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Team Nigeria’s best Islamic Games outing driven by NSC leadership — Alli
Team Nigeria’s impressive performance at the Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games has been attributed to the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) meticulous planning and enhanced welfare measures for athletes, according to Deputy Chef-de-Mission Yussuf Amuda Alli. Alli, who is also CEO of the NSC Elite and Podium Board, said Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade prioritised athlete comfort,…
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Jonathan to Tinubu: ‘You cannot remove Guinea-Bissau junta by force — ECOWAS must talk to them’
By Kunle Sanni – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that ECOWAS cannot attempt to forcefully remove the military junta in Guinea-Bissau, saying any such move would lead to bloodshed. Speaking after briefing President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, he urged West African leaders to instead open dialogue with the military commanders. Jonathan, who was evacuated from the country…
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Osun 2026: Group purchases APC nomination form for ex-deputy governor, Alabi
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A political organisation, the Osun Ajose Foundation, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination form for former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Mr Benedict Alabi, ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The form was presented to Alabi at his residence in Osogbo by the Director-General of the group, Mr Moruf Adekunle, who described…
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BREAKING: Former President Jonathan briefs Tinubu on crisis in Guinea-Bissau
By Kunle Sanni – Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he briefed the president on the unfolding political crisis in Guinea-Bissau. The meeting comes a day after Jonathan was evacuated from the junta-led West African nation. Jonathan had been in Guinea-Bissau as head of a joint…
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Tinubu reaffirms support for security agencies, charges new police cadets on integrity
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has restated its resolve to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies with modern equipment, improved training, and sustained logistical support to tackle insecurity across the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, gave the assurance on Saturday during…
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The words of the king of Mar A Lago, by Femi Fani-Kayode
“I think Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace. They are killing people by the thousands. It is a genocide and I am really angry about it. The Government has done nothing. They are very ineffective and they are killing Christians at will. We will come in guns ablazing and it will be short, vicious and sweet”-…
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Nigeria beats Benin Republic as maiden West Africa Para Games begins
Team Nigeria’s amputee football team set the ball rolling at the inaugural West Africa Para Games taking place in Abeokuta, the sporting capital of Ogun State. The amputee football match between Nigeria and Benin Republic was one of the major highlights of the opening ceremony held at the MKO Abiola Stadium. The Nigerian team dominated from start to finish, defeating…
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Viral myths and the realities of studying in the UK, by Folorunso Adisa
A few minutes ago, I watched a compelling and nuanced issue that has gained wide attention on social media. A TikTok clip by a UK-based Nigerian content creator humorously framed the experiences of international students, particularly Nigerians, in British universities. His central, exaggerated claims suggested that students hoping to make British friends or refine their English would be disappointed, alleging…
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Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coup
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has arrived in neighbouring Senegal following his release by the military forces who toppled his government this week, Senegal’s authorities have announced. It follows negotiations by the regional West African bloc Ecowas to secure his transfer amid rising tensions in Guinea-Bissau. Senegal’s foreign ministry said in a statement that Embaló had landed in the…
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Wike re-awards stalled Apo-Karshi Road project to new contractor
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday announced the re-award of the stalled 13-kilometre Apo-Karshi Road project to a new contractor, SCC, following the revocation of the original contract awarded in 2011 to Kakatar Construction Company Ltd. by former FCT Minister Bala Mohammed due to non-performance. Speaking during an inspection tour of ongoing road projects…
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