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Edo Assembly summons Natasha over viral face-off with musician 2Baba
The Edo House of Assembly has summoned Natasha Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency, to appear before its ethics and privileges committee following her conduct in a series of viral videos. Osawaru, who is married to Nigerian music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, is expected to face the committee within a week to address concerns raised by the footage. One of…
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Kremlin signals no Ukraine breakthrough after Putin talks with US
Five hours of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s senior negotiator appear to have failed to produce a breakthrough on securing a Ukraine peace deal. A Kremlin spokesman said the Moscow meeting was “constructive”, but parts of the plan remained unacceptable to Russia. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner attended the talks…
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FCTA terminates Apo–Karshi road contract, moves to fast-track Abuja infrastructure
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday announced a decisive push to accelerate key infrastructure projects across Abuja, confirming the termination of the long-delayed Apo–Karshi road contract after more than a decade of stalled progress. Wike made the disclosure during an inspection tour of ongoing works, including the newly approved 8-kilometre…
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No formal notice of Adeleke’s PDP exit, says party chairman Turaki
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Taminu Turaki, says the party has not been formally notified of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s reported exit, adding that the governor remains listed among aspirants in the ongoing primary. He noted that any withdrawal would only be recognised when officially communicated by party officials supervising the process. Turaki also…
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Chukwueze, Iwobi shine as Man City survive Fulham scare
By Tosin Omojola – Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze nearly inspired Fulham to a glorious comeback against Manchester City on Tuesday night. Both players were on target, with Iwobi scoring once and Chukwueze grabbing a brace, but their efforts were not enough to prevent a 5–4 defeat at Craven Cottage. Manchester City prevailed in the nine-goal thriller thanks…
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Nigeria makes early exit from WAFU-B U15 in Ouagadougou
Nigeria’s journey at the WAFU-B Qualifier Tournament for the African Schools U15 Football Championship came to a premature end despite a spirited performance on day two in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The young Nigerian side recorded an important victory in their final group match, but it was not enough to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The three teams in the…
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Oluremi Tinubu pays condolence visit to family of late Segun Awolowo
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Monday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Segun Awolowo. She was accompanied by Hajia Abba Folawiyo as they visited the family’s Lagos residence to offer prayers and comfort during the period of mourning. Western Post reported that Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of the late Premier of the…
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Tinubu meets service chiefs, demands greater efficiency
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s security and intelligence chiefs to intensify efforts and deliver stronger results in the fight against insecurity across the country. The president met with service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja. The closed-door session lasted for over an hour. Speaking after the meeting, the…
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Tinubu, NASS, Wike donate N320m to Nigerian Legion
President vows better welfare for troops, veterans By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigeria’s serving military personnel and veterans, declaring, “We will continue to improve the welfare of our troops and veterans.” He made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal…
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Amotekun parades 12 suspects in Ondo, reports decline in kidnapping cases
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, on Tuesday paraded 12 suspects picked up during recent operations across the state. The suspects were showcased at the Corps headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure. Amotekun commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said the arrests were made through the ongoing Operation Le Won Jade border patrol and intensified ember-month activities aimed…
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