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Ghana and Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, has pleaded not guilty in a UK court to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three women. The alleged offences occurred between 2021 and 2022 while he was at Arsenal. Partey was charged four days after leaving Arsenal at the end of June…
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British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, announced that trade between Nigeria and the UK has reached a record £7.9 billion (₦16 trillion). Speaking in Abuja, he credited the growth to the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), which removes non-tariff barriers and promotes cooperation in key sectors. Montgomery explained that ETIP, alongside…
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Thousands of protesters marched through central London on Wednesday to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK. Police estimated about 5,000 people joined the demonstration, which ended in a rally outside Parliament. While Trump received red-carpet treatment at Windsor Castle, demonstrators displayed placards, flags, and recreated the famous “Trump…
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Independent national electoral commission (INEC )Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to inclusive democracy, with a focus on boosting women’s participation in politics and party leadership. Speaking during a visit by the Women’s Collective Forum in Abuja, Yakubu highlighted that women currently lead 55% of INEC’s departments and directorates, including many state…
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has praised President Bola Tinubu for lifting the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State in March 2025, calling it a restoration of democratic governance. Tinubu had suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy under emergency powers, appointing a sole administrator, but announced the suspension on Wednesday, citing improved understanding in…
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Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, has withdrawn from the upcoming China Open due to an injury sustained during her US Open victory earlier this month. The Belarusian, who won her second consecutive US Open title, will miss the Women Tennis Association WTA 1000 event in Beijing starting September 24. Sabalenka has expressed sadness about…
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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to boosting productivity, enhancing financial inclusion, and maintaining monetary and price stability to strengthen the economy. CBN Governor Mr. Olayemi Cardoso announced this during the opening of the 2025 CBN Fair in Kano, emphasizing the bank’s efforts to engage the public on policies supporting sustainable growth.…
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Pretoria High Court has rejected the family of late Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s appeal to have his body buried in South Africa. The court affirmed that Lungu should be buried in Zambia, his home country. Lungu, who died in a South African hospital in June at age 68, had family efforts to keep his…
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has warned that increasing internet fraud cases are leading to stricter visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians abroad. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede emphasized that these crimes damage Nigeria’s international reputation and hinder national growth by causing economic losses and depriving citizens of opportunities. He further urged Nigerian youths to focus on…
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National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 SSCE results, 54 days after the last exam paper. Out of 1,358,339 candidates, 60.26% scored 5 credits including Math and English, while 84.26% achieved five credits overall. The exam was conducted from June 16 to July 25, 2025. There were 1,622 candidates with special needs. Cases of…
