Prof. Wale Sulaiman Set for 2026 National Diaspora Merit Award Over Healthcare, Humanitarian Contributions

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Prof. Wale Sulaiman Set for 2026 National Diaspora Merit Award Over Healthcare, Humanitarian Contributions

Abuja, July 24, 2026 — Nigerian-Canadian-trained neurosurgeon, physician executive and academic, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), CON, is set to receive the 2026 National Diaspora Merit Award for his contributions to healthcare and humanitarian service. The recognition is being conferred by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) as part of the commission’s annual programme…

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Igboho Unveils Iru Ekun Security Network in Kwara, Targets Bandit Hideouts

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Igboho Unveils Iru Ekun Security Network in Kwara, Targets Bandit Hideouts

Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has unveiled the Iru Ekun Security Network in Kwara State, declaring that the initiative will support efforts to tackle banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities affecting communities across the state. Igboho made the declaration on Thursday in Ilorin during the launch of the security…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Multiple Crashes Paralyse Kara Bridge, Leave Motorists Stranded in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock

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Multiple Crashes Paralyse Kara Bridge, Leave Motorists Stranded in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock

A fresh wave of multiple road crashes around the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has triggered severe traffic congestion, leaving thousands of motorists and commuters stranded along one of Nigeria’s busiest transport corridors. The latest disruption, reported on Friday, July 24, 2026, came after separate overnight crashes occurred on both the Lagos-bound and…

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Auto accidents

Troops, Hunters Raid Yobe Hideout, Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers

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Troops, Hunters Raid Yobe Hideout, Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, working with members of the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during a joint operation in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to security sources, the operation was conducted at about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, following intelligence…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Tinubu Approves Four New Army Divisions, 28,000-Man Recruitment Drive to Boost Nigeria’s Security

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Tinubu Approves Four New Army Divisions, 28,000-Man Recruitment Drive to Boost Nigeria’s Security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major restructuring and expansion of the Nigerian Army, increasing the number of Army divisions from eight to 12 as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s capacity to respond to emerging threats. The approval, announced by the State House on Thursday, July 23, 2026,…

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Arsenal Consider Defensive Reinforcements as Saliba Injury Forces Arteta to Reassess Plans

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Arsenal Consider Defensive Reinforcements as Saliba Injury Forces Arteta to Reassess Plans

Arsenal are reportedly reviewing their defensive options in the transfer market after William Saliba was ruled out for an extended period with a back injury, raising concerns over the club’s defensive depth ahead of the new Premier League season. According to reports, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is considering a move for one of two experienced…

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EPL, Football, Player Transfers

Nigeria Customs Raises Alarm Over Fake Recruitment Notice, Warns Job Seekers Against Scammers

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Nigeria Customs Raises Alarm Over Fake Recruitment Notice, Warns Job Seekers Against Scammers

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has cautioned members of the public against a fraudulent recruitment advertisement currently circulating on social media, stressing that the notice did not originate from the Service. The warning comes amid renewed concerns over the activities of fraudsters who exploit the high demand for government employment to deceive unsuspecting job seekers….

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Retired General Raises Alarm Over Alleged Local and Foreign Funding of Boko Haram

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Retired General Raises Alarm Over Alleged Local and Foreign Funding of Boko Haram

Retired Major General Anthony Atolagbe, a former Sector Commander of Operation Safe Haven, has alleged that Boko Haram continues to benefit from substantial financial support originating both within Nigeria and from outside the country. Atolagbe made the claim while speaking on security challenges confronting Nigeria, stressing that the scale of support available to terrorist groups…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists

Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over N22.15bn Federal Allocation for Traditional Rulers’ Palaces

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Atiku Challenges Tinubu Over N22.15bn Federal Allocation for Traditional Rulers’ Palaces

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Bola Tinubu administration over the Federal Government’s allocation of N22.15 billion in the 2026 budget for the construction, renovation and furnishing of 106 palaces for traditional rulers across Nigeria. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), argued that the Federal Government has no constitutional…

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Governance, Opposition

DSS Rescues Remaining Federal Polytechnic Students Abducted in Zamfara

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DSS Rescues Remaining Federal Polytechnic Students Abducted in Zamfara

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Zamfara State have reportedly rescued the remaining students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, who were abducted from an off-campus residence in the town. The latest development comes weeks after suspected bandits attacked the students’ accommodation in the Low-Cost area of Kaura Namoda, triggering a coordinated…

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