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Ronaldo Scores Brace as Al Nassr Clinch First Saudi League Title in Seven Years
Al Nassr are Saudi Pro League champions after a 4-1 win over Damac FC on the final day of the season. They needed the win to seal the title and they delivered when it mattered, ending a seven-year wait for the league crown. It is also the first league trophy for Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi…
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BREAKING: Court voids INEC’s timetable for conduct of 2027 elections
The Federal High Court in Abuja has voided the 2027 election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgement delivered on a suit brought by Youth Party, held that INEC’s action imposed restrictive timeframes on political parties for the conduct of primaries and other pre-election activities contrary to…
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Atiku completes ADC presidential screening in Abuja, says “journey to rescue Nigeria continues”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has concluded the screening exercise for presidential aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening exercise was held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja as the party intensifies preparations for the next presidential election cycle. Atiku disclosed this in a statement shared…
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Nigeria Police Force disclaims unauthorized “AFRIPOL 2026 programme
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has categorically stated that it did not approve, endorse, or authorize the purported “AFRIPOL 2026” programme currently being circulated online. The Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid,made the clarification in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. The Force also condemned the unauthorized use of the name “AFRIPOL”, which is…
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Rivers 2027: Tonye Cole Exits APC Governorship Primaries Ahead of Election
Tonye P. Cole has announced his withdrawal from the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries scheduled for tomorrow. In a statement released on Wednesday evening, Cole said the decision was taken in the overriding interest of peace, reconciliation, and the supremacy of the party following extensive consultations. “I have taken the decision, in…
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Oyo police confirm kidnapping of 2 staff of CRIN, debunk report of mass abduction in Ibadan
Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) Idi-Ayunre, while also debunking false reports circulating on social media alleging a mass abduction within Ibadan and surrounding communities. The incident occurred on Monday, 19th May, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m., when armed men reportedly…
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Tinubu directs MDAs to embrace technology as 38 ministries adopt e-workflow
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that 38 ministries and extra-ministerial departments have now transitioned to a secure paperless workflow system, even as he declared that Nigeria’s civil service was undergoing a major digital transformation. Speaking while declaring open the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu said the era of “manual…
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Otedola Plans $100m Stake in Dangote Refinery Ahead of IPO
First HoldCo Chairman Femi Otedola has announced plans to invest $100 million in Dangote Refinery as part of a $2 billion private placement ahead of its planned initial public offering. Otedola disclosed the move on Wednesday after leading First HoldCo executives on a tour of the refinery and fertiliser plant in the Lekki Free Trade…
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Wrexham’s Okonkwo Gets First Super Eagles Call-Up For Unity Cup, Europe Friendlies
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has announced separate squads for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in London and Nigeria’s international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal scheduled for June. The Super Eagles boss retained experienced names such as captain Wilfred Ndidi, Francis Uzoho, Bruno Onyemaechi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams and Terem Moffi for the Unity…