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I thought we will defeat Zimbabwe – Super Eagles coach, Chelle
The Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle, has expressed his disappointment with the 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in a matchday six of the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Chelle said this during the post match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on
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Senate confirms Ayogu new CBN board of directors member
The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the nomination of Prof. Melvin Ayogu as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
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Judge withdraws from Sen. Natasha’s suit against Akpabio, others
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, recused himself from the suit filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others.
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Why democracy has failed in Africa – Former president, Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa needs a democracy of its own context that delivers to all people. Obasanjo said this on Monday in Abuja, while speaking at a Colloquium to mark the 60th birthday of former
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APC explains Tinubu’s emergency declaration in Rivers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers to restore constitutional governance and protect lives and property. Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, gave the explanation in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
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Tinubu orders investigation into karu tanker explosion
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the tanker explosion that caused multiple accidents and fatalities in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences to the
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JUST IN: Dangote refinery suspends sale of fuel in Naira
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in Naira. In a statement issued on March 19, 2025, the refinery explained that its sales of petroleum products in Naira
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Why I declared state of emergency in Rivers – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he declared a state of emergency in Rivers because of the lingering political crisis in the state and attendant effects on democracy, security and well being of the citizens. The President, who stated this in a national broadcast on Tuesday said he felt greatly
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Atiku, Macaroni, Sowore defend Lagos corper who called Tinubu ‘terrible’ president
Nigeria’s former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, celebrity Skit Maker, Debo Adedayo, popularly called Mr Macaroni, and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, have defended Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, who called President Bola Tinubu a “terrible” president.
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Criminals, addicts, kidnappers now traditional rulers – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed his dissatisfaction with the selection processes governing traditional rulers, asserting that individuals of criminal disposition, including drug addicts, vagabonds, bandits, and kidnappers, have infiltrated royal institutions throughout the country.