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- [14th Women AFCON: Nigeria hammer Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-finals, to face Cameroon](https://tstga.com/sports/14th-women-afcon-nigeria-hammer-egypt-6-2-to-reach-quarter-finals-to-face-cameroon/):  Cup-holders, Super Falcons of Nigeria put up a sensational attacking masterclass at the Stade Moulay Hassan on Wednesday night, overpowering Egypt 6–2 to set up a heavyweight WAFCON 2026 quarter-final encounter against Cameroon.
- [WAFU B U20 Tourney: Flying Eagles batter Sparrow Hawks 3-0 to seal final-four spot  ](https://tstga.com/sports/wafu-b-u20-tourney-flying-eagles-batter-sparrow-hawks-3-0-to-seal-final-four-spot/): Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, have booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament. They defeated Togo 3-0 in their second Group B game in Yamoussoukro on Thursday, carrying on the momentum from their 4-2 win over Ghana’s Black Satellites on the opening day.
- [14th Women AFCON: Egypt on the firing line as Super Falcons seek quarter-final ticket](https://tstga.com/sports/14th-women-afcon-egypt-on-the-firing-line-as-super-falcons-seek-quarter-final-ticket/): Cup-holders Nigeria have their eyes trained hard on a ticket to the quarter-finals as they confront Egypt in Wednesday’s final match of Group C of the Women Africa Cup of Nations finals.
- [‘Probe Alleged N6.79 Billion Police Funds Scandal, Recover Missing Firearms’, SERAP Tells Tinubu.](https://tstga.com/news/probe-alleged-n6-79-billion-police-funds-scandal-recover-missing-firearms-serap-tells-tinubu/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to thoroughly and effectively investigate allegations that over N6.79 billion of public funds are missing, diverted or misapplied within the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs.”
- [NFF Elective Congress to hold September 27](https://tstga.com/sports/nff-elective-congress-to-hold-september-27/): The Elective Congress, which will usher in members into the Executive Committee of the NFF for the next four years, will now take place in the same city on Sunday, 27th September.
- [WAFU B U20 Tourney: Flying Eagles knock Ghana’s Black Satellites 4-2 to lead Group B  ](https://tstga.com/sports/wafu-b-u20-tourney-flying-eagles-knock-ghanas-black-satellites-4-2-to-lead-group-b/): Nigeria’s U20 Boys, Flying Eagles, began their campaign in this year’s WAFU B U20 Championship with a statement win on Monday, defeating Ghana’s Black Satellites 4-2 in a pulsating six-goal encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
- [WAFU B U20 Tourney: Flying Eagles to confirm superiority over Satellites in Yamoussoukro  ](https://tstga.com/sports/wafu-b-u20-tourney-flying-eagles-to-confirm-superiority-over-satellites-in-yamoussoukro/): The Flying Eagles won that encounter at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo, in October 2024 to retain the trophy they had won in Niamey two years earlier. Coach Isa Ladan Bosso led the squad that triumphed in Niamey while Aliyu Zubairu was the chief strategist of the team that successfully retained the trophy in Lome after a 2-1 defeat of the Black Satellites.
- [CVR Ends Today, INEC Insists – Urges Nigerians to Take Advantage](https://tstga.com/politics/cvr-ends-today-inec-insists-urges-nigerians-to-take-advantage/): INEC, as it’s popularly called, announced on X on Sunday, stressing that participation in the exercise remains a key requirement for voting in the 2027 general election.
- [War To ‘Expand Further’ If US Attacks Restart, Iran Army Warns](https://tstga.com/world/war-to-expand-further-if-us-attacks-restart-iran-army-warns/): Iran’s army warned on Sunday that the Middle East war would widen if the United States chose to press ahead with attacks on the Islamic Republic, ahead of the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington.
- [SERAP Takes NNPCL to Court Over ‘Failure to Explain N211 Trillion in Oil Money’](https://tstga.com/news/serap-takes-nnpcl-to-court-over-failure-to-explain-n211-trillion-in-oil-money/): A campaign group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has taken legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL). The group says the company has failed to properly explain how it has handled N211 trillion of oil money.
- [‘Withdraw Backdoor Social Media Shutdown Bill or Face Legal Action’, SERAP Tells Akpabio, Abbas](https://tstga.com/news/withdraw-backdoor-social-media-shutdown-bill-or-face-legal-action-serap-tells-akpabio-abbas/): Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “immediately reject and withdraw the Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as the Bill is a backdoor attempt to regulate social media and expand governmental control over online expression, which is incompatible with international human rights standards.”
- [Breaking: Argentina beat England, set to defend World Cup title against Spain](https://tstga.com/sports/breaking-argentina-beat-england-set-to-defend-world-cup-title-against-spain/): Argentina will have the chance to defend their World Cup title on Sunday evening when they face Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium following a 2-1 win over England in Wednesday's semifinal clash at the Atlanta Stadium.
- [Breaking: Spain defeat Mbappe’s France, reach World Cup final.](https://tstga.com/sports/breaking-spain-defeat-mbappes-france-reach-world-cup-final/): European champions Spain on Tuesday night beat France 2-0 to book their place in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final. 
- [NFF Executive Committee Holds Crucial Meeting in Asaba, Charts Path for Nigerian Football Development](https://tstga.com/sports/nff-executive-committee-holds-crucial-meeting-in-asaba-charts-path-for-nigerian-football-development/): The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation convened at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Asaba on Saturday, 11th July 2026, where it deliberated on key issues affecting Nigerian football and reached several landmark resolutions aimed at advancing the sport across all levels.
- [President Federation Cup Finale: Amazons, Warriors turn back newbies to claim titles](https://tstga.com/sports/president-federation-cup-finale-amazons-warriors-turn-back-newbies-to-claim-titles/): Debutants Heartland Queens and Ikorodu City gave their very best but eventually fell to the firepower of the old guard as El-Kanemi Warriors and Nasarawa Amazons lifted the men’s and women’s trophies of this year’s President Federation Cup competition in Asaba on Saturday.
- [NFF set for FIFA Capacity-building Programme for Women Football Administrators](https://tstga.com/sports/nff-set-for-fifa-capacity-building-programme-for-women-football-administrators/): A total of six facilitators, including two from the world-ruling body and four selected by the NFF, will deliver papers at the programme scheduled for 17th – 19th July in Abuja.
- [Egypt collapse, Argentina progress to World Cup quarter-finals ](https://tstga.com/sports/egypt-collapse-argentina-progress-to-world-cup-quarter-finals/): Argentina progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-2 win over seven-time African champions Egypt.
- [2026 FIFA World Cup: Spain beat Portugal in Ronaldo’s last international game ](https://tstga.com/sports/2026-fifa-world-cup-spain-beat-portugal-in-ronaldos-last-international-game/): The attention of the watching world was naturally drawn to Cristiano Ronaldo after the game, when he announced his retirement from international football over the weekend. 
- [SERAP Demands Answers from Akpabio and Abbas Over ‘Fictitious’ N1.3bn Council Allocation](https://tstga.com/news/serap-demands-answers-from-akpabio-and-abbas-over-fictitious-n1-3bn-council-allocation/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to explain the allocation of more than N1.3 billion to a presidential council that the Presidency itself has described as non-existent.
- [2026 FIFA World Cup: Morocco thrash co-hosts Canada, reach quarterfinals ](https://tstga.com/sports/2026-fifa-world-cup-morocco-thrash-co-hosts-canada-reach-quarterfinals/): African champions Morocco became the first team to book their berth in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday evening as they beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 at the Houston Stadium. 
- [2026 FIFA World Cup: Spain beats Austria, reaches Round of 16 ](https://tstga.com/sports/2026-fifa-world-cup-spain-beats-austria-reaches-round-of-16/): Spain will face the winners of the Portugal versus Croatia round of 32 clash in the round of 16 stage following an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria at the Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday evening. 
- [2026 FIFA World Cup: England survive DR Congo scare](https://tstga.com/sports/2026-fifa-world-cup-england-survive-dr-congo-scare/): England came from a goal down to beat African side DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on Wednesday evening to reach the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 
- [2026 FIFA World Cup: Haaland, Nusa goals versus Cote d’Ivoire take Norway to the round of 16](https://tstga.com/sports/2026-fifa-world-cup-haaland-nusa-goals-versus-cote-divoire-take-norway-to-the-round-of-16/): Erling Haaland and Antonio Nusa were the different makers for Norway as they beat Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 and advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 
- [2026 FIFA World Cup: Brazil overcame Japan’s threat](https://tstga.com/sports/2026-fifa-world-cup-brazil-overcame-japans-threat/): Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli scored a late goal against Japan Monday evening to ensure that Brazil reached the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a nervy 2-1 win at the Houston stadium.
- [2026 FIFA World Cup: Canada end South Africa’s run in Round of 32 ](https://tstga.com/sports/2026-fifa-world-cup-canada-end-south-africas-run-in-round-of-32/): Co-hosts Canada Sunday evening pipped South Africa 1-0 to reach the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- [‘Probe alleged diversion of N6.3 billion constituency project funds’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas.](https://tstga.com/news/probe-alleged-diversion-of-n6-3-billion-constituency-project-funds-serap-tells-akpabio-abbas/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas “to urgently refer allegations that N6.3 billion in constituency project funds may have been diverted, misapplied, or remain unaccounted for to the appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.”
- [2026 World Cup: Croatia edge Ghana in Philadelphia heat ](https://tstga.com/sports/2026-world-cup-croatia-edge-ghana-in-philadelphia-heat/): Croatia survived an unlikely defeat by a resolute Ghana side in both sides' last Group L game of the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia on Saturday night.
- [Senator Murphy Presents Exhaustive ‘500 Days of Corruption’ Timeline Against Trump Administration](https://tstga.com/world/usnews/senator-murphy-presents-exhaustive-500-days-of-corruption-timeline-against-trump-administration/): Senator Murphy opened his address by framing the issue as an unprecedented national crisis, warning that theadministration's strategy is to overwhelm the public with so many scandals that corruption becomes normalised.
- [Switzerland, Canada advance to World Cup round of 32 stage](https://tstga.com/sports/switzerland-canada-advance-to-world-cup-round-of-32-stage/): Switzerland beat co-hosts Canada 2-1 on Wednesday evening to finish top of Group B in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 
- [Global Rights Observatory Issues Urgent Advisory to Nigeria Over Harassment of Anti-Corruption Group](https://tstga.com/news/global-rights-observatory-issues-urgent-advisory-to-nigeria-over-harassment-of-anti-corruption-group/): The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has issued an urgent appeal concerning the escalating intimidation and judicial harassment of the prominent Nigerian non-governmental organisation, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).
- [2026 FIFA World Cup: Messi brace lifts Argentina against Austria, becomes top scorer in history of tournament ](https://tstga.com/sports/2026-fifa-world-cup-messi-brace-lifts-argentina-against-austria-becomes-top-scorer-in-history-of-tournament/): Lionel Messi produced an inspiring performance Monday evening as he scored twice to help Argentina go past Austria in Group H of the FIFA World Cup. 
- [African Union Secures USD 910 Million in Pledges for Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda](https://tstga.com/health-2/african-union-secures-usd-910-million-in-pledges-for-ebola-response-in-drc-and-uganda/): BUJUMBURA, Burundi — African leaders and international partners have mobilised USD 910 million in pledges to combat the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, following an emergency summit convened by the African Union.
- [WAFU U20 Tourney: Chelle charges Flying Eagles on focus, diligence](https://tstga.com/sports/wafu-u20-tourney-chelle-charges-flying-eagles-on-focus-diligence/): Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Éric Chelle, has charged Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, to be focused as the team intensifies preparations ahead of the WAFU B U20 Men's football tournament taking place in Côte d’Ivoire next month.
- [SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: ‘Refund N110bn Spent on Luxury Cars and Unlawful Allowances Now’](https://tstga.com/news/serap-to-akpabio-abbas-refund-n110bn-spent-on-luxury-cars-and-unlawful-allowances-now/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas seven days “to ensure that members of the Senate and House of Representatives refund and return to the public treasury all monies, allowances, and benefits derived from the N110 billion vehicle procurement and support allowance schemes declared unlawful by the Federal High Court.” SERAP urged Mr Akpabio, Mr Abbas and the National Assembly “to immediately establish effective mechanisms to ensure that all future procurements and expenditure of public funds comply strictly with due process requirements and are guided by the principles of transparency, accountability and value for money.” SERAP also urged them “to institutionalise public hearings on the lawmakers’ budget during every budget cycle and proactively publish the National Assembly’s detailed budgetary and expenditure information to enhance transparency, strengthen public confidence, and promote meaningful public participation in the budgeting process.” The requests followed the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, delivered by Justice Yellim Bogoro in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1606/2023, which found that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust. In the letter dated 20 June 2026 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: “Flowing from Justice Bogoro’s judgment, there must be consequences and full restitution for the lawmakers’ failure to comply with their constitutional and statutory obligations, particularly in relation to the unlawful expenditure of the N110 billion, as found by the Court.” SERAP said: “Allowing lawmakers to retain benefits derived from unlawful and unconstitutional expenditure would be entirely inconsistent with the constitutional duty to abolish corrupt practices and abuse of power and would undermine public confidence in democratic institutions.” According to SERAP, “No public official should be permitted to retain benefits obtained through conduct that has been judicially determined to be unlawful and unconstitutional. Restitution is necessary to uphold the rule of law, restore public trust, and ensure accountability for violations of constitutional and statutory duties.” The letter, read in part: “Where a court has found that public funds were expended in breach of procurement laws, constitutional provisions, and in circumstances involving self-dealing and conflict of interest, the rule of law requires that such benefits be immediately reversed and fully accounted for.” “Although the judgment does not expressly order a refund of the N110 billion, it provides a compelling factual and legal basis for restitution when read together with the Nigerian Constitution 1999 , anti-corruption legislation, and Nigeria’s international human rights obligations.”
- [Edo Governor Vows Two-Week-Special Court to Fast-Track Death Sentences for Kidnappers and Cultists](https://tstga.com/news/edo-governor-vows-two-week-special-court-to-fast-track-death-sentences-for-kidnappers-and-cultists/): Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has issued a warning to criminals operating in the state, saying those who persist in crime will face prosecution, as he will personally sign their execution warrant.
- [Middle-Aged Woman Allegedly Kidnapped At Vegetable Market, Airport Road, In Benin City](https://tstga.com/news/middle-aged-woman-allegedly-kidnapped-at-vegetable-market-airport-road-in-benin-city/): A middle-aged woman was on Sunday morning abducted by some unknown gunmen at the vegetable market, off Airport Road in Benin City.
- [SERAP Sues NNPCL Over ‘Failure to Account for N5.9 Billion Rebranding Cost’](https://tstga.com/news/nnpcl-failure-account-rebranding-costs-serap/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.” The NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion for incorporation expenses from petroleum product proceeds, while the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) also charged N2.9 billion to crude oil revenue for the same purpose, bringing the total amount spent on the rebranding of NNPC to NNPCL to ₦5.9 billion. In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1248/2026, filed last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja, SERAP is seeking “an order of mandamus to direct and compel the NNPCL to account for about ₦5.9 billion allegedly spent on the rebranding of the NNPC to the NNPCL.” SERAP is asking the court to “direct and compel the NNPCL to provide a comprehensive reconciliation statement detailing the specific financial transactions relating to the ₦5.9 billion expenditure, including the identities of the contractors involved, and how the funds were utilized for the rebranding of NNPC to NNPCL.” SERAP is also asking the court to “direct and compel the NNPCL to disclose the names and official positions of the government officials who authorized and approved the release and expenditure of the ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the rebranding of NNPC to NNPCL, and to clarify whether the expenditure complied with applicable procurement laws and due-process requirements.” In the suit, SERAP is arguing that: “There is a legitimate public interest in the disclosure of the details sought. The NNPCL has a legal responsibility to explain whether the ₦5.9 billion expenditure represents value for money, constitutes lawful spending of public funds, and complies with applicable due process requirements.” SERAP is also arguing that, “There ought to be full transparency and accountability regarding the reported ₦5.9 billion spent on rebranding NNPC to NNPCL. Nigerians have the right to know who approved the expenditure, who received the funds, the nature of the services rendered, and whether due process and procurement requirements were strictly followed.” According to SERAP, “the disclosure of the identities of the officials involved and the processes followed in approving the expenditure would enable the public to assess whether the expenditure was properly authorized, represented value for money, and was undertaken in accordance with due process and procurement requirements.” “Given the size of the reported expenditure and the importance of transparency in the management of public resources within the petroleum sector, there is an urgent need for a prompt, thorough, and transparent disclosure of the details surrounding the spending of the funds.” The suit filed on behalf of SERAP by its lawyers, Oluwakemi Agunbiade, Kehinde Oyewumi, and Andrew Nwankwo, read in part: “The alleged spending of the ₦5.9 billion suggests a grave violation of the public trust and the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution 1999 , national anticorruption laws, and the country’s international anticorruption obligations.” “The failure to account for the spending of the ₦5.9 billion on rebranding from NNPC to NNPCL reflects a failure of NNPCL accountability more generally and is directly linked to the institution’s continuing failure to uphold transparency and accountability principles.” “The refusal or failure of the NNPCL to provide a detailed account of the expenditure undermines the right of access to information concerning the management of public resources.” “Senate Committee on Public Accounts reportedly raised serious concerns regarding the expenditure of the ₦5.9 billion described as incorporation and transition expenses allegedly incurred during the process of transforming the NNPC into the NNPCL.” “The Committee described the spending of the ₦5.9 billion as excessive, unjustifiable, and deserving of further explanation, investigation, and legislative scrutiny in the public interest.” “The transformation of the national oil company from the NNPC into the NNPCL occurred following the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which required the corporation to become a commercially oriented limited liability company fully owned by the federal government.” “Section 13 of the Nigerian Constitution 1999 requires all public institutions including the NNPCL to conform to and apply the provisions of Chapter II of the Constitution, while Section 15(5) mandates the public institutions to abolish all corrupt practices and abuse of power.” “Similarly, Section 16 of the Constitution requires the public institutions to ensure that the material resources of the nation are harnessed and distributed as best as possible to serve the common good.” “Articles 5 and 9 of the UN Convention against Corruption require Nigeria to ensure transparency and proper management of public funds.” “Article 21 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights recognizes the right of peoples to freely dispose of their natural resources and provides that the misappropriation of such resources shall give rise to the right of the people to recovery and compensation.” No date has been fixed for the hearing of the suit.
- [Super Eagles impressive in narrow defeat by World Cup-bound Portugal in Leiria](https://tstga.com/sports/super-eagles-impressive-in-narrow-defeat-by-world-cup-bound-portugal-in-leiria/): The Super Eagles showed great form, confidence and praiseworthy fighting spirit despite losing 1-2 to FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal in an explosive friendly match in Leiria on Wednesday night.
- [Doctor-Lawyer Beaten to Pulp, Buried in Shallow Grave: Five Hang as Mastermind Still on the Run](https://tstga.com/news/doctor-lawyer-beaten-to-pulp-buried-in-shallow-grave-five-hang-as-mastermind-still-on-the-run/): Five out of the six suspects arrested for the abduction and murder of a Benin-based lawyer, Barrister Osiobase Omo-Iyoha, have been sentenced to death by hanging.
- [International Friendly: Super Falcons opt for intensity against Senegal in second game](https://tstga.com/sports/international-friendly-super-falcons-opt-for-intensity-against-senegal-in-second-game/): The Super Falcons have opted for a more intense approach to Monday’s second international friendly match against the Lionesses of Teranga from Senegal, after both teams fought a close battle in Ikenne-Remo on Friday.
- [Fire Razes Popular Supermarket in Benin, Destroys Property Worth Millions](https://tstga.com/news/fire-razes-popular-supermarket-in-benin-destroys-property-worth-millions/): Property worth millions of naira was destroyed by a fire that gutted Anambra Supermarket in the Aduwawa area of Benin City. 
- [Court Declares National Assembly’s N110 Billion SUV and Allowance Schemes Unlawful](https://tstga.com/news/court-declares-national-assemblys-n110-billion-suv-and-allowance-schemes-unlawful/): The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has, in a landmark judgment, declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations and the public trust.
- [Edo Security Corps Nabs Seven Suspected Kidnappers Terrorising Edo Central](https://tstga.com/news/edo-security-corps-nabs-seven-suspected-kidnappers-terrorising-edo-central/): Luck has run out of some deadly kidnappers that have been terrorising Edo Central, including the governor's community, Uromi, as they were apprehended by the Edo State Security Corps in collaboration with a local outfit co-named the Esan Awareness Security.
- [International Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal’s Lionesses 2-1 in Ikenne-Remo](https://tstga.com/sports/international-friendly-super-falcons-edge-senegals-lionesses-2-1-in-ikenne-remo/): Cup-holders Super Falcons on Friday opened their 14th WAFCON preparations with a controlled 2-1 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in Ikenne-Remo, asserting authority early and managing the contest with composure for long spells.
- [Alleged WASSCE Students Kidnapped: Police, Green Park School Management Debunk Rumour](https://tstga.com/news/alleged-wassce-students-kidnapped-police-green-park-school-management-debunk-rumour/): The Edo State Police Command has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media alleging that students writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, at Green Park Academy were kidnapped.
- [Police Exhume Bodies Of Two Kidnap Victims In Isiukhu, Edo](https://tstga.com/news/police-exhume-bodies-of-two-kidnap-victims-in-isiukhu-edo/): The Edo State Police Command has exhumed the bodies of two kidnapped victims allegedly murdered by their abductors in Isiukhu Community, Ovia North East Local Government Area.
- [Eric Chelle talks tough ahead of the Unity Cup final against Jamaica in London.](https://tstga.com/sports/eric-chelle-talks-tough-ahead-of-the-unity-cup-final-against-jamaica-in-london/): hl,/Nigeria’s Head Coach Eric Chelle says his team is prepared to retain the Unity Cup Tournament trophy in Saturday’s final in London, no matter which circumstances present themselves on the day.
- [Black Children’s Day Celebration in Edo as Many Secondary School Students Collapse Due to Tear Gas and Pepper Spray by Security Personnel](https://tstga.com/news/black-childrens-day-celebration-in-edo-as-many-secondary-school-students-collapse-due-to-tear-gas-and-pepper-spray-by-security-personnel/): It was a dark Children's Day celebration in Benin City, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, as tension and anxiety took over the event.
- [Under-strength Nigeria lash Zimbabwe 2-0 to reach Unity Cup final](https://tstga.com/sports/under-strength-nigeria-lash-zimbabwe-2-0-to-reach-unity-cup-final/): A remarkably under-strength Super Eagles took full command of the Charlton Athletic Stadium (The Valley) on Tuesday night. They handed a stinging 2-0 defeat to the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the first semi-final of this year’s Unity Cup Football Tournament.
- [Tinubu Secures APC Presidential Ticket for 2027 Election](https://tstga.com/politics/tinubu-secures-apc-presidential-ticket-for-2027-election/): President Bola Tinubu has officially won the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election, following a landslide victory in the party’s nationwide direct primary held on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
- [NFF congratulates Osimhen, Iheanacho, Babajide and other Nigerian title winners in Europe](https://tstga.com/sports/nff-congratulates-osimhen-iheanacho-babajide-and-other-nigerian-title-winners-in-europe/): Super Eagles’ ace forward Victor Osimhen won the Turkish Super Lig with his club, Galatasaray. He was a key scorer for the team and helped clinch the title for Galatasaray with one matchday to spare.
- [Two arrested Over Rape of 21-year-old Nursing Student](https://tstga.com/news/two-arrested-over-rape-of-21-year-old-nursing-student/): The Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 21-year-old nursing student, Wenda Achumba, in Obowo Local Government Area of the state.
- [Bandits Kill Three, Abduct 15 During Church Vigil in Kwara State](https://tstga.com/news/bandits-kill-three-abduct-15-during-church-vigil-in-kwara-state/): Bandits attacked a prayer ground known as Ori-Oke Ajaiye on the outskirts of Ikiran village in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Saturday night, killing three worshippers and kidnapping 15 others during a vigil.
- [NDLEA Nabs 63-year-old Chinese Woman Over Drug Smuggling Attempt in Nigeria](https://tstga.com/news/ndlea-nabs-63-year-old-chinese-woman-over-drug-smuggling-attempt-in-nigeria/): Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman for allegedly attempting to bring a large quantity of Canadian Loud, a synthetic form of cannabis, into Nigeria.
- [All 13 Kidnap Victims Rescued in Edo State Police Operation](https://tstga.com/news/all-13-kidnap-victims-rescued-in-edo-state-police-operation/): The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued all 13 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Lagos expressway, following a major operation that involved aerial surveillance, drones, and bush-combing tactics.
- [Thai Police Arrest Six Nigerians Over Romance Scam](https://tstga.com/news/thai-police-arrest-six-nigerians-over-romance-scam/): The suspects were arrested on suspicion of running a romance scam network, targeting women to defraud them.
- [$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We Have No Record of Local Contractors’, Tinubu govt tells SERAP](https://tstga.com/news/460m-abuja-cctv-project-no-record-local-contractors-serap/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, to “immediately disclose the identities of all local contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and other entities that benefited from the payments under the National Public Security Communication System project in Abuja, commonly referred to as the $460 million Abuja CCTV Project.”
- [Morocco 2026: Captain Chidi nets hat-trick as Flamingos trounce Guinea 5-0 in Abidjan](https://tstga.com/sports/morocco-2026-captain-chidi-nets-hat-trick-as-flamingos-trounce-guinea-5-0-in-abidjan/): Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, put up a commanding performance with a resounding 5-0 victory over Guinea in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round, first leg qualifier in Abidjan on Saturday.
- [New Africa CDC-Global Fund Partnership to Strengthen Health Systems Across Africa](https://tstga.com/health-2/new-africa-cdc-global-fund-partnership-strengthen-health-systems-africa/): Under the agreement, Africa CDC and the Global Fund will work together to expand joint-up delivery of services, strengthen community health worker capacity, reinforce the laboratory system, improve disease surveillance, and roll out digital health tools.
- [Togo Opens Doors to All African Nationals in Visa-Free Push for Trade Integration](https://tstga.com/world/africa/togo-opens-doors-to-all-african-nationals-in-visa-free-push-for-trade-integration-togo/): Lome, Togo - In a landmark move to accelerate Africa's long-awaited economic unification, the Republic of Togo has announced that all African nationals holding valid passports will now be granted visa-free entry into the country.
- [Morocco 2026: Flamingos off to Abidjan for clash with Guinea](https://tstga.com/sports/morocco-2026-flamingos-off-to-abidjan-for-clash-with-guinea/): Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, will depart for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Wednesday morning as preparations enter the final stretch ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash against Guinea.
- [Summer Series: Eric Chelle picks teams for Unity Cup, Poland & Portugal](https://tstga.com/sports/summer-series-eric-chelle-picks-teams-for-unity-cup-poland-portugal/): Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked his Super Eagles’ squad that will battle to retain the Unity Cup Mini-Tournament that it won last year, as well as the team that will take on Poland and Portugal in high-profile friendly matches scheduled for Europe next month.
- [Africa CDC Declares Ebola Outbreak a Continental Security Emergency as Cases Spread Between DRC and Uganda](https://tstga.com/world/africa/africa-cdc-declares-ebola-outbreak-security-emergency/): The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease, affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) due to the Ebola Outbreak.
- [Burglar Bags 3 years in Jail After Breaking Into Halfords Shop in Peterborough](https://tstga.com/world/united-kingdom/burglar-bags-3-years-in-jail-after-breaking-into-halfords-shop-in-peterborough/): A burglar who was caught red-handed stealing tools worth thousands of pounds from Halfords in Peterborough has been jailed for 3 years.
- [APC PRIMARY: Conflicting Results Characterise the Edo South Senatorial District Exercise ](https://tstga.com/politics/apc-primary-conflicting-results-characterise-the-edo-south-senatorial-district-exercise/): The rivalry between the camp of Edo state governor Senator Monday okpekholo and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu again resurfaced at the Edo South senatorial district primary as both claimed to be the winner of the contest.
- [‘Probe alleged N800 billion FAAC diversion for campaign funding’, SERAP tells INEC](https://tstga.com/news/probe-n800-billion-faac-diversion-campaign-funding-inec/): Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), “to promptly, thoroughly, impartially, independently, transparently and effectively investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.”
- [IGP EDO VISIT: Reads Riot Act To Personnel, Says Era Of Impunity In  Police Is Over](https://tstga.com/news/igp-edo-visit-reads-riot-act-to-personnel-says-era-of-impunity-in-police-is-over/): Officers of the Nigeria Police Force must embrace professionalism, discipline and accountability, as the era of misconduct and unprofessional conduct in the Force is over.
- [Falconets set to face Spain, China, and New Caledonia in FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup ](https://tstga.com/sports/falconets-set-to-face-spain-china-and-new-caledonia-in-fifa-u-20-womens-world-cup/): Nigeria’s Falconets will battle heavyweights Spain, China PR and tournament debutants New Caledonia in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following the draws held on Friday.
- [Nigerian Civil Society Group Warn Secretive Defamation Ruling Against SERAP Threatens Judicial Transparency](https://tstga.com/news/nigerian-civil-society-group-warn-defamation-ruling-threatens-judicial-transparency/): A coalition of more than 50 Nigerian civil society organisations has issued an urgent statement warning that a recent defamation judgement obtained by officials of the Department of State Service (DSS) against a leading anti-corruption group threatens judicial transparency, civil freedom and constitutional democracy in Africa's most populous nation.
- [President Federation Cup: Draw for National Competition to be held on Friday ](https://tstga.com/sports/president-federation-cup-draw-for-national-competition-to-be-held-on-friday/): The draw ceremony for this year’s President's Federation Cup national competition (men and women) will be held at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja on Friday. The draw comes after the national playoff games, during which four teams were eliminated from the women’s competition and six from the men’s. A total of 32 teams will be drawn for the national competition in the women’s category, while there will be a total of 64 teams in the men’s competition. Cup holders Kwara United, Shooting Stars, Enugu Rangers, Bendel Insurance, Nasarawa United, Ikorodu City, Rivers United, and Barau FC are among the contenders in the men’s competition. In the women’s competition, last year’s winners Rivers Angels, Nasarawa Amazons, FC Robo Queens, Ibom Angels, Bayelsa Queens and Naija Ratels are among the contenders. Women’s Competition: Abia: Ahudiyannem Queens; Abia AngelsAkwa Ibom: Ibom Angels; Solo WondersBayelsa: Bayelsa QueensDelta: Delta Queens; Royal QueensEbonyi: Esthinghton FCEdo: Edo Queens; Fortress LadiesEkiti: Ekiti QueensEnugu: Rangers WomenFCT: Naija Ratels; NAF FCImo: Heartland Queens; Ikukuoma QueensKaduna: Gallant QueensKogi: Confluence QueensKwara: Moje QueensLagos: FC Robo Queens; Ghetto Tiger LadiesNasarawa: Nasarawa AmazonsOgun: Remo Stars LadiesOndo: Sunshine Queens; Onimarg FCOsun: Osun BabesOyo: Pacesetter Queens; Dragon Fury LadiesPlateau: Mighty Jets Mata; Plateau United QueensRivers: Rivers Angels; Osklean FC Men’s Competition: Abia: Enyimba FC; Ahudiyannem FCAdamawa: Adamawa United; Adamawa United AcademyAkwa Ibom: Akwa United; Godswill Akpabio FCAnambra: Edel FCBauchi: Wikki Tourists; Warinje FCBayelsa: Bayelsa United; Krosaders Football AcademyBenue: Flight FC; Lobi StarsBorno: El-Kanemi WarriorsCross River: E-World FC; Mojoda FCDelta: Sapele Lions; Warri WolvesEbonyi: Rice FC; Cynosure FCEdo: Bendel Insurance; Westgate FCEkiti: Agbana Wonderful FA  Enugu: Rangers Int’l; Ingas FCFCT: Sporting Supreme U19; Sporting Supreme FCGombe: Gombe United; El-Shama FCImo: Campus FC; OISA FCJigawa: Jigawa Golden Stars; Jigawa Golden Stars JnrKaduna: Kada Warriors; ABU DLCKano: Barau FC; Bichi FirstKatsina: Katsina United; Katsina United JnrKebbi: Kebbi United; Kanta WarriorsKogi: Kogi UnitedKwara: Kwara United; Gaa AkanbiLagos: Ikorodu City; G12 FCNasarawa: Nasarawa United; FC BasiraNiger: Bida Lions; Niger TornadoesOgun: Beyond Limits Academy; Stormers FCOndo: Sunshine U19; Adanimogo FCOsun: Ejigbo CityOyo: Crown FC; 3SCPlateau: Plateau United; Mighty JetsRivers: Rivers United; Wilbros FCSokoto: Sokoto United; YSFON StarsZamfara: Zamfara United
- [CAF Awards: Nigeria Awarded Hosting Rights](https://tstga.com/sports/caf-awards-nigeria-awarded-hosting-rights/): Nigeria has been awarded the hosting rights of the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
- [N100m DSS Defamation Judgement: SERAP Appeals, Seeks Stay of Execution](https://tstga.com/news/n100m-dss-defamation-judgement-serap-appeals-seeks-stay-of-execution/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed an appeal against a judgment delivered on 5 May 2026 by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, which awarded N100 million in damages to officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). SERAP has described the ruling as “a travesty and a miscarriage of justice.”
- [Tragic Shooting at University of Benin: Police Launch Investigation as Governor Condemns Killing](https://tstga.com/news/tragic-shooting-university-of-benin-police-launch-investigation/): The Edo State Police Command has officially identified the victim who lost his life in the fatal shooting incident at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Sunday as Alexander Omogiate.
- [UNIBEN Undergraduate Fatally Shot After Exams at Main Campus Gate](https://tstga.com/news/uniben-undergraduate-fatally-shot-after-exams-at-main-campus-gate/): A University of Benin, UNIBEN, undergraduate has been shot dead in his JLK Mercedes Benz while driving out of the main gate of the campus. 
- [‘Probe N26.9bn USPF Scandal Threatening Digital Access, Rights,’ SERAP Tells Tinubu](https://tstga.com/news/probe-n26-9bn-uspf-scandal-threatening-digital-access-serap/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently direct Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and Yomi Arowosafe, Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing or diverted ₦26.9 billion of public funds from the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF).”
- [Migrant Group CNMF Condemns Wave of Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa](https://tstga.com/world/africa/cnmf-condemns-xenophobic-attacks-in-south-africa/): A leading migrant rights organisation has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as "coordinated xenophobic attacks against Black migrants, including Nigerians and other African nationals, across several parts of South Africa, highlighting the ongoing issue of Xenophobic attacks in South Africa."
- [Nigeria qualify for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026](https://tstga.com/sports/nigeria-qualify-for-the-fifa-u20-womens-world-cup-poland-2026/): Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have officially punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, after surviving a difficult afternoon in Lilongwe to emerge 3-2 aggregate winners over Malawi’s Young Scorchers.
- [Exclusive: APC Chieftain says Edo Governor ‘Distracted by Politics,’ Has ‘Achieved Nothing’](https://tstga.com/politics/exclusive-apc-chieftain-says-edo-governor-distracted-by-politics-has-achieved-nothing/): A senior chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a scathing attack on Edo State Governor, Monday, Okpebholo, accusing him of being "distracted by politics" and failing to address the state's worsening security crisis.
- [Team Nigeria’s stars arrive in Lagos, open camp for Accra 2026 ](https://tstga.com/news/team-nigerias-stars-arrive-in-lagos-open-camp-for-accra-2026/): Preparations for the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana (May 12-17, 2026), have intensified as Nigeria's team has officially begun training with their camp opening on Thursday in Lagos.
- [NFF appoints Maikaba, Uwejamomere as U20, U17 head coaches](https://tstga.com/sports/nff-appoints-maikaba-uwejamomere-and-maikaka-as-coaches/): The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointments of Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the U20 and U17 Boys National Teams. Maikaba, who has managed several of Nigeria’s prestigious clubs, has also previously coached the U17 Boys’ National Team, known as Golden Eaglets. He was the assistant coach of the U20 Boys, Flying Eagles, during the period Paul Aigbogun served as head coach. The soft-spoken tactician has served time with top-of-the-range teams Enyimba FC, Wikki Tourists, Kano Pillars and Plateau United, and famously led Akwa United FC to win the oldest and most prestigious football competition in the land (now known as the President's Federation Cup) in 2017. Eboboritse Uwejamomere, the new head coach of the five-time world champions, the Golden Eaglets, has served as a coach-analyst with the senior men's national team, the Super Eagles, for many years.
- [One Person killed, Three Others Wounded in a Shooting in Brixton](https://tstga.com/world/united-kingdom/one-person-killed-three-others-wounded-in-a-shooting-in-brixton/): A murder investigation has been launched after a shooting in Brixton.
- [Nigeria: Amnesty International Court Ruling Against Anti-Corruption Organisation SERAP](https://tstga.com/news/nigeria-amnesty-international-court-ruling-against-anti-corruption-organisation-serap/): The judgement, delivered yesterday (5 May 2026), has been strongly criticised by human rights groups, Amnesty International, who say it is a dangerous attack on free speech.
- [‘DSS unlawful invasion: Judgment against us a travesty and dangerous precedent’, says SERAP](https://tstga.com/news/serap-condemns-dss-judgment-flawed-dangerous-precedent/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has rejected what it described as the “seriously flawed judgment” of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, in the N5.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against the organisation by two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS).
- [Former Edo Commissioner Nehikhare Criticises Edo Government, says Govt ‘Not Working’](https://tstga.com/politics/former-edo-commissioner-nehikhare-criticises-edo-government-says-govt-not-working/): A former commissioner in Edo State, Mr Chris Nehikhare, has given a blunt assessment of Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration, arguing that the government has so far failed to deliver on its basic duties.
- [Deaths of Two Nigerians: Government Demands Answers from South Africa](https://tstga.com/news/deaths-of-two-nigerians-government-demands-answers-from-south-africa/): Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has demanded quick and clear answers from South Africa.
- [Oby Ezekwesili to Tinubu: Come Home Now to Help Nigerians Under Attack in South Africa](https://tstga.com/news/oby-ezekwesili-tinubu-come-home-help-nigerians-south-africa/): A former Minister of Education, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, has asked President Bola Tinubu to stop his trips to France, Kenya and Rwanda and return to Nigeria to deal with the killings and attacks on Nigerian people in South Africa.
- [Nigerian Opposition Leaders Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso Join New Political Party](https://tstga.com/politics/nigerian-opposition-leaders-peter-obi-rabiu-kwankwaso/): Peter Obi, who ran for president in 2023, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, officially joined the NDC on Sunday at a ceremony in Abuja, the country's capital.
- [Fast Food Restaurant Owner Killed By Suspected Kidnappers In Ekpoma](https://tstga.com/news/fast-food-owner-killed-by-suspected-kidnappers-in-ekpoma/): Tragedy struck in Ekpoma as a fast food restaurant owner, Mr Justin Otene, was murdered in cold blood by gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers in Ekpoma, at his residence in Idumebo quarters, Ekpoma, in Esan West local government area of Edo State.
- [Trump to Review Iran’s Peace Plan but Warns of Possible Future Attacks](https://tstga.com/world/usnews/trump-reviews-irans-peace-plan-amid-attack-concerns/): US President Donald Trump has said he will review a new peaceful proposal from Iran's Peace Plan, but warned he cannot imagine accepting it.
- [Peter Obi Quits Another Political Party, Citing State Interference and Internal Crisis](https://tstga.com/politics/peter-obi-quits-adc-over-state-interference-and-crisis-peter-obi/): Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has announced his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), just months after joining the party, blaming a toxic political environment marked by state infiltration, legal entanglements, and internal strife.
- [Outrage in Ibadan as Motorcyclist Dies After Border Patrol Accident – Two Police Officers Detained Amid Protest](https://tstga.com/news/outrage-in-ibadan-motorcyclist-killed-ibadan-border-patrol-accident/): The Nigerian police have commenced an investigation after an accident involving a motorcyclist in the Iseyin area of Ibadan. This tragic incident is now being referred to as the Ibadan Border Patrol accident.
- [35-year-Old Abule Arrested for Allegedly Defiling 12-year-old Girl in Ibadan](https://tstga.com/news/35-year-old-abule-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-12-year-old-girl-in-ibadan/): A 35-year-old man, simply identified as Abule, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in the Araromi area of Molete, Ibadan.
- [Poland 2026: Falconets cage Malawi 2-0 in Ikenne, eye win in Lilongwe](https://tstga.com/sports/nigerias-falconets-secure-2-0-victory-over-malawi/): Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in the first leg of a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday.
- [Nigerian Military Sustain Pressure Against Boko Haram, ISWAP members](https://tstga.com/news/nigerian-military-sustain-pressure-against-boko-haram-iswap/): The Nigerian military has intensified counter-terrorism operations across the North-East, arresting and killing suspected terrorists.
- [Delta Police Command Arrest ASP Nuhu Usman, Others Fingered In Shooting Of 28-Year-Old Suspect In Effurun](https://tstga.com/news/delta-police-command-arrest-asp-nuhu-usman-others-fingered-in-shooting-of-28-year-old-suspect-in-effurun/): The Delta State Police Command, led by CP Yemi Oyeniyi, have arrested ASP Nuhu Usman with other officers of the Ekpan Division involved in the alleged extrajudicial killing of a twenty-eight-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi. 
- [Edo Chief Justice Releases Inmates, Reaffirms Justice Reform Agenda](https://tstga.com/news/edo-chief-justice-advocates-justice-reform-inmate-release-edo-chief-justice/): In a bid to decongest prisons in Edo State, the Edo Chief Justice Daniel Okungbowa has said the administration of criminal justice extends beyond conviction and punishment, as it encompasses the protection of constitutional rights and the duty to ensure that no citizen is deprived of liberty unjustly.
- [Thugs Beat Up Plaintiff Curtis Ugbo As Edo State High Court Fixes May 22nd For Ruling On APC Secretary Tenure Case](https://tstga.com/news/thugs-assault-curtis-ugbo-amid-apc-secretary-case-ruling/): The plaintiff, Curtis Ugbo, is contending that the State Secretary, Lawrence Okah, has remained in office beyond the tenure permitted by the party’s constitution.
- [Edo Security Operatives Arrest Two Suspects During Raid In Etsako West Forest](https://tstga.com/news/edo-security-operatives-arrest-suspects-in-etsako-west/): The raid on the suspected kidnappers’ hideout within the forest of Amah community in Etsako West Local Government Area is part of a renewed crackdown on criminal elements across the state.
- [‘Gag Order’: SERAP, editors sue NBC ‘over threat to sanction broadcasters for expressing opinions’](https://tstga.com/news/serap-editors-sue-nbc-over-gag-order-threats/): The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unlawful ‘Formal Notice’, which threatens to sanction broadcast stations and presenters for allegedly ‘expressing personal opinions as facts, bullying or intimidating guests, or failing to maintain neutrality.’"
- [EDSG Dissociates Self From Trending Video Threatening Arrest Of Peter Obi, ADC Members.](https://tstga.com/politics/edsd-distances-itself-from-emmanuel-egogo-video-threat/): Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, a few days ago, stated that the state police command distanced itself from the unguarded comment by Emmanuel Egogo, who, despite being a senior special assistant to the governor, was described as a comedian by the police.

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