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INEC Urges Nigerians to Complete Voter Registration Before July 26 Deadline

INEC urges eligible Nigerians to complete voter registration before the July 26 CVR deadline for 2027 elections.

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IGP Orders Police to Shoot on Sight Anyone Carrying Illegal Firearms

Police officers have been directed to shoot on sight individuals carrying illegal firearms, IGP says in Benue.

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Nigerian-American Engineer Secures $7m Funding for World’s First Braid-Assist Robot

Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi raises $7 million to commercialise AI-powered braid-assist robot for hairstylists worldwide.

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Ndume: I Have Never Been an Intermediary for Boko Haram

Senator Ali Ndume denies receiving ransom or mediating with Boko Haram, rejects allegations as false completely.

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Military: Rainfall, Muddy Terrain Hampering War Against Terrorists

Military says rainfall and difficult terrain are slowing operations despite sustained pressure on terrorist groups nationwide.

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Soldiers Recover Weapons in Rivers Hideout Raid

The Nigerian Army has recovered two rifles and a cache of ammunition during a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Rivers State, saying the operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in the region.

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Opposition Faults Presidency Over Trump's Commendation Letter

Opposition parties have criticised the Presidency for celebrating a reported commendation letter from Donald Trump to President Bola Tinubu, arguing that diplomatic correspondence cannot substitute for improvements in security, the economy and the welfare of Nigerians.

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'My Students Overcame Anxiety to Win Three STEM Gold Medals' – Educationist Alex Onyia

Educationist Alex Onyia says the three Nigerian students who won gold medals at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad in Rome overcame anxiety through rigorous preparation and determination, proving that Nigerian students can compete successfully on the global stage when given the right support.

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NCDC Records Rise in Lassa Fever Cases as Death Toll Reaches 229

The NCDC says Lassa fever cases have risen to 963, with the death toll reaching 229 in 2026. The agency warned that transmission continues across 23 states and urged stronger surveillance, early treatment and improved public awareness to contain the outbreak.

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Davido Sets London Premiere for 'Oriade' Album

Davido has announced August 11 as the date for the exclusive London live premiere of his upcoming album Oriade at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, giving fans a first live experience of the project ahead of its wider performances.

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Police Return Car Stolen in Rivers to Owner After Five Years

The Gombe State Police Command has reunited Mrs. Cecilia A. Duru with her Toyota Highlander nearly five years after it was stolen in Rivers State, following a detailed investigation that traced the vehicle across multiple locations before its recovery.

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'It's Not My Duty to Protect Actors' Marriages' — Producer Biodun Stephen

Nollywood producer Biodun Stephen says it is not a producer's responsibility to preserve actors' marriages, stressing that actors choose whether to perform intimate scenes and that maintaining a healthy marriage is the responsibility of the actors and their spouses.

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