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Lamine Tamal crowned La Liga Player of the Year
Lamine Yamal has been crowned La Liga Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season after a standout campaign in Spain’s top flight. The Barcelona winger finished with 16 goals and 12 assists in 28 league appearances, totalling 28 goal contributions. He was a consistent threat for Barcelona throughout the season, contributing goals and assists…
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Xenophobic attacks: FG begins repatriation of over 1,000 Nigerian citizens from South Africa
Federal Government has initiated plans to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa following renewed concerns over anti-immigrant sentiments and rising xenophobic tensions in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that screening for a voluntary return programme commenced on Thursday, with authorities expecting a large number of Nigerians to take part.…
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Democracy Day 2026: FG reaffirms commitment to democratic governance, national unity
Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening democratic governance, fostering national unity, and addressing the challenges facing the country as Nigeria prepares to mark the 27th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic rule on June 12. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Friday during a special Juma’at prayer held as part…
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WHO, Africa CDC Unveil $518m Plan To Fight Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organisation and the African Union’s public health agency launched a $518-million joint plan on Friday to tackle the Ebola outbreak causing alarm in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbours. The WHO and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the plan would last from June to November. The…
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Eight Security Personnel Die Repelling Terrorist Attack as Troops Crush Insurgent Offensive
Troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mandaragirau under 25 Brigade of Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, successfully contained a terrorist attack in the early hours of this morning despite adverse weather conditions and poor visibility occasioned by heavy rainstorms. Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna…
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Democracy Day: Pray for Nigeria, Tinubu Committed to Restoring Peace, Shettima Assures Nigerians
Vice President, Kashim Shettima has enjoined Nigerians to fervently pray for peace and stability in Nigeria, assuring them that President, remains committed to restoring peace and security across the country. He also assured Nigerians of the government’s efforts to secure the safe return of children and citizens currently in the hands of bandits and terrorists,…
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Police nab cultists, recover weapons, hard drugs in Oyo
Oyo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat cultism and other violent crimes across the State with the arrest of two confessed members of a secret cult group. Command spokesman, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan He said: “On…
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FCT police nab kidnappers in viral video wearing military camouflage and brandishing AK-47 rifles
FCT police command have arrested suspected kidnappers seen in a viral video openly brandishing AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and walkie-talkies, while dressed in military camouflage. Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, said immediately he received the viral video and pictures, he directed a detailed forensic analysis into the origin…
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Alleged Investment scam: Court orders interim forfeiture of property, phones
Justice Babagana Karumi of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has ordered the interim forfeiture of a four bedroom flat standing on 50ft x 100ft plot of land. The judge issued the order following a motion exparte filed by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The forfeited…
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Nigeria Police mourns death of AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced with profound sadness the passing of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Kanayo V. Uzuegbu, psc(+), on Friday, May 30, 2026. AIG Uzuegbu served the Nigeria Police Force for over three decades with distinction, professionalism, and dedication to public safety. A native of Umuaka Community, Njaba Local Government Area, Imo State,…