Transport Union Crisis: Adeleke condemns violence, threatens return of park management system
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the violence that trailed a clash between rival factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state, directing security agencies to arrest a factional leader of the union, Kazeem Oyewole, popularly known as Asiri Eniba. A faction of [...] The post Transport Union Crisis: Adeleke condemns violence, threatens return of park management system appeared first on Vanguard News .
7/20/2026, 5:00:23 PM — vanguardngr
National News
Oando, Bayelsa community disagree over oil spill investigation result
The joint investigation result on an oil spill at Azuzuama Community, Bayelsa has triggered disagreement between Oando, regulators and representatives of the community. The spill occurred on June 25 along Oando’s six-inch Azuzuama-Tebidaba flow line in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. According to a field report by the Environmental Conservation Agriculture and Rural Development, ECARD, [...] The post Oando, Bayelsa community disagree over oil spill investigation result appeared first on Daily Nigerian .
7/20/2026 — dailynigerian
Oriire teachers were beheaded to force release of Ansaru commanders — DSS
...moves to appeal life sentences for two convicted terrorist leaders ...says punishment does not fit gravity of offences By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Department of State Services, DSS, says it will appeal the life sentences imposed on two senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, insisting the punishment falls short of the gravity of [...] The post Oriire teachers were beheaded to force release of Ansaru commanders — DSS appeared first on Vanguard News .
7/20/2026 — vanguardngr
Lord Timpson Quits as Prisons Minister After Controversial Early Release Scheme Sparks Fury Over Thousands of Prisoners Returning to Streets
Lord James Timpson has resigned from his role as prisons minister, bringing an end to a turbulent period in which he oversaw Labour’s controversial efforts to reduce pressure on the overcrowded prison system. The businessman-turned-politician was appointed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in July 2024 after stepping away from his position as chief executive [...]
7/20/2026 — tdpelmedia
Mutfwang apologises to Igbos over Plateau’s role in civil war, seeks stronger ties
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has apologised to the Igbo community for the role played by the state during the Nigerian Civil War, saying the people of Plateau were misled into participating in the conflict. The governor made the remarks during an interactive meeting with leaders of the Igbo community drawn from the 17 local [...]
7/20/2026 — hallmarknews
Ex-Gov. Lamido’s N1.35 billion fraud trial stalls over defence lawyer’s absence
Mr Lamido and his sons, Aminu and Mustapha, are standing trial on 37 money laundering charges involving N1.35 billion in alleged proceeds of kickbacks and fictitious contract awards. The post Ex-Gov. Lamido’s N1.35 billion fraud trial stalls over defence lawyer’s absence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
7/20/2026 — premiumtimesng
Metro News
Transport Union Crisis: Adeleke condemns violence, threatens return of park management system
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the violence that trailed a clash between rival factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state, directing security agencies to arrest a factional leader of the union, Kazeem Oyewole, popularly known as Asiri Eniba. A faction of [...] The post Transport Union Crisis: Adeleke condemns violence, threatens return of park management system appeared first on Vanguard News .
Oriire teachers were beheaded to force release of Ansaru commanders — DSS
...moves to appeal life sentences for two convicted terrorist leaders ...says punishment does not fit gravity of offences By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Department of State Services, DSS, says it will appeal the life sentences imposed on two senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, insisting the punishment falls short of the gravity of [...] The post Oriire teachers were beheaded to force release of Ansaru commanders — DSS appeared first on Vanguard News .
Ex-Gov. Lamido’s N1.35 billion fraud trial stalls over defence lawyer’s absence
Mr Lamido and his sons, Aminu and Mustapha, are standing trial on 37 money laundering charges involving N1.35 billion in alleged proceeds of kickbacks and fictitious contract awards. The post Ex-Gov. Lamido’s N1.35 billion fraud trial stalls over defence lawyer’s absence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Sports
After watching World Cup final, I saw Marcus Rashford 'smokescreen' lifted after £76m-rated player's impact – opinion
Marcus Rashford might have missed out on playing in a World Cup final, but the Argentina and Spain result showed the ‘bigger picture’ for Manchester ...
Done Deal: Super Falcons Striker Completes Move To Swedish Club BK Häcken
Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa has completed a move to Swedish champions BK Häcken, Completesports.com reports. Omewa has signed a three-year contract with the Damallsvenskan side after joining on a free transfer following her departure from English Women’s Super League 2 outfit Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old becomes the second Nigerian at BK Häcken, linking up [...] The post Done Deal: Super Falcons Striker Completes Move To Swedish Club BK Häcken appeared first on Complete Sports .
Nigeria and Ghana call on AU to address 'Afrophobic protests' in South Africa
Nigeria and Ghana have condemned what they called the recent "Afrophobic protests targeting African nationals in South Africa." In a statement, Nigeria's ministry of foreign affairs said the two countries want the issue placed on the agenda at the next African Union summit.
Technology
FCCPC wins court battle, revives digital lending rules after months-long suspension
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has regained full authority to regulate Nigeria’s fast-growing digital lending industry after read more FCCPC wins court battle, revives digital lending rules after months-long suspension
2026 World AI Conference, High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance great success – Chinese Govt
The Chinese Government, has said that the just concluded 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance (WAIC 2026), held from July 17 to 20 in Shanghai, China, was a great success. The post 2026 World AI Conference, High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance great success – Chinese Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria .
FCCPC Resumes Digital Lending Regulations As Court Vacates Restraining Order
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has resumed implementation of the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 (DEON Regulations). This follows the judgment delivered on Monday, July 20 by Justice A.L. Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos, in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/760/2026 instituted by the Wireless Application Service Providers Association... The post FCCPC Resumes Digital Lending Regulations As Court Vacates Restraining Order appeared first on New Telegraph .
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