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Arsenal set unique record as Gunners defeat Mansfield to reach FA Cup quarterfinal
Arsenal became the first Premier League team this season to score 100 goals as the Gunners reached the FA Cup quarterfinals with win a 2-1 win over Mansfield Town.
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NGX weekly turnover falls 10.7% as investors trade N177.7bn in shares
Meanwhile, the NGX All-Share Index and market capitalisation appreciated by 2.15 per cent and 2.16 per cent to close at 196,968.15 points and N126.437 trillion.
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Army Buries Soldiers Killed in Borno Operations
The Nigerian Army has laid to rest soldiers who lost their lives in ongoing counter-insurgency operations in Borno State. The burial took place on Friday at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri. Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, confirmed the development in a statement […] The post Army Buries Soldiers Killed in Borno Operations appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Iran: Death inevitable in war – Trump on slain US soldiers
President Donald Trump has described the death of six United States soldiers in the Middle East as inevitable. Trump stated this on Saturday as he briefly addressed the deaths of fallen heroes in the ongoing US/Israeli and Iran war. He spoke at the “Shield of the Americas Summit” in Doral, Florida in front of heads […] Iran: Death inevitable in war – Trump on slain US soldiers
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Presidential Race: Obi picks up ADC membership card, confirms determination to contest 2027 election
With this development, all eyes are now on Obi as he begins active campaigning and mobilization within the ADC, setting the stage for what could be a highly competitive presidential contest
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Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji inaugurates 5,000 grassroots canvassers for re-election bid
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has inaugurated 5,000 canvassers to mobilise support for his re-election and that of Bola Tinubu. The 5,000 person-to-person community canvassers for the Oyebanji/Afuye ticket and The post Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji inaugurates 5,000 grassroots canvassers for re-election bid appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Peter Obi, Victor Umeh officially register with ADC in Anambra
Before the commencement of the registration exercise, 48,900 membership cards were distributed to party leaders across the 21 LGAs of the state The post Peter Obi, Victor Umeh officially register with ADC in Anambra appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daniel Bwala’s Al Jazeera Humiliation
What viewers saw on Mehdi Hasan’s Head to Head was the spectacle of a presidential spokesman arriving unarmed to a firefight he should have anticipated, then trying to fight back with nervous laughter, evasions, amnesia and the old Nigerian official fallback of whataboutery.
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Police Sharpen Counter-Terror Skills, Deploy New CTU Base   By El-ameen Ibrahim, Abuja   The Nigeria Police Force has intensified efforts to tackle terrorism and other violent crimes with a…
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Latest Developments On Middle East War
Israel said it hit 16 military aircraft belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in overnight strikes on Mehrabad airport, in Tehran. The post Latest Developments On Middle East War appeared first on Channels Television.
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Revealed: Why Ademola Lookman did not join Bayern Munich from Atalanta
German football journalist Christian Falk has explained why Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman'a proposed move to Bayern Munich failed to materialise.
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Israel Strikes 16 Revolutionary Guards Aircraft At Tehran Airport
The military accused the Guards of using Mehrabad International Airport to send cash and weapons to its proxies in the Middle East. The post Israel Strikes 16 Revolutionary Guards Aircraft At Tehran Airport appeared first on Channels Television.
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Lagos commumity accuses police of threat, disobedience to court order 
Stakeholders in the Alaka area of Lagos State have raised the alarm following an alleged threat by armed policemen during an inspection visit to their property.  ‎According to them, the The post Lagos commumity accuses police of threat, disobedience to court order  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Customs rallies airlines, shipping lines for NSW rollout
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stepped up efforts to drive the implementation of Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW) project, calling on airline and shipping line operators to support the The post Customs rallies airlines, shipping lines for NSW rollout appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NCCE, firm renew pact to expand phonics-based reading in colleges
The NCCE and Universal Learning Solutions have renewed their partnership to strengthen phonics-based reading instruction in Nigeria’s Colleges of Education Read More: https://punchng.com/ncce-firm-renew-pact-to-expand-phonics-based-reading-in-colleges/
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APC chieftain condemns attack on Amaechi, ADC secretariat in Rivers
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has joined in condemning the burning and destruction of the Ubima Ward secretariat of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, located in Rotimi Amaechi’s community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday, Eze […] APC chieftain condemns attack on Amaechi, ADC secretariat in Rivers
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IWD: Stakeholders Urge Greater Support, Unity For Women As USOSA Launches HER Unity Circle
  IWD: Stakeholders Urge Greater Support, Unity For Women As USOSA Launches HER Unity Circle CHIDI UGWU, ABUJA Stakeholders have called for stronger support, unity and greater inclusion of women…
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2027: Opposition parties not ready for polls – APC scribe
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Ajibola Basiru has described complaints of the opposition parties about party membership registration as an attestation of lack of seriousness to contest the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Opposition parties not ready for polls – APC scribe appeared first on Vanguard News.
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IWD: Caroline Danjuma condemns stigma against divorced women
…says motherhood is her greatest legacy Actress Caroline Hutchins Danjuma has criticised societal attitudes toward divorced women, saying many are unfairly made to feel responsible for the collapse of their The post IWD: Caroline Danjuma condemns stigma against divorced women appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ooni sends strong message To Fani-Kayode, Jimoh Ibrahim, Adewole
He also hailed former Aviation Minister, Fani-Kayode, a native of Ile-Ife, on his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, urging him to use the opportunity to deepen diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and the European nation.
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Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB releases further details of $19,000 payment to Ifeanyi Ejiofor
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday released more details of payments made to Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a former counsel of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The pro-Biafra organization has dismissed Ejiofor’s claim that he did not collect money for representing Kanu during his trial. IPOB, through its Head, Directorate of Finance, Madam Nnennaya […] Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB releases further details of $19,000 payment to Ifeanyi Ejiofor
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Police expand counter-terrorism capacity, approve new bases
The Nigeria Police Force is expanding its counter-terrorism capacity with new bases and specialized training for its Counter Terrorism Unit personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-expand-counter-terrorism-capacity-approve-new-bases/
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APC Digital Force DG Klinsmann quits party, opposes Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Anambra State and Director General of the APC Digital Force, Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, has resigned from the ruling party, citing what he described as growing contradictions between his personal values and the party’s current direction. Klinsmann, a Stockholm-based pharmacist from Dunukofia Local Government Area of […] APC Digital Force DG Klinsmann quits party, opposes Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination
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Mixed reactions over Daniel Bwala’s interview with Al Jazeera’s Mehdi Hasan  
…Defending Tinubu, his administration is what I do with ease, joy — Bwala  The interview of Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala on Al Jazeera’s The post Mixed reactions over Daniel Bwala’s interview with Al Jazeera’s Mehdi Hasan   appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ebonyi communal clash: Activist asks NSA, NHRC to intervene
Rights activist Maduabuchi Idam has sounded the alarm over what he described as the continued use of an “unlawful, Gestapo-style” security approach in Amasiri communities in Ebonyi State by the administration of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, urging the Federal Government to intervene urgently. Idam said he had earlier submitted a petition dated February 9, 2026, […] Ebonyi communal clash: Activist asks NSA, NHRC to intervene
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Gateway International Airport critical to cargo movement in Nigeria, West Africa – Shippers’ Council boss
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Shippers’ Council, Dr. Akutah Pius Okeyima has described the Gateway International Airport as a critical piece of infrastructure capable of addressing the challenges associated with cargo movement within Nigeria and across the West African sub-region. Dr. Akutah made this known when he led a delegation […] Gateway International Airport critical to cargo movement in Nigeria, West Africa – Shippers’ Council boss
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IWD: Stakeholders Urge Greater Support, Unity For Women As USOSA Launches HER Unity Circle
Stakeholders have called for stronger support, unity, and greater inclusion of women in leadership and national development, as the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) joined the rest of the…
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Canadian PM Supports Removing Andrew From Royal Line Of Succession
The former prince -- who was stripped of his royal titles last year over his alleged connections to Epstein -- has denied all wrongdoing. The post Canadian PM Supports Removing Andrew From Royal Line Of Succession appeared first on Channels Television.
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Police Sharpen Counter-Terror Skills, Deploy New CTU Bases
The Nigeria Police Force has intensified efforts to tackle terrorism and other violent crimes with a specialised training programme aimed at boosting the operational capacity of officers in its Counter…
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Prominent Ibadan Chief, Olooye Adegoke Exits PDP, Joins ADC
A prominent Ibadan chief and philanthropist, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke (FCA), has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which may reshape the political landscape in Oyo State. Olooye…
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Obi vows to challenge Electoral Act in Court, raises concerns over 2027 poll
Presidential hopeful and former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has said he will challenge the recently passed 2026 Electoral Act in court, expressing concerns that some of its provisions could affect the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The post Obi vows to challenge Electoral Act in Court, raises concerns over 2027 poll appeared first on Vanguard News.
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US Starts Using UK Bases For ‘Defensive’ Iran Operations
Britain's defence ministry said the US had begun using the military sites for "specific defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles into the region". The post US Starts Using UK Bases For ‘Defensive’ Iran Operations appeared first on Channels Television.
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Thank you – Fani-Kayode appreciates Tinubu for Germany ambassadorial posting
Femi Fani-Kayode has expressed gratitude to Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his posting as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany. Fani-Kayode also gave thanks to God and appreciated the president for what he described as the honour of serving the country in the diplomatic role. Posting on X, he wrote: “I give God the glory for my posting […] Thank you – Fani-Kayode appreciates Tinubu for Germany ambassadorial posting
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‘Give us seats’ – Deaf association demands political appointments for members in Lagos
The Chairman of the Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association, Tosin Kuku, has called on the Lagos State Government to consider members of the deaf community for political appointments at the local government level. Kuku made the appeal while speaking with journalists during the association’s first annual meeting for persons living with disabilities, PLWDs, in Ikorodu […] ‘Give us seats’ – Deaf association demands political appointments for members in Lagos
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Thugs wreak havoc at Wike-backed PDP congresses in Oyo
The incident occurred amid separate reports that suspected political thugs also invaded the residence of former deputy governor, Hazeem Gbolarumi, in Ibadan, destroying property within the compound, which further heightened political tension within the party. The post Thugs wreak havoc at Wike-backed PDP congresses in Oyo appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nigerian thriller ‘The Weekend’ begins streaming on HBO Max in Central, Eastern Europe
Produced by Uche Okocha and directed by Daniel Oriahi, The Weekend is a psychological horror-thriller. The post Nigerian thriller ‘The Weekend’ begins streaming on HBO Max in Central, Eastern Europe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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