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Ademola Lookman has resumed training with Atalanta after weeks of uncertainty stemming from a transfer standoff with Inter Milan, who had made a €45m bid that was rejected. The Nigerian forward, vital to Atalanta’s attacking options, had trained separately following a fallout in August but is now reintegrated into the squad. Despite the transfer drama,…
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Report says Suspected Ebola cases in Congo has risen from 28 to 68 over recent days, with four districts affected and 16 deaths reported. This is Congo’s first outbreak in three years and the first in Kasai province in over a decade. The remote Kasai region faces challenges due to poor infrastructure and ongoing conflict…
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Burkina Faso has announced it will eliminate visa fees for all African nationals to promote Pan-African solidarity and facilitate free movement of people and goods. Travelers will still need to submit online applications for approval. This move aligns with regional efforts to ease travel, as Burkina Faso joins Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya in adopting policies…
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shortlisted 14 associations out of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties. This decision was made after a review meeting on September 11, 2025, which considered preparations for upcoming elections and evaluated the applications. According to INEC, the 14 associations met the necessary legal and regulatory requirements, while 157…
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Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Senator David Mark, to appear on September 15 to explain why they should not be barred from being recognized by INEC. This order follows a request by former Deputy National Chairman of the ADC, Nafiu Gombe, who…
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Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Delta State Council has expressed its opposition to the new dress code for civil servants in the state. The NLC stated that the government bypassed workers’ representatives in implementing the policy, which they believe aims to unfairly target workers’ finances. Led by Comrade Goodluck Oforbrukueta, the NLC addressed workers in Pidgin…
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Nigerian government has eliminated the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, including calls and data. According to Nigeria Communications Commission NCC Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida, President Tinubu ordered the removal during Finance Act discussions, in order to reduce costs for consumers. More details soon……
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South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar faces treason and other serious charges, including murder and crimes against humanity, linked to a March attack by a militia in Nasir. He has been under house arrest since March amid fears that the country may revert to civil war. The charges, announced by the justice ministry, accuse…
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National Business and Technical Examinations Board has announced the results for the 2025 June/July exams, with improved performance in Mathematics. Based on emerging report, About 92,875 candidates registered, a 37% increase from 2024, across 1,892 centers. Of those, 89,621 results were released, with 68.18% achieving five or more credits including English and Math, and 83.28%…
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge, a nationwide competition promoting tree planting, environmental cleanliness, and eco-friendly practices. The initiative, themed “Go Green Today for a Greener Tomorrow,” targets households, communities, and states with prizes, including a ₦20 million grand prize for the best-performing household. while…
