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Trump threatens military action against Nigeria
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he has ordered the Defense Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria as he continues to accuse the nation of not doing enough to stem violence against Christians — an accusation Nigeria has repeatedly denied, CNN reports. In a social media post criticizing what he called the…
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US lawmakers intensify calls for Andrew to address Epstein ties
Members of a U.S. congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case have intensified their calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to answer questions about his ties to the late financier and sex offender, the BBC reported on Saturday. King Charles stripped Andrew of his title of prince and evicted him from his mansion in the grounds…
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ADC opposes Tinubu’s Fuel Tax, says President must not push the people to the wall
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel because it may further deepen the economic hardship for Nigerians already burdened by the astronomically high cost of living, warning the President not to push the people to the wall. In a…
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Team Nigeria set for Islamic Solidarity Games conquest in Saudi Arabia
The green-and-white flag is about to fly high again — this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Team Nigeria gears up for battle at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, holding from November 7 to 21. With a 46-member contingent — 35 athletes and 11 officials, the nation’s best will compete in seven sports, including athletics,…
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NPBL Final-8: Kano Pillars win first match as Rivers Hoopers beat Gboko Chiefs in OT
Day four of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final-8 tipped off with a crucial airtight battle between Kano Pillars and Kwara Falcons. Having lost all three games heading into the encounter, the tie served as an opportunity for either side to get their first win. Kano Pillars got off to a fine start, leading 22-17…
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Tinubu reverses pardon for Maryam Sanda, drug, human trafficking convicts
President Bola Tinubu has directed the removal of individuals convicted of serious offences, including fraud, kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and unlawful possession of firearms, from the current list of beneficiaries under the Federal Government’s prerogative of mercy. Maryam Sanda’s pardon has been reversed to 12 years in prison. Tinubu removed pardons for serious crimes…
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Women’s AFCON: Super Falcons beat Benin 2-1, qualify for Morocco 2026
Champions Nigeria qualified for next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw with Bénin Republic in the return leg of the final round of the qualification series. The match played in Abeokuta on Tuesday, resulted in an aggregate 3-1 win for the 10-time winners. The Amazons turned out to be credible fighters…
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US revokes Wole Soyinka’s visa
The United States has permanently revoked the US visa of Nobel Laureate , Professor Wole Soyinka. He revealed this on Tuesday at a media event held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery in Freedom Park, Lagos. Even though he explained that the decision was a shock to him it is believed that the revocation followed his refusal…
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FG manipulating food prices for political gains – ADC
●Says Government is weaponising hunger while destroying local production The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Federal Government’s claim of increased local production of food as dishonest, given that many farmers, especially in the northern part of the country, have been displaced by banditry, while those that remained active could not afford the skyrocketing…
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2026 WAFCON: Falcons will give all against Benin – Madugu
Coach Justine Madugu has affirmed that champions Nigeria expect a tough game against the Amazons of Bénin Republic in Abeokuta on Tuesday and will take nothing for granted against their less-fancied neighbours to the west. The 10-time champions are in control of the fixture after a 2-0 win in the first leg away from home,…
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