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2027 elections: Kaduna gov’t dismisses claim Uba Sani has anointed political aspirants

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The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has vehemently denied the alleged endorsement of candidates to be voted for in the 2027 general elections. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, dismissed the report as…

NPFL: Abdallah commends Warri Wolves players for improved form

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Warri Wolves technical adviser, Hassan Abdallah has commended his players for adapting to his philosophy and tactical approach. The newly appointed tactician has helped the Seasiders to ninth position on the league table with 39 points…

NPFL: Kwara United relocate to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena

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The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has approved the relocation of Kwara United to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The venue is the home ground of NPFL side Ikorodu City. DAILY POST reports that ‎Kwara United are serving…

‘We stand with our father, Rev Dachomo’ – Plateau Christian youths

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A Christian youth group under the umbrella of Plateau Christians Youth Forum, PCYF, has thrown its weight behind outspoken clergyman, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo. This is following attacks and threats by Muslim leaders after he made controversial…

Sarki alleged to be land agent for Wike – Umar sani

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, has alleged that former Senate President Bukola Saraki is acting as a land agent for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja. Sani made the claim…

EPL: Fulham will battle on until final day – Iwobi

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Alex Iwobi says Fulham will strive to finish the season on a positive note despite their recent run of inconsistent results. Marco Silva’s side have lost four of their last six Premier League games. Fulham, who are seeking a place in…

US refraining from destroying Iran’s electricity – Trump

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The United States is avoiding shattering Iran’s critical national infrastructure, particularly the power grid, President Donald Trump said Wednesday night in Maryland. Addressing reporters at the Joint Base Andrews after a trip to Kentucky…

2027: ‘Nigerians hungry, give them bread with your picture on it’ – Aisha Yesufu tells Peter Obi, Atiku

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Social activist, Aisha Yesufu, has advised opposition leaders, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to adopt practical campaign strategies that directly address the economic hardship faced by many Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections. In a post…

PDP sliding into political irrelevance – Lagos APC

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The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has said the Peoples Democratic Party is steadily drifting into political irrelevance across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Lagos APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the PDP, once…

UCL: Piers Morgan singles out two Chelsea players after 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen

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British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has singled out two Arsenal players for praise following the Gunners’ Champions League 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. Recall that a late goal from Kai Havertz ensured Mikel Arteta’s side drew…

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Ayra Starr picks Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Rema as Goats of Afrobeats

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Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has named her greatest Afrobeats artistes of all time, otherwise called “Afrobeats Big 3.” In a recent interview with Hot 97 FM, Starr picked Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Rema as the greatest Afrobeats artists of…

Trump reveals way to reduce oil prices

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US President, Donald Trump has suggested using the United States’ strategic oil reserves as a means to combat soaring oil prices, promising that these reserves would later be replenished. In an interview with Local 12 yesterday, Trump…

I warned Trump about World War III – Zelensky

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President Volodymyr Zelensky has recalled his warning to President Donald Trump regarding World War 3, suggesting he wasn’t taken seriously after the comment. “I said that we would have World War III. The President (Trump) didn’t hear…

Sokoto ex-gov, Aminu Tambuwal quits PDP for ADC

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Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, conveyed his decision in a letter dated March 11, addressed to…

NiMet names states at risk as temperature rises across Nigeria

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide warning as temperature continues to rise across several states, raising concerns over heat stress and related health complications. In an advisory posted on its X page,…

Oyo fire agency recovers three bodies, rescues five as bus falls into river

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No fewer than three bodies have been recovered from a river by men of the Oyo State Fire Service. The three bodies were recovered when the bus carrying them lost control and fell into Ariyo River, along Amuloko road in Ona Ara local…

Sokoto ex-governorship candidate, Sa’idu Umar resigns from PDP

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Mallam Sa’idu Umar, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, has officially resigned his membership from the party, citing unresolved leadership crises at the national level. Umar announced his…

‘Corrupt members will face the law’ – ADC sends strong warning

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National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party will not shield its members from investigation or prosecution if they are found guilty of corruption. Speaking on TVC’s Fireworks,…

Flutterwave backs Tiwa Savage Music Foundation to champion African creative talent

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Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced its strategic partnership with the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, marking a landmark commitment to investing in African creative talent. The foundation’s official…

War: Iran’s new leader confirmed injured, hospitalised after US-Israel strikes

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Iranian officials have acknowledged for the first time that the new leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei sustained injuries during the airstrikes that resulted in the death of his father, mother, wife and one son in the early phases of the…

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Report sexual harassment, extortion to authorities – AE-FUNAI VC urges students

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The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Professor Daniel Nwachukwu, has urged students of the institution to report cases of sexual harassment, extortion and other misconduct to…

War: Iran escalates attacks on public infrastructure, transport network across Gulf countries

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Iran has significantly intensified its approach to targeting civilian infrastructure and transportation networks throughout the Gulf, launching attacks on commercial vessels and aiming at Dubai’s international airport, coinciding with new…

IRGC threatens to use underwater missiles as Iran war widens

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to use its new technology as Iran restated its vow not to surrender to the firepower of the United States and Israel. “We have missiles that are launched from underwater; their speed is…

FUTMINNA Bosso Campus: Tension heightens as students, staff oppose Niger Govt takeover

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Thousands of students and staff at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, FUTMINNA, face uncertainty as the Niger State Government moves to gain access to the Bosso Campus amid ongoing exams and academic activities. The campus has…

Iran: ‘US has won, will finish the job’ – Trump

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Amid the ongoing tensions between the United States/Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump has declared that America has won the war in Iran. Trump made this statement on Wednesday while speaking in Kentucky, stating, however, that the…

U.S.-Israeli strikes: Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian sets conditions to end war

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Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday, set out conditions for a possible end to the war, saying the only way to halt the fighting would be international guarantees ensuring a permanent end to all attacks. Writing on X,…

Indian court jails Nigerian 20 years for drug trafficking

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An Indian court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Christian Arinze, to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of trafficking illegal drugs into the country. According to information released by the Narcotics Control Bureau, Arinze…

War: Putin’s envoy meets Trump confidantes

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Russian special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev has met with representatives of the United States of America President, Donald Trump, in Florida, the Russian state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday, citing sources close to the negotiations.…

UCL: Guardiola sets record after Man City lost to Real Madrid

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola set an unwanted record on Wednesday after his side’s Champions League Round of 16 first leg defeat to Real Madrid. The Spaniard watched as Real Madrid thrashed the Cityzens 3-0 at the Santiago…

Champions League: Three goalkeepers with most assists in history

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The three goalkeepers with the most assists in Champions League history have been revealed. According to OptaJose, the goalkeepers are Thibaut Courtois, José Francisco Molina and Oliver Kahn. Courtois is the goalkeeper with the highest…