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Tough picks for African teams as FIFA holds draw in Washington
By Tosin Omojola – African representatives to the 2026 FIFA World Cup were on Friday handed tricky draws. The likes of South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Senegal, Ghana and Algeria face a relatively difficult route as they chase World Cup glory next year. The draw conducted Friday evening in Washington, D.C., delivered a wave of nostalgia as several historic fixtures…
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Senator Natasha vows legal battle after Akpabio files ₦200bn defamation suit
By Kunle Sanni – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has announced that she has been served with a newly filed ₦200 billion defamation suit by Senate President Godswill Akpabio over her public allegations of sexual harassment. In a statement issued on Friday, Akpoti, who represents Kogi Central in the Senate, said she welcomed the lawsuit, insisting it would finally allow her to…
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My choice of partner is my business, 2Baba tells family
By Tosin Brown – Popular Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has stressed that he has the right to be with whoever he chooses, with or without his family’s consent. 2Baba made this known in a recent video in which he addressed warnings from his younger brothers and managers, saying he does not interfere in other people’s…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Bola Tinubu meets Chinese ambassador at State House
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Friday, received in audience the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the State House in Abuja.
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Super Eagles shift camp to Morocco after new FIFA directive
The Super Eagles have shifted their training camp to Morocco after a new FIFA directive forced changes to Nigeria’s pre-tournament plans for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria had originally planned to open its AFCON camp on December 10. However, FIFA has informed national associations that clubs are only required to release players from December 15. In compliance with…
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How American billionaire named Nigeria most attractive investment destination, by Olabode Opeseitan
One of the most unmistakable traits of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is his energy. Not the kind that flickers and fades, but the kind that fills a room, charges the air, and makes even the skeptical lean in. Boris is what you call the life wire of a gathering. A super spark. A man who ignites conversations with…
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Edun says FG reforms driving private-sector growth, highlights Imo’s investment potential
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has stated that the federal government’s economic reforms are opening up stronger opportunities for private-sector growth across the country. Speaking on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025, Edun praised Governor Hope Uzodimma for the state’s ongoing road upgrades and plans for 24-hour electricity supply, noting that…
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Al-Makura, Babangida retained as Tinubu constitutes new boards for NADF, BOA, UBEC
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the governing boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), while retaining Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura and Muhammad Babangida in their previously announced positions. The appointments were announced on Friday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga,…
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Dangote declares fuel queues ‘gone forever’ as refinery ramps up supply
By Kunle Sanni – The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigerians will no longer experience fuel queues, describing the era of scarcity as “gone forever” as the Dangote Refinery ramps up its supply capacity. Speaking on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, Dangote said the refinery is now capable…
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Lagos govt disburses N1.6bn to over 4,000 residents under Sanwo-Olu Cares initiative
By Adeola Ogunrinde – More than 4,000 Lagosians have received cheques worth N1.6 billion this year under the Sanwo-Olu Listen, Sanwo-Olu Cares initiative to help address their financial challenges. On Friday, 517 beneficiaries received cheques at the Alausa Secretariat. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi, said the aid is intended to…
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