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US Bans Use Of Drones At World Cup Matches, Events
Drone flights will be banned over US stadiums hosting World Cup matches as well as over fan events related to the tournament that kicks off June 11, authorities said Thursday. On match days, unless specifically authorized, all aircraft including drones will be prohibited from flying within three nautical miles (5.6 kilometers) of stadiums and up…
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FG Considers Flight Restrictions, Passenger Isolation Over Ebola Threat
The Federal Government is considering possible restrictions on flights from countries affected by the Ebola virus, as part of fresh measures to prevent any outbreak in Nigeria. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, following a high-level strategic meeting held in Victoria Island, Lagos State, to review…
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“No Winners Have Emerged Yet,” NDC Warns Nigerians Against Fake Primary Results
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports circulating online claiming that winners have already emerged from its party primaries, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party clarified that its primaries are scheduled to hold on May 29, 2026, stressing that no official results could exist before the…
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Jonathan Set for PDP Presidential Ticket Ratification at Abuja Convention
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to hold a Special National Convention for the ratification of the nomination of former President as the party’s presidential candidate. According to a statement issued by the party, the convention is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Abuja. The event will be held at…
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Tinubu Says Nigeria Has Stabilised as Economy, Infrastructure and Security Reforms Begin to Yield Results
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday declared that Nigeria has begun to recover from years of economic instability and structural decline, assuring citizens that the sacrifices made under his administration’s reforms “have not been in vain.” In a nationwide address marking the third anniversary of his administration on May 29, 2026, Tinubu said his government…
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Statement by President Bola Tinubu on the 3rd anniversary of his administration, May 29, 2026
My fellow compatriots, Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history. I accepted that responsibility, fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges before us, but also deeply confident in the resilience and potential of the Nigerian people. Today, on the…
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Tinubu More Democratic Than Opposition Figures — Daniel Bwala
Presidential media aide Daniel Bwala has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against criticisms from opposition politicians, arguing that the President has demonstrated stronger democratic credentials than several leading opposition figures. In a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, Bwala took aim at prominent opposition leaders including Omoyele Sowore, Peter Obi and former Vice…
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Nigeria has Loss a Distinguished Soldier – Obi mourns
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian who served the country with honour and distinction. In a condolence message shared on Friday via his X account, Obi paid tribute to the late military officer for…
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Bola Tinubu: The man who took the bullet for Nigeria to survive
By BAYO ONANUGA With politicking intensifying ahead of the January 2027 election, opposition politicians have escalated their campaign of misinformation and calumny to diminish the impact and achievements of this administration over the last three years. Two years ago, when the administration was struggling to deal with the unintended consequences of its historic reforms, the…
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Troops Arrest Vigilante Member Spying for ISWAP Terrorists in Yobe
Troops of Sector 2 Mobile Intervention Battalion (MIB), in collaboration with local hunters, have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP informant in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State. Military sources said the suspect, identified as Alhaji Ibrahim, 42, was arrested at about 3:05 p.m. on May 25 following intelligence reports on his alleged communication and…