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July 17, 2026

20 children killed in school bus crash in Uganda

A school bus carrying pupils veered off the road in eastern Uganda on Thursday, killing 20 schoolchildren and a teacher in Kapchorwa district.

school bus crash in Uganda
July 16, 2026

Kidnapped Kogi school principal, NECO official, students regain freedom

Gunmen, on Tuesday, abducted a principal, NECO official and students during exam in Kogi school.

July 16, 2026

Troops foil bandit attack in Kano, recover 97 cattle, 50 sheep

“Recovered cattle have been returned to their rightful owners,” he said.

July 16, 2026

Ex-Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi loses 89-year-old mother

The family said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.

July 16, 2026

2027: Appeal Court restores INEC election guidelines 

In a judgement delivered on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate court barred further implementation of the lower court’s decision challenging the electoral guidelines.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
July 16, 2026

Troops raid Lagos building, nab 24 illegal migrants

Mr Yahaya stated that during the operation, 24 foreign nationals comprising 15 males and nine females were apprehended.

illegal migrants
July 16, 2026

UN says over 500 Rohingya refugees feared dead after two ships sink off Myanmar coast

A second boat, reportedly carrying about 280 people, is believed to have sunk off Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady coast on July 8.

ROHINGYA REFUGEES
July 16, 2026

Police arrest suspect impersonating Boko Haram bandits to extort Yobe farmers

Mr Abdulkarim said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and recover additional exhibits.

July 16, 2026

Kidnap-for-ransom Togolese arrested in Kwara: Police

Police said the suspects threatened to kidnap the complainant and kill his younger brother, Musa Ismaila, if a N22 million ransom was not paid.

Cops in Kebbi