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The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund, Catherine Russell, on Friday commended the Sokoto State Government for its investments in healthcare, education and skills development, describing the initiatives as critical to improving children’s welfare and strengthening human capital. Russell, who spoke during a visit to the Government House in Sokoto, also praised the state’s commitment to ending polio and expanding routine immunisation coverage.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has frozen N9.84bn suspected to be proceeds of illicit drug trafficking and declared four suspected members of a methamphetamine syndicate wanted. The agency also secured interim forfeiture orders on a filling station, multi-storey buildings and four Sport Utility Vehicles allegedly linked to the suspects.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has declared unconstitutional key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 that restricted political parties to conducting direct primaries or adopting consensus in selecting candidates for elective offices. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, a three-member panel led by Justice Balkisu Aliyu also invalidated Sections 77(5), 77(6), and 77(7) of the Act, ruling that they amounted to unconstitutional interference in the internal affairs of political parties.

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has expressed profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the family of the Late Toba Ajiboye, aka Toba Ijaya, the Organising Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), who was tragically murdered armed assailants in Lagos.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reinstated the Independent National Electoral Commission’s timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, setting aside an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court that invalidated key aspects of the electoral calendar.

The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Thursday ordered the final forfeiture of assets linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government. The assets include jewellery valued at N4.645bn, 11 exotic vehicles worth N4.293bn, $50,000 in cash, and N30m. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie made the order while delivering judgment on an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission seeking the final forfeiture of the assets.

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commenced an investigation into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and other revenue-generating agencies over allegations of unremitted operating surpluses running into trillions of naira.

Celebrating a Rare Gem of Honour, Grace, and Enduring Legacy Some lives speak through words, but yours speaks even more profoundly through selfless acts of kindness. Your generosity is quiet yet immeasurable, your loyalty steadfast, and your heart finds genuine joy in the success and growth of others.

There are moments when an entire nation seems to breathe again. The announcement on Friday, 10 July 2026, that all 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State had finally regained their freedom was one such moment. After 56 days of fear, uncertainty, and prayers, the children were coming home. Families that had lived between hope and despair could embrace their loved ones once more. It was an operation worthy of commendation.

Nigeria’s music industry has welcomed a promising new talent as emerging artiste Adegbite Olawale, popularly known as Wale Beulah, officially debuted with the release of his maiden single, “Beyond Mercy (Diru Digba).” A native of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Wale Beulah is a graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), where he studied Mass Communication. His passion for music began during his secondary school years and evolved into a professional pursuit while he was in his second year at the university.