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Title Race Tightens as Arsenal Stay Top, City stun Liverpool

  • February 9, 2026
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The Premier League delivered another dramatic weekend in Matchweek 25, with big wins, surprise results and late drama reshaping both the title race and the battle at the bottom of the table. Arsenal continued their strong push for the title with a convincing 3–0 victory over Sunderland at the Emirates. Goals from Martín Zubimendi and […]

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Senegalese Police Arrest 14 for Exploitation, Forced Begging

  By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Senegalese police have arrested 14 individuals in Dakar for child exploitation and forced begging.   The operation targeted locations where children were held in inhuman conditions. This crackdown is part of a government effort to reform the traditional Quranic school system.   The suspects, including several teachers, allegedly forced students […]

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My Children Received Death Threats During #EndSARS Protests, Reveals Omotola

  • February 9, 2026
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Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed that her children were threatened with death during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, an experience that prompted her to reconsider how she engages in activism. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, Omotola said while she has faced numerous threats throughout her career, the intensity of the #EndSARS backlash was […]

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Chinese Envoy Reaffirms Deep Bilateral Ties With Nigeria

  • February 9, 2026
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By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai recently described the relationship between Nigeria and China as that of “one family,” highlighting deep-rooted ties and mutual respect.   Speaking in Abuja, he emphasized that their bond is built on shared development goals and a common history of pursuing national progress.   The envoy’s […]

Yobe Student Dies After Alleged Bullying at Potiskum School

  • February 9, 2026
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A 17-year-old Senior Secondary School 3 student of Government Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, identified as Hassan Ahmadu, has reportedly lost his life after an alleged bullying incident involving fellow students. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday within the school premises in Potiskum Local Government Area. A family source disclosed […]

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Pope Francis Mourns Victims of Nigeria Attacks, Calls for Peace, Securities 

  • February 9, 2026
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By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Pope Francis has expressed deep sorrow over the recent violent attacks in Nigeria that resulted in numerous deaths.   Addressing the Vatican, he lamented the ongoing bloodshed and the devastating impact these tragedies continue to have on the nation’s peace.   He highlighted the extreme vulnerability of rural communities frequently targeted […]

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Obasanjo Advocates Preservation of Nigeria’s First Newspaper House, Other Abeokuta Landmarks

  • February 9, 2026
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has appealed for urgent recognition, restoration and promotion of several historic landmarks in Abeokuta, including the Iwe Iroyin House, where Nigeria’s first newspaper was published in 1859. Obasanjo made the call while receiving members of the Lisabi Pre-Festival Heritage Tour and Cultural Art Exhibition at his residence in Egbaland. He stressed […]

NBA President Did Not Label Judges, Lawyers Top Bribe Takers, Full Speech Shows

  • February 9, 2026
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The Nigerian Bar Association has refuted reports claiming that its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, described judges and lawyers as the “worst bribe takers and givers,” clarifying that his remarks at a recent public lecture were misrepresented. A review of Osigwe’s full address delivered on February 6, 2026 shows that he made no such blanket […]

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7 Dead, 70 Injured in Kano-Hadejia Road Crash, FRSC Confirms

  • February 9, 2026
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The Kano State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that seven people died in a fatal accident along the Kano-Hadejia road, contradicting an earlier statement by Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, which suggested that over 30 lives were lost. According to the FRSC, the crash involved a single commercial […]