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Qatar’s Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies At 74

NewsDeskNgJul 12, 2026July 12, 20260

Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74 after transforming the Gulf state into a global power. Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, the nation’s Amiri Diwan announced on Sunday. “The Amiri Diwan announced the death...

NAF Precision Airstrikes Destroy Terrorist Enclave In Borno

NewsDeskNgJul 12, 2026July 12, 20260

Nigerian Air Force says precision strikes destroyed terrorist infrastructure and neutralised several fighters during renewed offensive in Borno State. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday said that its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai recorded another major operational success with precision air strikes that devastated a terrorist enclave at...

Yoruba Elders Launch Security Fund, Promise Results in 60 Days

NewsDeskNgJul 12, 2026July 12, 20260

Council of Yoruba Elders seeks donations for drones and security equipment to combat kidnapping, banditry and terrorism across 10 states. Yoruba leaders under the aegis of the Council of Yoruba Elders (CYE) have launched a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting security efforts to tackle banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in 10...

Akume Says FG Building Economy, Expanding Opportunities

NewsDeskNgJul 12, 20260

SGF Akume says disciplined budget execution, transparency and accountability are critical to delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerians. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Saturday said the federal government was deliberate building an economy that created opportunities, strengthened institutions, improved infrastructure, enhanced social welfare...

Ryanair Passenger Partially Sucked Out Of Window After Mid-Air Emergency

NewsDeskNgJul 11, 2026July 11, 20260

Ryanair passenger suffers injuries after being partially sucked out of a window during a mid-air emergency over Greece. A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing in Greece on Friday after a passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window shortly after take-off, according to airport sources. The Boeing 737 NG...

South Africa Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies At 25

NewsDeskNgJul 11, 2026July 11, 20260

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25, weeks after helping Bafana Bafana reach the knockout stage. South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adams played in all...

Tinubu Presides Over National Security Council Meeting

NewsDeskNgJul 10, 2026July 10, 20260

President Bola Tinubu receives security briefings from service chiefs and intelligence agencies during the National Security Council meeting in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) at the State House. During the meeting, the President received briefings on the security situation...

DOJ Sues Maryland Over Alleged Sanctuary Policies, Says State Obstructs Immigration Enforcement

NewsDeskNgJul 10, 2026July 10, 20260

The Justice Department sued Maryland, alleging state sanctuary policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate federal law by limiting cooperation. The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Maryland, alleging that its sanctuary policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate federal law. The lawsuit, filed...

NHRC Records 326,113 Human Rights Complaints In June

NewsDeskNgJul 10, 2026July 10, 20260

NHRC says killings and child sexual violence worsened Nigeria’s human rights crisis after receiving 326,113 complaints in June 2026. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it received 326,113 human rights complaints in June 2026, warning that killings and sexual violence against children are escalating across the country. Presenting the...

AU Trains Diplomats TO Boost Africa’s Carbon Market Opportunities

NewsDeskNgJul 10, 2026July 10, 20260

African Union and ACBF train over 80 diplomats to strengthen Africa’s position in global carbon market negotiations and climate finance. The African Union (AU) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) have begun training African diplomats to strengthen the continent’s position in the rapidly expanding global carbon market. More than...