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Funke, Fashola came to my rescue before anyone else — Actress Ngozi Nwosu
By Tosin Brown – Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has heaped praise on former Lagos State governor and minister, Babatunde Raji Fashola, while reflecting on a dark period in her life. In a recent exposé, the Checkmate and Fuji House of Commotion star recalled how she battled a serious kidney illness and how the Lagos State Government, under Fashola’s leadership,…
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Kwankwaso, Lamido call for national unity over Donald Trump’s threat
By Kunle Sanni – Former Governors Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Sule Lamido have jointly called for calm, unity, and diplomatic engagement following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened military action against Nigeria after designating the country as a “nation of particular concern.” In separate statements released on Sunday, both leaders condemned Trump’s comments as reckless and dangerous,…
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes beaten at home, Katsina Utd hold 3SC in Ibadan
By Tosin Omojola – Abia Warriors on Sunday shocked hosts Niger Tornadoes 2-1 in a Matchday 11 clash played at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. The visitors, who took a 2-0 lead into the break before the hosts pulled one back later in the second half, stood their ground as they held on to record the only away victory of…
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Nigeria’s economy on path to recovery — Senator Fadahunsi
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, has said that Nigeria’s economy is on the path to recovery under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking with newsmen in his hometown, Ilase-Ijesa, on Sunday, Fadahunsi said the government’s economic policies are beginning to yield results, noting that though challenges remain, the situation is improving.…
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Faith under fire: The killing of Christians in Nigeria, by Nseobong Okon-Ekong
There is a time for everything. Now is the time to confront, with moral urgency, the organized killing of Christians in Nigeria — particularly across the northern and Middle Belt regions. To deny these tragic and recurring realities is to deny that the sun rises in the East and sets in the West. True, these atrocities did not begin under…
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NELFUND hits one million applications, marks major milestone in student loan access
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has achieved a significant milestone with over one million applications recorded on its student loan portal since its official launch on May 24, 2024. The landmark achievement highlights the growing impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to rebuild trust in government-led empowerment programmes and make…
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President Tinubu anticipated U.S. moves, says Onanuga
By Kunle Sanni – Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has said the Nigerian leader was “well ahead of the orchestrated game unfolding in America.” His remarks followed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” citing alleged persecution of Christians in the country. Trump further warned…
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Flying Eagles coach Zubair joins Egyptian side Telecom Egypt SC
Head coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubair, has been appointed as the new head coach of Egyptian second-division side Telecom Egypt SC. Zubair, who recently led the Nigerian team to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, was unveiled by the Egyptian club on a two-year deal at their headquarters in Cairo. The appointment is a testament to Zubair’s…
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FP2030 targets $1bn to bridge global family planning funding gap
Launches “Made Possible by Family Planning” campaign By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A global network dedicated to family planning, FP2030, for the North, West, and Central Africa hub in Abuja, has disclosed that it targets $1 billion to bridge family planning budget gaps globally under its “Made Possible by Family Planning” campaign. FP2030 is a global partnership of governments, civil…
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NRC confirms no casualties as Warri–Itakpe train derails near Agbor
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that two coaches of its Warri–Itakpe Train Service derailed on Saturday evening near Agbor, Delta State. According to a statement signed on Sunday by Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. at Kilometer 212+8m on the route. Preliminary investigations suggest that…
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