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Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and mastermind behind the deadly October 7 attacks on Israel, has been killed in Gaza, Israeli officials announced on Thursday. Sinwar, who was at the top of Israel's most-wanted list, is believed to have…
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has taken the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, to task over the increasing number of out-of-school children in the country, calling on the agency to intensify efforts to…
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Morocco is set to host the CAF Best Awards for the third consecutive year, DAILY POST reports. According to africasoccer.com, the 2024 edition of the CAF Best Awards will be held on Monday, December 16. The 2023 edition of the ceremony…
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The United States government has escalated its legal action against Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, CEO of Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, by seeking the forfeiture of assets valued at approximately $14 million. This follows an…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the date for the Anambra governorship election. This was made known by the INEC national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday while addressing representatives of…
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Former Barcelona attacker, Luis Suarez, has said that Brazilian icon and former teammate, Neymar ignored his advice to move to the Premier League instead of joining Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar joined PSG in the summer of 2017 in a deal…
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PDP Governor Criticizes Ineffective Policies, Urges Government Reform. Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, has raised alarm over the federal government’s…
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The Federal Government and Organised Labour reached a new agreement on Wednesday aimed at addressing the soaring prices of transport and essential goods, particularly food items. This move comes in response to growing public unease over…
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Victor Osimhen has reflected on his decision to join Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray in the summer. Osimhen stated he wouldn’t let anyone decide his future. The Nigeria international linked up with Galatasaray on a…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the payment of the new minimum wage to state workers, effective from October 2024. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, during a…
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On-Fire Nigeria Beat New Zealand in Opener at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.  Nigeria kicked off their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign in style with a commanding 4-1 victory over New Zealand in their opening group match at the CFC…
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Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has claimed he rejected Pep Guardiola’s attempts to sign him for Manchester City. Pogba revealed this in a new interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. According to him, he chose Juve over the chance…
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Adejumo Lateef, a prominent agitator for the Yoruba Nation, has died while in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Services, as disclosed during a court hearing on Wednesday. Lateef was the 18th defendant among 27 individuals facing…
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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana and his son, Folarin, popularly known as Falz, have given a 12-hour ultimatum to controversial crossdresser Bobrisky to retract his defamatory claim against them. DAILY POST reports that Bobrisky, in…
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The Presidency has named the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, AGF George Akume and the Ministers as those in charge of the country’s leadership in the absence of President…
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Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, said the country is spending its increased revenue on social investment, such as cash transfers to Nigerians. Edun disclosed this on Tuesday at a panel session during the 30th Nigeria…
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Popular Nollywood actor Otunba Ayobami Olabiyi, widely known as Bobo B, has passed away. He reportedly died in Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief illness. Olabiyi was the former governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association…
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The Nigerian government has denied a report claiming that it apologized to Libya, over their maltreatment of the Super Eagles, when they arrived in the North African country for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. This follows a story…
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Many dead as petrol tanker explodes in Jigawa.  Jigawa Tanker Explosion Death Toll Rises to 105. The death toll from the tanker explosion in Jigawa State has tragically increased to 105, while the number of injured individuals has also…
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has sympathised with the government and people of Jigawa State over a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura LGA, that has left over 90 people dead. The President’s wife through a…
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