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“The NDC represents a new direction for Nigeria. The party remains committed to providing credible leadership.”
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has neutralised one suspected bandit and arrested two others in Iseyin area of Oyo State.
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And when asked if the WHO saw similarities with the emergency at the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, he said: “No, I don’t think so”.
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“We know that Abia people know what is good for them because it’s all about politics and I’m not too sure that there is someone that would want to throw away what is good.”
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Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has warned that he would not allow any form of criminality if elected President in 2027. Obi made the remark while noting that fuel subsidy is an organized crime against Nigeria. Speaking on Trust TV, the new NDC entrant noted that Nigeria shares almost the same size
I’ll end all forms of criminality as President – Peter Obi

SERAP has rejected what it described as the “seriously flawed judgment” of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, in the N5.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against the organisation by two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice Yusuf Halilu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory had ordered SERAP to

The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is beginning to take shape, with familiar superstars dominating early conversations.
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The three-day intensive workshop is aimed at revolutionising the prosecution of financial crimes through advanced digital forensics
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Sporting director Toni Muñoz has confirmed Christantus Uche will return to the club in the summer, Completesports.com reports. Uche joined Crystal Palace on loan last summer, in a deal that included performance-based clauses which could have triggered a permanent transfer fee. However, those conditions were not met, meaning Getafe will not receive the expected payment. […]
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Ms Diene Keita, the Executive Director of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), said one million more midwives were needed globally by 2035 to save more than four million lives every year. Keita said this in a statement to mark the International Day of the Midwife, emphasising the critical role of midwives in preventing avoidable maternal
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Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has celebrated FC Porto’s title success, Completesports.com reports. Francesco Fariolli’s side claimed the title following a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Alverca at the Estádio Do Dragão on Saturday night. The Dragons clinched the title with two games still left to play in the season. Porto have won 27 of their […]
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a no-case submission filed by human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, who is standing trial over alleged false claims against President Bola Tinubu. DSS counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), made the application on Monday before Justice
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PREMIUM TIMES reports that President Bola Tinubu approved the posting of 65 diplomats in March.
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Ogun State etched its name in Nigeria’s aviation history on Sunday night as the newly commissioned Gateway International Airport handled its first international flight, airlifting Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The milestone not only marked the commencement of Hajj operations in the state but also positioned Ogun as a rising
Kayode Akinmade: Gateway International Airport officially goes global with historic Hajj flight

Our appeal is: Rescind the allocation of the Wuye hospital land to the Lagos‑based Full Moon Estate Developers Ltd, halt all construction pending a full review, direct the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA)  to begin planning the Wuye District General Hospital on its originally designated site, and hold accountable any officials who may have facilitated
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With the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) 10 May deadline for submission of party membership registers rapidly approaching, the unfolding uncertainty threatens the ADC’s ambition of emerging as a unified opposition platform
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Former Nigerian international, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, has questioned how Nigeria will win a World Cup when the country’s good players play for England and other countries. Odemwingie stated this while calling on players of Nigerian descent born abroad to embrace their roots. The former West Brom striker had dual heritage with Russia and Nigeria, but
How will Nigeria win World Cup when our good players play for England’ – Odemwingie

The 2026 Owiya Osese Festival in Magongo community was marked by colourful cultural displays and renewed calls for unity, following the reinstatement of His Royal Majesty, Sam Bola, as the Olu of Magongo.
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Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not endorsed any candidate for the Oyo governorship race in 2027. He said the president has asked him to pursue his ambition while the party explores consensus or a direct primary. Adelabu spoke in Ibadan at a stakeholders’ meeting of the

In a highly competitive race, the team of Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie and Patience Okon-George clocked a season’s best of 3:12.88, finishing just behind South Africa
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The Kwara State Police Command, has arrested six suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms following a coordinated intelligence driven operation in Baruten Local Government Area of the state, DAILY POST reports. A statement by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Saturday disclosed that a case of kidnapping involving
Kwara Police arrest six kidnap suspects, recover arms