thursday during the Chamber’s Annual Business Lunch, held at its headquarters on Queen’s Avenue, Capitol …

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