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Entertainment

• GHANA TO CRACK DOWN ON TV STATIONS AIRING NIGERIAN MOVIES WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

The Ghanaian government has announced plans to sanction television stations that air Nigerian films without authorisation. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Film Authority, JAMES GARDINER, disclosed that the government is working with relevant agencies to address the illegal broadcast of Nollywood movies by some television stations. GARDINER made the disclosure during a conversation with Nigerian filmmaker UCHENNA MBUNABO, who accused some Ghanaian broadcasters of downloading films from […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

Foreign

TUCHEL DEFENDS TACTICS AFTER ENGLAND WORLD CUP SEMI FINAL LOSS

England manager THOMAS TUCHEL has defended his tactical decisions following the Three Lions' 2-1 defeat to Argentina, which brought their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign to an end. Argentina secured the 2-1 victory over England in the semi-final played yesterday, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States. Speaking after the match, TUCHEL acknowledged that his team became too passive after taking the lead and failed to maintain possession, allowing […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 1

News

POLICE ARREST 20 SUSPECTS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND HARD DRUGS IN ENUGU STATE

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 20 male suspects and recovered hard drugs, offensive weapons, 22 motorcycles, a tricycle and other exhibits during anti-cultism and anti-crime operations carried out across the state between July 7 and 14, 2026. Police Public Relations Officer, DANIEL NDUKWE, said the intelligence-led operations targeted cultism, drug trafficking and other violent crimes in Independence Layout, Emene, Eke Obinagu and Owerre Eze-Oba community in Udenu Local […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

National

POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION OPENS PORTAL FOR 50,000 POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT RESULTS

The Police Service Commission has released the names of successful applicants for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force following the conclusion of the recruitment exercise. Head of Protocol and Public Relations, TORTY KALU, said candidates who participated in the written examination should log on to the official recruitment portal from 12:00 a.m. today, July 16, 2026, to check their recruitment status, while successful applicants will […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

Foreign

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ATTEND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN SEPTEMBER

President BOLA TINUBU has confirmed his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to take place in New York in September. Nigeria's Representative to the UN, JIMOH IBRAHIM, disclosed this after meeting with the President at the State House in Abuja. According to IBRAHIM, President TINUBU is expected to address the General Assembly on Nigeria's reform achievements and participate in several side events during the […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

National

GOVERNOR ALIA IDENTIFIES MAJOR CAUSES OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA

Governor HYACINTH ALIA of Benue State has identified what he described as a major factor responsible for the persistent insecurity in the country. Speaking at the quarterly lecture series of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, Governor ALIA cited illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, inequality, weak institutions, ethno-religious tensions, poor governance and declining social values as the key drivers of the worsening security situation. The governor recalled that Nigeria has witnessed unprecedented levels of […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

Health

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT 112 AS NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER

Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to develop a roadmap for the adoption of 112 as Nigeria's single, unified national emergency number, warning that the initiative would not succeed unless all levels of emergency response, from the police and ambulance services to state governors, demonstrate full commitment to its implementation. The directive was issued during a meeting between SHETTIMA and a delegation from the NCC, […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

Economy

PRESIDENT TINUBU REJECTS TWO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS OVER CONSTITUTIONAL FLAWS

President BOLA TINUBU has declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and drafting defects that must be corrected before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was informed of the President's decision on the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria Bill, through two separate letters read on the floor […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

Entertainment

FUNKE AKINDELE REFLECTS ON HER JOURNEY FROM STUDENT HUSTLER TO MOVIE STAR

Nollywood producer and actress, FUNKE AKINDELE, has revealed the various jobs she undertook to support herself while studying at the University of Lagos. Speaking during a recent interview, the award-winning filmmaker said she taught herself nail-making by watching others at Yaba before offering the service to fellow students. AKINDELE explained that nail-making was only one of several businesses she engaged in while in school, adding that she also sold cakes, […]

todayJuly 9, 2026

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