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South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
South African footballer Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, according to multiple reports confirmed by his representatives.
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- South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
- Oyo State school kidnapping victims rescued after 56 days
- Nigeria IGP calls for police cooperation at UN summit
- Aviation minister orders Peter Obi to apologise, pay N25,000
- Fourth flight lands 282 Nigerians from South Africa
- Tinubu formally retains Shettima as APC 2027 running mate
- Ramaphosa urges global education funding overhaul at UNESCO
- Nigerian forces seize drug shipment for Chad terrorists
- PDP and ADC faction boycott Edo local elections on July 11
- Nigerian adviser sues Al Jazeera in UK defamation case
- 46 abducted Oyo pupils and teachers rescued after 56 days
- Nigeria Leads Africa in Responsible AI, Ranks 38th Globally
Oyo State school kidnapping victims rescued after 56 days
Pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been rescued after 56 days in captivity, bringing an end to a tense ordeal that had gripped the nation.
Nigeria IGP calls for police cooperation at UN summit
Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for stronger international cooperation and equitable access to technology to combat increasingly sophisticated transnational crime, while also expressing c...
Aviation minister orders Peter Obi to apologise, pay N25,000
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has demanded a public apology and a fine from former presidential candidate Peter Obi, following an investigation into a parking incident at Abuja's Nnam...
Fourth flight lands 282 Nigerians from South Africa
A fourth evacuation flight carrying 282 Nigerians from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Thursday, July 9, as the federal government continues its repatriation program in response to xenophobic violence.
Tinubu formally retains Shettima as APC 2027 running mate
President Bola Tinubu has formally retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of political speculation.
Ramaphosa urges global education funding overhaul at UNESCO
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded a three-day official visit to France on Friday, July 10, 2026, centered on advancing global education reform and strengthening bilateral ties.
Nigerian forces seize drug shipment for Chad terrorists
Nigerian military forces have intercepted a large shipment of illicit drugs and other prohibited items allegedly destined for terrorist groups operating in the Lake Chad region, arresting a Chadian national in the proces...
PDP and ADC faction boycott Edo local elections on July 11
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will boycott the local government elections in Edo State scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Nigerian adviser sues Al Jazeera in UK defamation case
A senior aide to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has initiated a defamation lawsuit against the international broadcaster Al Jazeera in a United Kingdom court, alleging the network selectively edited an interview to damag...
46 abducted Oyo pupils and teachers rescued after 56 days
All 46 pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, in May have been freed following a coordinated security operation on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Nigeria Leads Africa in Responsible AI, Ranks 38th Globally
Nigeria has risen to become Africa's highest-ranked nation in responsible artificial intelligence governance, according to a major global report released this week.
Federal High Court orders N100m damages for police killing
A Federal High Court in Calabar has awarded 100 million naira in damages against the Nigeria Police Force and several officers over the fatal assault of a 22-year-old man at the Cross River State Government House last ye...
Police, military rescue kidnapped INEC staff, recover cattle
Police in Zamfara State, in collaboration with military personnel, have rescued a kidnapped electoral official, repelled multiple bandit attacks, and recovered hundreds of stolen cattle during coordinated security operat...
South Africa door-to-door xenophobic raids spark exodus
Anti-immigration protests in South Africa escalated significantly on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as demonstrators conducted door-to-door operations in multiple communities, forcibly removing suspected undocumented migrants f...
Nigerian Governors Seek State Police to Tackle Insecurity
Governors from across Nigeria have called for the establishment of state police, arguing it is essential to effectively combat rising insecurity and would give them the operational authority needed to fulfill their roles...
Two Ekurhuleni officials granted R50,000 bail in corruption
Two senior officials from the City of Ekurhuleni have been granted bail on fraud and corruption charges, while two of their co-accused remain in custody pending further court proceedings.
Kogi police arrest three suspects in teacher murder
Police in Kogi State have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a primary school teacher who died from injuries sustained in a series of assaults following a classroom disciplinary incident.
Four Ekurhuleni officials arrested in fraud probe
Four senior officials from the City of Ekurhuleni were arrested overnight and appeared in the Germiston Magistrates Court on Thursday, July 9, 2026, on charges related to fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of just...
US sends 11 migrants to Eswatini in fourth transfer
The United States has deported another group of 11 migrants to the Kingdom of Eswatini, marking the fourth such transfer under a controversial bilateral agreement that sends individuals to a country with which they have ...
