Popular Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show star and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, better known as DeeOne, has emerged as the House of Assembly candidate of the BOOT Party for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency 1 in Lagos State. Newsextra24 reports that BOOT party, which stands for (Because Of Our Tomorrow), is a registered political party …
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Nollywood actor and Nigeria Democratic Congress House (NDC) of Representatives aspirant, Emeka Ike, has said he felt unsafe after his data on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal was allegedly exposed. Newsextra24 reports that Ike said the incident made him feel insecure for the first time in his life. He spoke …
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Chelsea have paid tribute to former record goalscorer Bobby Tambling, who has died at the age of 84. Tambling remains one of the most celebrated figures in the club’s history, having scored 202 goals in 370 appearances between 1959 and 1970. His remarkable tally stood as Chelsea’s all-time scoring record for …
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President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the nomination of Dr Zainab Marwa to the Senate for confirmation as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Marwa is being nominated to represent the North-East zone on the NDDC board. The President’s request was contained in a letter read during plenary …
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The National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sued the Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, over alleged disobedience to court order. Ukandu, In a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1165/2026 and filed on Thursday, sought an order compelling the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate …
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The Police Command in Rivers has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a commercial driver, Mr Christopher Akpabio, and recovered his stolen vehicle. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, told journalists on Thursday in Port Harcourt that Akpabio, 55, an indigene of Akwa Ibom, was reported …
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The Kogi State Government on Thursday inaugurated the Police Force Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and protect lives and property in the state. Gov. Ahmed Ododo while inaugurating the VCRU in Lokoja, said security remains a top priority of his administration. Ododo, …
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The Kingdom of Thailand on Thursday donated 12 metric tonnes of rice valued at 22,000 dollars to the World Food Programme (WFP) to support communities affected by food insecurity in Nigeria. Presenting the donation in Abuja, the Ambassador of Thailand to Nigeria, Mr Thirapath Mongkolnavin, expressed concern over the humanitarian …
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After one season in charge, the 54-year old former Danish national team coach, Kasper Hjulmand, has been sacked as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Kasper Hjulmand has been sacked as coach at German club Bayer Leverkusen, with Carles Martinez taking over the Dane’s job. After taking charge in September 2025 to steady …
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Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said he would sign the Premier League club’s Norway striker Erling Haaland if elected. Riquelme, a renewable energy entrepreneur challenging incumbent Florentino Perez, made the pledge during an appearance on Spanish television on Wednesday, where he held …
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