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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

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FEC Expresses Sadness Over The Passing Ex-agric Minister Audu Ogbeh

The Federal Executive Council has expressed sadness over the passing of former agriculture minister, Audu Ogbeh who died at 78. The secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, disclosed this in a statement where FEC described Ogbeh’s death as a

by News Editor

August 10, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update·Politics

Only Party-led Coalition Can Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – Shekarau

Former Kano State Governor and PDP leader, Ibrahim Shekarau, has said that only a coalition driven by political parties not individual ambitions can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. He called on opposition parties to unite and build a stronger political

by News Editor

August 10, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update

Goodluck Jonathan Best Candidate For PDP In 2027 – Sule Lamido

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has said that if Goodluck Jonathan decides to rejoin the PDP and contest, no southern candidate is a better choice for the party in the 2027 elections than him. “With all due respect to the PDP,

by News Editor

August 10, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update

Nigeria Launches National Solar Initiative To Power Public Institutions

In a significant step toward Nigeria’s energy transition, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Budget Office of the Federation, Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). The agreement marks the

by News Editor

August 10, 2025

Editorial·Editorial (Featured News)·Headlines·News·News Update

2027 Can Wait — Nigerians Are Hungry Now

Barely midway into the current administration’s term, the political atmosphere is alreadg thick with 2027 calculations. Party caucuses are sketching out coalitions, former leaders are flirting with comebacks,, and political tacticians are working overtime amassing war chests. But outside these air-conditioned war

by News Editor

August 9, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update·Politics

Peter Obi Proposes Single Five-Year Presidential Term To End Tenure Politics

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for Nigeria to adopt a single five-year term for the office of president, arguing it would improve governance and end the distractions of re-election politics. Obi made the proposal on Friday during a

by News Editor

August 9, 2025

News·News Update·Politics

APC Founding Member Recalls Buhari’s Role In Halting Third Term Agenda

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, on Friday recounted how the late former President Muhammadu Buhari actively resisted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s bid for a third term in office, thereby safeguarding Nigeria from becoming a one-party state.

by News Editor

August 9, 2025

News Update·Headlines·Politics

Why INEC Has Not Recognised David Mark-Led ADC Leadership

The reason the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to recognise the interim National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has come to light. Findings showed that the party’s immediate past

by News Editor

August 9, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News

Sowore Released From Detention

Human rights advocate and 2023 presidential hopeful of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has been freed from police custody. Sowore had been held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, since Wednesday following his compliance with an invitation

by News Editor

August 9, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News

JUST IN: KWAM1 Apologises Over Altercation With ValueJet Pilot

Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM1, has tendered an apology to Nigerians and stakeholders in the aviation industry over his recent altercation with a pilot from private airline operator, ValueJet, at the Abuja airport. He described the episode

by News Editor

August 8, 2025

News Update·Headlines·Life & style·News

NCAA Urges AGF, IGP To Probe, Prosecute KWAM1

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to investigate and prosecute renowned musician, King Wasiu Ayinde, over an incident involving domestic carrier, ValueJet. This was disclosed in a

by News Editor

August 8, 2025

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Sowore’s Arrest Miscarriage Of Justice, Abuse Of Power – Peter Obi

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the arrest and continued detention of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, describing the incident as a miscarriage of justice and an abuse of state power. Speaking via a press statement, Obi said

by News Editor

August 8, 2025

News Update·Economy·Foreign News

How Bank Of England Rate Cut Could Impact Nigeria’s Economy

The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate to 4 percent,. the lowest in two years — in a move that reflects growing concern over the United Kingdom’s economic outlook and the persistence of global inflationary pressures. The decision, which

by News Editor

August 8, 2025

News Update

Sesko set for Manchester United medical after rejecting bigger Newcastle offer

Benjamin Sesko is on the verge of becoming a Manchester United player after turning down a more lucrative offer from Newcastle United. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker has agreed a five-year contract with United, who will pay RB Leipzig an initial £66.3m plus

by Olatunji Olajide

August 8, 2025

News Update

CBN Mulls Legal Action Against Defaulters Of FX Forward Contracts

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it may take legal action against parties who breached foreign exchange forward contracts, following the conclusion of a forensic audit into the deals. This was revealed on Thursday in a document titled “Frequently

by News Editor

August 8, 2025

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News Update - Page 6

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

FEC Expresses Sadness Over The Passing Ex-agric Minister Audu Ogbeh

Only Party-led Coalition Can Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – Shekarau

Goodluck Jonathan Best Candidate For PDP In 2027 – Sule Lamido

Nigeria Launches National Solar Initiative To Power Public Institutions

2027 Can Wait — Nigerians Are Hungry Now

Peter Obi Proposes Single Five-Year Presidential Term To End Tenure Politics

APC Founding Member Recalls Buhari’s Role In Halting Third Term Agenda

Why INEC Has Not Recognised David Mark-Led ADC Leadership

Sowore Released From Detention

JUST IN: KWAM1 Apologises Over Altercation With ValueJet Pilot

NCAA Urges AGF, IGP To Probe, Prosecute KWAM1

Sowore’s Arrest Miscarriage Of Justice, Abuse Of Power – Peter Obi

How Bank Of England Rate Cut Could Impact Nigeria’s Economy

Sesko set for Manchester United medical after rejecting bigger Newcastle offer

CBN Mulls Legal Action Against Defaulters Of FX Forward Contracts

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