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Edo PDP, Ighodalo Reject Tribunal, Head to Appeal Court
Benin City, Nigeria —   The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, have rejected the verdict of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, vowing to appeal the decision. In a statement on Wednesday, PDP State Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, described the ruling as a “huge travesty of justice,” […]
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Tinubu Departs for France Amid Medical Speculations—Sowore
Abuja, Nigeria  —  Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has once again traveled to France for medical treatment, contradicting official claims of a working visit. Sowore, in a statement on Wednesday, criticized the alleged misinformation surrounding the president’s trip, expressing concern that Nigerians were being misled […]
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Simon Shortlisted for Ligue 1’s Best African Player Award
Paris, France  —   Moses Simon, Nantes’ dynamic winger, has been nominated for the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award, recognizing the best African player in France’s Ligue 1. The award, named in honor of late Cameroonian midfielder Marc-Vivien Foé, who tragically passed away on the pitch in 2003, celebrates outstanding African talent in French football. Simon, 29, […]
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CSOs Urge Immediate Suspension of Oil dealings in Ogoniland 
Abuja, Nigeria  —   Civil society organisations (CSOs) and religious leaders from the Niger Delta have called for an immediate suspension of oil exploration in Ogoniland, citing worsening environmental degradation and unfulfilled commitments to critical United Nations recommendations. The demand was made during a two-day human rights workshop convened by the World Council of Churches (WCC) […]
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Oil Production Declines by 50,000 Barrels Per Day in March
Abuja, Nigeria  —   Nigeria’s oil production saw a decline of 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March, averaging 1.5 million bpd in line with its designated quota.  The drop comes amid delays in loading the Bonny Light crude grade, following a fire outbreak at the Trans-Niger Pipeline. This development coincided with the Organisation of Petroleum […]
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Outstanding Graduate Honored with N500,000 Prize in Ondo
Okitipupa, Ondo State  —  The best-graduating student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Stephen Emeomi-Magi, has been awarded N500,000 in recognition of his academic excellence. The prestigious award, known as the “Mrs. Josephine Ajua Ahonaruogho Prize Money for Best Graduating Student,” was sponsored by the Ahonaruogho family of Benin, Edo State, as […]
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Uzodimma Appoints Nzeukwu as Acting Chief Judge
Owerri, Imo State  —   After a five-month vacancy, Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu has been officially sworn in as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State. The appointment was formalized on Wednesday evening, as Governor Hope Uzodimma administered the oath of office to Justice Nzeukwu at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Chambers, Douglas House, Owerri. Alongside him, […]
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Osimhen’s Brace takes Galatasaray to Turkish Cup Semifinals
Istanbul, Turkey  —  Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen delivered a match-winning performance, netting twice to secure Galatasaray’s 2-1 victory over Fenerbahçe in a gripping Turkish Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night. Turkey international Baris Yilmaz set up Osimhen for the opener just 10 minutes into the encounter, giving Galatasaray an early advantage in the fiercely contested derby. […]
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Wike Okays Employment of 34 Resident Doctors
Abuja, Nigeria  —  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has given the green light for the recruitment of 34 resident doctors under a seven-year fixed-term residency training program. Confirming the development, Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, revealed that these doctors represent the first […]
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 Ex- Officer Accused of killing three in Lagos Land Feud
Lagos, Nigeria  — The Yovoyan community in Badagry is reeling from shock and grief following the alleged killing of three individuals in a violent land dispute involving a former police officer. The victims, identified as Richard Atideka, Latevi Atideka, and Muji Onilude, were reportedly shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday, April 1, 2025. […]
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Mourinho Sparks Heated Touchline Clash with Rival Coach
Istanbul, Turkey  —  Fenerbahçe’s head coach, José Mourinho, has found himself at the center of controversy following a heated altercation with Galatasaray’s manager, Okan Buruk, after their intense derby showdown. The incident occurred at the final whistle when both coaches gathered around the match officials at the center of the pitch. Reports suggest Mourinho approached […]
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Edo Election Upholds Okpebholo’s Victory, Dismisses Petition
Edo – The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a unanimous decision delivered in Abuja, the three-member tribunal, led by Wilfred Kpochi, upheld Okpebholo’s victory in […]
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Musk will leave soon – Trump tells cabinet, associates
US – United States President Donald Trump has told members of his cabinet and other close associates that his billionaire ally Elon Musk will soon step back from his government role. It will be recalled that Trump has tasked the Tesla and SpaceX CEO with leading efforts to cut government funding and dismantle various US […]
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Police arrest Rivers pastor over alleged homosexual acts
Rivers State – Detectives from the Octopus, C4i, Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police Command are investigating the General Overseer of a new-generation church in the Eagleland area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, over allegations of homosexuality. The pastor, popularly known as Elijah, got into trouble after videos of him engaging in homosexual acts […]
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Ghana to investigate Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju’s death
Ghana – Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced plans to establish an investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju. The boxer collapsed in the third round of his bout against Ghanaian opponent Jon Mbanugu during Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing […]
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Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO, Appoints Bayo Ojulari as Replacement
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Mele Kyari as the Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and dissolved the entire board. In his place, Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari has been appointed as the new Group CEO, while Ahmadu Musa Kida will serve as the non-executive chairman. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga […]
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Ligue 1: Simon is Nantes’ most important player – Pallois
Ligue 1 – Nantes defender Nicolas Pallois has rated Moses Simon the club’s most important player. Simon has registered seven goals and eight assists for Antoine Kamboure’s men this season. Only three players, Rayan Cherki, and Dilane Bakwa (nine) have more assists than the Nigeria international this term. The 29-year-old has had a hand in […]
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Hajj 2025: Sick people shouldn’t travel – Sanwo-Olu
Hajj 2025 – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty for rebirth, growth and collective development due to the just-concluded […]
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Akpabio’s petition forced judge to withdraw from my suit
Nigeria – Suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of frustrating a suit she filed to stop her suspension. Natasha accused Akpabio of petitioning the National Judicial Council, NJC, and the Department of State Services, DSS, against Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Abuja Federal High Court. She claimed that Akpabio’s […]
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2027: Oil & Gas Host Canvass Tinubu’s Re-election
Nigeria – The leaders and people of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have urged President Bola Tinubu to contest the 2027 presidential election. They said his reelection would enable him to continue his reforms aimed at Nigeria’s economic recovery, stability, and growth. The President of HOSTCOM, Chief Benjamin Style Tamaranabi, […]
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Stanel World breaks fast in Niger with over 10,000 bread
Niger – As part of its annual events, Stanel World Suleja has identified with Muslim community in Suleja, Niger State with the distribution of over 10,000 loaves of bread to break Ramadan fast with at the weekend. The household brand in Nigeria States, Stanel World, is a subsidiary of Stanel Group of companies that has […]
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Ponzi scheme operators risk jail term, N20m fine, SEC warns
Nigeria – The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has warned that promoters and operators of any Ponzi Scheme in the country risk a penalty of not less than N20 million or imprisonment to a term of 10 years or both, upon conviction as prescribed by the provisions of the newly signed Investments and Securities Act […]
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Akpabio, Yahaya Bello plotted to kill me – Senator Natasha
Nigeria – Suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, plotted to kill her. The embattled lawmaker made the allegations while addressing her supporters, who gave her a rousing welcome during her homecoming on Tuesday. She said although […]
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CBN report $23bn net reserve – strongest in over three years
Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a Net Foreign Exchange Reserve (NFER) of $23.11 billion as of the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years. In a statement released in Abuja, the apex bank described the increase as a reflection of improved external liquidity, reduced short-term obligations, […]
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OpenAI Secures $40 Billion, Reaching $300 Billion Valuation 
San Francisco, USA  —  Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has finalized one of the largest private funding rounds in history, securing $40 billion at a post-money valuation of $300 billion. In a statement released on its official website, OpenAI emphasized that the fresh capital will drive advancements in AI research, expand its computing infrastructure, and enhance […]
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Rising Tension in Zimbabwe Amid Calls for Protests
Harare, Zimbabwe  —  Political unrest is mounting in Zimbabwe as citizens take to the streets, demanding the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid heavy security presence. A nationwide demonstration, initially planned as a mass movement to pressure Mnangagwa out of office, resulted in a near shutdown as tensions escalated. Protest organizer Blessed Geza, in a […]
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Hold Akpabio, Others Responsible If Anything Happen—Natasha
Kogi, Nigeria — The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to hold Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo and his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, responsible if she and her supporters are attacked. Akpoti-Uduaghan raised the alarm in a post via her official Facebook. She said, “My dear […]
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Police Advise Senator Natasha to Cancel Kogi Homecoming tour
Kogi, Nigeria  —   The Kogi State Police Command has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to cancel her planned homecoming rally, citing security concerns and a state-imposed ban on political gatherings. The call comes ahead of the scheduled event on Tuesday, where constituents from Kogi Central were reportedly preparing to welcome the embattled senator. In a statement […]
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Kim Soo-hyun Dismisses Underage Dating Allegations
Seoul, South Korea  —  Renowned South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has firmly denied allegations suggesting he was involved in a romantic relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. The denial came during an emotional press conference in Seoul, where the 37-year-old actor addressed the accusations, which surfaced following Kim Sae-ron’s tragic […]
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Trump Endorses Executive Order Targeting Ticket Scalping
United States — The US President, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on Monday, clamping down on ticket scalping and live event pricing. Trump, with American entertainer Kid Rock at his side, said the directive seeks to prevent “unscrupulous middlemen” from profiting off reselling tickets for concerts and other events at an “enormous markup”. It […]
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