General

18 Killed in Farmer-Herder Clash in Niger State

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that 18 people were killed following a violent clash between farmers and herders in communities within Rafi Local Government Area of the state. Police authorities said the violence erupted during a confrontation between the two groups, resulting in multiple fatalities and heightened tension across the affected communities. Security

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Economy General

SEC Grants Approval-in-Principle to Seven Crypto Firms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to seven digital asset companies under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), expanding Nigeria’s regulatory sandbox for crypto and other digital investment service providers. The newly admitted firms are Bitbarter Technologies Limited, Luno Fintech Nigeria Limited, GetEquity Limited, Koinkoin Global Network Limited, Wrapped CBDC Ltd,

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General Health

Illegal Pharmacies Fuel Prescription Drug Abuse in Rivers – ACPN

The Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Rivers State Chapter, Lawson Onengiyeofori, has identified illegal pharmacies and unregistered drug outlets as major drivers of the rising abuse of prescription medicines in the state, calling for stricter enforcement to safeguard public health. Speaking in an interview with Today FM’s Odinakachi Celestine, Onengiyeofori

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Community General

Tension Rises in Eleme–Okrika Boundary Communities Over Land Dispute

Tension has gripped boundary communities between Eleme and Okrika Local Government Areas of Rivers State following sporadic gunshots linked to a long-standing land dispute between the neighbouring communities. Although reports of casualties have circulated on social media, the Rivers State Police Command has dismissed the claims. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, said

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General

Court Dismisses ₦506.5 Million Suit Against FRSC in Port Harcourt

The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a ₦506.5 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by Olamide Ojo, affirming that the Corps acted lawfully and professionally. Delivering judgment, Justice Patricia Iroawuchi-Ajoku held that the applicant failed to provide credible evidence to support allegations that his

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Sports

Switzerland Beat Algeria to End 88-Year World Cup Knockout Wait

Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, ending an 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout win. The result was a major milestone for the Swiss, who had lost each of their previous seven knockout matches at the tournament. Breel Embolo

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Sports

Spain Outclass Austria to March Into World Cup Last 16

Spain cruised into the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in Inglewood, California. The Spaniards produced a dominant display to underline their status as one of the favourites for the title. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 36th minute after Spain had controlled much

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Sports

Portugal Edge Croatia to Reach World Cup Last 16

Portugal booked a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto. The win kept Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup hopes alive and ended Croatia’s campaign in heartbreaking fashion. Croatia struck first in the 53rd minute through Ivan Perisic, but Portugal responded in the

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General Security

Troops Neutralise Suspects, Arrest Gunrunner in Plateau Operations

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have intensified their offensive against terrorist elements in Plateau State, neutralising several suspects, arresting a suspected gunrunner and recovering locally fabricated rifles during coordinated operations across Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas. The military said the operations were carried out between June 26 and July 1 as

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Politics

Tinubu Defends Reforms, Says Investor Confidence Returning

President Bola Tinubu has again defended the reforms introduced by his administration, insisting that they are beginning to yield positive results. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, spoke on Thursday at the maiden State House Media Dinner in Abuja, where he acknowledged that the reforms were difficult but necessary steps. According to the president,

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