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US Aid Workers From DR Congo Ebola Mission Quarantined In Kenya
https://www.tvcnews.tv/us-aid-workers-from-dr-congo-ebola-mission-quarantined-in-kenya/
Published: July 17, 2026 20:33
By David Bolarinwa with Agency Report Seven American aid workers who had been helping to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been placed in quarantine at a newly established isolation facility in Kenya following new…
NRC MD Opeifa Vows Crackdown On Railway Vandals After ₦200m Recovery
https://www.tvcnews.tv/nrc-md-opeifa-vows-crackdown-on-railway-vandals-after-%e2%82%a6200m-recovery/
Published: July 17, 2026 20:23
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to curb vandalism and protect the country’s railway infrastructure.…
Court Jails Man Eight Years Over N90m Money Laundering In Lagos
https://www.tvcnews.tv/court-jails-man-eight-years-over-n90m-money-laundering-in-lagos/
Published: July 17, 2026 19:57
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Fidelix Samuel Ebuka to eight years and three months’ imprisonment for laundering N90.9 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed the conviction in a post on its X page on…
Nasarawa University Lauds DSS For Rescuing Kidnapped Professor
https://www.tvcnews.tv/nasarawa-university-lauds-dss-for-rescuing-kidnapped-professor/
Published: July 17, 2026 19:51
The management of the Nassarawa State University, Keffi, has applauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for rescuing the school’s dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Professor Samuel Okunsebor. The dean, who was kidnapped by armed men at about midnight on…
BREAKING: Super Falcons’ Friendly Against Ghana Called Off
https://www.tvcnews.tv/breaking-super-falcons-friendly-against-ghana-called-off/
Published: July 17, 2026 18:45
The Super Falcons‘ international friendly against Ghana’s Black Queens, scheduled for Saturday, July 18, in Casablanca, Morocco, has been cancelled. The Nigerian women’s national team confirmed the development in a statement posted on their official X…
Late Nurse Habila’s Father Petitions IGP, Seeks Release of Her Body
https://www.tvcnews.tv/late-nurse-habilas-father-petitions-igp-seeks-release-of-her-body/
Published: July 17, 2026 18:37
The father of the late Mary Habila has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, seeking the transfer of the investigation into his daughter’s death to the Force Headquarters and the release of her remains for burial. According to…
FG Reaffirms Commitment to End Terrorism, Banditry, Says SGF Akume
https://www.tvcnews.tv/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-end-terrorism-banditry-says-sgf-akume/
Published: July 17, 2026 18:12
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling terrorism and banditry across the country, assuring Nigerians that efforts to restore peace and security remain a top priority. According to a report by The Punch, the Secretary to the…
Oscar-Winning Actress Brenda Fricker Dies at 81
https://www.tvcnews.tv/oscar-winning-actress-brenda-fricker-dies-at-81/
Published: July 17, 2026 17:49
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, best known for her Oscar-winning performance in My Left Foot and memorable roles in Home Alone 2 and the BBC medical drama Casualty, has died at the age of 81. According to the BBC, Fricker won the Academy Award for Best…
BREAKING: Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking Recognition of Turaki-led PDP
https://www.tvcnews.tv/breaking-court-strikes-out-suit-seeking-recognition-of-turaki-led-pdp/
Published: July 17, 2026 17:20
A Federal High Court in Abuja struck out a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise and publish the names of the Kabiru Turaki-led interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party. Justice Salim…
2026 W’CUP: Things To Know As France, England Battle For Third Place Glory
https://www.tvcnews.tv/2026-wcup-things-to-know-as-france-england-battle-for-third-place-glory/
Published: July 17, 2026 17:02
France and England will battle for third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, with both sides aiming to finish their campaigns on a positive note after falling short in the semi-finals. Les Bleus saw their hopes of reaching the final ended by a…
Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims, Recover 56 Rustled Livestock in Katsina
https://www.tvcnews.tv/troops-rescue-nine-kidnap-victims-recover-56-rustled-livestock-in-katsina/
Published: July 17, 2026 16:57
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist during separate intelligence-led operations in Katsina State. This was disclosed in a…
China Calls Trump’s Election Interference Claims ‘Entirely Fabricated’
https://www.tvcnews.tv/china-calls-trumps-election-interference-claims-entirely-fabricated/
Published: July 17, 2026 15:59
China has rejected allegations by US President Donald Trump that Beijing interfered in the 2020 presidential election, describing the claims as “entirely fabricated” and “groundless.” According to The Hill, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian…
Supreme Court Restores Forfeiture of Emefiele’s Seven Properties
https://www.tvcnews.tv/supreme-court-restores-forfeiture-of-emefieles-seven-properties/
Published: July 17, 2026 15:14
The Supreme Court has restored the final forfeiture of seven high-value properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, overturning an earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal which had ordered a retrial of the case. A…
Appeal Court Nullifies Electoral Act Sections on Party Register, Candidate Nomination
Published: July 17, 2026 15:00
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck down key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 relating to political party membership registers and candidate nomination procedures, ruling that they are inconsistent with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. In a…
NECO Denies Operating ‘Miracle Centre’ in Kogi
https://www.tvcnews.tv/neco-denies-operating-miracle-centre-in-kogi/
Published: July 17, 2026 14:44
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has dismissed allegations that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State operates as a “miracle examination centre,” insisting that the school is a legitimate examination…
BREAKING: FG Charges Three Over Kidnap of Oriire Pupils, Teachers
https://www.tvcnews.tv/breaking-fg-charges-three-over-kidnap-of-oriire-pupils-teachers/
Published: July 17, 2026 14:23
The Federal Government has charged three men, Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (a.k.a. Abu Itisar), for the recent kidnapping of children and teachers of schools in Oriire Local…
Trump Orders FBI to Investigate Alleged Michigan Voter Registration Fraud
https://www.tvcnews.tv/trump-orders-fbi-to-investigate-alleged-michigan-voter-registration-fraud/
Published: July 17, 2026 14:06
United States President Donald Trump has directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to fully investigate alleged fraudulent voter registration activities in Michigan linked to the 2020 presidential election, renewing his longstanding claims of…
COAS Commissions Training Complex Named After Late Lagbaja
https://www.tvcnews.tv/coas-commissions-training-complex-named-after-late-lagbaja/
Published: July 17, 2026 14:06
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Complex at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM), Lagos, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to…
Transparency Will Drive Mining Sector Reforms, Says Alake After Receiving ARCON Fellowship
Published: July 17, 2026 13:57
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said transparent communication remains critical to achieving sustainable reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector. The post Transparency Will Drive Mining Sector Reforms, Says Alake After Receiving ARCON…
Customs Releases N7.61bn Pension Funds to 4,237 Retirees
https://www.tvcnews.tv/customs-releases-n7-61bn-pension-funds-to-4237-retirees/
Published: July 17, 2026 13:42
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for payment to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of…
Tinubu Mourns Rotimi Amaechi’s Mother
https://www.tvcnews.tv/tinubu-mourns-rotimi-amaechis-mother/
Published: July 17, 2026 13:29
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, mother of former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and…
JUST IN: Tinubu Signs Executive Order On Virtual Assets
https://www.tvcnews.tv/just-in-tinubu-signs-executive-order-on-virtual-assets/
Published: July 17, 2026 13:13
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, to harmonise the regulation of virtual assets. In a statement on Friday, the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, revealed…
JUST IN: Andy Burnham Becomes UK Labour Leader
https://www.tvcnews.tv/just-in-andy-burnham-becomes-uk-labour-leader/
Published: July 17, 2026 13:10
Veteran British politician Andy Burnham was on Friday confirmed as the new leader of the governing Labour Party, paving the way for him to become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister. Announcing the result at a special Labour Party conference, Interior…
Court Jails 16 For Vandalism, Possession of ‘Kolos’
https://www.tvcnews.tv/court-jails-16-for-vandalism-possession-of-kolos/
Published: July 17, 2026 12:45
Magistrate Court 3, Asaba, has convicted 16 male suspects and sentenced each to three years’ imprisonment at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre for offences bordering on conspiracy, theft of government property, malicious damage, and unlawful possession…
Aviation Minister, Keyamo Okays Third-Party Payment of Peter Obi’s Fine
https://www.tvcnews.tv/aviation-minister-keyamo-okays-third-party-payment-of-peter-obis-fine/
Published: July 17, 2026 12:37
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has approved a request for a third party to settle the N25,000 fine imposed on former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, following a parking violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International…
Trump Accuses Intelligence Agencies of Hiding Alleged China’s Interference in US Elections
Published: July 17, 2026 11:53
US President Donald Trump has raised fresh concerns over the integrity of past elections after announcing the release of previously classified documents linked to the 2020 and 2018 elections. Trump, during an address to the nation and aired via the White…
BREAKING: Ododo Receives Rescued Dekina Kidnap Victims at Kogi Govt House
https://www.tvcnews.tv/breaking-ododo-receives-rescued-dekina-kidnap-victims-at-kogi-govt-house/
Published: July 17, 2026 11:15
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has received the school principal, a National Examinations Council (NECO) official, and two students rescued after they were abducted during an attack on an unauthorized examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government…
Argentina vs Spain: FIFA Appoints Slavko Vinčić to Officiate 2026 World Cup Final
Published: July 17, 2026 11:06
FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The world football governing body announced the match officials in…
FG Launches $1.07bn HOPE Programmes, Others to Boost Human Capital, Healthcare Delivery
Published: July 17, 2026 10:55
The Federal Government has launched two major components of its Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) Programme, backed by a combined $1.07 billion funding, to strengthen primary healthcare delivery, improve human capital development…
She Was Like a Daughter to Me: Umahi Rejects Allegations Over Nurse Habila’s Death
Published: July 17, 2026 10:41
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has rejected allegations of foul play surrounding the death of Nurse Mary Habila, describing attempts to link him to the incident as an effort to politicise an unfortunate situation. Umahi, who addressed journalists in Abuja…
NAICOM Dismisses Claims by Purported Niger Insurance Management, Reaffirms Receivership
Published: July 17, 2026 10:22
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has dismissed claims made by individuals purporting to be the management of Niger Insurance Plc, describing their recent publications as false, mischievous and grossly misleading. In a public notice issued on…
NDLEA Declares Alleged Drug Kingpin, Three Associates Wanted
https://www.tvcnews.tv/ndlea-declares-alleged-drug-kingpin-three-associates-wanted/
Published: July 17, 2026 10:21
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an alleged drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, also known as Odogwu, and three of his associates wanted over their alleged involvement in operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory,…
FG Renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway After Tinubu
https://www.tvcnews.tv/fg-renames-lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-after-tinubu/
Published: July 17, 2026 10:12
The federal government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Tinubu, citing his role in conceiving the idea of the landmark infrastructure project nearly three decades ago. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the decision…
Ex-Fed Official Jailed for Lying About China Intelligence Links
https://www.tvcnews.tv/ex-fed-official-jailed-for-lying-about-china-intelligence-links/
Published: July 17, 2026 09:59
A former senior adviser to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors, John Harold Rogers, has been sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for lying to investigators about sharing restricted Federal Reserve information with Chinese intelligence…
2026 UTME Top Scorer Daniella Owoeye Receives ₦1m Scholarship
https://www.tvcnews.tv/2026-utme-top-scorer-daniella-owoeye-receives-%e2%82%a61m-scholarship/
Published: July 17, 2026 09:51
The overall best candidate in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Daniella Owoeye Jesudunsin, has been awarded a ₦1 million scholarship by the Ekiti Parapo in Indiana, United States, in recognition of her outstanding performance in…
Lagos Releases 2026/2027 Academic Calendar for Public, Private Schools
https://www.tvcnews.tv/lagos-releases-2026-2027-academic-calendar-for-public-private-schools/
Published: July 17, 2026 09:17
The Lagos State Government has released the harmonised academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary…
2026 World Cup Winners To Get First Ever Championship Rings
https://www.tvcnews.tv/2026-world-cup-winners-to-get-first-ever-championship-rings/
Published: July 17, 2026 09:08
The champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive more than the iconic trophy and gold medals after FIFA introduced championship rings as a new prize for the winners of football’s biggest tournament. According to NBC New York, the world football…
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Foreigners Linked To ‘Far-Left Terrorism’
https://www.tvcnews.tv/us-imposes-visa-restrictions-on-foreigners-linked-to-far-left-terrorism/
Published: July 17, 2026 09:01
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals accused of financing, inciting, aiding or abetting what it describes as "Far-Left Terrorists." The post US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Foreigners Linked To ‘Far-Left…
Flooding Is a Public Health Emergency, Says Lagos Health Commissioner
https://www.tvcnews.tv/flooding-is-a-public-health-emergency-says-lagos-health-commissioner/
Published: July 17, 2026 07:50
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has described flooding as a major public health emergency, warning that its impact extends beyond damaged infrastructure to increased disease outbreaks, displacement and disruption of essential…
Police Arrest Father for Allegedly Burning 10-Year-Old Daughter for Bed-Wetting in Ondo
Published: July 17, 2026 07:38
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Amos Paul for allegedly burning the private part of his 10-year-old daughter with a hot pressing iron as punishment for bed-wetting. According to the police, the incident occurred in Unaun,…
Shettima Commissions Abuja City Walk Experience Centre
https://www.tvcnews.tv/shettima-commissions-abuja-city-walk-experience-centre/
Published: July 17, 2026 07:15
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commissioned the Abuja City Walk Development Sales and Experience Centre, describing the project as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to promote investment and modern urban development in the nation’s capital.…
65 Battalion Arrests 24 Foreign Nationals In Epe Raid
https://www.tvcnews.tv/65-battalion-arrests-24-foreign-nationals-in-epe-raid/
Published: July 17, 2026 06:32
Troops of the Nigerian Army's 65 Battalion have arrested 24 foreign nationals during a raid on a suspected hideout in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. The post 65 Battalion Arrests 24 Foreign Nationals In Epe Raid appeared first on Trending News.
DSS, Forest Guards Rescue Two Kidnap Victims In Kwara
https://www.tvcnews.tv/dss-forest-guards-rescue-two-kidnap-victims-in-kwara/
Published: July 16, 2026 22:01
A security team comprising operatives of Department of State Security (DSS) and forest guards on Thursday rescued two victims of abduction in a forest between Oba Isin/Owa Onire area of isin/ Ifelodun Local Government Areas of Kwara State. The rescued…
ITUC-Africa Calls for New Occupational Safety and Health Bill to Protect Nigerian Workers
Published: July 16, 2026 21:19
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)-Africa has called for a new National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) bill to address emerging workplace risks and improve the protection of workers across Nigeria. The call was made during a…
Ogun Extends Work Palliative, Transport Allowance for Civil Servants
https://www.tvcnews.tv/ogun-extends-work-palliative-transport-allowance-for-civil-servants/
Published: July 16, 2026 21:04
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the extension of the one-day-off-duty work palliative for eligible public and civil servants in the state. The Governor has also approved the payment of a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for an additional…
Bwacha Names Aminu Zakari Running Mate For 2027 Taraba Governorship Election
https://www.tvcnews.tv/bwacha-names-aminu-zakari-running-mate-for-2027-taraba-governorship-election/
Published: July 16, 2026 21:00
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Taraba State for the 2027 general election, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has announced Engr. Aminu Zakari as his running mate The post Bwacha Names Aminu Zakari Running Mate For 2027 Taraba…
BREAKING: Principal, NECO Official, Two Students Rescued After Dekina Kidnap
https://www.tvcnews.tv/breaking-principal-neco-official-two-students-rescued-after-dekina-kidnap/
Published: July 16, 2026 20:21
The school principal, a National Examinations Council (NECO) official, and two students abducted during an attack on an unauthorized examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, have regained their freedom. The post BREAKING:…
INEC Weighs Technology Audit, Mock Presidential Poll Ahead Of 2027 Elections
https://www.tvcnews.tv/inec-weighs-technology-audit-mock-presidential-poll-ahead-of-2027-elections/
Published: July 16, 2026 19:28
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and a mock presidential election as part of preparations for the 2027 general election. The post INEC Weighs Technology Audit,…
Team Nigeria Wins Two Golds, One Silver At NFL Flag African Championships
https://www.tvcnews.tv/team-nigeria-wins-two-golds-one-silver-at-nfl-flag-african-championships/
Published: July 16, 2026 18:51
Team Nigeria has continued its dominance in African flag football, winning two gold medals and one silver at the 2026 NFL Flag American Football African Championships in Kenya. The post Team Nigeria Wins Two Golds, One Silver At NFL Flag African…
256 Killed In Fulani-Kamuku Conflict As Bago Ban Land Sales In Kagara
https://www.tvcnews.tv/256-killed-in-fulani-kamuku-conflict-as-bago-ban-land-sales-in-kagara/
Published: July 16, 2026 18:17
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has visited Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area following the deadly conflict between the Fulani and Kamuku communities that has claimed 256 lives and displaced hundreds of residents. The post 256 Killed In Fulani-Kamuku…
Two Ekiti Scholars Shine Abroad As Fayemi Harps On Investment In Education
https://www.tvcnews.tv/two-ekiti-scholars-shine-abroad-as-fayemi-harps-on-investment-in-education/
Published: July 16, 2026 17:59
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has celebrated the achievements of two young Nigerians who benefitted from his administration's education interventions, describing their success as proof of the long-term value of investing in education. The…
Tinubu Felicitates Attorney General on 67th Birthday
https://www.tvcnews.tv/tinubu-felicitates-attorney-general-on-67th-birthday/
Published: July 16, 2026 17:43
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, as he turned 67th. In a statement on Thursday, signed by the Special Adviser to the President (Information…
Gbajabiamila Files N15bn Defamation Suit Against Fake PFIPC DG, Adeyemi
https://www.tvcnews.tv/gbajabiamila-files-n15bn-defamation-suit-against-fake-pfipc-dg-adeyemi/
Published: July 16, 2026 17:39
Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, has filed a defamation suit against the self-styled director-general of the allegedly fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, seeking a total of N15…
APC Promises Facelift For Ife As Ooni Hails Oyebamiji
https://www.tvcnews.tv/apc-promises-facelift-for-ife-as-ooni-hails-oyebamiji/
Published: July 16, 2026 17:37
The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Osun state, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) has declared that his administration would turnaround the socioeconomic fortunes of the…
Colleague Reveals Final Moments of Umahi’s Nurse in Affidavit
https://www.tvcnews.tv/colleague-reveals-final-moments-of-umahis-nurse-in-affidavit/
Published: July 16, 2026 16:54
A colleague of the late nurse, Mary Habila, has filed a sworn affidavit detailing the final moments of the nurse who was attached to the medical team of the Minister of Works, David Umahi. According to a report by TheCable, on Thursday, the affidavit,…
UNICEF Commends FG Over Rescue Of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren
https://www.tvcnews.tv/unicef-commends-fg-over-rescue-of-abducted-oyo-schoolchildren/
Published: July 16, 2026 16:35
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Federal Government for the rescue of 39 pupils and five teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The post UNICEF Commends FG Over Rescue Of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren…
Suswam’s Absence Delays Adoption Of Final Addresses In Alleged N3.1bn Fraud Trial
Published: July 16, 2026 16:20
The trial of former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, over an alleged N3.1 billion fraud suffered another setback on Thursday after his absence from court stalled the adoption of final written addresses. The post Suswam’s Absence Delays Adoption Of…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Surge to Record $51.89 Billion
https://www.tvcnews.tv/nigerias-foreign-reserves-surge-to-record-51-89-billion/
Published: July 16, 2026 16:00
Nigeria’s gross foreign reserves have reached a significant multi-year milestone, climbing to $51.89 billion as of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. This represents a steady upward trajectory…
UK Minister Peter Kyle Demands FIFA Probe Over Argentina’s Falklands Banner
https://www.tvcnews.tv/uk-minister-peter-kyle-demands-fifa-probe-over-argentinas-falklands-banner/
Published: July 16, 2026 15:57
The UK government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentina’s national team after its players displayed a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”) following their 2-1 victory over England in the FIFA World Cup…
Protests Erupt Across Ukraine Over Removal of Defence Minister Fedorov
https://www.tvcnews.tv/protests-erupt-across-ukraine-over-removal-of-defence-minister-fedorov/
Published: July 16, 2026 15:45
Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets in several cities to protest the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a move that has sparked public anger and concerns over instability within the country’s military leadership. In Kyiv on…
EU Orders Google to Share Search Data, Open Android to Rival AI Services
https://www.tvcnews.tv/eu-orders-google-to-share-search-data-open-android-to-rival-ai-services/
Published: July 16, 2026 15:44
The European Union has ordered Google to share search data with competing search engines and make its Android operating system more accessible to rival artificial intelligence services, in the bloc’s latest move to rein in Big Tech dominance. The…
Argentina Risk FIFA Scrutiny Over Falklands Banner Celebration
https://www.tvcnews.tv/argentina-risk-fifa-scrutiny-over-falklands-banner-celebration/
Published: July 16, 2026 15:36
Argentina’s jubilant celebrations after Wednesday’s 2-1 FIFA World Cup semi-final victory over England have sparked controversy after several players displayed a banner referencing the disputed Falkland Islands, a move that could expose the team to…
Many Pastors Are Completely Ignorant of Politics – Pastor Femi Emmanuel
https://www.tvcnews.tv/many-pastors-are-completely-ignorant-of-politics-pastor-femi-emmanuel/
Published: July 16, 2026 15:21
The Presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International, Femi Emmanuel, has criticised the increasing involvement of church leaders in partisan political discourse, arguing that many pastors lack a proper understanding of politics and governance despite…
FAAN To Introduce Facial Recognition System For Domestic Air Travellers
https://www.tvcnews.tv/faan-to-introduce-facial-recognition-system-for-domestic-air-travellers/
Published: July 16, 2026 15:04
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to introduce V-Pass, a biometric facial recognition system designed to make passenger processing faster, safer and more seamless across its domestic airports. The post FAAN To Introduce…
US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate
https://www.tvcnews.tv/us-iran-exchange-fresh-strikes-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-escalate/
Published: July 16, 2026 14:55
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Thursday, deepening tensions across the Middle East as both sides battled over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz despite renewed calls for diplomacy. Iran launched retaliatory attacks…
Fire Kills 11 at Algeria Orphanage Amid Heatwave
https://www.tvcnews.tv/fire-kills-11-at-algeria-orphanage-amid-heatwave/
Published: July 16, 2026 14:51
At least 11 people, including several children, have died after a fire engulfed an orphanage in Algeria’s capital, Algiers, as the country grapples with a severe heatwave that has fuelled hundreds of wildfires. The blaze broke out before dawn on Thursday…
BREAKING: Appeal Court Validates INEC Guidelines on 2027 Elections
https://www.tvcnews.tv/breaking-appeal-court-validates-inec-guidelines-on-2027-elections-2/
Published: July 16, 2026 14:41
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has validated the Guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the conduct of the 2027 general election. In a unanimous judgment the appellate court voided and set aside the May 20 judgment of the…
Court Jails Man Six Months For Internet Fraud, Impersonation In Lagos
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Published: July 16, 2026 12:49
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Nnamdi Denzel Obinwogu to six months' imprisonment for impersonation and internet fraud. The post Court Jails Man Six Months For Internet Fraud, Impersonation In Lagos appeared first on Trending…
Messi Hails ‘Special’ Victory As Argentina Reach World Cup Final
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Published: July 16, 2026 12:22
Argentina captain Lionel Messi described his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semi-final as “special” after inspiring the reigning champions to another remarkable comeback. According to AFP, Argentina came from behind to…
NELFUND Upkeep Payments Have Resumed, Says NANS President
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Published: July 16, 2026 12:20
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, has stated that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has resumed the disbursement of upkeep allowances to eligible student beneficiaries. Akinteye made…
Police Foil Planned Kidnapping in Kwara, Nab Two Foreign Nationals
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Published: July 16, 2026 12:16
The Kwara State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping and extortion attempt, arresting two nationals of the Republic of Togo and recovering the mobile phone allegedly used to threaten the intended victim. The Command said the operation followed a…
POWA President Launches Surprise Welfare Outreach for Police Families in Abuja
Published: July 16, 2026 12:13
The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Olufunmilola Disu, has conducted surprise welfare visits to police barracks in the Federal Capital Territory, providing support to officers’ families ahead of the association’s…
Yamal Surpasses Mbappe As Youngest World Cup Finalist
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Published: July 16, 2026 12:06
Lamine Yamal has overtaken Kylian Mbappe in the list of the youngest players to reach a FIFA World Cup final after helping Spain secure a 2-0 victory over France in the semi-finals. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sent Spain into their first…
Adeleke Calls for Immediate Investigation After Osogbo Cult Violence
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Published: July 16, 2026 12:03
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for calm following a suspected cult-related killing in Osogbo, urging security agencies to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice. The governor, in a statement on Thursday by his…
United Nations Fears Over 500 Dead After Myanmar Boat Tragedies
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Published: July 16, 2026 11:59
The United Nations has expressed fears that more than 500 people may have died following reports of two major boat disasters off the coast of Myanmar since late June. According to AFP, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee…
EFCC Releases Peter for Nigeria, Mama Pee After Naira Abuse Questioning
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Published: July 16, 2026 11:57
Social media influencers Peter for Nigeria and Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, have been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after honouring the agency’s invitation over allegations of naira abuse. The development…
Arsenal Face Saliba Injury Blow Amid Surgery Concerns
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Published: July 16, 2026 11:52
Arsenal could be without William Saliba for an extended period if the French defender undergoes surgery to address a persistent back injury, according to a report by L’Equipe. The 25-year-old centre-back was forced off during France’s 2-0 defeat to Spain…