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Tinubu unhappy over Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council — Jimoh Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu is dissatisfied with Africa’s continued exclusion from the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
Who is Slavko Vincic? Meet the referee for the 2026 World Cup final
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic will take charge of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, becoming the first official from his country to referee the tournament’s showpiece match.
UNICEF hails Tinubu after rescue of 39 Oyo schoolchildren, urges continued investment in children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday lauded the Federal Government’s role in the rescue of 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and urged sustained investment in children’s protection and birth registration programmes.
Senate Rescinds Passage Of Proceeds Of Crime Act Amendment Bill
The Senate has rescinded its earlier passage of the Proceeds of Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to allow for further legislative scrutiny and refinement of the proposed law.
PFIPC: Gbajabiamila Sues Adeyemi For ₦15bn Over Alleged Defamation
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a ₦15 billion defamation suit against Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a ₦27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency.
Appeal Court Validates INEC Guidelines On 2027 Elections, Dismisses High Court Judgment
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has validated the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the conduct of the 2027 general elections.
Ex-DSS chief reveals how Oyo pupils won freedom from kidnappers
A former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, has revealed how sustained military pressure and coordinated intelligence operations forced the kidnappers of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to release their captives after weeks in captivity.
Uzodimma Meets With Tinubu, Discusses National Development
Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma has met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the duo held extensive discussions on issues of national development, security, economic growth and ongoing infrastructure development in the state.
Argentina Fight Back To Beat England, Reach 2026 World Cup Final
Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd-minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain.
Final Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees From South Africa Arrives In Lagos
The final batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions has arrived in Lagos the…