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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Abia State Sector Command, says it would commence the 2026 road transport safety standardization scheme, RTSSS, enforcement week in the state on Monday, saying that it is a strategic effort at reducing road traffic fatalities and injuries. The Sector Commander of FRSC in Abia State, Ngozi Ezeoma, who said disclosed this in a press statement, said the enforcement was not designed to punish road transporters but was in line with the directive of the Corps Marshal of the FRSC. She said that the enforcement which will run from Monday, 13th July to Friday, 17th…

Troops of l 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying large consignment of illicit drugs along Lagos–calabar Coastal Road.A statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya, on Sunday, saidthe operation followed actionable intelligence received from a credible source.Yahaya said the intelligence-led operation, carried out on 9 July 2026, resulted in the successful interception of the vehicle and the arrest of its driver. According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the illicit consignment was being transported to the Berger general area of Lagos State. He said the suspect could not provide satisfactory…

Turkish champions Galatasaray have finalized an agreement with Burnley to sign Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu for a fee estimated at €30 million as reported by transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano. The 22-year-old had a remarkable season with the Clarets in the Premier League, despite the club’s relegation to the Championship. Ugochukwu distinguished himself as one of Burnley’s key players, netting three goals and providing two assists across 35 league matches. His reliable performances are said to have persuaded Galatasaray’s manager Okan Buruk and the club’s leadership to prioritise him as they aim to improve their squad for the upcoming…

Nigerian gospel singer, Toluwanisings and his crew members have been involved in a ghastly car accident. The accident which occurred involved the band’s bus and a full loaded trailer occurred on Saturday morning when the band was returning from a gospel ministration. While attributing the accident to the devil’s plot to claim their lives, the singer stated that “the spirit of the lord raised a standard against them!.” Sharing photos of their damaged bus in an Instagram post, Toluwanisings revealed that he survived the ghastly accident with his team. Describing God as the only sure plug when it comes to protection, he wrote “And…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called on security agencies, particularly the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, to sustain the ongoing momentum against criminal elements following the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The governor made the appeal while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on the successful operation that secured the freedom of the victims, describing their unconditional release as encouraging news for the country. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said the successful rescue demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated security operations in tackling…

ABUJA— The Council Chairman of the University of Abuja, Senator Olarenwaju Tejusho, is under fire over allegations of fraudulent appointment and abuse of office for allegedly attempting to impose Mr. Alkassim Umar as the Substantive Registrar of the institution. The allegation was contained in a report made available to SaharaReports, and referenced a petition dated Monday, June 8, 2026 submitted to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, by A Broom for Every Home Initiative, BEH. According to the report, Senator Tejusho has served as Council Chairman since *March 2025*. The group now alleges that the Council…

Residents of Gummi town in Zamfara State turned out in large numbers to welcome and applaud troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, following a successful operation against suspected terrorists at Dutsen Gidan Hill in Gummi Local Government Area.The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba. According to the statement, the troops returned to base after carrying out the operation at Dutsen Gidan Hill, about 17 kilometres from Gummi town, where they neutralised scores of suspected terrorists and recovered dozens…

FIFA has reacted to the death of South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams. Adams, who was part of Bafana Bafana’s squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, passed away at the age of 25. Reacting to the news, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a statement, said Adams would be sorely missed. “It’s so incredibly sad to hear that South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away just weeks after featuring in his nation’s historic FIFA World Cup campaign,” Infantino said. “My thoughts and condolences, as well as those of everyone at FIFA and the global football community, are with his family,…

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has pledged to avenge the killing of his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring that retribution is both “the demand of the nation” and an inevitable outcome. The statement, released through Mojtaba Khamenei’s official Telegram channel, coincided with ongoing funeral ceremonies honouring the former Supreme Leader, who was killed in the February 28 U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that triggered the recent regional conflict. In the written message, the new Iranian leader vowed that those responsible for the deaths of his father and others killed during the conflict would be held accountable. “We pledge to avenge…

Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni, has named France and Spain as the two favourites to win the World Cup. Scaloni spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final clash with Switzerland this weekend. He described both teams as the outstanding teams at the World Cup after they recently qualified for the semi-final stage. “I have not heard people saying Spain against France is an early final, but of course it is,” Scaloni said. “They are two outstanding teams, two of the favourites, and unfortunately, one of them will go out. “They are doing things very well. Theya…