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Victor Osimhen has become the first Nigerian player to score double figures in the UEFA Champions League (excluding qualifiers), reaching 10 goals in the competition. The 26-year-old scored a penalty for Galatasaray in their match against Liverpool, marking his first full start since returning from an ankle injury. His goal helped him surpass Obafemi Martins,…
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Petrol stations across Nigeria have closed on Tuesday due to a strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria PENGASSAN, entering its second day, which also affected key petroleum agencies. The strike caused most stations to shut and disrupted operations at NNPC Ltd., NUPRC, and NMDPRA. The power sector was…
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Protests have continued in Madagascar following the government’s dissolution by President Andry Rajoelina. In a televised address, Rajoelina apologized for the government’s shortcomings and expressed sympathy for those affected by the protests, but the main demand remains his resignation. Protesters remain adamant that the president should step down, viewing his removal of government officials…
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President Bola Tinubu has addressed Nigerians at 7 a.m. today Wednesday to mark the 65th Independence Day, his third such address since taking office in May 2023. The speech was broadcasted live on national television and via other media platforms. The celebration theme, “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” emphasizes…
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President Bola Tinubu has unveiled Governor Hope UZODINMA’s legacy project which involves the Assumpta single-lane interchange flyover (which is less than 200 meters long) and the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu Conference Centre alongside the launch of a book authored by the governor. While at it the president called on Nigerians to refrain from speaking negatively about the…
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FIFA has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a March 21, 2025 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. South Africa must forfeit the match 3-0 in Lesotho’s favour, pay a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs (£9,000), while Mokoena received a warning. FIFA said the decision, based on breaches…
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to partner with credible global investors, particularly in oil, gas, and infrastructure, to drive sustainable growth. In a post on X, Tinubu revealed he met in Lagos with top Nigerian investors Hakeem Belo-Osagie (Metis Capital) and Bayo Ogunlesi (Global Infrastructure Partners & BlackRock). Discussions focused on unlocking…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised to Qatar for a September 9 strike in Doha that targeted Hamas leaders but also killed a Qatari security guard and violated the country’s sovereignty. According to a diplomat, Netanyahu expressed regret during a phone call from the White House to Qatar’s prime minister. The Israeli leader…
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Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Anniversary parade earlier scheduled for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on October 1, 2025. The announcement, made in a statement by Segun Imohiosen of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, gave no reason for the cancellation but stressed it does not reduce the importance of…
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Anambra State Government has denied allegations linking First Lady Dr. Nonye Soludo to a ₦38 million contract at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. A report had claimed the contract was awarded to Mrs. Chinwe Umerie, described as Soludo’s aide. However, Governor’s media aide Daniel Ezeigwe has clarified that there is no office of the First Lady…
