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    Day: July 27, 2026

    30 Feared Dead in Southern Kaduna Attack as Atiku, SOKAPU Demand Immediate Security Action

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Gift ChapiOdekina No fewer than 30 persons are feared to have been killed in a deadly overnight attack on Chawai community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, with many residents fleeing their homes amid fears of renewed violence. The latest attack, which reportedly lasted for several hours on Sunday night, has sparked widespread condemnation, with former Vice... Read more

    Category: Uncategorized

    FG Expresses Confidence as Nigeria Begins 2026 EITI Validation Exercise

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Juliet Usman , Abuja The Federal Government has expressed confidence that Nigeria will successfully pass the 2026 validation exercise of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), saying sustained reforms in transparency, accountability and governance have strengthened the country's standing in the global extractive sector. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the National Stakeholders Working... Read more

    Category: Uncategorized

    Tinubu Will Win Re-election on Performance, Not Promises — Education Minister

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Rosemary Nwankpa, Abuja Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has declared that President Bola Tinubu's chances of securing a second term in the 2027 presidential election will rest on his administration's performance rather than campaign promises, citing what he described as the positive impact of ongoing economic reforms. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, Alausa said the President's... Read more

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    Reps move to Domesticate AfCFTA, Advance 13 Commerce bills to boost trade, digital economy

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The House of Representatives on Monday commenced legislative action to strengthen Nigeria's commercial and trade framework, holding a public hearing on 13 commerce-related bills, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Domestication Bill, aimed at positioning the country to maximise opportunities under Africa's single market. The public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Commerce... Read more

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    Hijacked State House letter enabled fake Presidential Council to gain official recognition- Accountant General

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Halima Abubakar Abuja Fresh revelations emerged on Monday at the House of Representatives investigative hearing into the alleged operation of a fake presidential agency, as lawmakers uncovered how a letter purportedly originating from the State House was allegedly used to secure official government recognition for the controversial Presidential Economic Advisory Council. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, told... Read more

    Category: Uncategorized

    Reps summon alleged fake Presidential Council DG, Adeyemi, order IGP to produce him Wednesday

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee investigating the alleged operation of a fake presidential agency on Monday ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disun (IGP) to produce the alleged mastermind, Mr. Adeyemi Adeniyi, before it on Wednesday by 12 noon. The committee issued the directive after the Nigeria Police Force confirmed key aspects of its ongoing criminal... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Four Killed, Several Injured as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Halima Abubakar, Abuja At least four persons have been killed and several others, including children, injured in separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Ohimini and Ukum Local Government Areas of Benue State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the state. The attackers were also reported to have rustled several cattle, while many residents remain missing as... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    Atiku: Tinubu’s Power Reform Shift Mirrors My 21-Year-Old Proposal

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Henry Michael, Abuja Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that the Federal Government's latest approach to electricity sector reform reflects a policy direction he first proposed more than two decades ago.Atiku said the recent acknowledgment by the Minister of Power that Nigeria can no longer rely solely on large,... Read more

    Category: Business

    BBNaija Season 11 Begins as 24 Housemates Battle for ₦160m Grand Prize

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    By Chuks Eze The highly anticipated 11th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) officially commenced on Sunday night, with 24 housemates entering the iconic house to compete for the coveted ₦160 million grand prize. Tagged "Show Yourself," the new season was unveiled during a live premiere hosted by longtime presenter Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. The show is being broadcast live on DStv... Read more

    Category: Entertainment

    NCDMB Backs Brentex’s $50m Pipe Coating plant

    July 27, 2026 (updated July 27, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    ….pledges Industry Support By Halima Abubakar The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has pledged to encourage operators in the oil and gas industry to patronise Brentex Petroleum Services Limited's $50 million Steel Pipe Induction Bending and Coating Facility, describing the project as a major milestone in Nigeria's drive to deepen local manufacturing and engineering capacity. The facility, located... Read more

    Category: Business

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