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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos have announced their remaining 2026 public holiday closures, advising visa applicants and other visitors to plan ahead as routine consular services will be unavailable on the affected dates.
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Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has called for the devolution of power as a lasting solution to Nigeria's governance challenges, urging the country to adopt the biblical "Jethro Principle" of delegating authority to improve efficiency, accountability and service delivery.
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TikToker Wasilat Olalere says she was forced to falsely claim she became ill after a viral video linked her to the Oloolu masquerade in Ibadan. She alleged she was detained, subjected to traditional rites and compelled to make the confession, while the Oloolu family insists she participated in the process voluntarily.
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Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar says the Federal Government's new military salary structure will boost troop morale and strengthen anti-insurgency operations. The pay review, approved by President Bola Tinubu, increases military salaries by 30 to 80 per cent and takes effect from September 1, 2026.
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NiMet Predicts Three Days of Cloudiness, Thunderstorms Nationwide
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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has directed soldiers to intensify operations against bandits and illegal miners, insisting that no criminal should be spared. He said stronger intelligence gathering and collaboration with security agencies are essential to protecting lives, livelihoods and the state's peace.
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has donated ₦100 million and a Toyota Hilux to Sunday Igboho's Iru Ekun Security Network, urging Yoruba leaders and stakeholders to support the community-based security initiative in the interest of peace and development.
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The Federal Fire Service has introduced a Medical Intervention Scheme and increased its interest-free staff loan from ₦300,000 to ₦500,000. Controller-General Olumode Adeyemi said the welfare initiatives are aimed at improving the wellbeing and morale of firefighters nationwide.
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Nigerian rapper Falz says he quit active legal practice because his music career became too demanding. The entertainer explained that his growing fame would have disrupted courtroom proceedings and affected his ability to effectively represent clients.
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Three members of the same family serving in a local vigilante group were killed after suspected gunmen attacked Sabon-Layi community in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. Community leaders have called for stronger security measures as investigations into the incident continue.
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The University of Calabar has ordered 214 LLB II students who were not originally admitted into the Faculty of Law to return to their former departments, saying they are ineligible for the Nigerian Law School under their current admission status. The university also offered affected students a school fees refund or free tuition in their original departments for the next academic session.
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The Nigerian Army has rescued 16 kidnapped victims, recovered 281 rustled livestock and arrested suspected terrorist collaborators during coordinated operations across Borno, Yobe, Sokoto, Zamfara and Plateau states. The operations also led to the interception of suspected Boko Haram family members, logistics suppliers and other terrorism suspects.
