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House Opens Probe into Alleged ‘Fake’ FG Agency Despite ICPC, Police Investigations

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

The House begins a public probe into the alleged fake agency as ICPC and police investigations continue nationwide. Despite the probe by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the police, the House of Representative ad-hoc committee will today commence investigations into allegations of corruption involving...

Spain Crowned World Champions As Ferran Torres Extra-Time Strike Downs Argentina

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, as Spain defeated ten-man Argentina 1–0 to win their second World Cup. Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title after substitute, Ferran Torres struck in extra time to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final at New York New...

NUJ FCT Applauds Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya’s Historic Election as NBA President-elect

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s legal profession and women in leadership. In a statement issued on...

Beautiful Beginning Academy Marks 2026 Graduation With Award Presentations, Scholarship for Special Needs Pupil, Commits to Values-Driven Education

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

Beautiful Beginning Academy (BBA) Cambridge International School, Apo, Abuja held its 2026 Graduation Ceremony in an occasion that highlighted academic excellence and reaffirmed support for the next generation of leaders. The event tagged “Growing Together in Knowledge and in Character”, marked the academic milestone amid colour, celebration and inspiration, and...

Crisis Hits Niger APC as ex-commissioners, lawmakers finalise defection plan

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

*Concerned Stakeholders Seek Tinubu, National Chairman’s Interventions Fresh indications have emerged of a looming political upheaval within the Niger State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as influential stakeholders, including former commissioners, ex-political appointees, serving lawmakers and grassroots leaders, are reportedly perfecting plans for a mass defection from the...

Orire: Our Security Chiefs Deserve GCON National Honours, Opposition Rep Agbese writes PBAT

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

*Salutes Army for foisting abduction of girls at Monguno Rep. Philip Agbese, the lawmaker representing Ado/ Okpokwu/ Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and leader of Labour in Benue State, has urger President Bola Tinubu to confer Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) national honours on Nigeria’s top security chiefs....

Group Defends AIG Jimoh Over Ajiran Killings, Demands Justice for Victims

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

The Concerned Citizens Leadership, Integrity & Transparency Advocacy Initiative has rejected allegations of corruption against Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, in connection with the investigation into the Ajiran double murder, describing the claims as “baseless, reckless and intentionally misleading.” In a press statement signed by...

Council Of Europe Questions World Cup Integrity, Urges FIFA To Reform For 2030 Tournament

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2026July 19, 20260

Europe’s top human rights body urges FIFA to restore trust, after raising concerns over political influence, betting and transparency. Europe’s leading human rights body has publicly questioned the integrity of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling on FIFA to work towards a stronger governance and integrity framework before the 2030...

Troops Disrupt Terrorist Networks Nationwide, Intensify Ongoing Offensive — DHQ

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2026July 19, 20260

DHQ says troops across various theatres of operation maintained relentless pressure on criminal elements, leading to arrests, recoveries and the rescue of hostages. Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have sustained intensified military operations across the country, recording significant successes against terrorists, kidnappers, criminal elements and oil thieves, while...

Ex-Anambra ADC Guber Candidate John Nwosu Celebrates Peter Obi at 65, Hails His Leadership

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2026July 19, 20260

ADC guber candidate John Nwosu hails Peter Obi at 65 as a symbol of integrity and visionary leadership. The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, Mr. John Chuma Nwosu, has congratulated the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former...