Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday 19 July

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. The military claims that more than 40 kidnapping victims were rescued in one week

Nigerian military authorities say more than 40 kidnapping victims have been rescued, and more than 20 suspected terrorists, collaborators and other criminal elements have been arrested in coordinated operations across the country in the past week between July 10 and July 16. Read more

2. School teacher who allegedly whipped a child to death in Anambra has reported to the police

A schoolteacher wanted by the police in Anambra State for allegedly caning a 12-year-old primary school pupil to death has surrendered to the state Police Command.Read more

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3. EFCC re-arraigned Tunde Ayeni for alleged fraud of N15.6b

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday re-arraigned Tunde Ayeni, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Apo, on charges of fraud.Read more

4. UNICAL dismissed 8 staff due to alleged exam fraud, absenteeism, etc

The University of Calabar said nine teaching and non-teaching staff members found themselves on the wrong side of the institution’s disciplinary action for various offences.Read more

5. Saka scored a hat-trick, Mbappe broke the record for goals in a Bronze match with 10 goals

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help the Three English Lions secure a 6-4 victory over France in the 2026 World Cup Bronze match, Saturday night.Read in full