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US Strikes Reportedly Expand Across Iran
United States airstrikes on Iran appeared to have expanded early Monday, with reports indicating that a wider range of locations in the country’s southern and western regions came under attack. The latest strikes reportedly targeted Qeshm, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, Jask, Bushehr, Khondab, Bandar Mahshahr, Behbahan, Andimeshk, Dezful, Ahvaz, Abadan, and Khorramshahr. Iranian media outlet Eskan…
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US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran
The United States Central Command has announced a new round of military strikes against Iran as tensions continue to rise in the region. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, CENTCOM said its forces began launching the strikes at about 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday. According to the command, the operation is…
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Atiku Demands Reversal of Unity School, WAEC, NECO Fee Hikes
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the increase in fees charged by Federal Unity Colleges and the reported introduction of a uniform ₦50,000 examination fee for candidates sitting for the West African Examinations Council and National Examinations Council examinations from 2027. Atiku described the fee increases as harsh…
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Troops Suffer Casualties in Oyo School Rescue
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that some security personnel suffered casualties during the operation that secured the release of 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.The victims, kidnapped on May 15, 2026, were rescued on July 10 after more than a month of intelligence gathering and coordinated security operations.The…
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Court Affirms FCCPC’s Power to Investigate Air Peace Over Fare Complaints
The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the power of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate consumer complaints relating to airline ticket pricing. The court dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited, which challenged the Commission’s authority to request information from the airline over complaints about increases in domestic airfares.…
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Anti-Immigration Protesters Force Migrants From Homes in South Africa
Anti-immigration protesters in South Africa have intensified their campaign against foreign nationals, with some groups reportedly entering homes in Johannesburg and handing suspected undocumented migrants over to the police. The incidents occurred on Thursday in Johannesburg’s Alexandra township, where protesters moved from house to house in search of foreign nationals they believed were living in…
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State Police Before 2027 Elections Could Fuel Anarchy, Odinkalu Warns
Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has warned that introducing state police close to the next election cycle could worsen Nigeria’s security and political challenges if proper constitutional safeguards are not put in place. Odinkalu said although there is broad agreement that Nigeria’s current policing structure needs to be decentralised,…
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Premier Nigerian law firm Adeola Oyinlade & Co. has officially announced the winners of its highly anticipated 2026 National Essay Competition for law undergraduates.
This year’s edition drew an overwhelming response, receiving over one thousand entries from tertiary institutions across all geopolitical zones of the country. Tackling Nigeria’s Digital Frontier The 2026 competition challenged… This year’s edition drew an overwhelming response, receiving over one thousand entries from tertiary institutions across all geopolitical zones of the country. Tackling Nigeria’s Digital…