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Rivers United head coach Finidi George has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to advance to the CAF Champions League group stage despite suffering a 1–0 defeat to Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the first leg. Speaking ahead of the decisive return leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Finidi said his players are…
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President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as a major boost to the nation’s economy and financial credibility. The FATF, a global body that monitors money laundering and terrorist financing, announced Nigeria’s delisting during its October 2025 Plenary in Paris, France, following the country’s full implementation…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada is ready to resume trade talks with the United States whenever Washington is prepared, following President Donald Trump’s decision to end negotiations over an anti-tariff advertising campaign. Speaking before departing for regional summits in Asia, Carney noted that previous discussions had made “progress” and expressed readiness…
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Member of the House of Representatives and Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Army, David Ogewu has cautioned that any move by the United States to re-designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC)” could worsen insecurity and fuel violence. Speaking on NATIONAL TELEVISION Ogewu revealed that he raised the issue during a high-level…
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has urged the Federal Government to urgently review Nigeria’s air safety and defence systems after Boko Haram terrorists reportedly used a drone to attack a military formation in Mafa, Borno State — marking a dangerous escalation in the insurgents’ capabilities. Speaking to journalists in Mafa town on Friday, Zulum described…
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Media Officer of the Flamingos, Dorcas Koiki, has expressed optimism that despite the team’s back-to-back defeats at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, the girls remain focused and determined ahead of their final group match against Samoa. Speaking with OUR reporter via a phone chat from Morocco, Koiki said the encounter against…
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Reports say Despite increased refining capacity, Nigeria has imported nearly 69% of its 21 billion liters of petrol between August 2024 and October 2025, with about 15.01 billion liters imported during this period, even after the Dangote refinery began production in September 2024. It was further noted that Domestic refining contributed 31% of supply, with…
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Cameroon’s top court has dismissed all 10 petitions against October’s presidential election, declaring the claims of ballot stuffing and illegalities unsubstantiated. In the meantime however, Candidate Issa Tchiroma has claimed victory and refused to accept any other result, while unofficial results show President Paul Biya leading. Additionally, Sporadic protests have occurred, and the court…
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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, following his Senate confirmation. During the exercise, President Tinubu urged Amupitan to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and strengthen INEC’s capacity, expressing confidence in his integrity, dedication, and patriotism. On the other hand, The newly sworn…
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House of Representatives has expressed concern over the increasing presence of security personnel operating in mufti at major checkpoints in Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions. They described this trend as worrisome and potentially dangerous to travelers. The concern was raised through a motion by member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Ibe Osonwa, highlighting claims that police…
