Sevilla striker Akor Adams will miss the rest of the 2024/25 campaign after suffering a serious thigh injury during the recent 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid on Sunday, the club have confirmed. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward, who joined from...

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Workers at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, in Ondo State on Tuesday embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-payment of salaries by the Ondo State Government. The striking workers, who are members of the Non-Academic Staff Union and...

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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the top echelons of the state’s civil service to continue to hold integrity and accountability in high esteem, lead by example, and live up to expectations as they discharge their statutory...

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D’Tigers forward, Devine Eke, says Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers still have a special place in his heart despite completing a move to Senegal’s ASC Ville de Dakar ahead of the Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....

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The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed George Glass, a former investment banker and diplomat known for criticizing China, as ambassador to Japan, one of several U.S. allies that has asked President Donald Trump to rethink his steep tariffs. The...

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One Evangelist King Nelson has said that a man’s first marital mistake is not marrying a virgin.  The post Your first marital mistake is not marrying a virgin – Nigerian ‘evangelist’ tells men appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog. Your...

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday nominated Jude Ezenwafor as its candidate for the 8 November governorship election in Anambra State. Cornell Onwubuya, the chairperson of the Anambra Governorship Election Congress Committee, said Mr Ezenwafor was the sole...

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Declan Rice scored two superb freekicks for Arsenal in a 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in a Champions League quarter­finals clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. After a goalless first half which saw the visitors have more...

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 Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, has expressed concern over the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings across the state.   Zulum spoke at a high-level security meeting attended by military commanders, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders on Tuesday....

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 The Presidency has reacted to claims by the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, that there is lopsidedness in President Bola Tinubu’s appointments.   Recall that Ndume in an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday claimed...

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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has been named Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the education sector. Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson, stated this in a statement in Kano on Tuesday....

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The Benue State House of Assembly has summoned the Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Board, Ashi Wende, to appear before it and brief lawmakers on the ongoing Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs, renovations. The house presided over by the Speaker,...

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The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja said it could generate over 200 billion dollars annually from space regulation and licensing. Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology said this at a one-day sensitisation and stakeholders engagement on...

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The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, has again handed over 60 kidnapped victims rescued by security agencies to their families and warned against ransom payment to kidnappers. Mr Ribadu said that paying ransom to kidnappers would only encourage...

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Abuja – The Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, heard… The post N3bn Fraud: Witness Reveals How Kogi LG Funds Were Diverted Into Private Accounts Linked to Bello, Others appeared first on The...

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Jude Ezenwafor, the sole aspirant, has secured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the Anambra governorship election.   The PDP governorship primary was held on Tuesday at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Awka, the state...

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Famous Afrobeat singer, Davido has claimed he is no longer interested in any cheating scandal.   Davido said this while discussing his infidelity habits during a recent interview.   Davido, a prominent figure in the Nigeria music industry has...

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Nigerian afrobeat singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has opened up about his relationship with fellow artist Tiwa Savage, addressing rumours of a rift between them. Speaking on The BreakfastShow aired on Tuesday, Davido dismissed the notion of...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Tuesday engaged stakeholders in a forum to address the growing concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilised subscriber recharges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum   was a...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Rivers State Police Command to tender an unreserved public apology over the assault on five journalists during a peaceful protest...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Economist Bismarck Rewane says the recent increase in the price of petrol may cause a rise in Nigeria’s inflation rate from 23.18%.  “There might be an increase in the rate of inflation because of the increase...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a N5 billion suit against fellow colleague, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, concerning an alleged defamation. The suit was filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan via her lawyer, Michael Jonathan Numa, at the...

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Funtua, Katsina State – Fear and grief have gripped residents of Funtua and Dandume Local Government… The post Terrorists Kill Six, Abduct 53 in Fresh Attacks on Katsina Communities appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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JNI Raises Alarm Over Killings in Plateau, Kebbi, and Katsina – Warns of Looming Anarchy if… The post Bokkos Massacre Could Trigger Anarchy – JNI Cautions appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially debunked a viral online document… The post Nigeria Not Banned from Entering Saudi Arabia — Foreign Affairs Ministry Debunks Viral Memo appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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Undeterred by a panicked stock market, President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could intensify a… © Japan Today Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global...

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Natasha Osawaru, the lover of singer 2Face Idibia, has been removed as the minority leader of the Edo state house of assembly.    Osawaru is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and was a lawmaker representing the...

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The entire month of April is dedicated to Thomas Sankara — a revolutionary leader who fearlessly fought against imperialism. His bold vision for a self-reliant Africa and his enduring legacy continue to inspire the Burkinabe people and many across...

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He said that the World Health Day should serve as a wake-up call for government and stakeholders to act beyond promises and translate commitments into policy, budgeting and political will The post World Health Day: Experts call for improved...

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The presidency has refuted claims of a shake-up in the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A tweet read more Presidency denies rumours of sacking INEC boss Yakubu

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They emphasised the need for continued commitment and strategic planning to ensure long-term vaccine availability and coverage The post Health stakeholders say Nigeria risks immunisation crisis as donor funding declines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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The Labour Party has been battling an intense leadership crisis for a while now which has split the party into two factions. The post Labour Party’s NEC backs Julius Abure, vows sanction for Peter Obi, Otti appeared first on...

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The loss of such a venerable figure as the Galadima of Kano affects us all, as our shared heritage and traditions will definitely miss his absence," Governor Radda said. The post Katsina governor condoles Kano govt, Emir Sanusi over...

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April 07, (THEWILL) – Nigeria and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with renewed focus on trade, sustainable development, innovation, and gender equality, as Vice President Kashim Shettima received Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria at the Presidential...

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Traditional ride-hailing platforms often dictate pricing through fixed estimates and surge pricing, leaving both drivers and riders with little control. read more 6 Reasons Why inDrive is Changing the Ride-Hailing Game

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…there is no leadership vacuum in LP, Abure insists Julius Abure, embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) on read more Abure threatens to sanction Obi, Oti from Labour Party

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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday, said the visit of Princess Victoria, the Crown Princess of Sweden, has opened doors read more Nigeria, Sweden deepen biateral ties as Shettima receives Swedish princess

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The naira on Monday fell by 2.8% against the dollar in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, despite the intervention read more Naira falls by 2.8% despite CBN’s intervention in FX market

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Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, Kano has convicted and sentenced a make-up artist, Abdullahi Musa Huseini (a.k.a Amuscap) to six months imprisonment for naira abuse. He was jailed after pleading guilty to one-count charge bordering on...

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja for fraud. Mr Jaja was arraigned alongside...

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O’tega Ogra, the senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on digital and new media, has debunked social media reports on sacking of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmoud Yakubu. The reports, which gained traction on...

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 The Rivers police command has denied firing tear gas at peaceful protesters in the state.   Earlier on Monday, demonstrators converged at the Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, to protest against the emergency rule in...

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Natasha Osawaru, the lover of singer 2Baba, has been removed as the minority leader of the Edo state house of assembly.   Osawaru is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a lawmaker currently representing the Egor...

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 The military president of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said that it is impossible to name any that have developed under democracy.   He stressed that revolution is a prerequisite for development.   Traoré said this during a flag-raising...

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday clarified that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar issued the clarification through a statement by...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Commonwealth Games, Nigeria, has met  the deadline for expression of interest to bid for the Games in 2030 in Abuja, Nigeria. Nigeria Olympic Committee, emerged from its executive committee meeting on April 3, 2025, in...

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 2023, has stated that Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi will soon join the party. Adebayo made this revelation on Sunday on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday...

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The federal government has ordered the management of federal higher institutions to publish their financial data and academic capacity before May 31, 2025. Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, said all vice-chancellors, rectors, and provosts must provide their annual budgetary...

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