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July 10, 2026, 12:37 pm
All of Africa Today - July 10, 2026
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Nigeria Suspends Third-Party Services for Visa Applicants in the U.S.
- [Premium Times] However, the NIS did not state the reason for the suspension of OIS Services or indicate when the arrangement would be reviewed.
Oyo Abduction - Terrorists Demand Release of Commanders
- [Premium Times] "For whatever reason, they are looking for leverage because we have some of their commanders with us and they feel taking these kids and holding them to ransom will make us release their commander," he said.
Special Report - How Soaring Cooking Gas Prices Are Squeezing Nigerian Households, Businesses
- [Premium Times] A PREMIUM TIMES nationwide survey shows how global supply disruptions and longstanding domestic bottlenecks combined to drive up the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), leaving consumers and businesses under severe pressure.
U.S. Publishes Names of 124 Nigerians to Be Deported
- [Premium Times] The DHS said it is actively working to fulfil President Donald Trump's promise by carrying out mass deportation of "illegal aliens."
Court Adjourns Tax Evasion Suit Against Binance
- [Premium Times] The judge adjourned the matter after the prosecution lawyer told the court that the parties were still exploring reconciliation.
Iswap Attacks Army Base, Burns Police Post, Public Facilities
- [Premium Times] Suspected ISWAP fighters attacked a military base in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a soldier before setting a police outpost, a primary healthcare centre and two classrooms ablaze.
Dangote Pledges U.S.$2 Billion Strategic Investment Partnership for Gambia
- [The Point] Africa's wealthiest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote has pledged US$2 billion strategic investment partnership with The Gambia.
SSS Confirms Detaining Journalist Covering Sowore's Activities, Saharareporters Publisher Reacts
- [Premium Times] The SSS offered reasons for detaining the journalist, who Mr Sowore says covers his activities.
Reps Advance Bill to Regulate Nutrition Profession, Curb Quackery in Nigeria
- [Premium Times] The proposed legislation aims to strengthen public health, improve professional standards and ensure accountability in nutrition practice through a statutory regulatory framework.
Reps Deputy Speaker Wants Media to Project Nigeria's Strengths Alongside Accountability
- [Premium Times] Mr Kalu said balanced journalism would strengthen democracy, improve the country's image and help citizens appreciate the work of the legislature.
NIS Scraps Third-Party Visa Service
- [Vanguard] The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has disengaged its third-party visa application service provider in the United States, directing all travellers seeking Nigerian visas to now submit applications directly at the country's Embassy and Consulates.
Audit Service Bill - Obey Rule of Law or Resign, Atiku Challenges Tinubu
- [Vanguard] ABUJA: Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to either obey the rule of law by acting on the Federal Audit Service Bill or resign from office, accusing the president of indifference to constitutional discipline and institutional accountability.
WAHO, AfDB Hand Over 10 Ambulances, Medical Equipment to the Gambia in $3.4m Health System Boost
- [This Day] Banjul -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the West African Health Organization (WAHO), on Friday handed over 10 fully equipped four-wheel-drive ambulances and critical medical equipment to The Gambia in a major effort to strengthen the country's emergency response capacity and bolster regional health security.
Wife of Officer Crushed By Police Convoy in Enugu Recounts Last Words of Husband
- [Vanguard] Listening to the shaky voice of Mrs. Ngozi Isiwu-Obodo, wife of Inspector Obodo, 45, who was crushed to death by a police convoy, last Sunday, in Enugu, must draw tears from even the stone-hearted.
Govt Evacuates Another Batch of 284 Nigerians From South Africa
- [This Day] The federal government has evacuated another batch of 284 Nigerians from South Africa, making it the fifth flight operated to bring back the citizens from the hostile African nation.
Kaduna Govt Applauds NSA for Initiating Forest Guards to Tackle Terrorism, Others
- [This Day] Abuja -- The Kaduna State Government, has applauded the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) for initiating the Forest Guards programme, describing it as a strategic intervention aimed at tackling terrorism, banditry kidnapping and other emerging security threats in forested and rural communities.
INEC Identifies 385 Flash Points, 200 Difficult Terrains Ahead of Osun Guber Poll
- [This Day] The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, has disclosed that the commission has identified 385 flashpoints across the state and shared the information with security agencies as part of preparations for the forthcoming governorship election .
Tinubu Rejects Two National Assembly Bills, Cites Constitutional Defects
- [This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu has withheld presidential assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing significant constitutional, drafting and structural deficiencies that must be corrected before the proposed legislations could become law.
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Sues Accord, INEC, Urges Court to Uphold Him As Party's Presidential Candidate
- [This Day] Abuja -- The Federal High Court in Abuja witnessed an overwhelming turnout on Thursday as hundreds of supporters of Accord Party presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, gathered in solidarity while he formally commenced legal proceedings to reclaim what he described as his lawfully earned presidential mandate.
Govt Vows to Tackle Drug Abuse, Improve Access to Essential Medicines
- [This Day] Abuja -- The federal government has restated its determination to strengthen access to essential controlled medicines for patients with legitimate medical needs.
Senate Approves N403bn Police Trust Fund Budgets to Strengthen Security
- [This Day] Abuja -- The Senate on Thursday approved a combined budget of N403.1 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, in a move aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force and improving security across the country.
Police Arrest 21 Suspects Over Alleged Cybercrime, Fraud Cases
- [Vanguard] ABUJA -- The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested 21 suspects in connection with separate cybercrime investigations, including an alleged fraud involving the manipulation of MTN Nigeria's billing system.
Senate Clears Lafarge Sale to Chinese Investor, Says Nigerians' Stakes Safe
- [This Day] Senate on Thursday endorsed the proposed acquisition of Lafarge Africa Plc by Chinese firm, Hainan Huaxin Pan-African Investment Company Plc, declaring that the transaction poses no immediate national security threat and will not affect the 16.19 per cent equity held by Nigerian investors.
Why APC Govt Wants to Hold El-Rufai Until After 2027 Election - ADC
- [Vanguard] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately keeping former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai in custody to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
Govt Deepens Global Partnerships to Modernise Aviation Sector
- [Vanguard] Federal Government has restated its commitment to modernising Nigeria's aviation sector through the acquisition of newer, safer and more fuel-efficient aircraft, while deepening collaboration among aircraft manufacturers, financiers, lessors and Nigerian airlines.
Air Peace Completes Fourth Evacuation Flight, Airlifts 1,085 Nigerians
- [Vanguard] West Africa's largest airline, Air Peace, has completed the fourth phase of its humanitarian evacuation operation from South Africa, safely bringing home another 284 Nigerians in collaboration with Federal Government.
124 Nigerians to Be Deported From U.S. Over 'Worst-of-the-Worst' Crimes
- [Leadership] The United States has published a full updated list of 124 Nigerians it said would be deported to Nigeria over what it described as "worst -of -the Worst Crimes" in the sweeping immigration measures by the administration of US President Donald Trump after his return to office on 20 January 2025.
Nigeria Wins Prestigious Global Award for NFIU, EFCC Financial Intelligence Collaboration
- [Premium Times] The prestigious UNODC-World Bank-Egmont Group Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) Initiative Award comes just months after the country successfully exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025.
Zamfara Governor Speaks On Refusal to Pay N300m Ransom As Experts, Politicians Discuss State Police
- [Premium Times] "My own brothers were kidnapped in 2019, and these criminals were demanding at the time about N300 million. And I said, 'Look, I'm not going to pay a dime.' If you like, go and kill them."
