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FIFA To Take Legal Advice On Palestinian Call For Israel Suspension

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Israel's football association (IFA) on Friday called Palestinian demands that it be suspended from FIFA a "cynical attempt" to "harm Israeli football".

Russia Says Intercepted Over 100 Drones Overnight

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Russia's latest offensive has further stretched Ukraine's outgunned and outmanned forces.

Thursday, May 16

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Ukrainian Shelling Kills Four In Donetsk, Moscow Says

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Donetsk has been occupied by Russia and its proxy forces since 2014 and lies less than 10 kilometres (six miles) from intense fighting on the eastern front.

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Why Electricity Tariff Hike Won’t Increase Cost Of Production – Power Minister

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Some weeks back, the Federal Government increased the tariff for Band A electricity consumers - those who enjoy at least 20 hours of electricity - prompting a clapback from Nigerians who argue that the move will further impoverish the…

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Three Dead, Four Injured As Trailer Crashes Into Bus In Abia

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Two passengers died on the spot and one among the injured rushed to the hospital was confirmed dead, making the number of dead persons three.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Welcomes Senegal President Faye In State House

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Faye, who was just sworn in as the President of the West African country in April, is in Abuja on an official visit.

No Plans To ‘Illegally Access’ Workers’ Savings, Pension Contributions, Says FG

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"Nothing could be further from the truth. The pension industry like most of the financial industry is highly regulated. There are rules, there are limitations about what pension money can be invested in and what it cannot be invested in."

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Russia Expels UK Defence Attache In Tit-For-Tat Move

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The United Kingdom's defence attache's expulsion in Moscow was in response to a similar move by the UK authorities last week,

Kano Chief Judge Transfers Ganduje Corruption Case To New Court

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Ganduje, his wife, son, and five others face eight counts of alleged bribery, diversion, and misappropriation of funds amounting to billions of naira.

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Biden Rejects Republican Request For Audio Of Special Counsel Interview

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Transcripts of Hur's interview with Biden were released but House Republicans were also seeking the audio recordings.

Kano Mosque Attack: Death Toll Rises To 12

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Channels Television earlier reported that an explosion rocked a mosque in Gadan Village, the Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.

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Emirates To Resume Lagos-Dubai Flights October 1

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not, however, announced its decision on the country's visa ban earlier imposed on Nigerian travellers.

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Evans Re-Arraignment For Murder Stalled, Defendants Opts For Plea Bargain

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Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka are facing an amended 5-count charge of murder, attempt to kidnap and conspiracy.

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Keyamo Visits UAE Envoy, Says Emirates Has Given Date To Resume Nigerian Flights

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The minister said the envoy handed him a correspondence from the UAE-based airline assuring him that a date has been given for the resumption of flights to Nigeria.

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₦14m Debt: Portable Granted Bail After Passing Night In Police Cell

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The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was reported to have bought a vehicle worth ₦27 million but paid only ₦13 million, with ₦14 million balance.

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FG Boosts Gas Supply By 25% As NNPCL/JV Commission Three Critical Projects

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The projects were fully in line with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas initiative, and the quest to grow value from the nation’s abundant gas assets while concurrently eliminating gas flaring and accelerating industrialisation.

‘Heinous Attack’: Leaders Condemn Shooting Of Slovak PM

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US President Joe Biden condemned the shooting as a horrific act of violence.

Israel Army Says Friendly Fire Killed Five Soldiers In North Gaza

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Media reports that the five fatalities announced earlier in an official statement were caused by Israeli fire.

Wednesday, May 15

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Kano Mosque Attack Death Toll Rises To Eight

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According to the police, 17 victims are still receiving treatment at the hospital.

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Better Weapons Key To Ukraine Victory, Says Putin

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"We have everything we need for this, and much has been done, but we need to double and triple our efforts in this area," he added.

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EU Chiefs Condemn Attack On Slovak PM

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"I strongly condemn the vile attack on Prime Minister Robert Fico," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on X, formerly Twitter.

Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot

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The Dennik N daily, whose reporter saw the premier being lifted into a car by security guards, reported that the suspected gunman had been detained by police.

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UPDATED: Resignation Galore As Four Wike Loyalists Quit Fubara’s Cabinet

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The four persons were among the commissioners who first resigned from the governor's cabinet last December in the wake of the political crisis in the state but were readmitted following President Tinubu's intervention.

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Two Abia Lawmakers Dump YPP For Labour Party, Visit Otti

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The lawmakers are Iheanacho Nwogu, representing Osisioma North State Constituency; and Fine Ahuama, representing Osisioma South State Constituency.

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Ukraine Detains Six Accused Of Guiding Russian Strikes

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According to the SBU, the suspects were recruited by a "curator from the Russian military intelligence" via pro-Kremlin Telegram channels.

Over 20 Injured As Explosion Rocks Kano Mosque, Suspect Arrested

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The principal suspect, identified as 38-year-old Shafi’u Abubakar, has been arrested.

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14 Major Decisions Made At Marathon FEC Meeting

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The Federal Executive Council concluded its meeting that started on Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

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Emefiele Arraigned For Printing N684m Notes With N18.96bn, Pleads Not Guilty

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Emefiele pleaded not guilty to the four count charge when he was arraigned on these counts before Justice Maryann Anenih of the FCT High Court, Abuja.

Tuesday, May 14

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JAMB Releases Additional 36,540 UTME Results

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JAMB said the latest release was in addition to the 531 results released the previous week, bringing the total results released to 1,879,437.

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DSS Reportedly Arrests Two In Ogun Court Premises

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There were reports that the two were arrested within the court premises contrary to the order of Justice Shobayo