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INEC dismisses claim of vote manipulation in FCT polling unit
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted allegations circulating online that results were manipulated at Kuroko Health Centre Polling Unit in Yangoji Ward, Kwali Area Council, during Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the FCT, Aminu K. Idris, the commission described as “untrue and…
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Nigeria must find its feet — by Abu Sidiq
The recent recommendation by the United States Congress urging Nigeria to halt military purchases from Russia and instead procure exclusively American defence systems is not just another diplomatic comment. Framed as part of efforts to combat violence against Christian communities and other vulnerable groups, it carries moral weight. But it also carries geopolitical undertones that cannot be ignored. Great powers…
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Sorloth hat-trick secures Atletico Madrid’s spot in UCL round of 16
Alexander Sorloth scored his first Champions League hat-trick to help Atletico Madrid defeat a resilient Club Brugge 4-1 and set up a last-16 tie with either Tottenham or Liverpool. The Norway striker opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, collecting a long ball from goalkeeper Jan Oblak, and his half-volley squirmed past Simon Mignolet. But Brugge levelled 13 minutes later…
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Osimhen threatens to report Galatasaray to FIFA over unpaid wages
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has issued a stern warning to his Turkish club, Galatasaray, threatening to report them to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) over unpaid wages. The forward, who has not received his due payments from the club, has already taken steps to address the issue through FIFA and is reportedly considering refusing to play in…
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FG says US House report on Nigeria could boost bilateral cooperation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded to a joint report submitted to the White House on Monday by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Appropriations Committee, which addressed Christian persecution and security issues in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, acknowledged that some parts of…
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BREAKING: Nollywood comedian Okemesi dies after health complications
Nollywood comedian and content creator Bamidele Oluwatope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has died. His colleague, Jeff Owolewa, also known as Tony Montana, confirmed that the actor was pronounced dead at about 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, and his remains have since been deposited in a morgue. Okemesi had reportedly been battling health complications in recent weeks. Earlier reports indicated that…
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Nigeria to begin exporting new crude grade in March, boosting output
Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC, will start exporting a new light, sweet crude grade called Cawthorne from March, a spokesperson said, adding to a recent recovery in output from Africa’s top oil exporter. The launch is part of Nigeria’s broader effort to increase production, which has long been constrained by unrest and crude theft, and follows the introduction of two…
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FG re-arraigns Mike Ozekhome over alleged forged passport in UK property case
The Federal Government has re-arraigned Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), on fresh criminal charges over the alleged use of a forged Nigerian passport in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. A 12-count charge was filed against Ozekhome at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, signalling renewed legal action following…
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FG to distribute 50,000 mattresses to correctional centres in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving inmates’ welfare, announcing plans to distribute 50,000 waterproof fibre mattresses to correctional centres nationwide. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Tuesday during the presentation of mattresses at the Olokuta Correctional Centre in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Represented by his Special Adviser on…
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Gunmen attack Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun, ADC leaders in Edo
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former APC National Chairman Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were reportedly attacked by suspected gunmen on Tuesday in Benin, Edo State. Dr Yunusa Tanko, Obi’s former campaign spokesman and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, said in a statement from Abuja that armed assailants followed them…
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