@dailyplug9ja: Here’s everything that happened in Nigeria today. The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 multi-billion naira properties belonging to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, following his inability to prove the legal origin of the funds used to acquire them amidst active money laundering trials. Tragedy struck Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State as daring gunmen invaded Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, forcefully abducting four students writing their ongoing NECO examinations alongside the school principal and an ad hoc supervisor before security agents launched rescue efforts. The Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has officially proposed a massive N873.78 billion budget to the National Assembly, seeking improved funding and technological infrastructure upgrades ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections. The Nigerian Senate has approved a compassionate donation of N50 million to support the grieving families of five brave individuals who tragically lost their lives during the successful joint military and police operation to rescue the kidnapped Oriire schoolchildren. French President Emmanuel Macron is officially set to undertake a major State visit to Nigeria this fall to significantly deepen bilateral relations, economic investments, and critical security partnerships between France and Africa's most populous nation, according to the French ambassador. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media, Sunday Dare, has personally presented a cash donation of N50,000 each to 25 rescued Oriire schoolchildren in Ogbomoso to support their immediate rehabilitation needs as they reunite with their families. Suspected bandits brutally attacked Katul Crossing Community in Kachia Local Government Area, killing a daughter at the scene and leaving her mother to succumb to critical injuries at the hospital, bringing the tragic total death toll from the onslaught to four. Popular relationship blogger Blessing CEO had her N36 million fraud and theft trial officially adjourned by a Lagos High Court until July 20 after prison authorities confirmed she was too ill to attend the scheduled judicial proceedings. The Kebbi State Government, in partnership with a private foundation, has finalized arrangements to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples on July 27, fully funding a N250,000 dowry for every groom to support less privileged families. Local hunters became the talk of Osun State after successfully tracking and killing a gigantic African buffalo during an intense wildlife hunting expedition deep inside the state forest, causing massive excitement and viral reactions across social media. A heartbroken 54-year-old Nigerian Catholic priest, Reverend Benjamin Okwy Madu, has tragically died by suicide in Massachusetts after his religious worker visa expired and he was ordered to deport back to Nigeria, a country where he repeatedly feared for his life. #trendingnews #newsupdate #nigerianews

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Wednesday 15 July 2026 17:27:26 GMT