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Nigerian youths are tech-savvy, ready to learn and integrate into global economy – Tinubu assures MasterCard CEO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said Nigeria’s teeming youth population remains the nation’s greatest asset, assuring foreign investors that the ready-to-learn and tech-savvy workforce can easily integrate into the global market. President Tinubu, who received a delegation from Mastercard led by the Global Chief Executive Officer, Michael Miebach, at the State House,…
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BREAKING: Ronaldo Makes History Again as Portugal Thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal eased to a 5–0 win over Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a result that saw him draw level with Eusebioos long-standing record of nine World Cup goals for Portugal. He opened the scoring in the 6th minute after João Cancelo broke down the right and picked him…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation
Starmer announced Monday that he will stand down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, ending months of political turmoil and opening a contest to replace him. The announcement follows mounting pressure on the prime minister after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections in May and faced an increasingly vocal rebellion from his own lawmakers…
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Tension as bandit kingpin, Bello Turji allegedly acquires advanced weapons
Fresh concerns have emerged over the security situation in Nigeria’s North-West following allegations that notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji has acquired sophisticated weapons and is collaborating with Boko Haram fighters to train and equip new recruits. The claims were made by the leader of Rundunar Adalchi in Sokoto State, Bashir Altine Guyawa Isa, during an…
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Borno Government Clarifies ₦4bn Rail Project Controversy, Says No Contract Was Awarded
The Borno State Government has dismissed reports alleging that it spent ₦4 billion on rail construction projects in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere Local Government Area, describing the claims as misleading and based on an administrative error. In a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman A.…
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Police foil 2 kidnap attempts in Owo, rescue victims, family members
Ondo State Police Command under the proactive leadership of CP Felix Ohagwu psc, mnips, mspsp has successfully foiled two separate kidnap attempts in Owo Local Government Area of the State, rescuing all victims involved and forcing the fleeing criminals to abandon their mission following swift and coordinated security operations. The command in a statement on…
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Saudi Arabia, NEMA Launch $1.5m Food Aid Project for 145,812 Vulnerable Nigerians
Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has flagged off the 2026 Food Aid Project aimed at supporting populations affected by displacement, insecurity and other humanitarian challenges across Nigeria. The project will distribute…
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Traditional Institutions Remain Vital To National Cohesion, Restates VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s path to lasting peace and development depends on leaders who place justice, unity and public welfare above personal power. He specifically described the 16th Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I, as a model of the type of leadership Nigeria needs in every region. Senator Shettima stated…
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Tinubu declares end to neglect of FCT satellite towns as Karu Water Project comes on stream
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, declared that the era of neglect of satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is over, saying his administration remained committed to ensuring that basic infrastructure and public services reach communities long excluded from development. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the declaration while commissioning the…
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Tinubu pays tribute to Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage on 70th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has paid a special tribute to His Royal Highness, Justice Sidi Dauda Bage Muhammad 1, Emir of Lafia and Chairman, Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, on the occasion of his 70th birthday on June 22, 2026. President Tinubu in his tribute on Monday, described Justice Bage as an exceptional jurist and a…