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Comrade Godwin Meliga - I formed NUF to Foster Dialogue, Unity, Peace Among Diverse Groups ... we focus on addressing…
In a statement, ECOWAS said the engagement underscores its “continued commitment to accompanying member states in the promotion of peaceful,…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, stating that the administration made painful but necessary sacrifices to prevent Nigeria from…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked fresh speculation about her love life after sharing photos of romantic gifts from an unidentified admirer months after her reported separation from businessman Ned Nwoko. The actress posted…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a revision of the orientation course timetable for prospective corps members deployed to Enugu and Osun States for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II exercise. In…
[3/12, 9:26 AM] rosewendy: U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran could end soon, claiming there are few remaining military targets for American forces inside the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in the trial of five men accused of involvement in the…
The United States has announced the first tranche of Japanese investments under a massive $550 billion commitment agreed as part…
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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has clarified the nature of his relationship…
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Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality James Brown has sparked fresh reactions online after claiming…
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US rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, is expected to perform two concerts in…
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Nollywood actress has said she is no longer interested in marriage following her separation from…
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FIFA has announced a new rule for the 2026 World Cup that will prevent players…
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Arda Güler has been named UEFA’s 2025/26 Champions League Revelation of the Season following an…
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s place in Portugal’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to divide…
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced he will step down at the end of…
Russia has imposed a ban on jet fuel exports until the end of 2026, citing the need to stabilise domestic supplies as Ukraine ramps up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The Russian government announced the temporary restriction saying the measure was aimed at protecting the country’s fuel market amid…
Civil society groups have taken to the streets of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to protest the abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, as pressure mounts on authorities to secure their release. The demonstration comes amid growing outrage over the kidnapping, which has…
Authorities at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have expelled 365 students after discovering they secured admission into the institution using forged academic credentials. The affected students, who were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were found to have submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and falsified academic transcripts…
FIFA has announced a new rule for the 2026 World Cup that will prevent players from leaving the field to receive instructions from coaches when a goalkeeper is being treated for an injury. The measure, revealed by FIFA’s refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina, is designed to stop teams from using goalkeeper…
The United States and Iran exchange fresh military strikes as negotiations aimed at ending their conflict and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked. The latest escalation comes after weeks of difficult talks marked by sharp rhetoric and intermittent violence, with both sides still divided over Iran’s nuclear…
Public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State have commenced an indefinite strike over the continued abduction of teachers and pupils in the state, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced. The union directed all public school teachers to withdraw their services saying the industrial action would…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and directed a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to secure the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The directive was conveyed on Sunday by a…
Arda Güler has been named UEFA’s 2025/26 Champions League Revelation of the Season following an impressive breakthrough campaign with Real Madrid. The award, announced on Sunday by UEFA, replaces the Young Player of the Season accolade and is designed to recognise emerging talents who make a significant impact in the…
Activist Aisha Yesufu has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following remarks he made about her unsuccessful bid to secure the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial ticket for the FCT. Yesufu had declared her intention to contest the seat on May 6 after…
The husband of Mrs. Rachael Alamu, the Principal of Community High School, Esiele, in Oyo State, has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to intensify efforts to secure the release of his wife and other victims abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area. Mrs. Alamu was among teachers, pupils and…
