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  The House of Representatives has begun clause-by-clause consideration of President Bola Tinubu’s executive bill seeking the establishment of state police, with lawmakers indicating they may adopt the Senate-approved version with only minor amendments. Speaking during a meeting of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, said the House would build on the work already done by the Senate to fast-track passage of what he described as a priority constitutional amendment aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. Kalu recalled that the House had earlier passed its own Constitution Alteration Bill on State Police on June 11 before proceeding on recess. However, the decision was rescinded on July 14 following the transmission of President Tinubu’s executive bill to allow lawmakers consider the President’s proposal. He said the President, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, was best positioned to initiate ...

 According to Brazilian news outlet TMC, the 26-year-old forward recently underwent a chin harmonisation procedure at a dermatology clinic in Goiânia soon after returning from a holiday in Europe.   Real Madrid susperstar, Vinicius Jr debuts new look after undergoing chin cosmetic surgery (videos)   Chin harmonisation (or chin augmentation) is a cosmetic procedure used to alter the shape, size, or projection of the chin to create better balance and symmetry with the rest of your facial features.

  The spokesperson for the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on July 19, 2026 said police operatives also arrested a suspected kidnapping kingpin for demanding the sum of N10m from a victim and ordering him to relocate or risk being k!lled. According to the PPRO, operatives attached to the Garin Alkali Division in Bursari Local Council arrested Habu Haruna, 24, on July 18, 2026, for allegedly luring and s3xually assaulting a seven-year-old girl in a nearby bush.   Similarly, on July 19, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., detectives attached to the Bara Divisional Police Headquarters arrested Mohammed Yau, for allegedly s3xually assaulting an eight-year-old girl inside an uncompleted building.   "On 18 July 2026 at about 1400hrs, operatives attached to Garin Alkali Division, Bursari Local Government Area, arrested one Habu Haruna, 24 years old, of Rainikunu Garu Dole Village, Bursari LGA, for allegedly luring and raping a seven-year-old girl in a near...

  After years of refining his sound and carving out his artistic identity, Nigerian Afrobeat artist Baddestoyoko is ready to make his boldest statement yet with the release of his debut EP, Too Good To Be Shy , arriving on July 24 across all major streaming platforms. The project also marks a defining milestone in his career through a standout collaboration with legendary Nigerian hitmaker J. Martins , adding another exciting dimension to an already ambitious body of work. Built on contemporary Afrobeat foundations, the 7 [seven]-track project is a vibrant exploration of love, identity, confidence and self-expression, blending infectious rhythms with melodic songwriting and unmistakable African influences. Rather than staying within one sonic lane, Too Good To Be Shy showcases Baddestoyoko’s versatility, effortlessly moving between smooth romantic records, feel-good anthems and groove-driven Afrobeat while maintaining a cohesive identity throughout. The EP features seven care...

  The administration of President Donald Trump has finalized regulatory updates that enforce rigid boundaries on the duration of stay permitted for international students and foreign journalists. The development represents the latest policy move aimed at tightening legal immigration frameworks in the country. Under the revised guidelines, which are projected for implementation as early as September, international scholars entering on student visas will be allowed entry strictly for the duration of their academic studies, capped at a hard maximum of four years. For international media personnel, the newly established limits permit an initial stay of only 240 days. While correspondents are allowed to request subsequent 240-day extensions, Chinese journalists face a much stricter cap of just 90 days. This regulatory adjustment aligns with a broader systemic push on immigration that has remained a cornerstone of the administration's policy agenda, running alongside intensive interior e...

  The Lagos state police command has commenced an investigation into an alleged m#rder case that occurred in the Ajah area of the state on July 14. According to the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, the command received a tip that the accused had k!lled a yet-to-be-identified lady and was attempting to dispose of her body in a canal along Monastery Road, Mopo, Ajah, when he was apprehended by security guards in the area.   A video making the rounds online shows the body of the deceased inside the canal.   Abimbola said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) immediately led a team of operatives to the scene, where the suspect was taken into Police custody. She said the body of the deceased was evacuated to the General Hospital  Mortuary, Yaba, for preservation and autopsy while the suspect remains in Police custody.   She mentioned that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, for further...

  Colobus congoensis, known to local people as Likweli, is just the fifth new monkey species scientists have identified in Africa in the last 75 years, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. The monkey has a glossy black coat, long fur, a sweeping tail, and striking orange-cream facial markings, said researchers from Florida Atlantic University and the City University of New York Graduate Center in statements. They added that the species has distinctive cranial, dental, and skeletal characteristics that separate it from every other known African colobus monkey.   It is also smaller than related Colobus monkeys, weighing around 15 pounds (6.8 kilograms). The university stated that it is distinguished by sleek, light-reflecting fur and dramatic facial features created by long black facial hairs and large folded ears. The discovery of this primate is reshaping our understanding of African monkey evolution, according to Kate Detwiler, an associate professor of bio...

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an alleged drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna (a.k.a Odogwu) and three of his associates: Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka; Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke (a.k.a Ekene Okwunaga) wanted over their involvement in the establishment of a clandestine laboratory, production of methamphetamine and drug money laundering.   In a statement released this morning July 17, the spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi, said the suspects were declared wanted based on the order of Justice Iniekenimi Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Owerri, Imo state, following an application by NDLEA in suit number FHC/OW/CS/22/2026 filed before the court on 3rd July 2026. Babafemi said this followed the discovery of a methamphetamine producing clandestine laboratory where 18.4 kilograms of the illicit substance and other items were recovered by NDLEA operatives at Isiozi in Umuaka, Njaba local government area of Imo ...

  The attacks come after US President Donald Trump had threatened to begin targeting Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power stations, to pressure Iran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.   He claimed the US is 'winning big in Iran' and that 'you will see the fruits of that labour very, very shortly'.   According to the NY Post, a number of bridges were destroyed in the airstrikes. At least seven people were killed.   The attacks also hit the city of Bandar Khamir, on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz.   The US military's Central Command said it hit dozens of targets in its latest bombardments.     The strikes also appeared to have collapsed a tower at Iran's Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman, a key trade route for landlocked, neighboring Afghanistan.   US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the image of the surveillance tower appearing to collapse.   Chabahar port, which Iran had been running with support from India,...

  Activist Israel Joe has released new WhatsApp conversations allegedly between the late Favour Agbro and content creator Odogwu Asaba, following her tragic suicide.   Joe, who spearheaded the public petition leading to Odogwu Asaba’s arrest, released fresh screenshots of a conversation that reportedly occurred after the alleged assault. In the exchange, Odogwu Asaba dismissed the 20-year-old victim's grievances, accusing her of "blackmail." He further claimed he was unfazed by her threats, explicitly stating he would withhold any financial assistance unless she “does the right thing.”   The release of these messages follows a viral video made by Agbro prior to taking her own life. In the recording, she alleged that the content creator invited her to Asaba under the pretense of teaching her how to monetize her social media accounts. According to her statement, once they arrived at the hotel, the suspect physically assaulted and r@ped her. Driven by severe distress and the...

  A federal judge in Florida has d!ed just days after he controversially released a Cuban plane hijacker who was awaiting deportation.    Judge John E. Steele, 77, was facing impeachment proceedings over his controversial ruling before his sudden de@th.   A legal source in Miami also confirmed Steele’s sudden de@th. The circumstances were not immediately clear.   Steele came under criticism for his July 8 ruling to release Cuban plane hijacker Maikel Guerra Morales from ICE custody.   Guerra Morales took over a Cuban commuter plane in 2003 and forced the crew to land at Key West International Airport.   He spent more than 20 years in prison for aircraft piracy and conspiracy to interfere with a flight crew.   ICE took him into custody in December 2025 and intended to deport him to Mexico, but after more than six months in detention, Steele ordered him released under supervision again, meaning agents must try to monitor him before they can deport h...