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World’s Oldest Marathon Runner Passes Away at 104 in Road Tragedy

India’s Fauja Singh, believed to be the world’s oldest distance runner, has died in a road accident aged 114, his biographer said Tuesday. Singh, an Indian-born British national, nicknamed the “Turbaned Tornado”,... Read more »
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Edo Islamic Cleric Regains Freedom After Being Kidnapped

The Edo Police Command has announced the release of the Chief Imam of Uromi, Sheikh Moritada Obhakhoboh, from kidnappers’ captivity. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, in a statement released on... Read more »
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FUNAAB Students Launch Night Patrols Amid Growing Robbery Threat

Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, have taken matters into their own hands by initiating night patrols to tackle a surge in robbery incidents targeting their off-campus... Read more »
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Residents Hail Buhari’s Humility, Faith in Katsina

Some residents who used to pray with the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura Katsina State, have extolled his high moral behaviours. They testified that Buhari was a man that never... Read more »
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N156bn Impairment Charges Weigh on Eight Nigerian Banks’ Performance

Eight Nigerian banks incurred a combined N156bn in impairment charges on credit and financial assets in the first quarter of 2025, according to an analysis by The PUNCH of their unaudited financial... Read more »
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Senate Explains Delay in Reinstating Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Nigerian Senate has explained why it cannot yet reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended in March 2025. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, the... Read more »
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Humility Is Not a Campaign Strategy, It’s My Way of Life – Says Peter Obi

Labour Party leader and former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, has said he lives simply and personally does his own chores, including serving guests, because humility is part of who he is —... Read more »
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“We won’t leave any stone unturned get Tinubu out of Aso Rock in 2027”_ Edo PDP faction.

Chairman of the Edo State People Democratic Party Caretaker Committee, Tony Aziegbemi, has said the next move for the party is how to get President Bola Tinubu out of office in 2027.... Read more »
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AC Milan confirm Modric’s arrival

Croatia captain, Luka Modric, has signed a one-year deal with AC Milan at the age of 39, the Italian club said on Monday. Last week, Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said the 2018... Read more »
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WAFCON Quarterfinal: Fans urge Falcons to raise bar against Zambia

Some football enthusists in Aba, Abia State, have advised the Super Falcons of Nigeria to raise their game against the Copper Queens of Zambia, if they want to win the Women’s African... Read more »
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Israel PM under increasing pressure to end Gaza war

Prime Minister Netanyahu has said he’s ready to enter talks for a more lasting ceasefire once a deal for a temporary truce is agreed – but only when Hamas lays down its... Read more »
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Ondo Govt postpones major Exams over Buhari’s burial

The Ondo State Government has postponed the papers scheduled for tomorrow in the ongoing Joint SS2 Promotion Examination in all public secondary schools across the state. The postponement of the three papers... Read more »
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Ondo Gov Inaguarates New Commissioners, Reiterates Commitment to Good Governance.

….Gov urges new appointees to hit the ground running to meet people’s high expectations. The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability and... Read more »
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Anambra South By Election: Divine Assurance Of Sir Azuka Okwuosa’s Triumph Is Sacrosanct

Dear Beloved Anambra South Senatorial Constituents & APC Anambra South Senatorial bye-election delegates, In the stillness of our hearts, the whispers of the Divine echo with unwavering clarity…Just as Proverbs 18:10 beautifully... Read more »
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Jonathan, Ex-Ghana President Honor Late Buhari’s Memory in UK

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, on Monday visited Vice President Kashim Shettima and his delegation in London as they paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu... Read more »
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Kano Roadworks to Wrap Up by December, Says Commissioner

The Kano State Government has assured residents of the ancient city affected by the ongoing road rehabilitation and upgrading under the Kano Urban Renewal that the projects would be completed before the... Read more »
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Delta Contractor Kidnapped, Gunmen Demand N100m for Safe Release

Kidnappers have reportedly abducted a government contractor, Mr Lucky Ugbo, in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. Report gathered that the victim was kidnapped around 8.45 pm over four... Read more »
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Funeral in Daura Delays Tinubu’s Special FEC Meeting for Buhari

The Presidency on Monday postponed a special Federal Executive Council session earlier slated for Tuesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari to a yet-to-be-disclosed date. In a statement signed by the... Read more »
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Yobe Govt Pays Tribute to Buhari with Work-Free Day on Tuesday

Yobe State Governor, Dr. Mai Mala Buni, has declared Tuesday a work-free day to mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. The governor made this announcement in a statement signed... Read more »
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Ibas Receives Court Restraint on Inaugurating Rivers Service Commission Members

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Monday stopped the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), from inaugurating the newly confirmed Chairman and members... Read more »