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Aduwo Ayodele

July 6, 2026

Ogun lawyers boycott court over N100,000 virtual hearing fee, oath administration hike

Lawyers in Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ota commenced a three-day boycott of court proceedings to protest new policies introduced by the state judiciary.

Protesting Lawyers
July 6, 2026

Microsoft lays off 1,600 Xbox employees, shuts four studios amid focus on AI

The company plans to cut approximately 3,200 jobs in the next year.

Microsoft
July 6, 2026

Okigwe Eight: Kidnapped Scripture Union delegates freed after 22 days

Eight members of the Scripture Union abducted along the interstate boundary between Imo and Anambra on June 14 while returning from a national conference are freed.

Eight members of the Scripture Union abducted
July 6, 2026

Xenophobia: FG to airlift about 300 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday

The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and the consulate general in Johannesburg have announced plans to repatriate about 300 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
July 5, 2026

Diaspora group condemns alleged killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

NUSA said it has commenced engagement with the police to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted and that justice prevails.

Emeka Iroegbu
July 5, 2026

Consulate demands justice as another Nigerian killed in South Africa

The consulate called on the South African government to launch an investigation into all alleged murder cases and prosecute perpetrators.

Xenophobia Attacks
July 4, 2026

Consulate condemns alleged killing of Nigerian, Emeka Iroegbu, by South African metro police

The consulate said Mr Iroegbu, 50, was allegedly murdered on June 28 in Sunnyside, Pretoria, in the Gauteng province.

Emeka Iroegbu
July 3, 2026

Police arrest 11 LAUTECH students over cultism, recover dangerous weapons

Mr Olugbenga stated that all the suspects would be charged to court after investigations are completed.

LAUTECH students
July 3, 2026

PFIPC Scandal: NDC demands Gbajabiamila’s suspension, investigation over alleged N400 million bribe

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has called for the immediate suspension of Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, over bribery allegations.

Gbajabiamila with money bags as background
July 3, 2026

U.S. govt rejects ICC jurisdiction over American citizens

The U.S. has warned the ICC against prosecuting American service members, government officials and civilians, stating that it is not a party to the Rome Statute.