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World News

July 23, 2026

Six candidates set for televised UN secretary-general debate

The six candidates seeking to become the next United Nations Secretary-General are set to participate in a televised debate on Thursday, one week before the formal selection process begins. The 90-minute debate will take place in the UN General

World News

July 23, 2026

US House passes record $1.15tn defence bill amid Iran conflict

The United States House of Representatives has narrowly passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), approving a record $1.15 trillion in defence spending as the country’s military campaign involving Iran continues. The bill passed on Wednesday by 216

World News

July 23, 2026

Iran vows continued strikes as Middle East conflict widens

Iran has vowed to continue retaliatory strikes for as long as the United States attacks its territory, as the conflict in the Middle East expanded with Tehran’s Houthi allies launching attacks on Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. Iranian

Health

July 23, 2026

NAFDAC begins nationwide enforcement of sachet alcohol ban

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a nationwide enforcement exercise against alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles below 200 millilitres, marking the full implementation of the Federal Government’s ban

Security

July 23, 2026

Osun 2026: Oyebamiji assures voters of security, urges PVC collection

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has assured residents that no voter will be intimidated or harassed during the poll. Oyebamiji gave the assurance on Wednesday during his campaign

Politics

July 23, 2026

APM says Tinubu threatened by Makinde’s rising popularity

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has accused President Bola Tinubu of being unsettled by the growing popularity of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, claiming recent remarks from the Presidency reflect concerns ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a

Six candidates set for televised UN secretary-general debate

US House passes record $1.15tn defence bill amid Iran conflict

Iran vows continued strikes as Middle East conflict widens

NAFDAC begins nationwide enforcement of sachet alcohol ban

Osun 2026: Oyebamiji assures voters of security, urges PVC collection

APM says Tinubu threatened by Makinde’s rising popularity

Kwara approves cash backing for 2025 TESCOM promotions

World Bank approves $1.25bn loan for Nigeria amid

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Osun 2027: ‘You Cannot Be Fathers to All

Osun Sports Council Redeploys Sports Secretaries, Assigns New

Lagos APC Blows Hot, Accuses Atiku of Disrespecting

Court Strikes Out Charges Against Alleged Fake Presidential

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