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LaLiga: ‘It’s joy to see him play’ – Sevilla boss names best player in the world
Sevilla manager, Matias Almeyda, has praised Barcelona’s prodigy, Lamine Yamal, calling him the best player in the world. The Blaugrana will face Sevilla in LaLiga at Camp Nou on Sunday. The Catalan giants could only manage a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in the first leg of the Champions League last sixteen. As the LaLiga […] LaLiga: ‘It’s joy to see him play’ – Sevilla boss names best player in the world
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Tinubu Pledges Media Tariff Review, Calls For Collaboration
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to review tariffs on newspaper and broadcasting materials to strengthen the media industry and enhance its constitutional role. Tinubu made the pledge on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during an inter-faith breaking of fast with media executives. The president commended media owners, editors and journalists for informing citizens, shaping […]
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Osimhen hits 12th League goal as Onuachu extends scoring streak in Turkey
With both Osimhen and Onuachu delivering week after week in Turkey, Nigerian attacking power continues to shape the narrative of the Süper Lig season. The post Osimhen hits 12th League goal as Onuachu extends scoring streak in Turkey appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2027: Ogoni Activist dares Wike, declares for Rivers governorship
Leader of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative (LOLI) and the Liberation Movement for Good Governance (LMGG), Dr. Fabeke Douglas, has officially declared his intention to contest the Rivers State Governorship in the 2027 election. The post 2027: Ogoni Activist dares Wike, declares for Rivers governorship appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NPFL: Kano Pillars in Minna to beat Niger Tornadoes — Musa
Kano Pillars forward, Ahmed Musa is hopeful of a positive result in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 30 fixture against Niger Tornadoes. The Sai Masu Gida will be up against Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna on Sunday (today). Kano Pillars are determined to consolidate on their last win over […] NPFL: Kano Pillars in Minna to beat Niger Tornadoes — Musa
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Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47, launch manhunt for gang members in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and busted his hideout at Gidan Akuya Village in Keana Local Government Area, following actionable intelligence from operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID). The post Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47, launch manhunt for gang members in Nasarawa appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Thiago Silva: Chelsea mourns passing of former player's mother at 70
Thiago Silva mourns the loss of his mother, Angela Maria da Silva, at 70. Chelsea and Porto express condolences as the defender misses today's match.
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Investigation: How procurement delays crippled Abuja water billing
Abuja, March 15, 2026 (NAN) Amid worsening potable water shortages in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), many residents have raised concerns over a new challenge of the sudden disappearance of monthly water bills. The water consumers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews said they have not received bills from […] The post Investigation: How procurement delays crippled Abuja water billing appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Iran confirms Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition as Trump demands surrender
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi claimed on Saturday that Mojtaba Khamenei is in good condition, in response to doubts about the supreme leader’s well-being. Mojtaba, 56, was injured in the airstrikes that targeted dozens of the Islamic Republic’s senior officials at the start of the United States-Israel operation, now on Day 16. The speculation about […] Iran confirms Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition as Trump demands surrender
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Bandits kill 20 security officials in Plateau ambush – Group
The group said some attackers were reportedly killed, and the bandits later invaded the Kyaram community. The post Bandits kill 20 security officials in Plateau ambush – Group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fayose bets N10m, says Tinubu may fail to secure 20% votes in South-East
A Nigerian businessman and social media personality, Isaac Fayose, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will struggle to secure up to 20 per cent of votes in the South-East during the 2027 general elections. Fayose made the claim in a post shared on his Facebook page while reacting to the recent activities of the City [...]
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Navy destroys illegal refinery in Rivers, intercepts stolen fuel in C’Rivers
The Nigerian Navy intensifies its illegal refinery crackdown, destroying a site in Rivers State and intercepting 3,950 litres of stolen fuel in Calabar. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-destroys-illegal-refinery-in-rivers-intercepts-stolen-fuel-in-crivers/
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NPFL: Ogenyi charges Wikki Tourists players to go for win against 3SC
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi, has urged his players to believe in their ability as they do battle with Shooting Stars in Ibadan. Ogenyi’s side will take on Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga , Ibadan on Sunday(today). The experienced tactician believed that with the right mentality his team can secure the […] NPFL: Ogenyi charges Wikki Tourists players to go for win against 3SC
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We will pursue, kill child killer Netanyahu – Iran
Regional tensions have escalated sharply since the US and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran on February 28. The strikes reportedly killed at least 1,300 people in Iran, including the country’s then-supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
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US/Israel-Iran War (Day 16): Trump asks countries to send warships to Hormuz
India announced that two of its tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The post US/Israel-Iran War (Day 16): Trump asks countries to send warships to Hormuz appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Yul Edochie storms Owerri for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope National Youth Tour, links up with Obi Cubana
Nollywood star Yul Edochie joins Obi Cubana at the Renewed Hope National Youth Tour, pledging support for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid in Owerri.
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Unknown individuals looted palliatives at our Owerri rally – City Boy Movement
The leadership of a support group of President Bola Tinubu, City Boy Movement, has spoken on the looting of palliative materials during its sensitization rally in Owerri, Imo State, on Saturday. The materials, including food items, phones, sewing machines and grinders, among others, which were to be distributed to people, were displayed at the venue […] Unknown individuals looted palliatives at our Owerri rally – City Boy Movement
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Soludo breaks fast with Anambra Muslim community, urges unity
Anambra Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, hosted the Muslim community for Iftar, emphasizing communal solidarity, inclusivity, and lasting unity in the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-breaks-fast-with-anambra-muslim-community-urges-unity/
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Five sacrifices a man should never make to please a woman
By Funke Egbemode  Let me start with these three stories. Not fairy tales but real-life type stories, the kind you hear in salons, offices, church corridors and beer parlours where men whisper their regrets over sweating bottles of beer and spicy nkwobi. Yemi was the kind of man mothers prayed their daughters would marry. Handsome, [...]
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‘Probe alleged ₦5.9 billion spent on rebranding NNPC to NNPCL’, SERAP tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate the alleged expenditure of about ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).” The post ‘Probe alleged ₦5.9 billion spent on rebranding NNPC to NNPCL’, SERAP tells Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Mother’s Day: Nigerian mothers are nation’s heroes, says Oluremi Tinub
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, celebrates Nigerian mothers on Mother’s Day, calling them the silent architects of the nation’s future and its heroes Read More: https://punchng.com/mothers-day-nigerian-mothers-are-nations-heroes-says-oluremi-tinub/
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Four die, others injured in Lagos expressway crash
Four passengers are dead and four others injured after a fatal Lagos expressway crash involving a truck and a commercial minibus on the Lekki-Epe Expresswa Read More: https://punchng.com/four-die-others-injured-in-lagos-expressway-crash/
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Chinese prophet forecasts outcome of US-Iran war after two predictions prove correct
Professor Xueqin Jiang, dubbed China’s Nostradamus, had predicted Trump’s 2024 win, a US-Iran war, and warned America would face defeat in the conflict.
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Fire razes over 10 shops at Jos terminus market despite prompt firefighting response
A fire on Saturday night gutted parts of the popular Terminus Market (Jos Main Market) in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, destroying more than 10 shops, even as firefighters and emergency teams worked swiftly to contain the blaze. The post Fire razes over 10 shops at Jos terminus market despite prompt firefighting response appeared first on Vanguard News.
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‘You Are Our Nation’s Heroes,’ Oluremi Tinubu Hails Nigerian Mothers
Mother’s Day is celebrated in March in honour of mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. The post ‘You Are Our Nation’s Heroes,’ Oluremi Tinubu Hails Nigerian Mothers appeared first on Channels Television.
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Don’t Allow Politicians Use You To Witch-Hunt Perceived Enemies, Group Advises IGP Disu
A human rights group, Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI) has called on the Inspector General of Police, Mr Rilwan Tunji Disu not to allow himself to be…
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Buhari Printed N30 Trillion, It Made The Economy Tough For Tinubu – Jimoh Ibrahim 
 Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has said that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited serious economic challenges that cannot be resolved immediately, pointing to policies implemented during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Saturday night, the senator explained that Nigeria’s current economic management is complicated by […]
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Police to arrest expelled Igbinedion school boys after viral bullying video
The Nigeria Police Force, Edo State Police Command, says it has launched a comprehensive investigation into the alleged bullying incident at the Igbinedion Secondary School. DAILY POST reports that a viral video captured a moment two students brutalized colleague in the school premises. A few days after the video went viral, the management of the […] Police to arrest expelled Igbinedion school boys after viral bullying video
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Jigawa First Lady raises alarm over alleged diversion of therapeutic food for malnourished children
The Jigawa State First Lady, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, has raised concern over the increasing diversion and sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) meant for the treatment of severely malnourished children in the state. She made the observation while receiving the Jigawa State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibrahim, during […] Jigawa First Lady raises alarm over alleged diversion of therapeutic food for malnourished children
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Guardiola Changes Tune On Man City’s Title Race Hopes After Arsenal Steal March
Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City’s title hopes are “not over” – despite claiming on Friday that anything but a win over West Ham would put pay to their Premier League…
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City Boys: Tinubu won’t get 20% votes in South East – Isaac Fayose stakes N10m
Ahead of the 2027 elections, a Nigerian businessman and social media personality, Isaac Fayose has claimed that President Bola Tinubu will not get 20% votes from the South East. Fayose made the claim in a Facebook post, while reacting to the City Boys recent outings in Imo State. DAILY POST reports that members of the […] City Boys: Tinubu won’t get 20% votes in South East – Isaac Fayose stakes N10m
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Breaking: Iran vows to "pursue and kill" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Breaking news: Iran's Revolutionary Guards have vowed to "pursue and kill" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, escalating tensions in the region.
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Speaking the romance language in marriage, by Bosede Ola-Samuel
One weak point of marriage in this part of the world is the lack of romance. To most married people, the language of romance is so foreign that it’s hardly spoken. Or when spoken by one partner, the other one misrepresents or misunderstands it. A romantic marriage is one that won’t lack sex. Rather, it’s [...]
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2027: Cross River residents in Abuja endorse Tinubu, Otu, Jarigbe
Residents of Cross River State living in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu and Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, signaling an The post 2027: Cross River residents in Abuja endorse Tinubu, Otu, Jarigbe appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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APC thugs disrupt ADC secretariat opening in Bakassi, destroy equipment
Suspected political thugs allegedly loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, disrupted a planned opening of a secretariat by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The attackers reportedly stormed the venue of the event, dispersed supporters of the opposition party and destroyed canopies, loudspeakers, chairs […] APC thugs disrupt ADC secretariat opening in Bakassi, destroy equipment
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PDP crisis: Wike, governors’ camps to meet Monday over reconciliation
Members of a reconciliation committee drawn from the camps of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party are expected to meet on Monday as efforts intensify to resolve the party’s lingering leadership crisis. A senior PDP figure, who spoke on condition of [...]
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