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Tinubu condemns killing of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of Arise News Television anchor, Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, who was murdered during a robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President described the incident as “cruel and condemnable,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the young journalist, whom he described as…
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Alaafin of Oyo calls for unity, warns against ethnic divisions
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called on politicians and citizens alike to rise above ethnic and sectional sentiments and embrace pragmatic solutions to Nigeria’s pressing challenges. In a message marking the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, delivered through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, Oba Owoade emphasized that…
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Golden Eaglets battle Ghana for WAFU-B, AFCON final tickets
Five-time FIFA U-17 world champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, will tackle the Black Starlets of Ghana in the second semi-final of the ongoing WAFU-B U-17 Championship at the Stade Charles Konan Banny on Tuesday. Kick-off is 8 p.m. Nigeria time. The Golden Eaglets have been in good form in the tournament, scoring four goals and conceding only one, amassing…
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Flying Eagles’ coach Aliyu Zubair hails players despite loss to Chile
By Tosin Omojola – Flying Eagles’ head coach, Aliyu Zubair, has reacted to his team’s 0-1 loss to Chile in their FIFA U-20 World Cup Group F opener on Monday night, praising his players for their commitment and fighting spirit, while insisting that the defeat was more about misfortune than poor execution. “The boys played their hearts out. They did…
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Nollywood to miss out on 2026 Oscars representation
By Tosin Brown – The Nigerian film industry, widely referred to as Nollywood, will be missing out at the 2026 Oscars. This was confirmed by the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC), the body responsible for submitting a Nigerian film for the globally acclaimed awards ceremony. The NOSC recently announced that Nigeria will not submit any film for the International Feature…
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South Africa challenges FIFA’s three points deduction verdict
The South African Football Association is challenging FIFA’s decision to deduct three points. The South African Football Association (SAFA) has expressed dissatisfaction with a decision made by a FIFA disciplinary panel, describing the ruling as “unprecedented.” In a statement released on Monday, the association said the decision was handed down by a single-member panel without any explanation or opportunity for…
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Minister Umahi explains four-month delay on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway was delayed for more than four months due to a 50-year-old dumpsite discovered along the project route. Speaking in Lagos on Monday during an inspection of the project, Umahi explained that the dumpsite, which was over 10 metres deep and stretched two kilometres, forced engineers to halt…
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Imo – Uzodimma leads President Tinubu into the heartland of the Igboland, by Sunday Dare
On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will journey eastward, to Owerri, the beating heart of the Igbo nation. If Kaduna reinforced President Tinubu’s northern support base and acceptance, and Ibadan reaffirmed his Yoruba roots, then Owerri embodies his embrace of the Igbo, a people of unmatched resilience, intellect, and industry. Into this crucible of identity, commerce, and culture, the President…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu apologises to Qatar over Doha attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised to Qatar for the killing of a Qatari citizen during an unprecedented Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha this month, which drew global condemnation. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received the apology on Monday in a joint call from United States President Donald Trump and Netanyahu…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets Bayo Ogunlesi, Hakeem Bello-Osagie in Lagos
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Monday held separate meetings with top business leaders, including Bayo Ogunlesi, Chief Executive Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners and Senior Managing Director at BlackRock, as well as former United Bank for Africa (UBA) chairman, Hakeem Bello-Osagie, at his Lagos residence. The discussions also featured the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue…
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