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Telecom subscriptions hit 195.1m in July
…Adds 2.88m subscriptions in one month By Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s active telecommunications subscriptions rose by 2.88 million in July 2026 to 195.11 million, up from 192.23 million recorded in June,
DSS arraigns 4 IPOB members allegedly linked to operative’s killing
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday arraigned four suspected members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and killing of
Osogbo residents lost millions of Naira in food Ponzi scheme
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo There was panic in Osogbo, Osun State, on Monday after a food outlet allegedly operating an investment scheme shut its premises, leaving hundreds of customers worried
Nigeria has one of smallest budgets — Bagudu
…Minister urges media to support Tinubu’s reforms By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said Nigeria has one of the smallest
Army operationalises 28 Brigade in Kebbi
….Assures residents of enhanced security By Kingsley Omonobi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Nigerian Army has operationalised the 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison in Birnin Kebbi, alongside the 281 Tank Battalion
US says no China arms sale plans after envoy cites Trump offer
The United States said Monday that it has no plans to sell arms to China, after a US envoy said President Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping if he would like
Nigeria seeks more funding for Niger, Lake Chad basins
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria has called for increased public and private investment in the Niger and Lake Chad basins to address environmental, economic and security challenges affecting communities
Police arrest 15-year-old arms courier, 32 others
…Recover 43 vehicles, firearms, ammunition By Mathew Johnson & Chioma Anuebunwa LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old suspected arms courier and 32 other suspects over
Full list: Top 6 players with most free-kick goals scored as Messi nears all-time record
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has moved to within two goals of the all-time record for direct free-kick goals after scoring another spectacular set-piece against Columbus Crew. The Argentine converted
Iran supreme leader says US will be forced out of Middle East – State TV
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Monday the United States would be forced to leave the Middle East after suffering “painful blows”, according to a statement carried by state television. Khamenei,
