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PM News - July 6, 2026
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2027: Jonathan Breaks Silence On N500bn
ormer President Goodluck Jonathan has the money to run against Obi, the presidential dismissed as false a report alleging that candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, F
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Plot Against Peter Obi he was offered N500 billion to contest in a bid to split votes in the South-South.
against Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election.
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Warns Against Night Travel
o fewer than 15 people were in-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State, with killed and 17 others injured in several victims trapped beneath its load.
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Out As UBA Chairman,
he Office of the Accountant-Gen- account opening process was initiated after Adeyemi presented what appeared eral of the Federation (OAGF)
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to be an appointment letter linked has dismissed claims that the
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Nnorom Takes Over pg.2
to an existing government agency.
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How Russian Airstrike Killed Nigeria (CBN) account, insisting the natories were never submitted.
process was never completed and no “The account has not seen the light of public funds were released to the body.
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Days Before Graduation
Bawa Mokwa, explained that the Continued on pg.2 • AGF, Lateef Fagbemi
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15 Dead
Government Area of the state for burial.
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PFIPC Saga Deepens As Police Arrest
still searching for possible victims be- a lone DAF XF trailer with registration lieved to have been trapped beneath number GWL274XC, according to the the trailer’s load at the crash scene.
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Adeyemi’s Father In Ogbomoso
The FRSC said the trailer was car- ducted by personnel of RS8.15 Oloru rying 48 male occupants when the ac- and RS8.1 Kwara (Oko Olowo Outpost).
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How Russian Airstrike Killed Nigerian be announced for the formal presentation unnecessary political controversy.
of the party’s flag to the former president.
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Medical Graduate Days Before Graduation
presented, even as the deadline for by a surge in misinformation, false the submission of presidential nom- de- claims and fabricated statements 23-year-old Nigerian medi- ination forms to INEC draws closer.
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Tony Elumelu Bows Out As UBA Chairman,
easily found common ground with peo- ple and was distinguished by her thirst nited Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc global financial centres.
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U Nnorom Takes Over desire to help others,” the university said.
Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will retire one of the continent’s largest banking groups.
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Africa Final Evacuation Window
vised to take advantage of this ex- he Federal Government has risk should immediately register for tension and utilise the full capacity urged Nigerians who feel the remaining evacuation flights.
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Oyo Abductees: Obi Asks
sponsible for the killings must be identified and brought to justice.
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Tinubu To Resign Or Not
Odumegwu- Ojukwu said Nige- rians who believe their lives are at • Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
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To Seek Reelection
security challenges.
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T COAS Calls For Stronger African
that, contrary to my assumption that they NDC, Peter Obi, has called on had been in regular communication over President Bola Tinubu to resign or not
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the matter, Governor Seyi Makinde had not to seek re-election over failure to rescue Military Alliance Against Terrorism
received a single call from President Bola schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Tinubu,” Obi said.
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Court Orders ADC Chieftain To Pay N100m “I cannot imagine any issue more “During our two-hour meeting, I shared
important than the lives of our kidnapped my experience in addressing insecurity as children, their teachers, and the many other Governor of Anambra State.
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To Two Judges He Accused Of Bias
Nigerians being held captive across the President Olusegun Obasanjo, and later country.
seeking re-election the order. or his lawyer to appear for proceedings.Page 3 - Read →
The PFIPC Controversy Cannot Be Swept Aside
he controversy over the Presidential inserted into the budget, Nigerians deserve to documents, explain how the disputed council Foreign Intervention Promotion Council know who did it and how it happened.
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Victors, Victims And Witnesses: 250 Years Of US Triumphalism
United Nations was established: international peace, equal he world was, two hundred and fifty years ago, gifted rights, self-determination of peoples, and the sovereignty a great country, the United States (US).
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27 States As Peak Rains Begin
possibility of outbreaks of waterborne diseases, urging health authorities to remain alert as stagnant floodwater and poor sanitation could increase public health risks.
NiMet; keep drains, gutters,Page 5 - Read →
reinforce vulnerable structures; For Four Followers
and avoid walking or driving he Nigerian Meteoro- become heavily saturated, re- major roads, slow movement NiMet further called on olice operatives have arrested the man behind the popular Ibadan logical Agency (NiMet) d
ayOriNde OLUOkUN through floodwaters.”Page 5 - Read →
of people and goods, and lead T emergency management agen-
masquerade, Asoleke, while a manhunt have been launched for four
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has raised concerns over additional rainfall. P
to traffic congestion in affected cies and community leaders to of his followers over alleged gruesome murder of 24-year-old Sefiu the likelihood of flash flooding “As July marks the beginning areas.
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Presidential Aide Delivers Verdict On “The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji
Olugbenga, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal
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Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation. Tinubu After Tour Of Projects In Kano
“The Command wishes to assure members of the public that efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining perpetrators.
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Abdulaziz who is President Bola Jobless Man Jailed For 80 per cent completion stage, adding
Tinubu senior special assistant on that the project was inherited by the Media and Public Enlightenment Tinubu administration at about 10 – 15
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Stealing Cement Blocks
stated this during an inspection visit of per cent progress.
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ASP E.O. Adaraloye told the court A
in the Kano metropolis.
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Life Is Way Easier For Women
nancial freedom because of ollywood veter- daunting responsibilities.
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N “Life is generally easier
Udokwu has for women than it is for stirred controversy by in- men.
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Begging On The Streets ‘Where is all the money
female counterparts.
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bus’ family’s cry for fi- Relationships As Meal Tickets
I didn’t even know he had nancial assistance, stating married more than one wife ollywood veteran, Emeka Ike has weighed in on the that actors’ earnings from • Bob-Manuel Udokwu then,’’ Udokwu stated.
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movies can’t give them fi- N
intentions are fraudulent.
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Jade Osiberu Fires Back At Blunt The actor explained that some ladies go into relationships
with the sole purpose of raising funds, noting that such acts can be considered as fraudulent.
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“Spec” Conversations In Marriages “Love and marriage is not scam. But there are a few hungry
people who are using relationship as meal tickets.
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Toke Makinwa Drops Blunt
healthy marriage.
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afford,’’ she stated. She noted that such sit- You Only Show Love On Birthdays
Toke also argued that uations are mostly difficult her movie had been removed from ollywood actress Jaiye Kuti, prior to the popular belief, for men, adding that some several cinemas.
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Three Years, Nears Buhari’s Eight-Year Total
(ARMOR) Programme-for-Results.
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Principle With Castlelake In £5.2bn Bid Fund To Drive MSME Growth, Peace In Lagos
implemented in partnership with the Bank of social, ethnic, religious or economic agos State Governor, Babajide San- asyJet has executive John of Industry and Sterling Bank, offers a differences,” he said.
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moved a step Strickland L
E single-digit interest rate of nine per cent, Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the istration’s commitment to grassroots closer to a pos- said EasyJet a six-month moratorium and a 36-month Permanent Secretary, Commerce,
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GCR Upgrades FCMB Asset Management
in December 2025 from 3.6 times a year delivering superior investment outcomes earlier.
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To A(NG)/A1(NG), Retains Stable Outlook edged above 58 per cent, reflecting improved
FCMB Asset Management said it remains operational efficiency and profitability.
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F ment Limited, Mr James Ilori, described
wealth creation, supported by robust gov- arm of FCMB Group Plc, has been FCMB Group as key strengths supporting company’s strong financial performance, the improved ratings as recognition of the ernance and risk managem
higher capital requirements and growing ual and institutional clients as a member ofPage 7 - Read →
•Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw Five Days After
native travel arrangements will be reports of internal challenges during not have anticipated Senegal’s early finalized soon.
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tion remain stranded extra time. M
day morning.
the authorities, although thosePage 8 - Read →
d’Or, Says Former Arsenal Defender Sagna • Emblems of CAF club competitions
CAFCL/CC: Nigerian ormer Arsenal and France creativity needed to reach football’s Round- Speaking on World Cup defender, Bacary Sagna highest individual honour.
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man and he entertains the crowd,” N
tional Stadium in Uyo, the Moshood competitions will be forced Sagna said.
their traditional home grounds by the way he plays. He reminds mePage 8