Category: news
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Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has denied taking any banned substance after testing positive for cocaine in a VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association) test conducted on 25 October — the same day he lost to Fabio Wardley at London’s O2 Arena. Sources revealed the positive result was for a recreational drug, not a performance enhancer.…
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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has announced that his administration is finalising the state’s first-ever N1 trillion budget for the 2026 financial year. The figure was revealed during a special Executive Council meeting to deliberate on the proposals before their presentation to the Kano State House of Assembly next week. Yusuf said the record-breaking…
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US President Donald Trump on Friday called for the Department of Justice and FBI to investigate alleged links between the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and former president Bill Clinton, as well as figures including Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, and JPMorgan Chase. Trump’s move comes after newly released Epstein emails reignited scrutiny of Trump’s own past…
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The Federal Government has deployed additional troops to Zamfara State to combat bandits and other criminal elements. Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, stated that troops have been given direct orders to decisively tackle insecurity without waiting for higher approval. He emphasized that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to addressing nationwide criminality. Zamfara…
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Super Eagles has defeated Gabon 4-1 after extra time to advance to the next stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at Stade Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. The match was goalless at halftime, but Akor Adams put Nigeria ahead early in the second half with Gabon equalizing near the end of regulation, pushing the…
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Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority NMDPRA has urged citizens to remain calm and avoid panic buying, assuring that there will be sufficient petroleum supply during the peak period. The agency confirmed that domestic supplies of products like petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG are adequate, sourced from local refineries and imports, and…
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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed one of his five vice presidents, Benjamin Bol Mel, amid escalating internal conflict. Bol Mel, appointed in February and considered a potential successor, was also stripped of his party leadership role and demoted in the security services. With no reason provided for his removal, he has not responded…
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House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian government to halt the West African Examinations Council’s plan to implement Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 WASSCE, citing concerns over widespread academic failure, psychological distress, and safety risks. The motion, led by Kelechi Nworgu, highlighted that Nigeria’s many rural schools lack the necessary infrastructure, such as computers…
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has addressed his recent confrontation with naval officer Lieutenant A.M. Yerima over a disputed land allegedly owned by former naval chief Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo. Wike condemned the use of military personnel to impede lawful enforcement actions by FCT officials, criticizing the retired naval officer for…
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Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his last, signaling the end of his illustrious football career. The 40-year-old, who has scored over 950 goals for club and his country Portugal, plans to retire in one or two years. He has expressed confidence about his current form and enjoyment of the…
