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Madugu Unveils Star-Studded Super Falcons Squad For WAFCON Clash Against Benin Republic

Head coach of the Super Falcons, Justin Madugu, has released his final 21-player list for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic, scheduled to take place later this month.   The squad, announced today by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), features a mix of regular stars and emerging talents, […]

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Saudi Arabia Prunes Nigeria’s Hajj Slots From 95,000 to 66,910 for 2026 Pilgrimage

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a reduction in Nigeria’s Hajj quota from 95,000 to 66,910 slots for the 2026 pilgrimage season.   The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) disclosed the development, noting that the decision was part of Saudi Arabia’s global review of pilgrimage allocations aimed at improving management, accommodation, and security […]

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Security Operatives Nab Two Wounded Bandits, Arrest Medical Personnel in Kogi

Security operatives in Kogi State have arrested two suspected bandits who were receiving treatment for gunshot wounds in a camp located at Ahinrin-Bunu, in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state.     The suspects were apprehended following a tip-off that led security forces to storm the camp, which was subsequently destroyed. The operation, reports […]

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Lagos Ranked World’s Fastest-Growing Emerging Tech Ecosystem in 2025

Lagos, Nigeria, has been named the world’s fastest-growing emerging tech ecosystem for 2025, according to the latest report by Dealroom and the Global Tech Ecosystem Index (GTEI). The report highlights Lagos’ remarkable rise as a global innovation hub, outpacing Istanbul in Turkey, Pune and Mumbai in India, and Belo Horizonte in Brazil. The study identifies […]

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Write Your Wills Before Trying to Rig 2027 Abia Governorship Election, Otti Warns Plotters

 Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has warned those allegedly plotting to manipulate the 2027 governorship election in the state, saying anyone planning to “write election results” should first “write their wills.”   Governor Otti gave the warning during his monthly media chat at the Government House, Umuahia, on Thursday. He said credible intelligence revealed […]

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Revisit Presidential Pardon List, Falana Urges Federal Government

  • October 17, 2025
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Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Federal Government to withdraw and reassess the list of individuals recently granted presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Thursday, Falana said the review was necessary to uphold justice and maintain national integrity. While acknowledging that the Constitution empowers the […]

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Trump, Putin to Meet in Hungary as Tomahawk Tensions Stir Unease in Kyiv

U.S. President, Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary within the next two weeks after what he described as a “very productive” phone conversation, even as his wavering stance on Ukraine’s war fuels fresh uncertainty in Kyiv. The Kremlin confirmed the upcoming summit, calling the discussion “extremely […]

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Dangote Refinery Cuts Crude Purchases Amid Operational Setbacks, Fuel Prices May Stay High

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cut back its crude oil purchases this month after a series of operational setbacks slowed production, a development analysts warn could sustain high petrol prices and tighten local supply. According to tanker-tracking data and cargo allocation lists cited in a Bloomberg report on Thursday, the refinery will buy fewer than […]

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Ondo Police Arrest Father for Impregnating 15-Year-Old Daughter

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Oyewole Adamolekun for allegedly engaging in a prolonged incestuous relationship with his 15-year-old biological daughter, which resulted in pregnancy. Police spokesperson DSP Olushola Ayanlade confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday in Akure, saying Adamolekun, a resident of Taye Village, Lafa 2, Ajue […]