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Everton has earned a stunning and rare 1–0 victory at Old Trafford despite playing with 10 men for over 75 minutes. Idrissa Gueye was sent off just 13 minutes into the match after slapping teammate Michael Keane during a heated exchange, an incident reminiscent of past infamous teammate bust-ups. Everton had already lost captain Seamus…
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Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma announced that the forthcoming Imo Economic Summit, scheduled for the first week of December, is expected to generate $1 trillion in economic gains for the state. Speaking at the Government House in Owerri, Uzodimma said the summit would launch a broader economic and tourism agenda, including a World Investment…
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Venezuela has condemned the United States’ decision to label the alleged “Cartel of the Suns” as a foreign terrorist organisation, calling the designation a “ridiculous lie” and claiming it is meant to justify an illegal intervention. Washington alleges, without publicly released evidence, that the cartel is linked to President Nicolás Maduro, framing the move…
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The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review met on Monday in Abuja to finalise the draft of proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution, moving closer to its December 2025 deadline. Committee leaders announced that the review process has entered its concluding phase, and no further submissions will be accepted. Senate Deputy President and Committee…
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Heartland FC has earned their first win in the 2024/25 Nigeria National League season with a 2–1 victory over Edel FC in Owerri. They took the lead just 45 seconds in when Murphy Ndukwu finished a sharp run into the box. Also, Joel Okoro doubled the advantage before halftime with a deflected long-range strike. Additionally,…
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially closed the first G20 summit held on the African continent, which broke tradition by issuing a leaders’ declaration on the first day despite US opposition. The summit which happened between 22nd through to 23rd focused on themes like climate change, global inequality, and peace, with Ramaphosa emphasizing a…
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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers assigned to VIPs across Nigeria, directing that they be redeployed to core policing duties. During a security meeting with service chiefs and DSS leadership in Abuja, he emphasized strengthening police presence in communities, especially remote areas with insufficient police stations. So far, VIP protection will…
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Imo State Government has released reports about plans of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) causing major power outages in Imo State to sabotage the Light Up Imo project, which aims to provide reliable electricity across the state. The government believes EEDC is determined to maintain its monopoly on erratic and costly power supply and is…
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Heartland Football Club of Owerri has entered into a partnership with Tom Sanders, an experienced football agent and consultant, to help showcase the club’s players and support the trading of talented footballers from the state. At a press briefing held yesterday in Owerri, Heartland head coach Emmanuel Amuneke, Chairman of the Imo State Football Association,…
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Federal government has projected nearly $1 billion (about N1.49 trillion) in annual revenue from electricity exports to 15 West African countries starting from June 2026. This estimate is based on Nigeria’s full 600 MW export capacity at regional tariffs and follows a successful grid synchronisation test conducted on November 8, 2025, involving Nigeria and neighboring…
