…Morocco, aiming to retain their continental crown, extend their record to 11 titles and secure one of the qualification places for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Other stars in Madugu’s 25-player squad expected to arrive in camp include Osinachi Ohale, Jennifer Echegini, Toni Payne, Michelle Alozie, Halimat…

…the team an early lead in their first tie of the tournament. Burundi responded in the second singles through Ange Ishimwe, who defeated Success Ogunjobi 6-3, 6-3 to level the contest and send the tie into a decisive doubles rubber. Needing a victory to avoid an opening-day setback, Nigeria paired experienced Oyinlomo Q…

…Bayo Onanuga, said the governor’s request suggested a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s security institutions, insisting that the military and other security agencies had already provided explanations on the rescue operation. Onanuga, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, said the Presidency had no objection to an in…

…citing alleged breach of constitutional and statutory provisions. It held that Section 223 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, mandates political parties to conduct periodic elections based on democratic principles, adding that Article 23 of the ADC Constitution also provides that national and state officers shall ho…

…as the Director-General of the council and operated from an office within the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase III, Abuja. The report stated that the suspect allegedly held meetings with Nigerians and foreign nationals while posing as the head of a government agency and also wrote to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs r…

…through its direct primary elections. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said it had already commenced the process of appealing the judgment to the Supreme Court. “The African Democratic Congress notes the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal in Abuja on M…

…he described as a tactic allegedly used by criminals to conceal their identity and evade security checks. He said the command had intercepted the vehicles across various local government areas of the state since the commencement of the operation and that all drivers had been charged to court. “This is not a mere traffi…

…cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should be reimbursed for securing the strategic waterway. He also declared that the United States was “reinstating” a naval blockade on Iran, further raising fears over global crude oil supplies and energy markets. According to oilprice.com, Brent crude rose…

…on Wednesday, according to an AFP tally based on Iranian announcements. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed “deep concern” at the regional escalation, including attacks by both sides. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had struck US military targets and bases in Jordan, Bahrain and…

Troops rescue three kidnap victims after gun battle with terrorists in Plateau Troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace have rescued three kidnapped victims after engaging suspected terrorists during an offensive operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was launched at about 6:30 p.m.…

…and bandits in and around Niger State. You thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 26(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and punishable under Section 16(1)(b)of the same Act. Count two: That you Muhammad SaniI, Male, of Nabi Village Shiroro LGA, Niger State on or about the 9th of January…

…interventions for children across the country. The First Lady also highlighted the multi-sectoral approach already being deployed across the health, environment, and education sectors under the Tinubu administration, citing her collaboration with the Minister of Environment as one example. “The ministries have also bee…

…notice of her petition in the Los Angeles Daily Journal once a week for four consecutive weeks.The notice informed the public of her request to change her name from Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Marley Jolie and invited anyone wishing to oppose the application to submit a written objection before the final court h…

…waterway, describing it as a measure to cover the costs of providing safety and security in what he called a "volatile" region. The announcement comes after Iran has sought to charge tolls for commercial vessels passing the key waterway - which was previously toll-free before the US and Israel unleashed their war on Ir…

…action against political operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, alleging they failed to secure a presidential pardon after he reportedly paid them $600,000.According to a report by NOTUS, Boosie, whose legal name is Torence Hatch, claims the pair convinced him they had strong connections within President Donald Trump'…

…hardware procurements, which attracted duty exemptions because of Nigeria’s prevailing security challenges. “Other government-backed waivers included importation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), electric and hybrid vehicles, healthcare equipment and medical supplies, industrial machinery and manufacturing inputs, and f…

…Assembly facebook page. In the Idoa kidnapping incident, the gunmen abducted the secretary to the palace of the community alongside three children. DAILY POST gathered that the victims were abducted on Friday morning, July 10,2026. A source who said the secretary is his brother and the children those of his neighbours,…

…smuggling remains a serious threat to Nigeria’s economic stability and national security, adding that it deprives the government of critical revenue, distorts the domestic supply chain, encourages artificial scarcity, fuels criminal enterprises, and undermines the gains of ongoing reforms in the petroleum sector. He re…

The principal of the secondary school abducted alongside teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Alamu, has recounted the harrowing 56-day ordeal in captivity, revealing that children were beaten into silence, male teachers were chained and blindfolded, while the victims were repea…

…Chinedu Nnebeufe, this afternoon led the rescued teachers and pupils to the Oyo State Secretariat and officially handed them over to Governor Seyi Makinde. The victims who were abducted on May 15, were rescued from the kidnappers' den on July 12 after over 50 days in captivity. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 5:47 PM | Sh…

…Herald reported. The unidentified driver reportedly accelerated at ICE agents at an intersection in the small town before the officers shot him dead, eyewitnesses said. Officers in green vests surrounded a car and drew their weapons at the driver, who appeared to drive directly at the agents, witness Lucas Scott, 18, s…

…he described as a tactic allegedly used by criminals to conceal their identity and evade security checks. He said the command had intercepted the vehicles across various local government areas of the state since the commencement of the operation and that all drivers had been charged to court. "This is not a mere traffi…

…Olayinka Balogun, commended the Federal and State Governments, as well as the combined security forces, for their roles in securing the victims’ release. Balogun said the abduction, which occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, left an indelible mark on Oyo State, while the successful rescue of the victims on Friday, July 10…

…to the Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Jude Chukwunwike, at the council secretariat, resurfacing, marking his first public appearance since leaving his position as Force spokesperson. According to Fetuga Robert-Anyawu, a media aide to Delta Governor in a Facebook post, she described Hundeyin as the Com…

There's no secrecy - Umahi speaks on alleged de@th of nurse in his home David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has responded to reports surrounding the alleged death of a nurse, Mary Habila, at his residence in Ebonyi State, dismissing claims that the incident was handled in secrecy.Speaking while inspecting ongoing work…