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Presidency reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive economic growth, expanding social protection measures
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has restated President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth and implementing impactful policies designed to ease the financial hardships faced by Nigerians. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, gave the assurance on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, through a post on his verified X account, @SundayDareSD,…
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Super Eagles’ quartet speak on Lesotho tie
By Tosin Omojola – Ahead of Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, some Super Eagles stars have shared their thoughts on the game. As the team rounds off preparations for the big match holding in South Africa, members of the squad have spoken from the team’s camp in Polokwane. The quartet of Wilfred Ndidi, Calvin Bassey, Terem Moffi, and…
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Coach Aliyu Zubair blames early goals for Flying Eagles’ World Cup fall
Flying Eagles Head Coach, Aliyu Zubair, has reacted to Nigeria’s 4–0 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Speaking at his post-match conference, Zubair explained that conceding two quick goals early in the encounter affected his players’ composure and disrupted their tactical approach. “I think the early goal was part of what destabilised…
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FG releases ₦50bn for arrears, ₦150bn budgeted for Needs Assessment Fund — Education Minister
Alausa says negotiations with unions nearing conclusion, reaffirms “students must remain in school” directive By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has released ₦50 billion to clear arrears and allowances owed to staff in tertiary institutions and budgeted ₦150 billion for the Needs Assessment Fund, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced on Tuesday. In a post on his…
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‘I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia,’ says Nigeria’s Ashleigh Plumptre
When the offer came in from Saudi Arabia, Ashleigh Plumptre’s first instinct was to say no. In 2023 the defender’s contract was coming to an end at childhood club Leicester City and she was looking for a new project, something to inspire her and where she would feel valued as a person as well as a footballer. And after negotiations…
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Hamas accepts Trump peace plan ending 2 years of war in Gaza, returning hostages
Hamas has agreed to a peace deal pushed by President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza and return the hostages, two years after the terrorist network attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, sparking a deadly war and a humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip. Trump took to Truth Social Wednesday to make the announcement: “I am very proud…
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The lesson from Indomie noodles and beating Dangote in business, by Ndubuisi Ekekwe
In the chronicles of African capitalism, Aliko Dangote sits at the apex — a man who built empires out of commodities, transformed industries through vertical integration, and defined what it means to accumulate capability as a moat. Across sugar, cement, and flour, he mastered the art of compounding competitive advantages not by slogans but through control of everything from power…
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Argentina eliminate Nigeria from U-20 World Cup after 4-0 thrashing
Six-time champions Argentina eliminated Nigeria from the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in Chile on Wednesday evening, winning their Round of 16 tie in Santiago 4-0 to avenge the Flying Eagles’ triumph over them at the same stage when the Argentines hosted the tournament two years ago. Alejo Sarco scored Argentina’s first as early as the second minute, before…
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Akinlalu killings: Police accuse Amotekun commander of shunning invitation, staging assassination
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has accused the Commandant of the Amotekun Corps, Dr. Adekunle Omoyele, of ignoring police invitations over the Akinlalu killings and later fabricating an assassination story to mislead the public. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement on Wednesday, said Omoyele refused to honour several invitations to…
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Burkina Faso military govment arrest NGO workers for accuse of ‘spying’
Burkina Faso military govment tok say dem don arrest eight members of one Dutch-based humanitarian organisation, wey dem accuse of “spying and treason”. Pipo wey dem arrest include Frenchman, French-Senegalese woman, Czech man, Malian and four Burkinabe nationals – among dem na di NGO kontri director and deputy. Di organisation tok say di govment don arrest dem bifor, but dem…
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