Category: news
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President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Tonobok Okowa, has asserted that Favour Ofili’s decision to switch allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey was driven by financial reasons, contradicting the athlete’s claims. In an interview with ESPN, Okowa stated that both World Athletics and Ofili had officially communicated her decision to them. He dismissed Ofili’s explanation…
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Price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has increased from N230 to N450 per standard cubic metre due to reduced subsidies and limited refilling stations, leading to long queues. While trucks are now paying N450, car and commercial drivers still pay N380, benefiting from government subsidies. The Presidential CNG Initiative aims to make more refueling stations…
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Another earthquake of magnitude 5.5 has struck southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, two days after a larger 6.0 quake killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,500. Rescue efforts are hampered by rough terrain, with Taliban authorities air dropping commandos to evacuate the injured. The region continues to face significant destruction, including over 5,000 homes…
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Nigerian government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid, commemorating Prophet Muhammad’s birth. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on behalf of the Minister, urged Muslims and all citizens to embody virtues such as peace, love, and tolerance, and to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria. The…
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Nigeria Super Eagles’ camp has expanded to 13 players as preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa ramp up. Nine players, including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Moses Simon, arrived at the camp in Ikot Ikpene on yesterday Tuesday , joining four others who had checked in earlier. Only…
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Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale Oyerinde, has stated that the private sector is Nigeria’s largest employer, creating numerous jobs directly and through its value chains. He challenged the notion that the government employs more Nigerians, emphasizing that private businesses sustain a broader scope of employment. Oyerinde highlighted that the impact of…
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UK government is actively warning international students via texts and emails to leave the country when their visas expire, amid concerns about students overstaying and claiming asylum to remain. This is part of a new campaign addressing an increase in such cases, with around 16,000 asylum applications last year from individuals who originally arrived on…
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President Bola Tinubu while addressing The Buhari Organisation (TBO) led by Senator Tanko Al-Makura at the State House, Abuja has announced that his administration met its 2025 revenue target through the non-oil sector by August, emphasizing that Nigeria no longer borrows from local banks. While he highlighted economic stabilization, with the exchange rate improving from N1900 to…
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Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) reported that 12 out of 583 passengers were injured in the derailment of an Asham train in Abuja. The investigation is led by an Investigator-in-Charge, with efforts underway to secure evidence and determine the cause. The NSIB highlighted the need for increased funding to improve investigation capacity. The final report…
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Sevilla FC have terminated the contract of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, who joined the club on a free transfer last summer. The 28-year-old made 15 appearances for Sevilla, scoring three goals, before being loaned to Middlesbrough in January, where he scored once and provided two assists in 15 games. Iheanacho, whose contract with Sevilla was…
