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Ballon d’Or: List of Nigerian footballers who have been shortlisted for award
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ICC dismisses case filed by unknown petitioner against Nigeria
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dismissed a case filed by an unknown petitioner against the Federal Republic of Nigeria over The post ICC dismisses case filed by unknown petitioner against Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Just In: Tinubu’s US Record Dispute Is A Civil Matter, Not Criminal — Presidency
  The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu is facing a criminal case in the United States, insisting that an ongoing Freedom of Information Act lawsuit in Washington, DC is strictly a civil records-disclosure dispute. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on […] The post Just In: Tinubu’s US Record Dispute Is A Civil Matter, Not Criminal — Presidency appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Evening Recap: DSS bans civil arrests, Fubara signs N1.84tn budget, online mockery raises N14m for graduate, other top stories
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FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ over dropped World Cup investment plan
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PFIPC Scandal: Court Grants Alleged ‘Fake’ DG Access To Lawyers, Denies Bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the police and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice to grant Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged “fake” Director-General (DG) of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), access to his lawyers. Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order on Thursday while ruling on […]
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Raina Chassagne Filed for Divorce from Tory Lanez - Then the Case Was Dismissed
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Osun Assembly passes UNIOSUN amendment bill, forwards law to Adeleke
The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Establishment Amendment Bill 2026 into law, with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, saying the legislation would strengthen the institution and promote greater public interest in its development. The bill was passed during plenary on Thursday following a motion moved by the […] The post Osun Assembly passes UNIOSUN amendment bill, forwards law to Adeleke appeared first on Tribune Online.
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NDLEA uncovers Mexican cartel links to meth labs in Ogun, Oyo forests
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Don’t spare me if I fail as governor, Adekanmbi tells Oyo voters
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has declared that he is prepared to face criticism and opposition from the people if he fails to meet their expectations, should he be elected governor in 2027. Adekanmbi made the declaration on Thursday at a media hangout with journalists in […] The post Don’t spare me if I fail as governor, Adekanmbi tells Oyo voters appeared first on Tribune Online.
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37 Suspected Oil Thieves Choke To Death Inhaling Fumes In Rivers
The incident has shattered the quiet of the riverside communityof Okrika, with many more people still unaccounted for. The post 37 Suspected Oil Thieves Choke To Death Inhaling Fumes In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.
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Tension as influential African president orders crackdown on foreigners amid South Africa's xenophobia
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Niger Coup: FG Blasts Mischievous Claims, Says Nigeria Won’t Back Military Rule
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, insisting that Nigeria has never endorsed the seizure of political power through unconstitutional means. The post Niger Coup: FG Blasts Mischievous Claims, Says Nigeria Won’t Back Military Rule appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Nigerian woman trends online after listing achievements she recorded after joining US army
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Tinubu not on trial in US – Presidency
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FG To Take Nigerian Universities Off National Grid 
The federal government is set to move universities across Nigeria away from reliance on the national electricity grid as part of efforts to address persistent power challenges affecting academic activities. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in a recent interview, saying dedicated solar-powered mini-grids would be deployed to provide universities with […]
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Sharpeville massacre survivors take legal action against South African state
The protest took place on 21 March 1960 in Sharpeville, south of Johannesburg, as thousands of black South Africans demonstrated against apartheid-era pass laws... The post Sharpeville massacre survivors take legal action against South African state appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Find out more as MTN announces service disruption in 3 states, releases details
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Breaking: Nigerian governor approves 2026 budget as details emerge
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Kefas Bags Daily Times Award
One of the country’s oldest newspaper institutions, Daily Times  Nigeria, has named Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, as the most Outstanding Governor in the North East region. Governor Kefas emerged as one of six governors honoured across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, in commemoration of the newspaper’s 100th anniversary celebration. The centenary celebration was held on […]
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Ikpeme Charges Edo Queens, Rangers, Rivers United, Others To Fly Nigeria’s Flag High
Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has charged Nigeria’s representatives in this weekend’s continental competitions to fight for victory and make the country proud. Ikpeme expressed confidence in the ability of Edo Queens, Enugu Rangers, Rivers United, Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors to deliver positive results against their respective […]
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Osun election violence: Relief committee screens over 300 claims
The Osun State Election Violence Victims Relief Committee has begun the verification of more than 300 claims filed by residents who alleged that they suffered various forms of loss during violence associated with the August 15 governorship election. The exercise, which commenced on Thursday at the State House of Assembly, is aimed at identifying genuine […] The post Osun election violence: Relief committee screens over 300 claims appeared first on Tribune Online.
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New UK visa rules allow modern slavery victims to leave abusive employers
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Oyo Assembly passes N210bn supplementary budget to boost infrastructure, works
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the Supplementary Finance Bill, 2026, approving an additional N210 billion to finance... The post Oyo Assembly passes N210bn supplementary budget to boost infrastructure, works appeared first on Tribune Online.
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FULL LIST: 10 Most Expensive African Football Transfers In History
With several major deals completed over the past two seasons, the list has changed significantly. The post FULL LIST: 10 Most Expensive African Football Transfers In History appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Northern govs mourn Gumel, Zurmi emirs
Northern governors express condolences on the passing of the Emirs of Gumel and Zurmi, highlighting their legacies of peace and development. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-govs-mourn-gumel-zurmi-emirs/
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Falconets Arrive In Katowice As Spain World Cup Opener Looms
Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived in Katowice ahead of their opening Group F fixture against Spain at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The Nigeria U20 women’s national team departed their training base in Trzebnica on Thursday and checked into the Novotel Katowice Centrum as preparations entered their final phase ahead of the […]
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Oyo nabs 55 environmental offenders
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Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreign traders
Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small-scale businesses in the country, saying local traders... The post Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreign traders appeared first on Tribune Online.
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FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosures
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Enugu 2026: Governor Mbah Rules Out National Sports Festival Postponement
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has ruled out any postponement of the 23rd National Sports Festival, Enugu 2026, amid preparations for the 2027 general elections. Mbah gave the assurance when the Main Organising Committee (MOC) Advisory Team for the Festival paid a strategic working visit to the Enugu State Government House to assess preparations for […]
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Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke: How a Film Set Romance Became a Love Story
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Billionaire Ochacho reveals fresh details about the N400m mansion gifted to Peller, peeps react
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Two Palestinian teenagers killed during settler attack in West Bank
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed during an attack involving Israeli settlers and soldiers in the occupied West Bank, according to local officials. The post Two Palestinian teenagers killed during settler attack in West Bank appeared first on Tribune Online.
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2027: Our votes must count; we’ve had enough of this nonsense — Peter Obi
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US court’ll determine release or withholding of Tinubu’s records, not Atiku – Presidency
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