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2 weeks ago Politics

2027: Ogun senatorial aspirant calls for fairness, women inclusion

An aspirant for the Ogun Central Senatorial District, Olamide Davis-Talabi, has called for a level playing field in politics, stressing the need for greater opportunities for women in leadership. Davis-Talabi made the call on Saturday during an interfaith programme held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State …

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2 weeks ago Politics

Anambra begins demolition of illegal structures at Onitsha main market

The Onitsha North Local Government Council has commenced the demolition of illegal structures at the Onitsha Main Market, saying the exercise is aimed at restoring the original masterplan and improving trading activities in the commercial hub. This was disclosed in a post shared by Anambra State Ne…

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2 weeks ago Politics

NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin after 13 years, busts Imo meth laboratory

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a wanted drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, who had been in hiding for 13 years over alleged involvement in cocaine and heroin trafficking. This was disclosed in a statement signed and released by the agency’s Director of Me…

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2 weeks ago Politics

Kebbi gov orders probe after 140 students escape school fire

Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has ordered the constitution of a high-powered investigative committee following a fire outbreak at Nurul Haqq Quranic and Arabic School in Birnin Kebbi. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, gutting several hostels and classrooms and triggering panic amon…

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2 weeks ago Politics

Probe Google, Meta, others over media, consumer harms, SERAP urges FCCPC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate allegations that major technology companies are undermining Nigerian media, businesses and citizens’ rights through opaque algorithms and market dominance. In a c…

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2 weeks ago Business

The US burned through more of its limited Tomahawk stockpile in strikes on Iran. It might need them in a war with China.

- The US fired Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of its strikes on Iran on Saturday. - Tomahawks have been used heavily in recent conflicts, raising concerns about stockpile strains. - The missiles would be crucial in a conflict with an adversary like China. US Navy warships fired Tomahawk missiles …

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The Punch Pending

2 weeks ago Politics

Peter Obi slams politicians' focus on 2027 elections despite rising insecurity

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigerian political leaders for fixating on 2027 election strategies while insecurity worsens across the country. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Obi said the first two months of 2026 had reportedly seen the killi…

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2 weeks ago Sports

Gospel singer Taiwo of Adegbodu twins dies

Nigerian gospel singer, Taiwo Adegbodu, of the popular Adegbodu Twins, is dead. Adegbodu’s death was confirmed on Sunday morning on the duo’s official fans’ page on Facebook, managed by their management. “Taiwo, why will you leave your kids and me without notification? My heart is bleeding, Lord, h…

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2 weeks ago Technology

How NURTW stopped suspected ritualist from sending baby’s corpse through courier

The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers has narrated how it foiled an attempt by a suspected ritualist to send the corpse of a one-year-old baby through a courier service. Ibrahim Bako, the Coordinator, NURTW, Area 1, Garki, Federal Capital Territory, gave the account in an interview with the …

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The Times of India Pending

2 weeks ago Politics

Deepak Gupta takes over as GAIL chairman

A mechanical engineer from Delhi College of Engineering, Gupta holds extensive experience in natural gas transmission, marketing and infrastructure development and held key leadership roles at GAIL across operations, business development and corporate management before this, according to a company …

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The Punch Verified

2 weeks ago Politics

Ogun APC chieftain slams Iyabo Obasanjo’s 'opportunist' comment on Yayi

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Akeem Akilo, has slammed former Ogun Central Senator, Iyabo Obasanjo, over her description of the senator representing Ogun West and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as an oppor…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 weeks ago Technology

Tokyo Marathon: Brigid Kosgei wins race in record time

- Published Kenya's Brigid Kosgei set a new course record with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon. The 32-year-old finished in 2:14:29 - more than two minutes ahead of Ethiopia's Bertukan Welde, who was second in 2:16:36. Welde's Ethiopian compatriot Hawi Feysa came third in 2:17:39. The pr…

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2 weeks ago Politics

Ogun CJ urges collaboration, adoption of technology to tackle sexual violence cases

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders — including the police, lawyers, judges, relevant government agencies, and non-profit organisations — to effectively address sexual violence in the country. Dipeolu also advocated the …

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2 weeks ago Politics

Morning Recap: Nigerian flight delays after US-Israel strike on Iran, FIFA stalls on Nigeria-Congo World Cup verdict, other top stories

Thousands of Nigerian air travellers have been left stranded at various international airports following a wave of flight cancellations by major carriers, including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Air France. The disruption comes as a direct fallout of the escalating military conflict between the Unit…

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2 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

Question about Khamenei's death to Iran's women's football team quickly shut down

As the world reacts to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian women's football team prepares to play. Team Melli will face South Korea in its opening Women's Asian Cup game on the Gold Coast tomorrow night and will do so amidst a complicated backdrop. Players and sta…

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2 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

Obituary: Niall Tierney, chief medical officer, ‘dedicated public servant’ and Alzheimer Society chairman

He was one of five sons of Michael Tierney, a Galway-born academic and politician who, as president of University College Dublin from 1947 to 1964, created the UCD Belfield campus between Stillorgan and Donnybrook. His mother, Eibhlín MacNeill, was the daughter of the founder of the Irish Volunteer…

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2 weeks, 1 day ago Business

How Tecno's partnership with Google Cloud is taking its 'practical AI' to new heights

Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Whether we like it or not, 2026 is set to be a big year for AI, with companies like Google, Samsung, Meta, and more aiming to bring as many features…

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The Punch Pending

2 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

Tinubu’s road projects will promote regional economic growth – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said road projects being executed under President Bola Tinubu’s administration will promote regional economic growth and address long-standing infrastructure deficits across the country. He said the roads were also designed to last for over 100 years, as the c…

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The Conversation Africa Pending

2 weeks, 1 day ago Politics

Trump’s tariffs have gutted Agoa’s duty?free promise: our model shows how

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) was introduced in 2000 as the cornerstone of US development-oriented trade policy towards sub-Saharan Africa. It was designed to grant eligible countries duty-free access to the US market. In February 2026, President Donald Trump signed a one-year exten…

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Sneakerfiles.com Verified

2 weeks, 1 day ago Sports

Patta x Nike Air Max 1 Waves "Hyper Crimson" Releases March 2026

The Patta x Nike Air Max 1 Waves “Hyper Crimson” will be released on March 6, 2026, at Patta chapter stores in Amsterdam, London, Milan, and Lagos. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $150. Part of Patta’s Air Max 1 Waves revival, this colorway brings Orange tones to one of the m…

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