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3 weeks, 4 days ago Sports

World Cup 2026: Senegal are 'champions of Africa', insists Iliman Ndiaye

- Published Iliman Ndiaye says Senegal are "champions of Africa" and will not be distracted at the 2026 World Cup by the ongoing legal battle which will determine the ultimate destination of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) trophy. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in January's Afcon …

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Tanzanian police official Faustine Mafwele sanctioned by US for alleged human rights abuses

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists The US has sanctioned a senior Tanzanian police official over allegations linked to the "torture and sexual assault" of East African rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire last year. In a statement, US Secretar…

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Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears Next week's India-Africa Forum Summit has been cancelled due to the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The fourth edition of the summit, which fosters diplomatic interactions between India and countries of the Afri…

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Mali jihadist attack sees dozens of vehicles burnt as Bamako blockade continues ahead of Eid

Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, minibuses and trucks, have been set on fire near Mali's capital, Bamako, as jihadists step up a blockade of the city, the BBC has confirmed. Videos filmed from passing vehicl…

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3 weeks, 4 days ago Politics

Oyo denies reports of abducted teachers, students' release

Abayomi Fagbenro, the Special Adviser on Security to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described as untrue viral social media posts claiming that victims abducted during last Friday’s attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been released. The attack on three…

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3 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Meet Segun Aina who started at JAMB as corps member, now registrar

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Aina’s appointment has drawn attention partly because of his age, he turns 40 i…

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Traders association seeks China visa support for members

The Made-in-China Goods Traders Association of Nigeria has appealed to the Chinese government to provide visa support and greater trade opportunities for its members to strengthen economic relations between Nigeria and China. The association made the appeal on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to t…

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NUPRC, NMDPRA move to end regulatory overlaps, boost investor confidence

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have pledged deeper collaboration to eliminate regulatory uncertainties and strengthen investor confidence across Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The commitment followed a co…

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3 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Jigawa APC adopts consensus, returns 18 lawmakers for 2027

The ruling All Progressives Congress has adopted a consensus arrangement to produce candidates for the 30 seats in the Jigawa State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections, with 18 incumbent lawmakers returning and 11 new candidates emerging. As part of the exercise, the Speaker of th…

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LP shifts primaries over Sallah, Democracy Day anniversary

The Labour Party has rescheduled its 2027 presidential, governorship, House of Representatives and House of Assembly primary elections to May 30. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. The party had earlier fixed its governor…

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3 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Tinubu appoints 39-year-old professor new JAMB registrar

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Advise…

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3 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Lagos assembly majority leader wins APC primary election

The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Noheem Adams, has secured the All Progressives Congress ticket for Eti-Osa Constituency I after defeating his rival, Saheed Bankole, in Wednesday’s primary election. Adams polled 7,638 votes against Bankole’s 1,225, sweeping five of the six …

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FG to tackle substandard goods with stronger measurement systems

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening standardisation, quality assurance, and metrology as part of its efforts to drive industrial growth, protect consumers, and improve the competitiveness of Nigerian products in global markets. The government made the commitment du…

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3 weeks, 5 days ago Sports

Sharon Ooja, Husband Welcome First Child

Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Ugo Nwoke. The 35-year-old actress shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing that the couple welcomed a baby boy. The announcement came as a surprise to many fans, as Sharon had kept her pregnancy …

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Desmond Elliot rejects Lagos APC primary result, vows to challenge process

Lagos State lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress primary election for Surulere Constituency I, insisting that he would challenge the process through the party’s appeal mechanism. PUNCH Online reports that Elliot lost the APC ticket for a return to the …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US

Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US Sierra Leone has become the latest African country to receive migrants deported from the United States amid President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. A plane carrying nine West African migrants landed at Sierr…

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3 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads Fear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the suspected number of deaths continues to rise, as officials say they are struggling to catch up to an outbreak that may have previously been sp…

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4 weeks ago Technology

Adeleke approves health insurance scheme for Osun monarchs, spouses

The Osun Health Insurance Agency has commenced arrangements to enroll traditional rulers across the state and their spouses into the State Health Insurance Scheme following the approval of Ademola Adeleke. The agency said the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to ensuring accessibl…

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4 weeks ago Politics

COAS announces recruitment plan, new army bases

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, on Monday, disclosed that the Nigerian Army has established new brigades, battalions and operational units across six states as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and improve rapid response to emerging threats nationwide. Shuaibu said …

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Fresh strike looms as ASUU faults minister’s claims on agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has accused the Federal Government of failing to fully implement the 2025 FG/ASUU Agreement, barely five months after both parties signed the deal aimed at restoring stability to Nigerian universities. ASUU, Abuja Zone, said contrary to recent claims by the …

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