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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...

Adams out for rest of season

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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...

Ondo poly workers begin strike over unpaid salarie...

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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...

Abiodun demands accountability from Ogun workers

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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....

Hoopers have a special place in my heart – Eke

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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...

U.S. Senate confirms George Glass as ambassador to...

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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...

Your first marital mistake is not marrying a virgi...

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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...

PDP picks candidate for Anambra governorship elect...

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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....

Renewed Boko Haram attacks show we’re losing groun...

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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...

Alleged lopsidedness: Tinubu’s appointments based ...

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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....

Gov. Yusuf bags award as best governor on educatio...

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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,...

Benue Assembly summons primary healthcare board bo...

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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...

Nigerian govt to generate over $200bn annually fro...

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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...

NSA warns Nigerians against paying ransom to bandi...

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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...

N3bn Fraud: Witness Reveals How Kogi LG Funds Were...

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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...

Anambra guber election: Jude Ezenwafor wins PDP ti...

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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...

I am done with cheating – Davido declares

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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.

Terrorists Kill Six, Abduct 53 in Fresh Attacks on...

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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.

Bokkos Massacre Could Trigger Anarchy – JNI Cautio...

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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.

Nigeria Not Banned from Entering Saudi Arabia — Fo...

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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...

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global ma...

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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...

2Baba?s lover Natasha Osawaru removed as Edo assem...

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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...

Man of the Month – Thomas Sankara – West African V...

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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...

World Health Day: Experts call for improved medica...

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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

Presidency denies rumours of sacking INEC boss Yak...

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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.

Health stakeholders say Nigeria risks immunisation...

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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...

Labour Party’s NEC backs Julius Abure, vows sancti...

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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...

Katsina governor condoles Kano govt, Emir Sanusi o...

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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

6 Reasons Why inDrive is Changing the Ride-Hailing...

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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

Abure threatens to sanction Obi, Oti from Labour P...

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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

Nigeria, Sweden deepen biateral ties as Shettima r...

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