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NEWS HEADLINES 01 JUL 26

NATIONAL

Tinubu approves 27 road projects worth N3.9tn across 15 states. 

Karimi applauds Tinubu over highway projects linking three states. 

Over 20 million pupils drop out before senior secondary- FG. 

2027: Appeal Court receives six grounds of appeal to halt INEC’s registration of ADA. 

2027: NDC granted access to upload candidates on INEC portal – Dickson. 

I’m not interested in politics, but committed to Nigeria’s Progress – Obasanjo insists. 

Alleged Cybercrime: Court grants Sowore bail, orders two sureties, passport surrender. 

2027: APC Governors Review Primaries, To Meet Netanwe.  

Sultan urges youth to embrace AI, digital tools in workplace. 

Obi Questions Nigeria’s leadership priorities after filling INEC form. 

APC’s NWC affirmation, vindication of due process, rule of law – Adegbonmire. 

Afenifere commends Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, IGP, CPs over anti-kidnapping drive. 

AA Crisis: Udeze exits appeal, insists court settles chairmanship dispute. 

Security operatives urge intelligence sharing to tackle insecurity. 

CAS hails troops for Lassa students rescue, directs sustained pressure on insurgents. 


BUSINESS

Reduce Petrol Price, FG Tels Marketers. 

Air Fares Highest In Kano As Tickets’ Prices Rise By 20.8%. 

CIFCFIN criticises ICAN over unauthorised forensic certification. 

Rotary, FirstBank empower 140 artisans with N45m equipment. 

Customs prepares port users for July 1 green tax, fiscal surcharge enforcement. 


ACROSS THE STATES

NRC grants Lagos permanent licence to operate Red Line rail services. 

NSCDC arrests seven over vandalism, theft in Lagos. 

Lagos celebrates youth creativity at Eko Schools Arts, Crafts Competition. 

Navy rescues Lagos building collapse victims, evacuates them to hospital. 

Obasanjo blesses Adebutu’s governorship bid, urges humility. 

Ondo Reps Primary: APC under fire over non declaration of Fajemirokun-Ajayi as winner. 

Rep seeks disqualification of aspirant declared winner in Ekiti APC primary. 

Osun 2026: In search of issue-based campaigns, manifestos. 

Osun poll: Hamzat denies backing APC candidate, reaffirms support for Adeleke. 

How Soldiers Broke Into Our Hostels, Stripped Female Students – UNIOSUN. 

Gov. Oborevwori tasks corps members on peaceful coexistence, mutual respect. 

Gunmen kill two Police officers at Rivers checkpoint. 

Group, NDLEA partner against drug abuse among Imo students. 

Plateau community decries killing of leader. 

1 Brigade, OPFY arrest two suspected bandits’ collaborators in Zamfara. 

25 Females, 18 SS2 Students, Fresh Details Of Borno School Invasion. 


HUMAN ANGLE

UNILAG students, others win N35m JAMB-Rite awards. 

Alleged ₦6bn money laundering: Mompha to Know fate October 15. 

Man bags seven years jail for defiling 10-year-old girl in Rivers. 

From Khaki To Adire, Boots To Crocs, Inside Tinubu’s NYSC Reform. 

18 Sokoto Residents Returning From Lagos Die In Kebbi. 

“No wife, no children, just American papers” — Speed Darlington laments. 

Explainer: What is the “Peller/Olodo Uprising culture?  


INTERNATIONAL

Floods Paralyse Ghana Capital, Kill 3. 

DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings To Prevent Spread Of Ebola. 

Thousands flee South Africa as anti-immigrant deadline sparks nationwide protests. 

US court delivers landmark rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes. 

Cut Petrol Prices Now, Trump Orders Retailers. 


SPORTS

Amid mounting calls for Gusau’s resignation, Okoku wants visionary leaders in NFF.  

PUBG MOBILE opens registration for Road to 2026 PMGO Season 2 with a prize pool of $3 million and more. 

U.S., Canada, Mexico 2026 World Cup: Physical battle beckons as Norway meets robust Côte d’Ivoire. 

Maresca officially joins Man City, agrees to compensate Chelsea. 

LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career. 

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