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Man United’s misery continues, suffer 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth
Manchester United suffered a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, deepening the club’s crisis and raising questions about manager Michael Carrick’s future. Carrick expressed uncertainty about his position, saying he would do…
We’re not part of Rainbow Coalition — Ondo PDP candidate
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu and reunited with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, following a political crisis. Fubara described their renewed alliance as a family…
NDPHC bids to end 15-year blackout in Kaduna community with substation project
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has commenced an electricity project in Rigasa, Kaduna State, aimed at ending a 15-year blackout. The initiative seeks to improve power supply and extend critical…
2027: INEC flags questionable voter registration, probes AI-generated photo claims
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is investigating suspicious photographs, including those suspected to be AI-generated, found in Nigeria’s preliminary voter register. The commission stated that the images appeared on its website…
EBOLA: FAAN urges calm, vigilance among airport users
Nigeria has intensified airport health surveillance following the confirmation of its first Ebola case in Abuja. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
Ondo State Assembly passes bill for establishment of state police
The Ondo, Kogi and Lagos State Houses of Assembly have supported the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria. The lawmakers backed a constitutional amendment to allow states to create their own…
ADC owing staff salaries, cannot be trusted to govern Nigeria: APC
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Atiku Abubakar, of failing to pay its staff salaries for over 12 months. The APC…
Mbappe Dropped By Chinese Brands For ‘Offending National Sentiments’
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has apologised to the Chinese people over an ill-judged comment about Mao Zedong that reportedly caused offence. The controversy led two major Chinese brands to terminate their…
Ebola cases in DR Congo surpass 10,000 in fastest-growing outbreak
Africa’s latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, with most infections recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the DRC Ministry of Public Health, 10,060 cases and 4,887…
Gunmen kill Islamic cleric, associate in Katsina
Gunmen on a motorcycle have shot and killed Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and his friend in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident has sparked condemnation from Katsina State…
Tinubu asks Senate to approve $20.5bn, €1.04bn foreign loans
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve approximately $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion in external loans under the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 supplementary borrowing plan. The request was conveyed in a…
IPO: Investors rush for Dangote Refinery shares as offer closes Tuesday
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has concluded its Initial Public Offering (IPO), attracting investor applications from 120 countries, including all 54 African nations. Reports from Channels Television, Punch and Daily Trust state that the…