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NCPC LIFTS BAN ON CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has lifted its suspension of Christian pilgrimage to Israel following an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jerusalem by its Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite. Adegbite announced the decision on Saturday after spending three days in Jerusalem, where he assessed the security atmosphere. The commission had suspended pilgrimage…
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OSHOALA FIRES SUPER FALCONS TO CRUCIAL WIN OVER ZAMBIA
Nigeria’s Super Falcons revived their hopes of advancing at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia on Saturday. Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal in the eighth minute, finishing from close range after her initial effort was saved by…
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‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ HITS CINEMAS WORLDWIDE
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have released Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth instalment in the current Spider-Man franchise, with the film opening exclusively in cinemas worldwide on Friday July 31. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the action-adventure film continues Peter Parker’s story following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Tom Holland returns as…
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DAVIDO RELEASES SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM, ‘ORIADE’
Afrobeats superstar Davido has released his sixth studio album, ORIADE, a 13-track project that arrives as the singer marks 15 years in professional music. The album, released Friday across major streaming platforms, follows his previous projects, Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis, A Good Time, A Better Time, Timeless and 5ive. Davido said the title combines…
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TROOPS RESCUE 14 KIDNAP VICTIMS ON LAGOS-BENIN HIGHWAY
Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued 14 kidnap victims following an operation along the Lagos-Benin Expressway in Edo State. The rescue followed a kidnap incident on Thursday night in Ovia North-East Local Government Area. According to the Army, troops received credible intelligence at about 9:30 p.m. and immediately pursued the kidnappers, forcing…
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FG EMPOWERS 18 RESCUED CHIBOK GIRLS WITH SKILLS, 18 MILLION NAIRA GRANTS
The Federal Government has graduated 18 rescued Chibok girls from its first batch of vocational skills training in Adamawa, with the beneficiaries receiving starter packs and a total of 18 million naira in entrepreneurship grants. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said 14 of the girls were trained in tailoring while four…
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‘SUPERGIRL’, ‘MOANA’ PERFORM STRONGLY AT WEST AFRICAN BOX OFFICE
Hollywood releases ‘Supergirl’ and Disney’s animated adventure ‘Moana’ are recording strong performances at the West African box office, reflecting continued audience interest in international films. According to FilmOne Entertainment, Supergirl has grossed N164 million across the West African box office, with the distributor thanking cinema audiences for their strong support of the superhero film. Meanwhile,…
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FLYING EAGLES CRUSH TOGO 3-0, BOOK WAFU-U20 SEMI-FINAL SPOT
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU-U20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire after defeating Togo’s Sparrow Hawks 3-0 in their second Group B match on Thursday. The two-time defending champions were held to a goalless draw in the first half before Muiz Adeleke broke the deadlock shortly after the…
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LAWMA SEALS SHOPS ALONG TEJUOSHO-OJUELEGBA CORRIDOR OVER ILLEGAL DUMPING
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed several shops and business premises along the Tejuosho–Ojuelegba corridor for allegedly dumping refuse illegally on road medians. The enforcement was carried out by LAWMA’s Waste Investigation Surveillance and Enforcement team after repeated warnings and sensitisation campaigns failed to stop traders from violating environmental sanitation regulations. LAWMA Managing…
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DIGITAL PLATFORMS MAKING HUMAN TRAFFICKING HARDER TO FIGHT – AGF
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has warned that human traffickers are increasingly exploiting social media, encrypted platforms and fake recruitment websites, creating new challenges for Nigeria’s fight against trafficking. Fagbemi, represented by a ministry official in Abuja, said Nigerian graduates were being lured with fake overseas job offers in…
