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July 20, 2026

UNIPORT dissolves students’ union, orders leaders to appear before investigative panel

The institution did not disclose the reasons for the dissolution or the specific issues under investigation.

University of Port Harcourt
July 20, 2026

Official files lawsuit against Kano’s judicial commission, seeks N100 million damages

The suit, filed before the National Industrial Court, also named Governor Abba Yusuf and the commissioner for justice as respondents.

Kano governor
July 20, 2026

Police say Ondo-Lagos armed robbery syndicate nabbed

The police command in Ondo state on Monday said it arrested three interstate armed robbery syndicates and recovered AK-47 rifles, Beretta pistols and other items.

Armed policemen
July 20, 2026

Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC arraigns Warri Refinery’s former MD

EFCC on Monday arraigned Jimoh Yisawu, former managing director of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, on money-laundering charges.

Jimoh Yisawu
July 20, 2026

NDA cautions public as shooting exercise begins in Kaduna

NDA has begun a five-day shooting exercise in Kaduna for cadets, urging residents around the Afaka Range to avoid the stipulated areas for safety.

Shooting range
July 20, 2026

Group hails Badejo-Okusanya’s emergence as NBA president

Women in Business and Politics congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya on her election as NBA president, stating that her emergence marks a milestone for women’s leadership.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya
July 20, 2026

Lightning strike kills six people in Adamawa

The police command in Adamawa has confirmed the death of six people following a lightning strike in the Ganye council.

Lightning strike photo used to illustrate this story (Credit: Britannica)
July 20, 2026

Cross River govt exempts women, elderly drivers from vehicle registration, levies

The Cross River government has exempted women in commercial transport and men aged 60 and above from paying vehicle registration and daily operational levies.

Motorists on Calabar road
July 20, 2026

Gas tanker leak contained in Kaduna: KADSEMA

The executive secretary of KADSEMA, Usman Mazadu, said the agency has contained a compressed gas tanker leak in Kaduna South.

Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (Credit: KADSEMA)