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July 17, 2026

Nigeria, Benin bust smugglers in first intelligence-led border operation

According to the organisation, the operation followed a rigorous training programme.

World Customs Organisation
July 17, 2026

Andy Burnham confirmed as UK Labour Party leader, PM-designate

Mr Burnham was confirmed as the LP’s new leader at a special party conference on Friday.

Andy Burnham
July 17, 2026

Court strikes out Amaechi’s suit against Atiku over ADC presidential ticket

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Friday struck out a pre-election dispute suit filed by ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi against former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.

ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate
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 17, 2026

Five things Nigerians need to know about FG’s FreeTV

The federal government has launched FreeTV, a subscription-free digital television platform designed to expand access to television services for millions of Nigerians.

Collage of TVs
July 17, 2026

South Africa’s Du Plessis, Nigeria’s Usman face off in UFC showdown in Oklahoma

The middleweight main event takes place at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.

Du Plessis, Usman
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

10 candidates emerge overall best as FG releases 2026 common entrance results

The 10 candidates scored 202 out of the maximum obtainable 210 marks.

July 16, 2026

Trump issues new rule limiting international student visas to four years

Under the rule, students on F visas and exchange visitors on J visas will only be able to stay in the US during the length of their programme up to four years.

July 16, 2026

Atiku knocks Tinubu over silence on lady who died in works minister Umahi’s residence

Mr Atiku said, “And through all of this, silence from the Presidency. Silence from the Federal Executive Council. Silence from the Inspector-General of Police.”