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NBA faults alleged plan to tamper with Edo judiciary, legislature’s autonomy
By Ozioruva Aliu The Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Wednesday faulted alleged plans by the Edo State House of Assembly to repeal the law ensuring the
Nigerians Smart Israel, Oghenekevwe Emadago win 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards
Two Nigerians, Smart Israel and Oghenekevwe William Emadago, have emerged among the winners of the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards for their innovative solutions to challenges linked to extreme poverty.
Five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash – State Dept
Five American citizens died on Wednesday in a helicopter crash while sightseeing in Kenya, a US State Department spokesperson said. The US Embassy in Kenya is in contact with local
7 ways UK’s new visa rules could affect Nigerian, other foreign students
International students have become an increasingly important part of the UK’s migration picture, with more recent students choosing to remain in the country after completing their studies under the UK
FG moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, targets 15% reduction by 2030
—-Okays Revised National Biotechnology Policy 2026 By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Federal Government on Wednesday, moved to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, targeting a 15 per cent reduction in suicide
FG plans building materials hubs across six zones
…Says initiative will cut construction costs, boost local production By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Government has reiterated its plan to establish Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs across the six
UK lists 6 things available to eligible asylum seekers in Britain
The UK has outlined six things eligible asylum seekers can access if they have friends or family members living in Britain and are considering staying with them. According to the
Apapa Customs records N28.1bn single-day revenue
By Godwin Oritse The Apapa Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded its highest-ever daily revenue collection of N28.1 billion, generated on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Police arrest two suspected robbers, recover pistols, cartridges in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Robbery Team have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate allegedly involved in carjacking, armed
Anambra CP orders probe into shooting of Onitsha traders
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of
