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The Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, who was declared wanted over his alleged involvement in supplying military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements.

Nigerian international lawyer and anti-corruption specialist Ibrahim James Pam has been appointed Acting Director-General of the World Bank Group's Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO), the institution's independent accountability body for projects financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing growing scrutiny after a leaked letter sent to the Argentine Football Association surfaced following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Ghana says it will evacuate about 1,000 more of its citizens from South Africa as renewed xenophobic attacks continue to force many foreign nationals to flee their homes and businesses.

Nigerians could face shortages of rice, tomatoes and other staple foods within the next three months unless urgent steps are taken to strengthen food production and distribution, the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has warned.

Nigeria's Super Falcons will begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title this week in Morocco, aiming to extend their dominance by winning a record 11th continental championship.

Nigeria's Consulate General in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of Nigerian citizen Ibeh Chika Simon during a South African police operation, describing the incident as another troubling case of violence against foreign nationals.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will conduct a mock accreditation exercise ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election to assess its preparedness for the poll.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), demanding an explanation for ₦211 trillion recorded in the company’s 2023 audited financial statements as “Sundry Receivables” and “Accrued Expenses.”

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged eligible Nigerians to complete their voter registration or update their voter information before the close of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise on Sunday.

A senior finance operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, has surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State.

The Federal Government has dismissed reports of an impending electricity tariff increase, saying there are no plans to raise tariffs for any category of grid electricity consumers.