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NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR MONDAY 2ND AUGUST 2021
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NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR MONDAY 2ND AUGUST 2021.
THE NATION
APC, PDP sink deeper into crises ahead 2023 elections
COVID-19: Lagos records six deaths, 519 cases in two days
How to save naira from forex backlash, by experts
Growing concern over legality of Bunis APC leadership
Foreign exchange brouhaha: time for CBNs hard decision
Zenith Bank MD seeks more investments for Africa
Hushpuppi: Police begin Kyari probe
Duties: 30 private jets risk Customs seizure
Tale of two court trials
NAIDP Bill will be passed before year end
Coscharis showcases locally-assembled Koleos, Duster, others
Placing MSMEs at the centre of economic recovery
$23b diaspora remittances raise income line for families
FCMB to expand lending with $50m AfDB facility
Sterling Bank, Ekiti partner on digital healthcare
Wema Bank gets two directors
Fidelity Bank gives N39m to 15 promo winners
Cloud must be integrated into ITservices licensing
Improving Nigerias trade, investment space
VANGUARD
Education: DG MINILS hails Buhari’s pledge to an improved sustainable budget
West’s help against Nigeria’s insecurity
Ondo: Be humble in defeat, APC tells ‘toothless, hungry’ PDP
Education sector and bill on teachers’ new retirement age
APC Kaduna Ward Congress, transparent, rancour-free
Don’t put computers in children’s bedroom-Educators warn parents
Insecurity: Nigerians urged to go beyond prayers, activate rights to self-defence
Bitcoin rises above $40,000
Abia govt raises alarm on plot by group to attack, kidnap VIPs
Zulum visits Marte, provides returnees with livelihood support
Public finance and the good life
Super cop Abba Kyari and the tollgate to justice
Hunger in the land: Result of things undone
Lagos records 6 COVID-19 related deaths, 519 infections in 2 days
Create avenue to domesticate research findings, ex-Minister counsels Health Council
Hoodlums attack Imo Police station, behead motorist
Made-in-Nigeria foods: NAFDAC raises alarm over rejection by US, EU
Six years of fibroid pain gone in one hour without surgery’ Patricia Omoke
Benin artifacts and the choice facing Robin Hood
THISDAY
Foreign Investors Exit Takes Toll As Stock Market Decline by N973.2bn in Seven Months
The Courage to Act
Mahmud: Nowhere in the World are BDCs Spoon-fed
H1 2021: Global Insurance Market Records Losses, Claims Worth $42bn
Dangote Sugar Sustains Growth Despite Increasing Finance Cost
WFP Tags Nigeria, 22 Other Countries Hunger Hotspots
Agboarumi: Standardisation Key to Boosting Nigerias Exports
Unity Banks Profit Before Tax up 34% to N1.50bn in H1 2021
SUNU Assurances Announces N313m Profit
Flour Mills of Nigeria Announces 12% Increase in Profit
Despite Covid-19 Challenges, NAHCO Pays Dividend to Shareholders
Vitafoam Nigeria Reports N3.41bn Profit in 9 months
5G Deployment Will Boost Connectivity, Consumer Experience
Injury Stops Adegokes Olympic Games Sprint Title Bid
FCMB To Empower Agribusiness, Others with AfDBs $50m Credit Facility
What is Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
Sterling Bank Partners Ekiti State Govt on Electronic Medical Record
Rojas Smashes Triple Jump World Record to win Gold
Still on The Depreciation of The Naira
Fidelity Bank Introduces Initiatives To Deepen Staff Skills Development
Amusan Becomes Second Nigerian to Make 100m Hurdles Final
Buhari, Olawepo-Hashim Stand Tall as Most Engaging Political Leaders in Nigeria
CSR: Access Bank Brings Succour to School for Deaf Students
Akwa Utd Wins First NPFL Title
The Long Tortuous Journey to Electoral Reforms
ipNX Calls for Policy Harmonization to Mitigate Data Risks
Edo Govt Heaps Plaudits on Adegoke
Buni: APC on the Path to Self-destruct
Borderless Trade Network to Empower Female MSMEs
AITEO CUP: Gov. Diri Hails Giant-Killers Bayelsa Utd
First Bank Reiterates Commitment to Support Education
Tokyo Olympics: Italys Lamont Jacobs Wins 100m Gold
Dana Air Bags NAAPE Award for Strategic Innovation
UBAs Africa Presence As Elixir for Remittances
Full Automation of the Ports is Our Goal
Italians Tame DTigers, as Mike Browns Men Crash Out
NEMA, NITDA to Collaborate on Disaster Risk Mitigation
Osimhen Scores Brace against Bayern Munich
Firm Unveils The Grande Couronne, Whiskey Brand in Lagos
What is the Best Table Game to Play at a Casino
Poor Leadership, Bane of Nigerias Maritime Industrys Development
PUNCH
Defection should be prohibited
Petrol consumption jumps by 340 million litres in one month
Egbe lauds Bayelsa over Aiteo Cup feat
Suspended Adamawa PDP youth leader remanded for attacking Buhari, SGF on Facebook
Edo prepares ‘red carpet reception’ for Adegoke
ASUU, is everything about money
Nigeria plans building next generation of athletes ‘ Dare
Operators lament as car robbers stab FCT Uber driver to death
Supreme Court judgment, call to higher service, says Akeredolu
AFN unveils new Anti-Doping Commission members
Parallel congresses: APC threatens to expel, suspend Osun, Kwara, Delta, others errant members
Man beats Ogun Okada operator to death for refusing him ride
National Assembly, obstacle to free, fair polls, says Fayose
Lille beat PSG to clinch first French Super Cup
Quest for money pushed me into concealing cocaine in underwear Woman
Haba, Kyari!
95% of Akwa Ibom APC stakeholders endorsed consensus, says ex-lawmaker
NPFL: Akwa United beat MFM to win first-ever Nigeria premier league
Hushpuppi: Suspended Kyari appears before four-man panel this week
Lagos calls for cooperation on Ikeja, Ikorodu road works
Ex-students tackle NTI over lack of certificates five years after graduation
Public finance and the good life
Anambra poll: Okonkwo lands in ZLP, grabs gov ticket
Hoodlums looking for hunters attack FRCN Ibadan station
Zenith boss seeks impact investment in Africa
Hoodlums looking for hunters attack FRCN Ibadan station
Nigerias debt profile and impunity
Dont squander your goodwill, IGP warns officers
Shell Nigeria deepwater business gets first female MD
Two feared killed as security operatives burn Imo hotel, owners house, shopsburn house
Two feared killed as security operatives burn Imo hotel, owners house, shopsburn house
FG reimburses states N620bn for road projects
Nigerians spend N1.77tn on national calls, SMS
Access Bank renovates school building for the deaf
Police arrest drug supplier, seller in Lagos
NAFDAC seeks end to made-in-Nigeria food products rejection
Three children, seven others injured in Osun crash
Transcorp profit jumps by 658% in six months
Vigilantes arrest suspected robber during operation in Abia
AfBD to provide women $150m for agriculture
Physically challenged girl who disappeared in Lagos found roaming in Ibadan
Estate firm, LBIC partner on Surulere, Lekki housing
Reveal identities of 774,000 jobs beneficiaries, Archbishop tells FG
Notore records N9.43bn revenue in nine months
Anambra mob overwhelms vigilantes, sets carjackers ablaze
UK property firm provides positive outlook for Nigerian investors
Nigerias loans from World Bank, AfDB rise to $14.35bn under Buhari
El-Zakzakys acquittal
Kogi kidnap kingpin who abducted own father, collected N4m, killed
External reserves gain $280m in two weeks
Supreme Court has nullified APC congresses under Buni PDP
Ganduje, Fashola, others converge on Abuja for national unity
Gombe gov declares second term bid, confident of victory
COVID-19 deaths rise by 240%, 310 inbound travellers test positive
Petrol subsidy may gulp N2tn this year Rainoil boss
Estate surveyors reject Fasholas monthly house rent proposal
Eight aggrieved Anambra APC aspirants vow to reclaim ticket
LEADERSHIP
Yobe Government Harps On Extra Lessons For Effective Performance In 2021 WAEC, NECO
Emergency On Education: Yobe To Renovate 6 Additional Secondary Schools
Gov Buni Seeks More UNDP Intervention ln Agriculture, Education And Other Sectors
How Govt Is Bridging Housing Deficit In Kaduna ‘ Commissioner
Abandoned Property: House Owners Are Complying ‘ KASUPDA
Kaduna leads Northwest In Financial Inclusion
Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship: Attracting Youths To Public Service
COVID-19: Nigeria Receives 4m Doses Of Moderna Vaccine
Ogoni Vacate East-West Road After One Week Blockade
Nigeria Must Address Insecurity To Secure Economic Growth, Create Jobs ‘ NESG
Anambra Guber: 2 Aggrieved Aspirants Emerge Other Parties’ Candidates
Notore Posts N9.43bn Revenue For 2021 3rd Quarter
Fidelity Bank Promises Continuous Support For SMEs
190m Nigerians Shun Health Insurance Scheme ‘Experts
$250m Lost To Wrong Workplace Culture In 5 Years
Importers Incur Demurrage As Customs Server Fails
FCMB Empowers Agribusiness, Health Care, Others With AfDB’s $50m Credit
Uncertainty Over Fate Of PIB, Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Unity Bank Records N23bn Gross Earnings In H1
Only Quick Intervention Will Save Aviation Sector ‘ Stakeholders
Targeting Unemployment Through CBN Interventions
Hushpuppi: Police Suspend Abba Kyari, Begin Probe
Ganduje, Okorocha, Fashola, Others To Discuss National Unity
4 Abducted Islamiyya Pupils Feared Dead
MTNN’s Shareholders To Receive N2.3bn Interim Dividend
21,000 Persons Mentally Unstable In Benue ‘ Official
NNPC Records Petroleum Product Sale Of 234.63bn In March
Resident Doctors Begin Strike Today
Shell unveils First Female Managing Director For Deep-Water Nigeria
Dangote Cement Sales Volumes Hit 15.3Mt
They Are Terrorists
COVID-19: NCDC Records Additional 497 Cases, Zero Death
2023: The Familiar As Unknown (2)
Zenith Bank Seeks Increased Impact Investment For Africa
Akwa United End 25-Year Await, Emerge 2021 NPFL Champions
Nigeria Ready To Work With Global Partners On Health Challenges ‘ Onuwu
Military Providing Avenue For Farming, Businesses To Thrive In North-East, Says Theatre Commander
After Kareto Ambush, Troops Regroup, Shell Terrorists In Borno
NEW TELEGRAPH
We need more of such Daura insights from our President
APC and Supreme Court’s ruling albatross
Excitement as call to Bar of new wigs swell lawyers’ rank
Nigerians spend N2.129trn on fuel in one year
Olympics: Minister calls for athletes’ development programme, fund
APGA leadership sabotaging party’s chance
FG moves to avert fresh strike in varsities, meets ASUU today
Kalu salutes Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Chike Edozien, at 97
Tantalizers reports N58m HY’21 loss
46% of 65 private jet owners owe Customs duties
FBNQuest: Persistent current account deficit affects naira
U.S court: Hushpuppi to be sentenced in October
Mabogunje: We expect economic growth from non-oil sector in subsequent quarters
Anambra guber: Okonkwo emerges ZLP candidate
Ikeja Hotel: COVID-19, competition stifle earnings
IGR: NASS to halt aviation agencies’ 25% remittance to FG
FG’s delay stalls $500m Chinese funded airport terminal
5G: Telcos seek reduction in cost of spectrum
Promo: Fidelity Bank rewards 15 customers with N39m
2023: Atiku on the march again
Equities close week negative with 0.31% loss
Why ADC is the party to beat in Anambra ‘ Nwosu
FX teller points: Banks comply with CBN’s directive
Modern policing driven by technology, says C’River CP
FIRS, SystemSpecs partner to ease tax remittances
We need to renegotiate Nigeria, says Owodiong-Idemeko
Angst over Buhari’s double standards
Akwa United win NPFL title for first time
Shevchenko leaves role as Ukraine’s boss
Giroud scores four minutes into AC Milan debu
Wrestlers on redemption duty for Team Nigeria
Tokyo 2020: Amusan, Brume Book Final Spots
Akwa United Wins 2020/2021 NPFL Title
Tokyo 2020: Italian, Jacobs, claims shock 100m gold
Taiwan, Hong Kong welcome at Beijing 2022 Winter Games ‘ IOC
Olympic organisers probe drinking incident as Tokyo sizzles
Tokyo 2020: France’s Aliev disqualified, protests with sit-in at ringside
Mike Ezuruonye, AY, Erica, Zubby Michael, Others star in ‘Bitter Rain
Actor Williams Uchemba shares intimate secret
Seyi Shay connects female fans with ‘The big girl dinner
BBNaija: Nudity as a selling point
Amina Mohammed: Consolidating on world stage
My goal’s to restore women’s confidence, pride, says Susan Esisi
BLUE PRINT
HUSHPUPPI/FBI INDICTMENT: Anxiety as PSC suspends Kyari, DIG heads probe panel
11 killed in Plateau crises, 50 houses razed, scores hospitalised, crops, economic trees destroyed
FCMB Group nets N94.2bn revenue half year result
LG introduces stabilizer free, non-plumbing, auto restart home appliances
Unity Bank pre-tax profit grows by 34%
Dangote Cement posts resilient performance in first half 2021
AELP link to boost trading between NGX, other African exchanges
Police investigating hoodlums’ attack on Ibadan FRCN station ‘ CP
Domestic equities market: Local Bourse records losses
Banker petitions CBN, Access Bank over detention
Need to expedite action on Food Hygiene Bill
Anyim, Egwu, others accuse Umahi of fueling restiveness in Ebonyi
Healthy living: FCT community solicits intervention as Realtor empowers residents
Minna COE provost reappointed
Kuje first lady tasks women on partisan politics
APC: Ondo congress peaceful
IHR tasks state pilgrims boards on hajj deposits’ refund
APC congresses: Why Cross River settled for consensus ‘ Stakeholders
Issa Aremu lauds Buhari’s pledge to improve education budget
Anglican cleric laments rise of hardship on Nigerians
FCTA to collaborate with NADDC on friendly transport system
Delta APC ward congress peaceful ‘ C’ttee chair
Reports on killing of corps members misleading ‘ NYSC
SERVICOM seeks concrete networking in Nigeria Police
Insecurity reducing in Katsina ‘ Masari
Enugu assembly member launches empowerment foundation
Mixed reactions, results trail ‘parallel’ APC ward congresses in Ogun
APC Congress: Bauchi adopts consensus
Man, 40 arrested for beating motorcyclist to death in Ogun
Congress: Oyetola’s group boycotts direct primary option in Osun ‘ Party scribe
DAILY TIMES
Biden announces end of combat mission in Iraq
Facebook to block ad targeting under-18
If U.S. has real shooting war it could be result of cyber attacks Biden
Femi Adesina: Why Buhari cant seek medical attention in Nigeria
China invites Taliban delegation to discuss security Taliban spokesperson
Why I appointed Buharis ally, Mustapha as Sarakis replacement Emir of Ilorin
Buhari without certificate attending global education summit, its a shame Dino Melaye
NAPTIP decries Nigerias Tier 2 ranking by United States Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report
BASKETBALL: US men get back on track as Germany beat Nigeria
Tokoyo 2020: Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around event to focus on mental health
Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury beaten by Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig
Tokyo 2020: Naomi Osaka out of Olympics tennis tournament
GUARDIAN
Anambra Guber: Frustration, adulation, platform switch trail INEC deadline
Property firm woos investors with Dominican Republic residency
Ebonyi soccer fans celebrate Nwankwo Kanu at 45
Zambia president deploys army to quell violence ahead of vote
Pro-Tinubu group in Ekiti rejects ward congresses, urges fresh exercise
Greece forest fires gut homes, farms
Oborududu takes Azerbaija’s Manolova as wrestling begins today
APC okays Kaduna ward congresses’ result
PenCom commences retirees’ online verification today
New arrests in plot to kill Madagascar president
Lagos prosecutes man for alleged assault on LASBCA officers
AFN names seven-man Medical/Anti-Doping Commission
Vivo ranked among top 5 Global Smartphone Brands in Q2 2021, according to Canalys
Congress: Minister tasks APC members on unity, party’s success
Seven African exchanges inch towards shared trading
Mexico holds referendum on prosecuting ex-presidents
FCTA spends N8bn on waste management annually ‘ Minister
Sports minister tasks Nigerians on patriotic ideals, applauds FFN
Tribunal orders BGL to pay N90 million over illegal sale of shares
Kim’s sister slams planned US-South Korea drills
Apapa gridlock my greatest headache ‘ NPA MD
Ekezie calls for reorientation as D’Tigress meet Japan today
eTranzact adopts holding structure, to raise fresh capital
Workers at world’s biggest copper mine in Chile agree to strike
Peaceful APC ward congress in Nasaarawa excites Speaker
Organisers unveil programme for 2021 Nigeria Cup
MTN posts N790b revenue, loses 7.6m subscribers in six months
Anambra guber: ZLP picks new standard-bearer, running mate
NDLEA intercepts 35 wraps of cocaine, drugs en route Italy, Turkey
Iran rejects Israel’s ‘baseless accusations’ over ship attack
Digital golf training will boost Nigeria’s golf development, says Mpoh
Bank unveils tuition-free SME business school
Ward Congress: Lagos APC expresses delight over absence of violence
Why Mai Mala Buni should step-down now
Turkey wildfires force more residents to flee homes
Schools and Nigeria’s killing season
NPFL transfer window opens today, NPFL ends August 5
Stock market dips by 0.3 per cent
APC Congress: Ebonyi adopts Option A4 voting system
China, western world and human rights revolving doors
LG boss pledges to tackle insecurity, bad roads
Afghan forces battle to thwart Taliban assaults on key cities
Remembering Olaleye, the slum that produced Odiye, Okoku, other sport stars
CHI secures microinsurance licence
Nigeria’s endless borrowing against experts’ warning
Media, democracy and future of Nigeria
Lille beat Paris-Saint Germain in season curtain raiser
Myanmar junta chief says new elections in two years
Cornerstone grossed N17.53 billion premium in 2020
Residents decry resurgence of wastes in Lagos
Insecurity: Let’s experiment with RUGA
Italy’s Lamont Marcell Jacobs wins first post-Bolt Olympic 100m gold
Dangote Cement posts N191.6bn profit in 6 months
Obaseki seeks better collaboration with judiciary, NAPTIP on conviction oftraffickers
Group urges FG to open Anambra airport before Nov 6
Stop borrowing, experts beg FG as debt servicing hits N28tr
Unhealthy development
NDLEA recovers 35 wraps of cocaine at Lagos airport
TRIBUNE
COVID-19: Nigeria registers 1,683 cases in 3 days as infections surge again
10 teenagers emerge winners at national essay competition
FAO, Ondo, explore opportunities for transforming food systems
Kyari and his hushpuppy
World Bank on Nigeria’s debt to revenue ratio
If nothing is done now, Nigeria will become a failed state like Somalia, Anglican bishop tells FG
You’ve a role to rid the country of insecurity challenges, Don tells journalists
APC congress: Akande-Sadipe commends Oluyole members
NAPPS impact on State economic index significant ‘ Oyetola
Microsoft appoints Ola Williams as Country Manager for Nigeria
NGO trains Edo journalists on human rights advocacy
How to Read Altcoin Signals: Information Every Trader Should Know
Group empowers 3,000 widows, elderly women, orphans in Anambra
NGX: Equities investors gain N320bn in July
SPORTS
5-Star CB Jaheim Singletary Decommits from Ohio State; No. 14 Recruit of 2022 Class – Bleacher Report
5-Star SF Dariq Whitehead Commits to Duke over Kansas, FSU, G League – Bleacher Report
AFN names seven-man Medical/Anti-Doping Commission – Guardian
AFN Unveils Members Of Its Medical and Anti-Doping Commission – Complete Sports
AFN unveils new Anti-Doping Commission members – Punch
AITEO CUP: Gov. Diri Hails Giant-Killers Bayelsa Utd – Thisday
Akwa United defeat MFM to win first-ever NPFL title – The Cable
Akwa United win NPFL title for first time – New Telegraph
Akwa United Wins 2020/2021 NPFL Title – New Telegraph
Akwa Utd Wins First NPFL Title – Thisday
American swimmer Dressel wins fifth gold – CNN
Amusan Becomes Second Nigerian to Make 100m Hurdles Final – Thisday
Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury beaten by Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig – Daily Times
Arsenal new boy Lokonga can’t wait for Premier League challenge after Chelsea outing – Goal
Arteta Clarifies Granit Xhaka Transfer Situation – Daily Independent
BASKETBALL: US men get back on track as Germany beat Nigeria – Daily Times
Baxter gives his verdict on Kaizer Chiefs new boys – Goal
Berhalter selects second-youngest USMNT final lineup ever for Gold Cup clash with Mexico – Goal
Boeheim’s Army vs. Team 23 Set for The Basketball Tournament 2021 Final; Full Results – Bleacher Report
Celtics Rumors: Jeff Green, Rudy Gay Among Boston’s Targets in 2021 NBA Free Agency – Bleacher Report
Chris Jordan holds his nerve to secure tight victory for Southern Brave – Yahoo
Chris Paul Rumors: PG Declines $44.2M Contract Option, Will Enter Free Agency – Bleacher Report
DeMar DeRozan Rumors: Heat Considering Spurs Free Agent Amid Kyle Lowry Buzz – Bleacher Report
Derrick Rose Rumors: Knicks Want PG to Explore Market Before Making Contract Offer – Bleacher Report
Digital golf training will boost Nigeria’s golf development, says Mpoh – Guardian
Dos a Cero!’ – USMNT shocks Mexico in extra time once again to seal second trophy of summer – Goal
Ebonyi soccer fans celebrate Nwankwo Kanu at 45 – Guardian
Edo Govt Heaps Plaudits on Adegoke – Thisday
Edo prepares ‘red carpet reception’ for Adegoke – Punch
Egbe lauds Bayelsa over Aiteo Cup feat – Punch
Ekezie calls for reorientation as D’Tigress meet Japan today – Guardian
England defender Mings explains how his mental health ‘plummeted’ due to Euro 2020 criticism – Goal
Fan View: ‘Congratulations Kaizer Chiefs, now Orlando Pirates must retain MTN8 and win PSL title – Goal
Ghana FA Cup: Hearts of Oak crush Medeama to set up final date with Ashanti Gold – Goal
Giroud scores four minutes into AC Milan debu – New Telegraph
Herrera ‘calm’ about Tigres’ defeat to Toluca with stars Gignac & Thauvin expected back soon – Goal
How much are Olympic medals worth – CNN
Injury Stops Adegokes Olympic Games Sprint Title Bid – Thisday
Italians Tame DTigers, as Mike Browns Men Crash Out – Thisday
Italy’s Lamont Marcell Jacobs wins first post-Bolt Olympic 100m gold – Guardian
James Hildreth helps Somerset to five-wicket victory over Yorkshire – Yahoo
Kawhi Leonard Rumors: Star to Decline Clippers Contract Option, Start LAC Talks – Bleacher Report
Kyle Kuzma’s SUV Stolen, Crashed During High-Speed Police Chase; Suspect Detained – Bleacher Report
Kyle Lowry Rumors: Heat Viewed as Favorites Amid Buzz of Goran Dragic Sign-and-Trade – Bleacher Report
Laura Muir feeling prepared after sealing 1500m semi-final spot in Tokyo – Yahoo
Lille beat Paris-Saint Germain in season curtain raiser – Guardian
Lille Beat PSG To Claim First Ever French Super Cup Title – Complete Sports
Lille beat PSG to clinch first French Super Cup – Punch
Lions prop Kyle Sinckler facing three-month ban over bite charge – Yahoo
Lions will be a different beast in South Africa decider ‘ Alun Wyn Jones – Yahoo
Lorch has to score and then I think the game is done’ – Orlando Pirates’ Zinnbauer rues missed chance – Goal
Malik Monk Reportedly Set to Become FA After Hornets Decline Qualifying Offer – Bleacher Report
Mavericks Rumors: Kyle Lowry No Longer Dallas’ Focus in Free Agency Amid Heat Buzz – Bleacher Report
Mets’ Steve Cohen Responds to Failed Kumar Rocker Contract Talks in Twitter Post – Bleacher Report
Miles Robinson’s Late Goal in Extra Time Lifts USA Past Mexico in 2021 Gold Cup Final – Bleacher Report
Motor racing-Vettel and three others reprimanded for not removing LGBTQ+ rights t-shirts before anthem – Yahoo
Myles Turner Trade Rumors: Knicks ‘Trying Hard’ to Land Pacers Center – Bleacher Report
Nets Rumors: Insiders Believe Spencer Dinwiddie Could Get $15-20M AAV in FA Contract – Bleacher Report
NHL Rumors: Philipp Grubauer’s $35.4M Kraken Contract Rejected over Rules Violation – Bleacher Report
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Couple Kidnapped, One Shot In Ondo Estate Attack
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a couple from their residence in the Iluabo area of Akure North Local Government, Ondo State.
During the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, February 21, 2026, the assailants shot one person before seizing the victims.
The gunmen had stormed Olaribigba Estate in the community when they whisked Mr Jamiu Olawale and his wife into the bush.
Following the development, which has created tension in the agrarian community, residents protested and barricaded the road leading to the community over the incessant kidnappings and insecurity in the community.
According to sources, the couple had arrived at their residence in an ash-coloured Toyota Camry when they were attacked by the gunmen, who lay in ambush for them.
During the incident, a neighbour of the abducted couple, Patrick Ilumaro, who was seated in front of his residence, was shot by the gunmen while fleeing from the community.
A neighbour of the victims revealed that Ilumaro was swiftly rushed to an undisclosed medical facility where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
While confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command disclosed that tactical teams as well as conventional operatives have been deployed to the community.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, the operatives are already combing the axis in an effort to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
“Concerted efforts are ongoing to ensure the safe return of the abducted persons and bring those responsible to justice.
“Members of the public are urged to remain calm and go about their lawful activities. Meanwhile, the Command urges them to provide credible and actionable information that may assist in the investigation to the nearest police station.”
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Brake Failure Leaves One Dead, Four Rescued At Abule-Egba
One person died and four others were rescued following a road accident at Ekoro Junction, Abule-Egba, on Friday evening, according to a statement from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, made this known in a statement issued on the agency’s X handle on Saturday.
According to the agency, the crash occurred at about 7:30 p.m. when an empty MACK tanker suffered a sudden brake failure, lost control and rammed into a Toyota Corolla before crashing into a roadside shop.
LASTMA said the tanker, with registration number EKY 900 XY, collided with a Toyota Corolla marked AAA 823 AY.
The impact caused extensive structural damage to the shop and triggered panic among traders and pedestrians in the area.
“The magnitude of the collision led to the immediate confirmation of one fatality at the scene, while four other trapped persons were extricated from the wreckage through coordinated emergency rescue efforts,” the agency stated.
The authority said it immediately activated its Rescue and Recovery Protocol, deploying specialised operatives to manage the situation.
“Personnel implemented strategic traffic diversion, vehicular evacuation procedures and crowd management in synergy with other emergency responders to forestall secondary incidents and guarantee unobstructed access for rescue operations,” LASTMA added.
It stated that emergency teams carried out rescue operations and provided medical attention to the injured victims.
According to the agency, a heavy-duty tow truck was later deployed to evacuate the damaged tanker and clear debris from the road to restore normal traffic flow.
The agency disclosed that the tanker driver fled the scene shortly after the crash and security operatives have since launched efforts to apprehend the driver and initiate legal proceedings.
“Security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Ekoro Division, responded expeditiously, maintaining public order, securing the accident perimeter and assisting in investigative processes aimed at establishing the precise sequence of events that culminated in the mechanical failure and subsequent collision.
“The incident precipitated considerable traffic congestion extending across adjoining routes toward Abule-Egba, necessitating robust traffic management interventions by LASTMA officials who remained on ground directing vehicular movement and implementing diversion strategies to alleviate the backlog,” it said.
According to the agency, its General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and urged transport operators, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, to prioritise routine vehicle maintenance.
“Preventable mechanical deficiencies remain a significant contributory factor in severe road traffic crashes,” Bakare-Oki said.
He also advised motorists to exercise vigilance, obey traffic regulations and maintain responsible driving practices, especially within densely populated commercial corridors.
Bakare-Oki assured the public that security agencies would conduct a thorough investigation to determine the immediate and remote causes of the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with extant laws.
The agency said other emergency responders at the scene included the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Ambulance Service, the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit and officers of the Nigeria Police Force, collaborated to coordinate rescue, medical response and environmental safety measures.
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Court Sets Feb 25 For El-Rufai’s Arraignment In DSS Cybercrime Case
The Department of State Services (DSS) will arraign former Governnor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, on February 25 over alleged cybercrime and breach of national security.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court has fixed the date for the arraignment of the former Governor on a three-count criminal charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) after the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho assigned the case to her.
NAN earlier reported that the DSS, on Monday, filed a three-count criminal charge against El-Rufai following his alleged involvement in wiretapping the telephone lines of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
The charge, instituted by the Nigerian secret police, is marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026.
The service accused El-Rufai of breaching the Cybercrimes Prohibition Act (2024) and the Nigerian Communications Act (2003.)
In court, El-Rufai was alleged to have, on Feb. 13, while appearing as a guest on Arise TV station’s Prime Time Programme in Abuja, admitted during the interview that he and his cohorts unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the NSA, Mr Ribadu.
The offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024.
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