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Four Dead, 20 Rescued as Three-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos

A three-storey commercial building collapsed on Old Ojo Road in Alakija, Lagos, on June 26, 2026, killing four people and trapping an unknown number under the rubble. Emergency teams rescued at least 20 survivors.

South Africa Reach World Cup Last 32 β€” Face Canada in Last 32

South Africa made World Cup history on June 25, 2026, beating South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey to reach the knockout rounds for the first time ever. Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute strike completed a stunning turnaround after their opening defeat to Mexico.

Nigeria Senate Passes State Police Bill β€” New Era for Policing Begins

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Appeal Court Defers ADC Deregistration Case to July 7

Nigeria's Court of Appeal fixed July 7, 2026, to hear appeals by five political parties fighting INEC deregistration orders. The appellate court also rebuked the trial judge for delivering judgment in defiance of a direct stay order.

NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results β€” Re-sit Set for July 22

The National Examinations Council released 2026 BECE results on June 26 for 186,291 candidates who sat the exam in April. A re-sit in Mathematics and English Studies is scheduled for July 22–23, 2026.
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Nigeria Electricity Bills Soar as Power Supply Remains Epileptic

From Lagos to Kano, Nigerians are furious β€” electricity bills have nearly doubled, but power supply has not improved. Band A customers paying premium tariffs say they receive barely 10 hours of electricity daily. SMEs are cutting jobs.

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Bayelsa’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George Wins Miss World Nigeria 2026

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