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Bayern Munich boost squad with €50m Saibari signing
Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031. The midfielder joins the German champions for a reported fee of 50 million ($57 million). An attacking midfielder with a goal threat, the 25-year-old will further strengthen a ruthless Bayern forward line which already includes Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Diaz,…
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Chelsea land Italy Star Marco Palestra in £43m deal
By Tosin Omojola Chelsea have signed Italy defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a seven-year deal, the Premier League club announced Wednesday. No fee was disclosed, but report by the British media suggested that the 21-year-old’s move was worth £43 million ($57 million), rising to £47 million with add-ons. Chelsea finished a disappointing tenth in the Premier League last season…
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LASG moves to permanently clear Okokomaiko-Orile road median
…cracks down on illegal traders along rail corridor The Lagos State Government on Wednesday reaffirmed its resolve to permanently clear the Okokomaiko–Orile road median of illegal traders and squatters, saying the corridor is reserved for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said during an inspection of the enforcement exercise that the…
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Edo orders traders out of high-tension corridor
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection, public safety, and sustainable development through regular monitoring of industrial facilities and enforcement of environmental regulations. The Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Nosa Adams, said this during inspections of a rubber processing factory and Egor Market in Benin City. At the factory, Adams said the visit was to assess…
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LNSA, LASRA partner on biometric crime detection
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has partnered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRA) to deploy facial recognition and fingerprint technology to improve suspect identification and strengthen security operations across the state. The partnership will enable LNSA to integrate biometric technology into its operations, enhancing intelligence gathering, forensic investigations, and crime prevention through the use of residents’…
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England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach last 16
By Tosin Omojola England secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after coming from behind to defeat a spirited DR Congo 2-1. Captain Harry Kane inspired the Three Lions’ comeback, scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to overturn DR Congo’s early lead. DR Congo stunned England in the seventh minute when C. Cipenga…
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NCC emerges third in 2026 public service rankings
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emerged third among Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the Bureau of Public Service Reforms’ (BPSR) 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment. The ranking followed a thorough evaluation using key reform indicators such as the Self‑Assessment Tool (SAT), Freedom of Information (FOI) compliance, the Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Index, and official website…
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Edo moves to transform tourism sector
…targets tourism boom with AI, investment The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s tourism sector through innovation, technology, strategic partnerships, and sustainable investment. Governor Monday Okpebholo restated the commitment at the maiden edition of the Edo State Tourism Summit and Exhibition in Benin City, where he was represented at the event by the Secretary to…
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2027: Opposition exploiting insecurity for politics, says Gadgi
The lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Gadgi, has accused sections of the opposition of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political gains ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, the lawmaker argued that while insecurity remains a serious national concern, some political actors appear more interested in…
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Atiku seeks Gbajabiamila’s suspension over bribery allegation, demands probe
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the suspension of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations that he received a N400 million bribe, urging President Bola Tinubu to order an independent investigation into the matter. In a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office on Tuesday, Atiku…
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