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Kane Hits Hat-Trick as Bayern Thrash Leipzig in Bundesliga Opener

Harry Kane stole the show with a hat-trick as Bayern Munich began their Bundesliga title defence in emphatic style, dismantling RB Leipzig 6-0 at the Allianz Arena. Michael Olise opened the scoring after 27 minutes with a fierce strike, before Luis Diaz

August 23, 2025

Prove You’re Not Terrorists” — Falana Tells APC, PDP After Canadian Court Ruling

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged Nigeria’s two main political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to urgently seek legal redress to clear their names after a Canadian

August 18, 2025

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention Violates Rule Of Law – Lawyer

A member of the legal team representing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has renewed calls for his release, insisting that his continued detention by the Federal Government has no legal foundation. In a statement

August 18, 2025

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Replacing Tinubu With Jonathan Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Structural Problems – Farotimi

Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has warned that replacing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 elections will not address Nigeria’s fundamental problems unless deep-rooted structural issues in governance are tackled. Speaking during an interview

August 18, 2025

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Tinubu Applauds INEC, Celebrates APC’s By-Election Wins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his congratulations to the winners of the August 16, 2025, by-elections held across 16 constituencies in 12 states, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in 12 of the contests. The President’s reaction was conveyed

August 18, 2025

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FG: Tinubu Fulfilling Development Promises To South-East — Minister

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the socio-economic transformation of Ebonyi State and the entire South-East, declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is delivering on his development promises to the region. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave

August 18, 2025

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Elections·Headlines·News Update·Politics

By Elections: APC Dominates 12 Seats, APGA 2, PDP 1, NNPP 1

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) secured a commanding lead in the weekend’s by-elections, winning 12 out of 16 contested constituencies across 12 states. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) claimed two seats, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and New Nigeria

August 18, 2025

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NCC Unveils New Measures To Protect Critical Digital Infrastructure Amid Rising Vandalism

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out new measures to bolster the protection of critical digital infrastructure, in line with a presidential directive to safeguard assets essential to the nation’s economy and security. Telecommunications firms have faced a surge in vandalism

August 18, 2025

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Economy·News·News Update

FG Deducts ₦256.52bn For Gas Infrastructure Projects In H1 2025

The Federal Government, through the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee, deducted a total of N256.52bn from revenue allocations to fund gas infrastructure projects in the first half of 2025, according to official figures. This development comes as the government considers a review of

August 18, 2025

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A’Ibom Gov Warns Allies Against Lobbying In Akwa Ibom Civil Service Recruitment

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has cautioned political associates and close allies against lobbying for slots in the ongoing civil service recruitment exercise, warning that such efforts would be futile. Speaking on Saturday at the Monthly Prayer Service held at the

August 17, 2025

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Economy·Headlines·News·News Update

Kirikiri Customs Command Outpaces 2024 Revenue, Hits ₦89.2 Billion In 2025

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reported revenue collection of N89.2 billion between January and June 2025. Customs Area Controller, Eghosa Edelduok, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the figure reflects a 63

August 17, 2025

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Kebbi Mourns As Emir Of Zuru Dies At 81

Kebbi State has been plunged into mourning following the passing of the Emir of Zuru, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami (retd). The Emir died on Saturday night at the age of 81. Confirming the development in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin

August 17, 2025

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Abure Still National Chairman, Labour Party Insists

The Labour Party (LP) has rejected claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn recognition from its National Chairman, Julius Abure, describing the reports as “false propaganda” while reaffirming that Abure remains the legitimate leader of the party. In a

August 17, 2025

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N25.9m Recovered From Suspected Vote Buyer In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies, has arrested a suspected vote buyer. A sum of ₦25,963,000 was also recovered from him ahead of today’s bye-elections in the state. The suspect,

August 16, 2025

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News Update·Grassroots·News·Politics

PDP Candidate Raises Alarm Over Alleged Thugs, Vigilantes In Ovia Polling Unit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ovia Federal Constituency, Rev. Johnny Akpitanyi, has raised concern over the alleged infiltration of Unit 7, in Oghede, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, by thugs and 150 vigilantes. He disclosed

August 16, 2025

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APGA Founder Leads Push For Ndigbo Political Participation In 2027

The pioneer National Chairman and founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, is mobilising Igbo political leaders and elites for discussions on the participation of Ndigbo in the 2027 elections and beyond. In a letter inviting some Igbo leaders

August 16, 2025

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