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Jul

11

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

FCT Education Secretariat Intensifies Monitoring Of Public Schools To Enhance Learning Outcomes

Education

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat, through its Education Resource Centre (ERC), has intensified the monitoring of the third term promotion examinations in public schools across the six Area Councils of the Territory. The action is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen quality assurance and improve learning outcomes. Leading the monitoring exercise, Director, ERC, Dr. Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, said the initiative is aimed at ensuring compliance with established educational standards, safeguarding the credibility of school examinations, and promoting excellence in teaching and learning. Dr. Abdulrahim explained that the end-of-session promotion examinations play a critical role in determining students’ progression to…

Jul

10

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Spain Outplay Belgium, Merino Sends Red Fury Into World Cup Semi-finals Against France Tuesday

Sports

*As De Bruyne, Lukaku, Doku, Others Head Home By Sid Lowe, at the Los Angeles Stadium Mikel Merino’s amazing moment arrived once more, a country circling the corner flag with him. The man who came on to score the late, late goals that took Spain's La Roja Furia (The Red Fury) into a European championship semi-final two years ago and a World Cup quarter-final four days ago, only went and did it again. This is some hat-trick, history made here. Introduced as sub on 85.32 with Spain struggling to find a way through against Belgium, Merino was the man most…

Jul

10

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

SAGA OVER: Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Freed -Presidency

News

*After About 50 Days In Captivity Joy hit Oyo State today following disclosure that the kidnapped pupils and teachers from Orire in the state have regained their freedom, about 50 days after their abduction by terrorists. News of their release came in a post on X by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga. It stated: "Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo, have been freed by their abductors." Details surrounding their release, including whether ransom was paid, had yet to be disclosed. The pupils and teachers were abducted on 15 May, 2026, when gunmen, later widely identified as terrorists attacked…

Jul

10

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

HORROR! Cobras, King Ratsnakes, Vipers, Others Unleash Terror In China

Foreign

Hundreds of snakes, including cobras, have escaped from flooded breeding farms in southern China as severe storms continue to batter parts of the country. State media reported that a snake farm in Hengzhou, in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, was hit by flood waters after days of heavy rainfall caused by typhoon Maysak, prompting warnings for nearby residents. A dramatic video shared by state media showing local people using dip nets to catch snakes and a cobra poking its head above a torrent of muddy water went viral. Local media reported that the types of the escaped snakes included water snakes,…

Jul

10

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

At Call To Bar, Chairman, Body of Benchers Nigeria, Akpomudje, Admonishes New Lawyers On Professional Principles

News

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Chairman of the nation's Body of Benchers (BOB), HRM Albert Akpomudje SAN, Eyavwien-Alaka I, has called on newly qualified lawyers in Nigeria to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct as they begin their legal careers. Speaking during the Call to Bar ceremony held this week in Abuja, Akpomudje congratulated the new legal practitioners on reaching a significant milestone in their professional journey. The legal luminary-monarch described their admission into the Nigerian Bar as both an honour and a solemn responsibility that demands unwavering commitment to justice, the rule of law, and service…

Jul

10

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Anambra Introduces Tax Waivers For Voluntary Asset Income Declaration, Regularization Scheme

Economy

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Anambra State Government has introduced the Voluntary Assets Income Declaration and Tax Regularization Scheme (VAIDS), which runs from 6 July, 2026, to 5 September, 2026. This was disclosed in a public announcement by Executive Chairman (AIRS), Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), Ikeazor Okonkwo, who said that the scheme offers a one-time chance for taxpayers to fix their tax issues without facing the full penalties for not complying. He explained that the scheme is available to everyone, including individuals, businesses, and other organisations that have unpaid taxes or fees, those who have not registered as taxable persons,…

Jul

10

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Police Nab One Over Alleged Murder Of Benue Professor, Brother

News

*Details Emerge Of How They Died‎‎By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎As members of the Father Adasu University community and family members continue to mourn the murder of Professor Gabriel Nyityo, the Benue State Police Command has arrested one Abdullahi Usman of Awe Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State in connection with the assassination of the university don and his younger brother. ‎A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benue State Command, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Udeme Edet, in Makurdi on Thursday, disclosed that the Command's 'D' Division received a distress call along Adaka axis, and on arrival, police personnel…

Jul

09

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Africa Waves Byebye To 2026 World Cup As Morocco Bows To France Without A Whimper

Sports

France national team, Les Bleus, sent a resounding message to the entire world, cementing their status as tournament favorites with a crushing victory over Morocco, Thursday night Nigeria time. In a matchup that promised to be a thriller, Les Bleus ultimately dominated, sealed by two absolute world-class goals from their biggest superstars. Kylian Mbappé, who had missed a penalty earlier on, made up for it as he struck first in the 60th minute, finding just enough space to unleash an unstoppable shot past Yassine Bounou. Six minutes later, Ousmane Dembélé added to the lead, scoring in the 66th minute. France…

Jul

09

2026

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Alleged N1.32bn Money Laundering: EFCC Arraigns Former MD Of Port Harcourt Refinery

News

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Mr. Ahmed Adamu Dikko, former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Nikko was arraigned on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering. The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/360/2026 and dated and filed on June 22 by the Commission's counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, listed Dikko and Masterpiece Projects & Investment Limited as first and second defendants respectively. Dikko, who led the Port Harcourt Refining Company for about four years, pleaded not guilty to a 12-count charge filed against him by the…

Jul

09

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Again, Enugu State Govt Seals Unlicensed Hospitals

News

*No Let-Up In Monitoring -Health Commissioner *Nwoye Drums Grassroots Mobilization As Former State Chairmen Of Defunct ACN Reaffirm Loyalty To Ruling APC By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government, through its Ministry of Health, has sealed no fewer than four private health facilities (hospitals) in Enugu North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry, Mrs Chidiogo Ugodu, in a statement today (Thursday, 9 July) in Enugu, disclosed that the hospitals were sealed on 8 July. According to the statement, the health facilities were sealed for not being licensed and meeting necessary regulatory requirements.…