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PM News - July 3, 2026
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General
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After Backlash, Tinubu Playfully Dubs First Lady ‘Iya Alakara’
ing his remarks at the State House in Abuja.
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• Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Nigerians Nigerians operated by Air Peace Airlines, in the latest phase of an ongoing evacuation exercise ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu he Federal Government on Friday The aircraft depar
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International Airport at 5:36 a.m. and • As Xenophobic Attacks Persist In South Africa gerians stranded in South Africa T
arrived at the Murtala Muhammed In- as fresh waves of xenophobic ternational Airport (MMIA), Lagos, attacks and anti-migrant protests continue
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• Fresh Evacuation Follows Renewed Anti-Migrant Violence
at around 10:40 a.m., according to the to threaten the safety of foreign nationals.
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Proceeds Of Unlawful Activities gress (NDC) has called on
T President Bola Tinubu to imme- after granting the EFCC’s application for diately remove his Chief of Staff, Femi a final forfeiture order following an earlier Gbajabiamila, over allegations linking interim forfeiture a
its National Publicity Secretary, was brought pursuant to Section 44(2) ofPage 1 - Read →
as the affidavits filed by all parties, before T
million linked to serving House concluding that the anti-graft agency had
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Ex-Benue Ex-Benue SSG SSG David David of Representatives member Nicholas
established its case.
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the Federal Government. Salifu Salifu Shot Shot Dead Dead By By
an investigation by the Economic and According to the EFCC, its inves- Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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Ex-Benue SSG David Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
as a central pillar of the Tinubu ad- The latest evacuation comes despite ministration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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resolve to continue bringing home Nige- Salifu Shot Dead By
tion of our citizens abroad remains our rians who feel threatened by the violence.
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government agencies would receive the Suspected Bandits
heightened tensions in parts of South evacuees on arrival for documentation, Africa, where renewed xenophobic profiling and other necessary support.
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NDC Demands According to Olofu, Salifu was
hotel in Utako, Abuja, on October 22, initially rushed to a hospital in 2025, a day after the police reportedly Continued from pg.1 received a petition from the Chief of Staff.
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died early hours of today,” he said. F mer SSG was travelling from Wukari
mola’s death and the alleged assassination It also called on the Office of the David Salifu, has died after The circumstances that led to the to Makurdi on Thursday when sus- attempts on Adeyemi, while recommending Accou
Starline Consultancy Services, a While the consultant received its le-Page 2 - Read →
Free Press – Tinubu
through leadership and policy.
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of tension.” Police Smash Ondo Crime Ring
The President urged both government our men have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command over their alleged officials and journalists to cultivate involvement in an armed robbery and burglary syndicate operating i
the principal suspect. resident Bola Tinubu has called on While defending media freedom, the even more valuable, urging reportersPage 3 - Read →
one cut-to-size single-barrel firearm and one locally made revolver concealed within Court Awards N200m Against
the premises.
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Police Over Imam’s Killing
The police spokesperson said the suspects and the case file had been transferred to the command’s Anti-Cultism Unit in Akure for further investigation.
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Thousands Of Retirees Receive Relief “The bullet penetrated his heart and he
Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja.
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As FG Pays N39.6bn Pension Debt
The officers reportedly fled, but by - Justice Peter Lifu held that the applicant Lifu ruled.
the conduct of the 4th respondent,” The deceased was a truck driver, imam,Page 3 - Read →
s e i t i s r e v i n U s ’ a i r e g i N e v a S , s t n e m ee r g A r u o n o H
he renewed threat of industrial action by the funding and clear timelines.
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cial constraints arise, governments should engage dents who should graduate within four or five years T
should concern every Nigerian.
delayed implementation, threats of strikes and central to innovation, scientific research, techno -Page 4 - Read →
Police IG’s Absurd Logic On Tinted Glasses
policymaking.
Sola FaSURe as justification for a blanket policy is not evidence-based igeria’s security challenge is not caused by tintedPage 4 - Read →
N The permit regime Itself raises serious questions. What
If the logic is accepted, where does it stop?
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Why I Stopped Speaking For Peter Obi — Kenneth Okonkwo
ollywood actor and former Labour Party Presidential Cam- N paign Council spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo has opened up on why he stopped supporting Peter Obi.
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Alarm Over Imposters
hanaian-Nigerian ac- adding imposters are moving to dia Buari…Taken.
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Over Proposed NYSC Uniform Makeover
• Youth Corps members and Adire training grounds.
adeRInola aBImBolaPage 6 - Read →
Runway With Stunning Heritage-Inspired Looks
apanese tennis star Naomi Osaka made as much of The four-time Grand Slam champion partnered with The pearl-white outer fabric featured intricate embroi- a statement with her fashion as with her tennis at Tokyo-based desi
the competition, OsakaPage 6 - Read →
FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
singer made headlines in the sporting anadian pop superstar Justin Bie- performance during a World Cup final.
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C Draft in Buffalo, New York, on June 26.
to perform at the inaugural FIFA support the FIFA Global Citizen Education viewers worldwide, making them the most- A lifelong supporter of the Toronto Ma- World Cup Halftime Show, potentially Fund, an initiative aimed a
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Over Offset, Stefon Diggs Post
merican rap superstar Cardi B has secured a fresh $60,000 settle - A ment from controversial gossip blogger Tasha K after accusing her of non-dispar- violating a court-approved agement agreement by making new social medi
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Trumps’ Huge ‘Melania’ landmark $4 million defamation judgment
against Tasha K in 2022 after a jury found that the blogger had published false and • Cardi B
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Movie Earnings Revealed
defamatory statements about the rapper.
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1,500 theatres on January 30 before lat - Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Spark Wedding Buzz As Star-Studded Event Grips New York
er becoming available for streaming.
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From World Cup
advantage just 46 seconds into the The victory also marked the second half as Nottingham Forest first time Switzerland had scored winger Dan Ndoye calmly slotted more than once in a World Cup home inside the penalty area
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to an end on Friday Dan Ndoye ensured a comfortable Manzambi produced a dazzling A
after a 2-0 defeat to victory for Murat Yakin’s side, run down the flank before cutting Switzerland, who secured their who claimed their first World the ball back for Embolo to finish first knockout-stage victory at the
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At 2026 Commonwealth
turn with at least 20 gold medals.
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tification and structured training Osimhen Clarifies
rather than last-minute arrangements.
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Galatasaray No.9
of timely preparation.
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Games, from talent scouting to Jersey, Captaincy
where we are today,” Dikko said.
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Plans For Next Season ahead of the competition to allow
them acclimatise to the environment and maximise their performance.” alatasaray striker, Victor Osi- “This news is not true,” Osi- NSC Director-General Bukola mhen, has clarified reports mhen categorically stated as
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Olopade stressed the importance of G
that he wants the number 9 quoted by Habersarikirmizi.
Serie A side Napoli. that the Nigerian internationalPage 8