PFN lauds Nweke, Ogbonna, for their exemplary act of honesty Netanyahu lawyer quits 11 days before corruption trial continues Ijaw Youth Council postpones national elections to July 17 Politicians, officials in S. Korea owning multiple houses under growing pressure to sell News Flash: Federal Character Commission to audit Nominal Roll of Agencies 2 men in court over alleged N890,000 fraud FRSC alerts motorists on imminent diversion on Lagos 3rd mainland bridge Gov. Bello wants immediate rehabilitation of Minna city gate-Chanchaga road Trump says he is open to another summit with N.K. leader – Reports Houses without decent toilet facilities encourage raping of females – NAWOJ Ministries of Aviation, Education, others make presentations at FEC meeting FIRS extends tax debt payments to Aug. 31 Nasarawa Fire Service records 99 fire incidents from January to June NDA reaffirms commitment to turn out best officers Alleged N471m fraud: Court fixes Oct. 20 for ex-HoS, Oyo-Ita’s trial Onyeama extols Nigeria’s security as top success story Kanye West breaks ranks with Trump, vows to win presidential race  Mongolia’s new government sworn in Gov. Bagudu appoints 5 new District Heads, 1 Councillor  COVID-19 pandemic plunges working world into crisis- ILO Britain to announce jobs, housing boost for coronavirus-hit economy Family announces burial arrangement of pioneer NAN staff, Samuel Ajibola French PM says any new coronavirus lockdown would be targeted Serbian police arrest 23 in Belgrade riot against virus restrictions Customers decry poor compliance to COVID-19 guidelines by some banks Japan supercomputer suggests changes to travel, work amid airborne virus threat S/Korean CEO among 12 held for deadly gas leak in India UNESCO declares Indonesia’s Toba Caldera as Global Geopark China hires Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs to advise on pipeline asset transfers – sources China to impose visa restrictions on United States citizens over Tibet Federal High Court begins annual vacation July 27 Kanye West breaks ranks with Trump, vows to win United States presidential race: Forbes New study warns of brain damages linked to COVID-19 Masks, disinfectant, social distancing: Japan responds to disaster amid coronavirus Duterte says law-abiding Filipinos should not fear anti-terrorism law Troops inflict heavy casualty on Boko Haram terrorists in Borno – DHQ Credit Suisse aims for 100% of securities venture in China growth plan Enugu State records 37 new cases of COVID-19 infections Oil edges lower as United States inventory build stokes supply fears United States envoy plays down expectations for North Korea meet, but ready to talk China converts Hong Kong hotel into new national security office Merkel to meet EU heads in Brussels to discuss economic recovery ITC launches groundbreaking tool to track policies for women in trade AfCFTA, powerful tool for integration–ECA Hoodlums vandalise pipeline at Aboru for fuel theft – LASEMA NGO seeks review of drug abuse policy 4 injured as suspected landgrabbers invade Maharaj Ji’s land Federal lawmaker pays second tranche of N25m scholarship Nigeria records 503 new cases of COVID-19, total hits 29,879 AC Milan hit back with 3 goals in 5 minutes to floor Juventus Vardy’s late strike earns Leicester City point at Arsenal Lazio not enjoying themselves anymore, Immobile laments Access to HIV medicines severely impacted by COVID-19 as AIDS response stalls – WHO ICPC orders immediate reconstruction of constituency project in Kwara Kano Fire Service urges parents to monitor their wards against swimming in ponds Welbeck wonder goal takes Watford away from EPL drop zone Osun records 21 new COVID-19 cases WHO to issue new brief on potential modes of COVID-19 transmission Kano agro pastoral project injects N200m for irrigation devt United States formally notifies UN, Congress to exit WHO APC, PDP commiserate with Gov. AbdulRazaq over Chief of Staff death Buhari condoles with Kwaŕa over death of Chief of Staff, Logun Gov Lalong tasks new Christian Pilgrims Commission boss on integrity VC promises healthier financial state for LASU CAS dismisses case against Barca over Neymar transfer Magu: Justice Salami Panel visits Aso Villa, meets CoS Orji Kalu’s Senate seat was never vacant- Lawan EFCC picks Director of Operations, Umar to oversee commission Lagos partners Kick-Out-COVID-19 Africa to combat virus spread FG, NEXIM Bank, Sealink sign MOU to facilitate water transportation Gov. Sule promises to prioritise youth development Chelsea close in on UEFA Champions League spot after winning at Crystal Palace NEPZA seeks partnership with NIPC to spur investment Makinde constitutes councils for Oyo tertiary institutions Traditional rulers pledge support for community policing in Niger PDP calls for credible poll in Edo to stabilise polity FRSC boss lauds Gov. Matawalle for donating 2 vehicles to Zamfara command   NGO donates operational vehicles to Police command in Kogi Kwara CoS dies of COVID-19 Proffer durable solutions to traffic difficulties, US envoy urges Lagosians COVID-19: Plateau Speaker donates pallatives to NUJ, says journalists’ treatment unfair Maritime agency heads synergise to improve efficiency United States considering banning TikTok, other Chinese apps Fewer fans, increased costs “new normal’’ for clubs in post COVID-19 world ——-  Study Troops eliminate 46 bandits in Katsina CBN Loan: Zamfara Govt urges farmers to beware of fraudsters FG to replace collapsed Wase bridge with concrete bridge – Fashola Foundation donates operational vehicles to Kogi Police Command Delta Assembly approves N8bn credit facility for Agro Industrial Park Man sentenced to death by hanging for murder in Osun Ekiti Govt partners with CBN to empower 1,000 cassava farmers ZMSG donates vehicles to security agencies, others Edo 2020: ADP reacts to defection of 106 members to PDP COVID 19: FG releases 7,813 inmates to curb virus spread in Correctional Centres Banditry: Gov. Matawalle advocates N/West security committee Foundation donates N13m worth scholarship to 26 First Class graduates Foundation donates COVID-19 preventive materials to FRCN Police arrests 7 suspected rapists, 1 for sodomy in Kebbi Inter-state travel: FRSC warns personnel against violation of directives Late Ajimobi was a patriotic politician- Oyo NUJ  Aderinto joins race for 13th UI vice chancellorship COVID-19: Sokoto Govt. meets stakeholders on review of budget NCC creates new Department to accelerate government’s agenda 774, 000 jobs: Kayamo again disagree with Senate over execution of programme COVID-19: VSF donates medical consumables, PPE to FCT Administration Banditry: NAF fresh offensive neutralizes bandits, camps in Sokoto APC, Masari condole Tambuwal over Abdulkadir’s death 600 Nigerian shops in Ghana re-opened, says Union President  Reverend remanded in NSCDC custody for allegedly raping his 16-year-old house maid Third Mainland Bridge repairs: FG, LASG draw traffic plan towards 6 months closure 774, 000 Jobs: Minister apologises to NASS Man bags 12 months jail term for housebreaking, stealing Investors’ interest in Airtel Africa, BUA Cement lift trading by 0.30% PDP intact, focuses on taking Anambra in 2021– Nwobu COVID-19: AfDB urges central banks to cut interest rates to inject liquidity Female sales manager docked over alleged N2.5m jewellery theft FG lauds OCP Africa fertiliser palliative for 50,000 farmers in 11 states Effective military communications is imperative for any successful military Operation—– CAS Borno Govt inaugurates water projects funded by EU COVID-19: Philippines lifts ban on non-essential travel amidst rising caseload Police recover 14 bodies from Benue River boat mishap FCTA threatens to shut GTB over COVID-19 protocol violation  Port Harcourt DisCo introduces USSD electricity payment system Malaria: Kwara Govt begins advocacy visits to traditional leaders Pastor arrested for allegedly raping daughter in Ogun Governorship primary: Steer clear from Ondo politics, APC faction warns Fayemi Umahi not showing COVID-19 symptoms, working from isolation — Deputy Gov. FRSC arrests 236 traffic offenders in 7 days Ondo election: APC assures aspirants of fair, credible primaries Over 600 companies bid for Nigeria’s 57 marginal oilfields – DPR 3 docked over alleged possession of Indian hemp in Osun Herdsman losses 7 cows worth N1.1m to lightening in Osun COVID -19: Foundation donates PPEs to National hospital  Police nab 4 for allegedly robbing hotel guests in Awka 3 men docked over alleged possession of dangerous weapons Why Buhari suspends Magu as EFCC Acting Chairman Firefighting: We’re committed to safety of lives, property in Edo – Obaseki Court remands tutor over alleged rape of student FRSC begins clampdown on motorists without driver’s licence in Ondo State Impeachment: Ondo Assembly serves deputy governor notice WAEC says PPE required for supervisors, inadequate preparation not excuse to cheat COVID-19: Community leader seek reforms of nation’s education system SPDC cooperating with Senate on dead fishes on N/Delta coastline – Official Alleged unlawful property seizure: Ex-Army General demands N8.1bn compensation from Lagos govt Niger Speaker expresses concern over deplorable state of roads Federal High Court to begin 2020 Annual long vacation July 27 LASG kicks off Jobs Initiative Lagos Programme for youths COVID-19: Again, Lalong, family test negative INEC says AAC fails to submit nomination for Edo governorship poll Benue Vice-Chairman on COVID-19 committee dies NSITF Board to probe MD, 3 others over alleged financial breaches Buhari condemns Boko Haram’s attack on UN helicopter in Borno Atalanta win again after handball rule reaches new extreme Espanyol all but relegated after defeat by visiting Leganes 21 missing, 2 rescued in River Benue boat mishap Chike-Obi emerges Fidelity Bank Chairman as Ebi retires Adams ends long wait for Saints goal by stunning Manchester City Conte blames himself after another Inter Milan collapse Gambian pair give Bologna unlikely win at Inter Milan Liverpool maintain 100 percent home record after beating Aston Villa FRSC approves redeployment of senior officers Kenyan president cautions against complacency in Africa’s COVID-19 response 324 stranded Nigerians expected from Turkey Malta refuses to give disembarkation permission to rescued migrants Lawmaker sinks 16 boreholes in Nasarawa, assures of quality representation LASG warns against drain stuffing Cleric warns christians, Nigerians against cult group membership FRSC to educate motorists on safety measures during raining season in Anambra 2 dead, 8 wounded in United States nightclub shooting Kano CJ directs reopening of courts Kano Hisbah confiscates 100 cartons of alcohol Uneasy calm in Ethiopia after protests, official death toll doubles N-Power: Kebbi Govt approves free registration for applicants Sudan fires top police officials after protests Celebrated Egyptian actress dies in coronavirus quarantine hospital Catholic reformers warn pandemic could slow change in German Church Algeria buries remains of 19th-century fighters against French rule Protesters pull down Christopher Columbus statue in Baltimore Rivers APC crises: Aguma remains chairman – Sen. Abe ASUU harps on conducive macroeconomic environment to tackle drug abuse among youths Trump says will protect ‘way of life’ that started with Columbus Fidau: We had no plan to bar Oyo deputy governor-Ajimobi’s family Polish president aims to ban adoption by gay couples ‘Emergency situation’ in Israel as Netanyahu weighs new restrictions 2 dead in United States nightclub shooting Akeredolu appoints 2 new aides 7 dead, 4 injured in India factory fire Stray bullets hit 2 as customs, petrol smugglers clash at Seme border Odogbolu Heritage Festival Chairman immortalises mother, inaugurates foundation Troops eliminate 75 terrorists, rescue 35 victims in 17 encounters in June – DHQ 1, 864 pass Law School Bar Final Exams- D-G COVID-19: Global daily figure increases by more than 212,000 – WHO Boat mishap: NIWA blames incident on violation of regulation Osun records 2 COVID-19 deaths, 14 new cases Protesters march through Confederate memorial park in Georgia Mexico surpasses France in coronavirus death toll Japan’s southern island rain kills 16 Kwara records 16 fresh cases of COVID-19, discharges 4 patients German economy minister sees economic recovery from October Rapper Kanye West announces United States presidential bid on Twitter COVID-19: Nigeria records 603 fresh cases, toll hits 28,167 Army Day: COAS inaugurates projects nationwide Sterling Bank to partner tourism stakeholders in marketing Nigeria’s heritage sites Nigerian Army distributes palliatives to Lagos community Operators urge improvement in infrastructure for tourism growth Ganduje inaugurates 16-member implemenration committee on missing children Zamfara NMA elects new officials Flood takes over Abeokuta roads, as Ogun River overflows  Buhari appoints Yakubu Pam as Executive Secretary NCPC Alumni association set to redevelop Unilag Cricket Pitch for N75m NSITF management suspension: Due process followed – FG Lagos boat mishap: Death toll rises to 6, 1 still missing – LASWA Russia’s COVID-19 cases surpass 674,000 Thousands of bikers protest against German noise reduction initiative COVID-19: Non-compliance with physical distancing at Sokoto IDP’s camp worries ICON Most former militants trained as divers jobless – expert COVID-19: PDP urges prayers for Umahi, Ortom’s Wife NADCEL 2020: Nigerian army distributes palliatives to vulnerable in Karshi China rebukes Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security law COVID-19: NGO network calls on Kogi, NCDC to end squabbles IMN: CSO decries incessant violation of members’ human rights Kidnapping: MACBAN, community leaders pledge to support security agencies in Nasarawa Madumere canvasses strengthening of Nigeria’s democratic institutions through power devolution ENSG takes up care of brutalised minor’s wellbeing, medical bills  We’ll ensure smooth take-off of Federal College of Education in Osun – Oyetola N-Power: 109,823 beneficiaries now business owners – Minister COVID-19: Makinde inaugurates another isolation centre in Ibadan COVID-19: Association trains 300 on school reopening strategies Delta CJ decries rising divorce rates, blames menace for social vices CAS lauds troops for making more progress in fight against insurgency AbdulRazaq tasks new Kwara Perm Secs on prudence, team work NADCEL: Army offers free medical care for 1,200 civilians in Maiduguri 84-year-old who lost husband, son to banditry, gets help from Army Army Day: 1,000 households get free food, fertiliser in Kaduna Edo 2020: PMAN rallies support for ADC candidate Nigerian Army distributes palliatives to 500 residents in Enugu COVID-19: Health professionals call for review of C/River testing claims Another former Nsukka LG Chairperson in Enugu, Chinwe Ugwu is dead FRSC board approves promotion of 2 ACM Buhari thanks ‘honest’ Nigerian student in Japan, Ikenna Nweke Advertising practitioners seek harmonisation of billboard taxes in Imo Plateau: Rotary club of Tin city inuagurates new President Community Police  will ensure effective security service delivery – CP Army distributes palliative, free medical outreach to Ondo community ‘We are winning war against COVID-19’ – Ganduje Tipper kills motorcyclist in Ilorin Police averts chaos as Customs, Kwara Traffic officers clash Boat mishap: Commissioner reads riot act to ferry operators Cleric arrested for allegedly raping minor for 5 years in Kaduna Lagos boat mishap: Death toll rises to 5, rescue operation ongoing-LASWA