Here is a Recap of major Headline news across Nigeria and the world over the last 24 hours

## 🇳🇬 Nigeria News Headlines

### **Politics & Governance**

* **Federal Appointments:** President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), alongside 25 other key federal appointments.
* **2027 Political Maneuvering:** Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso made headlines by revealing a formal four-year presidency agreement allegedly signed with Peter Obi, sparking widespread debate across political circles.
* **Probe Into “PFIPC” & Budget Issues:** Former Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila faced scrutiny/questioning as investigations continue into the alleged fake agency scandal (PFIPC). Meanwhile, opposition figures have called for National Assembly probes into duplicated allocations in the 2026 federal budget.

### **Security & Judiciary**

* **Ansaru Terrorist Commanders Sentenced:** A federal court sentenced two top commanders of the terrorist group *Ansaru* to life imprisonment, though the DSS is seeking an appeal to demand the maximum death penalty.
* **Police Extortion Probe in Abuja:** The FCT Police Command detained four police officers over allegations of extorting ₦53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).

Students k!lled by ISWAP terrorists, 46 rescued as troops foil mass abduction at FGGC Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), supported by personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), have foiled an attempted mass abduction of polytechnic students by suspected ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, rescuing 46 students.

Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military, Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, 19 July, 2026 said the facility is currently being utilized as temporary hostel accommodation for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno.

The terrorists stormed the school at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 19 after allegedly gaining access with the assistance of suspected collaborators.

Security personnel on guard immediately engaged the attackers with heavy fire, while the Sector 3 Quick Reaction Force (QRF) rapidly reinforced the location.

The coordinated response forced the terrorists to abandon the operation and flee without taking any of the students.

Following the operation, all 46 students were rescued and evacuated to Kinnasara Barracks in Monguno, where they underwent medical assessment and received necessary care. The students have all been confirmed medically stable.

According to the statement, some students were fatally struck by the sporadic gunfire from the terrorists during the firefight.—

## 🌍 World News Headlines

### **Global Politics & Leadership**

* **UK Political Transition:** Andy Burnham officially assumed office as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following a audience with King Charles III, replacing Keir Starmer and announcing an immediate cabinet shakeup and tax cuts.
* **Trade Tariffs Friction:** Following the implementation of new 50% tariffs on various imported goods, Canadian officials announced readiness to step up international trade negotiations.

### **Global Sports & Culture**

* **2026 FIFA World Cup Aftermath:** Spain is celebrating its historic World Cup victory over Argentina in Madrid. Meanwhile, FIFA has launched investigations into post-match disciplinary issues following an intense final match.
* **FIFA World Rankings:** Following the World Cup tournament, Spain officially displaced Argentina at the top spot of the global FIFA Men’s World Rankings.

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