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July 17, 2026

Shun politics of domination; Nigeria needs service, competence, Emir Sanusi tells politicians

“Power-sharing should not only be about geographical rotation but about ensuring that credible, competent and compassionate leaders emerge to serve the people,” he said.

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
July 17, 2026

NDLEA, NCC sign MoU to combat drug trafficking, piracy

Mr Marwa said the partnership reflects a shared reality in the fight against organised crime in Nigeria.

July 17, 2026

FG seeks overhaul of animal disease control plan

“For us to unlock the true economic and food security potential of our livestock sector, we must systematically eliminate the threat of PPR,” he said.

July 17, 2026

Customs releases N7.61 billion for payment of 4,237 retirees

The NCS announced that the funds had been disbursed to the PFAs for onward payment into the retirees’ individual accounts.

Bashir Adeniyi
July 17, 2026

Nigeria, UN, U.S. deepen anti-crime partnership with first national strategy

The national strategy is expected to be officially unveiled on August 17.

Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka
July 17, 2026

FRSC inaugurates special enforcement to reduce crashes

The exercise, approved by the RS6 zonal command, will run from July 20 to July 22 in Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states.

FRSC
July 17, 2026

NDLEA declares suspected drug kingpin, three accomplices wanted, freezes N9.8 billion

The suspects, Nnamuka Uchenna, Emmanuella Iroka, Nnamuka Ifeanyi and Ekechi Chijioke, are also wanted for alleged drug production and money laundering linked to the illicit operation.

NDLEA
July 17, 2026

Plateau sets 2027 agenda for improved healthcare delivery

The Plateau government says it will prioritise primary healthcare, health workforce development and improved access to quality healthcare in 2027.

Caleb Mutfwang
July 17, 2026

Borno youths mobilise thousands for Tinubu, Shettima’s re-election

Youths in Borno have mobilised thousands to canvass grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
July 17, 2026

ADC mourns Amaechi’s mother

The African Democratic Congress expressed condolences to its vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, following the death of his mother, Mary Amaechi.

Rotimi Amaechi and Mary Amaechi