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Djokovic cruises into record 19th French Open quarter-final

Novak Djokovic eased into a record-breaking 19th Roland Garros quarter-final with a comfortable straight-sets victory over Cameron Norrie on Monday. The three-time French Open champion will renew his rivalry with third seed... Read more »
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Midnight Exams: WAEC faces N100bn lawsuit

A Lagos-based lawyer and human rights activist, Evans Ufeli, has dragged the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the Minister of Education before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, seeking redress... Read more »
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UN Staff Kidnapped in Jos, Vehicle Found, Suspect Flees

Security forces have recovered a vehicle belonging to a United Nations (UN) staff member who was kidnapped by gunmen in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victim, identified as... Read more »
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Ukraine, Russia agree prisoner swap, ceasefire talks stall

Ukraine and Russia have reached a new agreement to conduct a large-scale prisoner exchange, swapping hundreds of severely wounded soldiers and all captured fighters under the age of 25. However, talks held... Read more »

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Reps fault WAEC over exam conduct, seek reforms

The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, on Monday, chided the management of the West African Examinations Council over widespread irregularities and operational failures that characterised the 2025... Read more »
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My suspension by senate was planned – Natasha

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, has spoken out regarding her suspension from the Nigerian Senate on March 6, describing the action as both premeditated and politically driven. In an... Read more »
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Police arrest five over attack on Vice Principal in AKURE

The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended five suspects, including a woman identified as Mrs. Dorcas Asije, in connection with an alleged attack on the Vice Principal of Complete Child Development Centre... Read more »
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Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Rape of 10-Year-Old Girl in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division on Monday sentenced a 33-year-old man, Olamilekan Ajewole, to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old girl The court, however, discharged and acquitted a 25-year-old... Read more »
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Ilorin Durbar Committee Disputes N150m Govt Funding Report

The Ilorin Emirate Durbar committee for the annual cultural festival in the Ilorin Emirate has debunked allegations that it collected N150 million from the state government for this year’s annual cultural festival.... Read more »
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Enugu Govt Slams Disco with Refund Order for 20,000 Overbilled Customers

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company to refund over 20,000 customers who were overbilled in April 2025. In a statement signed and released by EERC Chairman,... Read more »
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FG Seeks N880 Billion for Road Maintenance, Cites Infrastructure Needs

The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo, on Monday, declared that the Nigerian government must spend approximately N880 billion for the maintenance of the federal road network across the country. This... Read more »
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Kogi Commissioner Announces N98.8 Billion Debt Clearance in 15 Months

The Kogi State Government has announced that it has liquidated a total debt of N98.8 billion since assuming office 15 months ago. This was disclosed on Monday by the State Commissioner for... Read more »
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Ethiopian Airlines to Invest in 20 Regional Jets for Enhanced Operations

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, is preparing to purchase at least 20 regional or small narrowbody aircraft. This move supports the airline’s plan to expand its domestic fleet and... Read more »
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UNODC Reveals Alarming Statistic: 60% of Boko Haram Victims are Youths

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that 60 per cent of those affected by the Boko Haram conflict in Nigeria’s North-East are youths. UNODC’s Country Director in... Read more »
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Public Holidays Declared for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration on June 6 and 9

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 6th, and Monday, 9th June 2025 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on... Read more »
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US mourns Niger flood victims

The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed sadness over the floods that struck Niger State last week, leaving at least 151 people dead and displacing more than 3,000 residents. In a... Read more »
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Woman arrested for stealing two-month-old boy in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old woman, Joy Temitope, for allegedly stealing a two-month-old baby in Koko, Delta State. This was made known in a statement shared by the... Read more »
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Poland Elects Nawrocki As President

Karol Nawrocki has emerged as Poland’s new president after a tightly contested second-round election that has shifted the political balance in the country. According to the National Electoral Commission, Nawrocki secured 50.89... Read more »
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I Enjoy Stepping on Big Toes — Wike Defends Ground Rent Crackdown

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he takes pleasure in challenging the country’s elite, especially when enforcing laws they often ignore. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on... Read more »
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No One Can Sack Me From PDP — Wike Fires Back at Critics

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed calls for his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party, declaring that no one has the authority or courage to remove him. Speaking during a... Read more »