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25th, JULY. 2026 🚨

Adeleke's Imole Campaign Council reaffirms confidence ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election.

#OsunDecides #NigeriaPolitics

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25th, JULY. 2026 🚨

Oil surges past $100/barrel after Houthi attacks on two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, reviving global supply fears.

#OilPrices #RedSea

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25th, JULY. 2026 🚨

A Russian strike near Kyiv hits a site hosting a defence industry event; Ukrainian officials report multiple deaths.

#Ukraine #Kyiv

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25th, JULY. 2025 🚨

US officials confirm the worst measles outbreak in 35 years, as cases climb nationwide and vaccination concerns resurface.

#Measles #PublicHealth

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President Tinubu has restructured the Nigerian Army, 4 new divisions and 28,000 new recruits, aimed at tackling evolving security threats. #Nigeria #NigerianArmy

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BREAKING NEWS 🚨

US strikes on Iran enter their 9th consecutive day as Strait of Hormuz talks collapse. The campaign has reportedly cost $37.5bn so far. #Iran #Breaking

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BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Andy Burnham is now UK Prime Minister, replacing Keir Starmer in a transition presided over by King Charles. #UK #Breaking

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🚨~The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has assured residents that intimidation and harassment of voters will not be tolerated during the poll🚨

#2027 #NigeriaGovernment #osunstate

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🚨~The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Friday, July 24, to rule on an application by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seeking permission to destroy a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory uncovered in a remote forest in Ogun State🚨
#Niger #NDLEA

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🚨Ignore fake recruitment update, Customs tell Nigerians

~The Nigeria Customs Service has warned Nigerians to disregard a fake recruitment update circulating on social media, saying it did not originate from the Service🚨
#Nigeriacustom #NigeriaNews

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🚨~Fashola said the President reached out to him directly, seeking his input on areas requiring improvement ahead of the 2027 elections.He explained that he had chosen to preserve the private channel of communication rather than air his view on air🚨
#Tinubu #NigeriaNews #virał

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Nigerian survivors rescued from sex slavery

~Survivors of human trafficking have recounted how they were lured from Nigeria with promises of jobs and a better life in Côte d’Ivoire, only to end up in forced labour,prostitution and sexual exploitation

#NigeriaNews #NigeriaNews

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Dangote Refinery has resumed naira-based petrol loading after a week-long suspension, but raised its ex-depot price to ₦1,215/litre. Prices keep climbing either way.
#FuelPrice #Dangote

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An APC chieftain is publicly urging Atiku Abubakar to step back from the 2027 presidential race, citing the impact of his 2023 run on the party. Interesting one to watch heading into 2027.
#Nigeria2027 #Atiku

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Flood Alert🚨
NIHSA has placed 17 states on flood alert from July 21–27, warning of possible flooding — worth checking if your state made the list.
#NigeriaFloods #NIHSA

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NNPCL has again increased fuel prices by ₦115 per litre, even as marketers deny an imminent scarcity. Pump prices keep climbing.
#FuelPrice #NNPCL

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That's the day in Nigeria. Which story stood out most to you? 👇
#Nigeria #NigeriaNews #CommonwealthGames2026

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🇳🇬 Today's Nigeria recap — a quick thread on what mattered 🧵

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🇳🇬🏃 First batch of Team Nigeria athletes left Aberdeen for Glasgow ahead of the Commonwealth Games (opens July 27). Sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi tipped for big things.