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July 15, 2026

Police Launch Investigation Into Murder Of Kwara Farmer

The Kwara State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of a farmer, Abdulazeez Abubakar Abiodun, popularly known as Azeez Garba, whose body was discovered on his cocoa farm in Isin Local Government Area.   Police say preliminary
Religion
July 15, 2026

Sultan Declares Thursday First Day Of Safar 1448AH

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday, July 16, as the first day of Safar 1448 After Hijrah.   The declaration followed the non-sighting of
World News
July 15, 2026

Macron To Visit Nigeria For State Visit This Fall

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a State visit to Nigeria later this year to strengthen bilateral relations and review the growing partnership between both countries.   French Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, announced the visit during France’s
InsecuritySecurity
July 15, 2026

Tears, Joy As Rescued Oyo Pupils Reunite With Families

There were emotional scenes at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, on Tuesday as schoolchildren and teachers rescued from kidnappers reunited with their families after spending 56 days in captivity.   Parents, who had waited anxiously for medical clearance,
World News
July 15, 2026

US Expands Sanctions On Iran’s Oil, Cryptocurrency Sectors

The United States has expanded sanctions targeting Iran’s oil and cryptocurrency sectors, intensifying economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing regional tensions.   The US Treasury Department announced on Tuesday that the new measures target the petroleum shipping network linked to