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5 things to know about the new US Green Card policy
The US has introduced a major change to its immigration system, requiring most immigrants applying for green cards to do so from outside the country, marking a significant shift in how permanent residency applications are processed. The post 5 things to know about the new US Green Card policy appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Amotekun busts criminal network operating under lunacy cover in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as the Amotekun Corps, have apprehended some persons disguising as lunatics to perpetrate crimes in some parts of the state. The arrested fake lunatics were alleged to be involved in kidnapping and drug trafficking as well as robbery operations. While disclosing the development, the Amotekun […] Amotekun busts criminal network operating under lunacy cover in Ondo
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Boko Haram attack foiled as troops rescue 92 kidnap victims in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully executed a swift and decisive rescue operation that freed 92 kidnapped victims from Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Biu- Buratai–Kamuya -Damaturu road. The post Boko Haram attack foiled as troops rescue 92 kidnap victims in Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.
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20 Killed, Over 50 Injured as Bomb Blast Hits Train in Pakistan’s Quetta
A deadly bomb explosion targeting a passenger train in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, has killed at least 20 people and left more than 50 others injured. The blast occurred on Sunday while the train was travelling through the city, causing several carriages to derail, overturn, and catch fire. Security personnel and local […]
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Usyk Rocked Before Stopping Verhoeven To Retain Heavyweight Belts
Verhoeven is a legend of kick-boxing but no one expected him to cause the great Usyk so many problems in a boxing bout. The post Usyk Rocked Before Stopping Verhoeven To Retain Heavyweight Belts appeared first on Channels Television.
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‘I wish I had fled home after BBNaija win’ — Phyna reflects on money mistakes
“Nobody cared about investment; everybody just wanted money. Some told me their husbands had died and they needed ₦1 million. Others said they wanted…” The post ‘I wish I had fled home after BBNaija win’ — Phyna reflects on money mistakes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu Emerges Winer Of Presidential Primary In Adamawa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged the winner of the All Progressives Congress presidential primary congress in Adamawa State after the collation of results from the 21 local government areas of the state. The result was announced by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who served as the state collation officer for the exercise conducted under the […]
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APC Presidential Primaries: Massive Turnout Reflects Deepening Democracy – Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the massive turnout recorded during the party’s nationwide presidential primaries as a reflection of the APC’s growing grassroots acceptance and strengthening internal democracy. Yilwatda stated this shortly after participating in the APC presidential primary election at his Dungung Ward in Kanke Local […]
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Why I Wore 500-Loaf Bread Dress To AMVCA 12 — BBNaija’s Queen
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Queen Mercy Atang, has explained the painful experience behind the viral bread dress she wore to the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The reality star surprised many at the event when she showed up in a dress made from 500 loaves of bread. Speaking in an interview with […]
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Hull City Edge Middlesbrough To Secure Promotion To Premier League
Hull City clinched a dramatic 1-0 victory against Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final on Saturday, securing their promotion to the Premier League. This remarkable achievement marks Hull as the first team since Blackpool to ascend from a sixth-place finish in the regular season. The match was a tense affair, with both teams struggling to […]
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Real Madrid Announce Alaba, Carvajal’s Departure As Mourinho Arrives
Real Madrid have announced the exit of defender David Alaba and Captain Dani Carvajal this summer. The duo will leave the Bernabeu as free agents at the end of their current contract. Madrid are refreshing their squad ahead of Jose Mourinho’s arrival in June. The LaLiga giants also want to clear up space on the […]
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EPL Final Day: 9 clubs that could still qualify for Europe
The English Premier League, EPL title race and relegation battle may have dominated attention this season, but the fight for European qualification is also set for a dramatic finish on the final day of the campaign. The post EPL Final Day: 9 clubs that could still qualify for Europe appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs concealed in bicycle luggage carriers
The NDLEA has seized hundreds of MDMA (Ecstasy) pills hidden in bicycle luggage carriers bound for Europe, warning against unknown parcels. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-uncovers-illicit-drugs-concealed-in-bicycle-luggage-carriers/
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Shock in Maiduguri as 27-Year-Old Allegedly Kills Close Friend
A tragic incident has rocked the Gonidamgari community in Maiduguri, Borno State, after a 27-year-old man identified as Kaka Adam allegedly stabbed his friend to death on Saturday morning. The victim, identified as Bako, 30, was reportedly killed around 9:00 a.m. following an altercation whose cause remains unclear. According to eyewitnesses, residents were alerted after […]
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Iran hangs man for spying during war with US, Israel
Iran has executed Mojtaba Kian for espionage, the first known execution for spying during the recent war with the US and Israel. Kian shared defense indust Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-hangs-man-for-spying-during-war-with-us-israel/
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$460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors,’ finance ministry says
According to SERAP, “Nigerians still do not know exactly the names of local contractors for the project." The post $460m Abuja CCTV Project: ‘We have no record of local contractors,’ finance ministry says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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David Raya Bids Emotional Farewell As Karl Hein’s Arsenal Journey Ends
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has shared a heartfelt farewell to Karl Hein following the confirmation of his transfer from Arsenal to Werder Bremen. Hein, the Estonian international, spent the 2025/26 season on loan at the Bundesliga club and will now make the move permanent, as announced on Saturday. In an emotional Instagram post, Hein reflected […]
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VeryDarkMan addresses viral mosque assault linking him to alleged religious plot
Social media commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has publicly distanced himself from allegations circulating in a viral video claiming he sponsored a religious narrative aimed at inciting tension between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria. In the video, a young man was seen being questioned and assaulted after reportedly entering a mosque to pray.  […] VeryDarkMan addresses viral mosque assault linking him to alleged religious plot
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Popoola Wins Inaugural TYB Captain’s Golf Tournament
Abiola Popoola has emerged as the overall champion of the inaugural TYB Captain’s Golf Tournament, held at the prestigious Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC) in Abuja. The tournament, which commenced on Monday and concluded on Saturday, showcased an impressive array of talent. Popoola, who played off a handicap of 18, […]
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Gunman Killed By US Secret Service After Opening Fire Near White House
Multiple US media outlets identified the suspect as Nasire Best, 21, of Maryland, reporting that Best had a history of mental health The post Gunman Killed By US Secret Service After Opening Fire Near White House appeared first on Channels Television.
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Abidikugu wins ADC House of Reps primary in Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency
Dr Kazeem Adesina Abidikugu has been declared as the winner of African Democratic Congress, (ADC) House of Representatives primary election in Ibadan North East/ Ibadan South East Federal Constituency in Oyo State.  DAILY POST reports that the election was held in all the wards cut across Ibadan North East and Ibadan South East local government […] Abidikugu wins ADC House of Reps primary in Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency
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Katsina Police Arrest Six Over Kidnap of 8-Year-Old, Recover N7.5m Ransom
The Katsina State Police Command has dismantled a seven-man kidnapping syndicate allegedly responsible for the abduction of an eight-year-old boy in Katsina metropolis, recovering N7.5 million believed to be part of the ransom paid by the victim’s family. The operation, carried out by operatives of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), led to […]
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Soldiers neutralise terrorists, arrest collaborators in Borno, Yobe operations
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified clearance operations across the North-East, killing suspected terrorists, arresting collaborators, and recording fresh surrenders in Borno and Yobe states.
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How I Returned from the Gate of the Other World (4)
The nurses at Al Shifa Hospital in Makkah are well-trained, diligent and passionate about their work. They are very active as well. When I started to come around — returning to this world through the gate of the other world — I imagined the hospital as an army unit and the nurses as soldiers. Mostly […]
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Transfer: Iheanacho keen to extend Celtic stay 
Kelechi Iheanacho hopes he will be offered a new deal by Scottish Premiership champions, Celtic, DAILY POST reports. Iheanacho arrived the Celtic Park on a free transfer last summer after parting ways with LaLiga outfit, Sevilla. The Hoops have the option  to extend his stay  for an additional year but are they to take a […] Transfer: Iheanacho keen to extend Celtic stay 
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Barcelona Beat Lyon To Win 4th Women’s Champions League Title In 6 Years
Barcelona secured their fourth Champions League title in six seasons as Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo each scored twice in the second-half to thrash Lyon in the final in Oslo. BBC Sports reports that Pajor broke the deadlock in the 55th minute when she latched on to a pass from Patri Guijarro and planted a […]
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Troops Kill Terrorists, Arrest Collaborators In Borno, Yobe
The military said sustained offensives and pressure on terrorist enclaves have continued to trigger fresh surrenders by fighters and their relatives. The post Troops Kill Terrorists, Arrest Collaborators In Borno, Yobe appeared first on Channels Television.
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‘I’ll slap you’ – How ADC stakeholders’ meeting turned violent in Abuja [VIDEO]
A video clip that captured moments a stakeholders’ meeting of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, turned violent in Abuja has emerged online. DAILY POST learnt that trouble began when stakeholders of the party, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator, Ireti kingibe met ahead of the distribution of materials for the senatorial primary held on Saturday. […] ‘I’ll slap you’ – How ADC stakeholders’ meeting turned violent in Abuja [VIDEO]
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Blowing the Whistle on a Spouse’s “Misconduct”?
A story surfaced online that cracked open uncomfortable questions about how we resolve conflict in marriage and the faulty scripts many of us still follow. Gistmate Media reported that a family meeting turned chaotic after a Nigerian man allegedly found two sex toys hidden in his wife’s bag. What should have been a private conversation […]
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Trump says agreement with Iran ‘largely negotiated’
Mr Trump, in a Truth Social post on Saturday, said the deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but did not give any further details. The post Trump says agreement with Iran ‘largely negotiated’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kwara North Monarchs, Leaders Welcome Salihu’s Emergence As APC Guber Candidate
The Kwara North Traditional Rulers Council and community leaders have welcomed the emergence of Engr. Yakubu Salihu as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State. Salihu emerged as the APC candidate during the party’s governorship primary election held on Friday ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development is seen […]
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Solomon Akiyesi buried in quiet ceremony, fans notice absence of colleagues
Solomon Akiyesi has been laid to rest, with emotional videos and pictures from his funeral revealing heartfelt moments among grieving friends and family.
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Pidomson emerges ADC governorship candidate for Rivers
Former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State following the party’s primary election. Pidomson secured 112,086 votes in the exercise conducted across the 23 local government areas of the state, defeating four other aspirants in the race. The […] Pidomson emerges ADC governorship candidate for Rivers
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Police rescue abducted Lagos-bound passengers in Edo
By Ado Oyeyemi The Edo State Police Command has rescued the remaining six passengers abducted during an attack on a commercial bus operated by Young Shall Grow Motors along the Benin-Lagos Road. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the victims were rescued during sustained bush-combing [...]
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US arrests Nigerian over alleged bank fraud, possession of stolen mails
By Ado Oyeyemi United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles has arrested a Nigerian national, Etinosa Osahon, over alleged fraud-related offences. The agency disclosed this in a statement shared via its official X handle, noting that the 49-year-old suspect was taken into custody on May 21 and is currently facing removal proceedings. According [...]
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Tinubu floors rival in Bauchi APC presidential primary, polls 156,541 votes
President Bola Tinubu has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary in Bauchi State, securing 156,541 votes in the exercise conducted across the state. Tinubu defeated his only challenger, Stanley Osifo, who polled 2,650 votes. The result was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, […] Tinubu floors rival in Bauchi APC presidential primary, polls 156,541 votes
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