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Homepage News from Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
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Amnesty Report Links Shell to Decades of Pollution in Niger Delta
Amnesty International has accused Shell of knowingly allowing environmental damage in Nigeria's Niger Delta to continue for years, citing newly disclosed internal company documents that allegedly expose failing infrastructure, weak safety standards and an estimated US$10.9 billion decommissioning liability.
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Rivers Flooding Leaves Trail of Death, Displacement and Growing Calls for Action
The death of 17-year-old Ifeanyichukwu Osuji in floodwaters that submerged parts of Oyigbo Local Government Area has become a painful symbol of the growing impact of seasonal flooding in Rivers State.
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Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Fiscal Mismanagement
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's administration over Nigeria's rising debt profile, accusing the government of poor fiscal management.
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Neymar Retires From International Football After 16-Year Brazil Career
Brazilian football star Neymar has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a glittering 16-year career with the Selecao following Brazil's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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INEC Denies Revising 2027 Campaign Timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming it revised the campaign timetable for the 2027 general elections, describing the information as false.
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Lagos Plans Special Number Plates for Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State Government has begun plans to introduce specialised vehicle number plates for persons with disabilities as part of efforts to improve accessibility, recognition and ease of mobility across the state.
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Tinubu Defends INEC, Says Nigeria's Economy Has Recovered From Bankruptcy Risk
President Bola Tinubu has defended the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting the electoral body has remained neutral ahead of the 2027 general election.
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Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to Hunt Killers After Kaduna Attack
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and intelligence agencies to intensify operations to track down those responsible for the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
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FIFA Unveils Plan to Sell Minority Stake in World Cup Business
FIFA has announced plans to sell a minority stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a new semi-private subsidiary.
