Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Military claims over 40 kidnap victims rescued in one week
The Nigerian military authorities say more than 40 kidnapped victims have been rescued, and over 20 suspected terrorists, collaborators and other criminal elements have been arrested during coordinated operations across the country in the last one week between July 10 and July 16.Read more
2. School teacher who allegedly flogged child to death in Anambra reports to police
A school teacher who was sought by the police in Anambra State for allegedly flogging a 12-year-old primary school pupil to death has surrendered herself to the state Police Command.Read more
3. EFCC re-arraigns Tunde Ayeni for alleged N15.6b fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday re-arraigned Tunde Ayeni, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Apo, for fraud.Read more
4. UNICAL dismisses 8 staff for alleged exam fraud, absenteeism, others
The University of Calabar says nine teaching and non-teaching staff members have found themselves on the wrong end of the institution’s disciplinary rod for sundry offences.Read more
5. Saka nets hat-trick, Mbappe breaks goal record in 10-goal Bronze match
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help the Three Lions of England seal a 6-4 victory over France in the 2026 World Cup Bronze match on Saturday night.Read more
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