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Police arrest two suspects, recover stolen motorcycle in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen motorcycle in Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, said the arrests were made following credible intelligence from community-based security volunteers, who reported two individuals found in…
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Court dismisses Okengwu’s suit on Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway for lack of merit
A Federal High Court has struck out a suit filed by Mrs Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Services Limited, over claims that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway encroached on a purported residential development in Okun Ajah, Lagos. Mrs Okengwu had alleged that the highway route was diverted into land belonging to her company, thereby jeopardising an investment…
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NFF plans Super Eagles overhaul ahead of AFCON
By Tosin Omojola – Following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to take decisive steps, particularly on player selection, ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations holding in Morocco later this year. The NFF has initiated plans to overhaul the Super Eagles squad ahead of Africa’s biggest football…
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VP Shettima arrives in Angola for AU-EU Summit
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Luanda, Angola, where he is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 7th African Union–European Union Summit holding from 24 to 25 November 2025. Shettima was received at the Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport by senior Angolan officials and members of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission. The summit brings together heads…
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A state of emergency, by Simbo Olorunfemi
It is difficult to believe that the frightening increase in the number of terrorist activities, as we have witnessed in the last one week is a mere coincidence. Coupled with the series of activities lined up for the week, which firmly put the spotlight on Nigeria, one has to wonder if what it looks like is what it really is.…
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EPL: Eze’s hat-trick inspires Arsenal to 4-1 demolition of Tottenham
By Tosin Omojola – Arsenal continued their strong run in the English Premier League with a commanding 4-1 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. It was a night made for Eberechi Eze, who netted three times in Sunday’s tie at the Emirates Stadium. The dominant Gunners had to wait until the 36th minute before opening the scoring when Leandro Trossard…
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PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu holds emergency security meeting following hostage release
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu is currently holding an extended security meeting with the Service Chiefs at the State House. In a post on X by Segun Dada, Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, the high-level briefing, which is still ongoing, includes the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Inspector-General of Police, and the…
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Shettima heads to Angola to represent President Tinubu at AU-EU Summit
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Johannesburg, South Africa, for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the forthcoming AU-EU Summit. Shettima’s departure follows the conclusion of his engagements at the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa. In a statement on Sunday, his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, said the AU-EU meeting, scheduled for…
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NPFL: Draw galore as Nasarawa Utd reclaim top spot
By Tosin Omojola – Matchday 14 of the NPFL delivered a flurry of draws, but it was Nasarawa United who stole the spotlight by reclaiming the top of the league table with a convincing 3-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri. The result pushed the Solid Miners back to the summit, while their closest rivals, Ikorodu City, are set to…
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Political rivals Folarin, Adelabu hold reconciliation meeting in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – Known political rivals in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin and the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Sunday held a reconciliation meeting at Adelabu’s Iyaganku residence in Ibadan. The visit, according to stakeholders, is being seen as a step towards fostering unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. An…
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