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1. Oyo school children kidnapped, teacher released after 56 days
The students and teachers who were kidnapped in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after 56 days of captivity, following efforts by security agencies.Read more
2. XENOPHOBIA: As a countermeasure, NANS targets MTN, MultiChoice, Stanbic IBTC
In response to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to close business ties with South Africans in Nigeria.Read more
3. Governor Fubara submitted a N1.85tn 2026 budget to the Assembly
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented a proposed budget of ₦1.854 trillion for fiscal year 2026 to the State House of Assembly, led by Chief Martins Amaewhule.Read more
4. APC confirms Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate for 2027, submits joint nomination to INEC
The All Progressives Congress has officially retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 presidential election, ending long-running speculation over the composition of the party’s presidential candidates.Read more
5. 2027: Opposition faces hostile political environment, says Makinde
Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed concern over what he described as Nigeria’s increasingly hostile political environment, and warned that the opposition will not allow the will of the electorate to be undermined during the 2027 general elections.Read more
READ ALSO: PDP, Sowore Praises Teacher for Rescue of Abducted Oyo School Children
6. Yoruba groups blamed Gbajabiamila’s legal action against the DG as an alleged PFICPA fake agent
The South West socio-cultural group, Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum, on Thursday blamed the N10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on allegations linked to the Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign Intervention, and described the action as a pre-emptive move aimed at thwarting an independent investigation.Read more
7. NSIB reveals how private jet mistakenly landed on Asaba construction road
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that the crew of a private plane aborted their initial landing attempt at Asaba Airport before making a second approach which resulted in the plane landing on a road under construction instead of the airport runway.Read more
8. NANS accused the HOD of Ondo university of forcing female students to undergo sexual ordeals to gain marks
The National Students Association of Nigeria accused the Head of Department of a university in Ondo State of forcing a female student to perform sexual acts on him, so that the female student could graduate.Read more
9. EFCC charges former Access Bank staff for allegedly stealing N294.5m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, July 9, 2026 charged former Access bank staffer, Chinonso Akujobi, for alleged theft of N294,595,992 before Justice IO Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.Read more
10. Zamfara approves 6 months maternity leave for civil servants
The Zamfara State Government has approved six months maternity leave for female civil servants to encourage exclusive breastfeeding and improve the health of mothers and babies.Read more
