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Nigerian news

July 8, 2026

Tinubu pledges continued infrastructural support to FCT academia, institutions

Mr Tinubu described infrastructure as the greatest enabler of economic prosperity.

Bola Tinubu and Collected Road C01
July 8, 2026

Four suspects arrested over alleged theft of 19 goats in Niger

A police source said confirmed 19 stolen goats were recovered from the suspects.

Armed policemen in Niger State and goat
July 8, 2026

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Yuguda as AMCON chairman

Mr Tinubu said that Mr Yuguda’s nomination was necessitated by the exit of the immediate past chairman of the corporation’s board.

Lamido Yuguda and AMCON logo
July 8, 2026

Use profit of South African companies in Nigeria to compensate xenophobia victims, Oshiomhole tells Tinubu govt

Mr Oshiomhole stated, “This does not require any further investigation because the facts are self-evident.”

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
July 8, 2026

Defence diplomacy strengthens Nigeria’s security, says CDI

Mr Undiandeye said defence diplomacy also contributed to global peace and collective security while advancing the national interests of participating countries.

CDI Lt.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye
July 8, 2026

Security agents, Oyo govt intervene as Yoruba, Hausa clash claims two lives in Ibadan

Mr Lawal said the state government would not allow hoodlums to turn the incident into a tribal war.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
July 8, 2026

NNPC signs six strategic gas deals to boost industrialisation, energy security

NNPCL has signed six strategic agreements with key industry partners to deepen gas utilisation, strengthen energy security and accelerate Nigeria’s gas-based industrialisation drive.

Bashir Ojulari
July 8, 2026

Top five crimes that land Nigerians in U.S. prisons

At the top of the list of crimes for which the 3,968 Nigerians were jailed was fraud, bribery and extortion, the document stated.

Black U.S. prison inmates used to illustrate the story
July 8, 2026

Nigeria-South Africa relations must be anchored on respect, protection of citizens: APC Governors

The Forum of First-Term Governors under the Progressives Governors’ Forum has condemned attacks on Nigerians and other nationals in South Africa.

APC governors
July 8, 2026

EAPEAN warns agencies against unverified overseas recruitment

The Employers Association of Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria has warned recruiters against placing Nigerians in unverified foreign jobs.

EAPEAN executive secretary Jide Afolabi