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Senate set date to receive report on N54.2trillion 2025 Budget – Akpabio

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Report on N54.2trillon 2025 budget estimates, will be presented to the Senate by its Committee on Appropriations on Wednesday February 12 or Thursday February 13, 2025, said the Senate President, …

North-central group urges credible appointments for development commission

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The North Central Development Initiative (NCDI) has appealed to the Nigerian government to ensure that only individuals of integrity and competence are appointed to lead the newly established North Central …

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U20 AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles back to camp for Egypt clash

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Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has called to camp 30 players as Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, prepare for a two-match tour of Egypt later in February, 2025. Team Administrator, Aliyu …

Education, sanctions key to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation – Experts

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Human right activists, medical and legal experts have said education and weightier sanctions needs to be put in place to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. Speaking during …

Oil host communities felicitates with Tonlagha on birthday

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Thousands of Indigenes from oil host communities in the six states of the Niger Delta region have showered encomium on the Vice Chairman of the Tantita Security Services Nigeria limited, …

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Athletes: Results trickle in as Abuja stands still for Barrister Nyesom Wike FCT School Sports Festival

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Action in the ongoing 2025 Barrister Nyesom Wike FCT School Sports Festival, resumed Monday February 11, 2025 at the eight zonal centres in Gwagwalada where events in track and field …

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Aviation minister signs amended BASA agreement with UAE

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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has signed the amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The landmark agreement …

Shettima inaugurates presidential committee on economic, financial inclusion

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In a move to promote economic growth and financial inclusion, Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI). The committee, which is chaired …

Governor speaks on ‘impregnating BBNaija star’

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The governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has broken his silence on the viral rumors of impregnating Big Brother Naija reality star, Nengi. It was widely circulated on social media …

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Elon Musk’s $97.4b offer to buy OpenAI rejected

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OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman has seemingly rejected billionaire, Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion bid to buy out the ChatGPT maker. According to the Wall Street Journal, a Musk-led group of investors …

US: Trump pardons former governor jailed for corruption

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US President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned Rod Blagojevich, a former Illinois governor whose jail sentence for corruption he commuted five years ago during his first term. Democrat Blagojevich was …

Osimhen rejects another mega deal

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Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli returned for Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen with an even bigger offer. But the deal proved to be unsuccessful, according to report in Italy. Al …

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Yobe: TCDI partners COFP on GBV prevention, response in Azbak

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Taimako Community Development Initiative (TCDI)in partnership with Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP), embarked on a one-day awareness campaign on Gender Based Violence (GBV) at Azbak community in Bade …

Gov. Dauda, World Bank and the insecurity paradox In Zamfara

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One of the most profound lessons on leadership is that its entrails are never buried too deep away from the noses of public scrutiny. Not only that, everything that transpires …

Super Falcons defender extends contract with Saudi club

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Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has officially signed a contract extension with Al-Ittihad Ladies, committing her future to the club until 2027. Plumptre, who joined Al-Ittihad Ladies in 2023 after …

Another plane crashes at airport

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One person is dead and four others are injured after a Bombardier Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale, Arizona Airport and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 …

Promotion exam: TRADOC commander tasks LCPPE candidates to remain focus

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The Commander Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, has called on the candidates for the the 2025 Lieutenant to Captain Practical Promotion Examination (LCPPE), …

MRS announces petrol price reduction

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Petroleum firm, MRS Oil has reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, from N970 to N925 per litre in Lagos State. This followed Dangote refinery’s recent …

After meeting Super Eagles, Chelle heads to Nigeria, watch NPFL matches

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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle is expected to return to Nigeria before the end of February to scout players in the Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL). Chelle, who was …

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Nimrod visits CAVB headquarters, briefs Volleyball President on 2025 African Women’s Club Championship

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The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa paid a working visit to the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) headquarters on Monday. Nimrod who doubles as the President of the …

Kuti: Nigeria Table Tennis sensation set for ITTF World Cup qualifier in Tunisia

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Nigeria’s table tennis sensation, Matthew Kuti, has once again demonstrated why he is one of the continent’s rising stars. The teenager has been included in the star-studded line-up for the …

South West tourney holds to commemorate Tinubu’s birthday

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Over three hundred and sixty Amathletes (360) and officials from the six states in the Southwest of Nigeria will converge in Lagos for the maiden edition of Southwest Games tagged …

Dikko, consultant discuss private sector involvement in sports

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For National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, the sports economy mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ GCFR is one that requires continuos engagements with critical stakeholders. So when foremost …

Abiodun: Super Falcons’ star pens loan deal with Dallas Trinity FC

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Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun has joined USL Super League club, Dallas Trinity FC on loan. The loan deal is for the 2025 season, with Dallas playing an undisclosed fee for Abiodun …

Golden Eaglets miss out on expanded 2025 U17 AFCON

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The hopes of the Golden Eaglets featuring at this year’s U17 AFCON have finally been dashed after CAF controversially picked Gambia ahead of Nigeria to fill one of the extra …

2025 AFCON: Super Eagles among title contenders – Le Roy

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Former Cameroon head coach Claude Le Roy has picked Nigeria’s Super Eagles among the favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles finished second at the …

Rivers: Supreme Court reserves judgment in 4 appeals on political crisis

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Relief may have come the way of the pro-Wike 27 lawmakers as the Supreme Court dismissed the suit by Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara. By that decision, the earlier ruling …

Air Peace elevates pilot to Captain on Boeing 777 Fleet

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A Senior First Officer, Chibuzo Mbanefo has been elevated to the rank of a Captain on Air Peace Boeing 777 fleet, Nigeria’s foremost airline and West Africa’s largest carrier announced …

My visit to Obasanjo not about 2027 – Atiku

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the Monday visit he paid to his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, was not about politics, but rather “a courtesy call on …

Thrills as UNILORIN students premier adaptation play on Argungu

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Just recently, arts came alive in Ilorin. In this piece, UMAR BAYO ABDULWAHAB captures the thrilling performances of the students, Department of Performing and Film Arts, University of Ilorin …