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The Anambra State Police Command has secured the remand of Mr Chukwudi Chukwuyere ‘M’ aged 40 years and Mrs Chisom Chukwuyere ‘F’ aged 30 years in a Correctional Centre over their alleged involvement in the abuse of a 10-year-old boy in Isiowulu, Anambra State.

The suspects were arraigned in court following the conclusion of preliminary investigations into the Case, which attracted public concern after reports and video footage of the victim surfaced on social media.

The 10-year-old boy was rescued by concerned neighbor and the residents of the area where he lived with his abusive guardians.

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, will on Friday, 10 July 2026, officially turban the recently appointed Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the 13th substantive Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate.

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The draw for the 2026/2027 Carabao Cup first round draw was conducted on Thursday.

All teams now know who they will be facing, as the first round’s northern and southern section draws were completed.

There are still preliminary rounds to be played with Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale playing on August 1 and York City and Crawley Town facing off on August third.

Manchester City are the current holders of the trophy after they beat Arsenal at Wembley Stadium thanks to a brace from Nico O’Reilly back in March.

Carabao Cup round one draw in full:

Northern section:

Middlesbrough vs Wrexham

Rotherham vs West Brom

Barnsley vs Wigan

Mansfield vs Sheffield United

Stockport vs Doncaster Rovers

Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton

Fleetwood vs Chesterfield

Crewe vs Accrington Stanley

Stoke City vs Oldham

Wolves vs Port Vale

Burnley vs Notts County

Derby County vs Lincoln City

Bradford vs Tranmere OR Rochdale

Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers

Salford vs Shrewsbury

Grimsby vs Blackpool

Preston vs Huddersfield

Southern section:

QPR vs Millwall

Cheltenham vs Charlton Athletic

Gillingham vs Luton

Cardiff vs Swindon

Bristol City vs Walsall

Plymouth vs Exeter

Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough

Watford vs York OR Crawley

Cambridge vs Barnet

Norwich vs MK Dons

Colchester vs Southampton

Leyton Orient vs Oxford United

Wycombe vs Stevenage

Bromley vs Reading

Swansea vs Birmingham

West Ham vs Portsmouth

Wimbledon vs Newport

Leicester vs Northampton Town

2026/2027 Carabao Cup round one draw confirmed [Full fixtures]

At least three African countries have confirmed their spots in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.

Cote d’Ivoire became the third team to qualify, thanks to a 2-0 win over Curacao on Thursday night.

The Elephants needed all three points to be assured of a place in the knockouts.

And Nicolas Pepe’s brace ensured that the Ivorians finished second behind Group E winners, Germany.

They will now face the team that finishes as Group I runners-up.

South Africa’s 1-0 win over South Korea ensured they are through to the knockouts alongside Morocco, who had thrashed Haiti 4-2.

Tunisia is the only African team whose elimination has been confirmed.

2026 World Cup: Three African teams qualify for knockout stages

Sokoto State government has intensified efforts to tackle maternal and child mortality by mobilising community leaders across the state’s 244 wards to promote healthcare awareness and improve access to essential health services.

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A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bona Nlemadim, has officially dumped the party and joined the opposition Action Peoples Party, APP.

Nlemadim cited the age-long  marginalization of Ngor Okpala local government Area of the state where he hails from as reason for his decision.

This was contained in an open letter he personally signed and made available to APC members in Ngor Okpala, dated June 25, 2026.

The APC chieftain, who was an active member of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2014  transiting with the former governor of lmo state, Rochas Okorocha, supported the party and its candidates in various election cycles. 

He said, “Like you all, I stand on the mandate of our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Not only will I vote for him in the forthcoming election, but I will also encourage my followers to do the same.”

The party chieftain expressed dismay at the continued marginalization of the local government in the politics of Imo State, using the case of Dr. Chijioke Kaduru  as an example.

He said, “When he came strongly into the arena and expressed interest to represent Owerri Zone in the senate in the coming political dispensation, I was excited. I believed that God had sent us a candidate without blemish– a young man with integrity, sound education and sufficient resources to pursue his ambition.

“For over two years, he transversed the component LGAs that make up Owerri Zone. 

“He touched the lives of many in the zone, more so in our own local government, and left no one in doubt about his capacity, his vision as well as his political direction.

“Most of us on this platform participated in his programs and supported his ambition. I salute those patriotic sons and daughters of Ngor Okpala.

“Unfortunately, our hopes were dashed. At the end of the consensus primaries, Ngor Okpala was denied the ticket; which was instead, returned to Owerri North, where Senator Ezenwa Onyenwuchi has held sway for the past seven years. 

“The Imo Charter of Equity enunciated by our amiable Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, was jettisoned. Like the late music legend Sir Warrior sang, “Oke ru anyi aka ekearia ya”.

“I was disillusioned by the outcome, which was unfair and devoid of equity. To rub it in, Ngor Okpala was also denied the House of Representatives ticket for our constituency. 

“As much as I would like to remain a loyal party member, I must state unequivocally that these developments are painful and unjust, as they suggest that no one cares about us. Yet we are pressured to sing hallelujah while enduring severe pains.”

According to Nlemadim, over 14 years of APC rule in Imo state and the full participation in party activities, he cannot drive from Orie Nguru to Umuewere, a distance of one kilometer, adding that the gains of democracy have completely eluded Ngor Okpala people despite the loyalty and commitment to party ideals.

“The low hanging fruit being peddled around now is that the governorship ticket will be ceded to Ngor Okpala. Really? As much as I would wish this becomes a reality, I must restrain myself from such an illusion.

“If it happens, though, we will forever be grateful to our Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma and will support any of our own that gets the ticket. 

“For now, we have become the proverbial “Achara di woro miri” and must seek our own water fountain. No outsider will do it for us. Without mincing words, let an Ngor Okpala man fix Ngor Okpala!ll

“I love our party, and have enjoyed beautiful relationships with most of our leaders and members. However, patriotism and love for my people and their welfare far exceed my love and loyalty for the party. 

“To be at peace with myself, I have decided to give my unalloyed support to any son or daughter of Ngor Okpala who secures a ticket for an elective position irrespective of party affiliation. 

“Arising from the above, I would like to take a sabbatical leave from the party to enable me to devote my time and commitment to the Mazi Senatorial Project. I hope that in the end, this will give me the peace of mind and satisfaction that comes with supporting one of our own.

“I will excuse myself from this platform within the next 24hours to avoid being accused of engaging in anti-party activities. Despite this, we remain friends.

“Politics will come and go. Political parties will come and go. But we will remain sons and daughters of Ngor Okpala until the very end,” he further stated. 

2027: Imo APC chieftain, Nlemadim dumps party over marginalisation of Ngor Okpala

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has insisted that only the Wike-led faction of the PDP is recognised by law and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dismissing the existence of any other faction of the party.

Anosike, while declaring his support for the faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, argued that the other factions are not recognised by INEC and that it would be a waste of time to run under any of them.

“There are not two PDPs. We have only one PDP, and it is the one recognised by INEC, with Nyesom Wike as our national leader. The others have moved to different parties,” he said.

He also claimed that, in Abia State, he remains the only candidate of the party and that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and four other political parties have aligned with the PDP in a bid to unseat Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 governorship election.

Speaking on the performance of Governor Alex Otti, Anosike said the administration had failed to adequately cater to the needs of young people in the state. He claimed that many Abia residents, particularly youths, had abandoned the Labour Party and were now supporting the PDP ahead of the next election.

“The Abia State government has neglected the people, especially the youths. There is no meaningful programme targeted at them. About 75 per cent of the youths are with us, and more are joining every day.

“They have adopted our party. Nigerians will see endorsements from these parties and understand that we are serious,” he added.

Responding to claims that he is being sponsored by influential political figures, the PDP candidate dismissed the allegations, insisting that his ambition is driven solely by divine direction.

“Nobody sent me. It is the Almighty God who sent me and is driving this process,” Anosike said.

He also denied reports linking his candidacy to former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.

Anosike cautioned the Otti-led administration against what he described as the intimidation of opposition voices, urging the governor to be open to criticism and public scrutiny.

“If you have nothing to hide, there is no reason to clamp down on people expressing their opinions. If you believe you have performed well, present your achievements and defend them.

“During debates, we will ask critical questions and expect answers. Arresting people for speaking their minds only raises suspicions,” he said.

The PDP candidate further accused Governor Otti of focusing mainly on road construction while neglecting other critical sectors of the economy.

According to Anosike, infrastructure development alone is insufficient to improve citizens’ welfare, arguing that the state government has failed to address growing poverty and economic hardship.

He also claimed that the Otti administration has benefited from increased federal allocations under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

“Previous administrations received as little as N3 billion monthly, whereas the current government receives as much as N30 billion.

“With such resources, road construction alone should not be celebrated as an extraordinary achievement,” he said.

Only Wike-led PDP is recognised – Kelechi Anosike

The spiritual leader of the Oju-Ona Satia Organisation, Khalifa Abdul Gafar Olalekan Babalola, has called on Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence, moral uprightness and obedience to God as essential ingredients for national development and lasting peace.

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The Tuberculosis Network (TBN) in Zamfara State has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, communities, civil society organisations, development partners, healthcare providers and the media to address the growing challenges posed by tuberculosis (TB), HIV co-infection and malaria.

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There are actors. And then, there are legends whose faces become permanently woven into the cultural memory of a people. Dr. Kola Oyẹwọ belonged to the latter category.

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