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State Police: Governors won’t be able to turn state police into their private army — Speaker Abbas

16Jul

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State Police: Governors won’t be able to turn state police into their private army — Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has defended the proposed State Police Bill, assuring Nigerians that adequate constitutional safeguards have been included to prevent governors and political actors from using state police as private security outfits. GeographicReferenceAbbas spoke on the issue on Wednesday, July 15 at the National Security Roundtable held as part of activities marking the 2026 National Assembly Open Week.The Speaker acknowledged concerns that state police could be abused by governors or political leaders but said the proposed legislation was deliberately structured to prevent such occurrences.“I understand the concern that many people bring to this discussion, and it is a reasonable one. It is the fear that a State...

UPDATE : Ebonyi police demands autopsy on the body of nurse found de@d in Umahi’s house

16Jul

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UPDATE : Ebonyi police demands autopsy on the body of nurse found de@d in Umahi’s house

The Ebonyi State Police Command has demanded an autopsy on the body of a 26-year-old nurse, Miss Mary Habila, who reportedly d!ed at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state.In a statement released on Wednesday, July 15, the command's spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, said it was awaiting the deceased’s family to proceed with the post-mortem examination as part of its ongoing investigation into her death.Ukandu mentioned that the command received a distress call on June 27, 2026, from the Divisional Police Officer of Ohaozara Division, reporting a medical emergency involving the deceased and requesting his presence at the David Umahi Federal Teaching Hospital, Uburu.“On arrival, the DPO was informed by hosp...

Nigeria’s economy making progress despite reform pains – President Tinubu

16Jul

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Nigeria’s economy making progress despite reform pains – President Tinubu

President Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy is making serious foundational progress despite the difficulty of the reforms his administration has embarked upon since it assumed office in 2023. Africans& DiasporaA statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, quoted the President as saying this while speaking in a meeting held in the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday, July 15.“Yes, reforms are difficult. It has not been a McDonald’s customer relationship but a harvester of good things, if implemented well, and that is what we are about.The reforms on revenue will continue to stimulate growth. And the effect of the reform? Yes, some issues are difficult, taking the bitter medicine, but it is working well.“For the economy, Nigeria is making serious found...

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner’s longtime bodyguard di£s in car accident

16Jul

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Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner’s longtime bodyguard di£s in car accident

Mason Haynes, a longtime bodyguard who protected members of the Kardashian family and several other A-listers, has di£d at the age of 52. A GoFundMe created for his family says Mason di£d in a traffic accident on July 4, just two days before what would have been his 53rd birthday. Mason spent years working with the Kardashian/Jenner clan among his first celebrity clients. He previously said he had worked with Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Kanye West. He also worked with Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Charlie Puth and Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton. He was also part of the family's security team when Kim was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in 2016. Mason's employer, Trojan Security UK, remembered him as an "absolute legend" in the close-protection industry, sharing a photo of him working alongside ...

POS Operator Reportedly Found Dead Following Alleged Assault In Lagos {VIDEO}

16Jul

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POS Operator Reportedly Found Dead Following Alleged Assault In Lagos {VIDEO}

A Point of Sale (POS) operator has reportedly been found dead after an alleged assault in the Sangotedo area of Ajah, Lagos State.According to reports circulating on social media, the victim was allegedly attacked under circumstances that are yet to be fully established before being discovered lifeless.The incident has sparked concern among residents of the community, with many calling for a thorough investigation to determine what led to the tragic development and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.As of the time of filing this report, the identity of the deceased had not been officially confirmed, while the Lagos State Police Command had yet to issue a statement on the incident.Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged ...

US, Iran trade fresh strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

16Jul

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US, Iran trade fresh strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war.The key oil and gas artery, which Iran insists it controls, is central to the rekindled fighting that has entered its sixth day despite the foes’ preliminary deal in June aiming to end the war.US forces hit Iranian military targets in multiple locations, including coastal Bandar Abbas, to “degrade Iran’s ability to threaten innocent mariners” in the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command (CENTCOM) said.Earlier strikes had targeted coastal defence and cruise missile sites on Greater Tunb Island in the Gulf, CENTCOM added.Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported explosions in several areas of the country...

EFCC releases activists Randy Peter, Mama Pee

16Jul

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EFCC releases activists Randy Peter, Mama Pee

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released activists Randy Peter and Mama Pee after both honoured an invitation by the anti-graft agency in Abuja.The activists were released shortly after midnight on Wednesday following several hours of questioning and were asked to return to the commission’s office on Thursday, according to their colleague, Justice Cracks.Justice Crack, who accompanied the duo to the EFCC headquarters, disclosed the development in a post on X on Wednesday.“My dear brother, @Peter4Nigeria, and my sister, @MamaPee__ were invited by the @officialEFCC. I personally accompanied them there on the afternoon of 15th July 2026, at about 1:00 p.m. It was a very long day,” Justice Crack said.He said the activists were eventually allowed to leav...

WHO backs Nigeria’s push to curb drug misuse, expand medicine access

16Jul

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WHO backs Nigeria’s push to curb drug misuse, expand medicine access

Nigeria has intensified efforts to tackle the growing challenge of drug misuse while ensuring that patients who require controlled medicines for pain relief, mental health treatment and palliative care continue to get safe and timely access to them, the World Health Organisation has said.WHO disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday following the National Drug Use Summit, which brought together government officials, security agencies, development partners, civil society organisations and health experts to strengthen the country’s response to substance abuse.Drug abuse has remained a major public health concern in Nigeria, particularly among young people, with authorities repeatedly warning about the widespread misuse of opioids such as tramadol, codeine-based cough syrups an...

Burglars Target Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona Home After Spain Reach World Cup Final

16Jul

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Burglars Target Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona Home After Spain Reach World Cup Final

An attempted burglary at the home of Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was foiled just hours after he helped Spain book only the second FIFA World Cup final appearance in the nation's history.Yamal, 19, played the full game as Spain beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas on Tuesday, and Catalan news outlet La Vanguardia reported that early on Wednesday morning two masked individuals tried to enter his property.La Vanguardia reported the individuals were spotted perched on a wall of the property by private security guards, and that they fled when challenged by the guards, who then notified local police."There was an attempted" burglary "at a home in Esplugues de Llobregat" in Barcelona's outskirts, a spokesperson for Catalan regional police told AFP....

R Kelly officially asks President Trump to end his 30-year prison sentence for s 3x crimes

16Jul

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R Kelly officially asks President Trump to end his 30-year prison sentence for s 3x crimes

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly has officially asked President Donald Trump to end his 30-year prison sentence for s3x crimes.The disgraced 59-year-old music artist, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted of federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in New York in September 2021.Attorneys for the singer, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, submitted the request for a commutation of sentence to the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice this year. It is currently listed on the office's website as "pending."In 2025, Kelly's attorney asked the president to set him free from prison, accusing federal authorities of plotting to steal his mail to pressure witnesses to testify against him and later recruiting a white s...