Two alleged commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, on Monday pleaded guilty to a 32-count charge bordering on terrorism financing, kidnapping for ransom, illegal mining, the manufacture of improvised explosive devices and other terrorism-related offences. The defendants, also known as Mahmud Al-Nigeri and Abu Baraa, …
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained 26th place in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eric Chelle’s side also remain fourth in Africa despite failing to improve their standing after their last outing, a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an …
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President Bassirou Faye of Senegal has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson, of Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria. Newsextra24 reports that Faye replaces Sierra Leone’s Julius Bio …
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President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday urged Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to present a united voice against Afro-phobic attacks in South Africa. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said this during the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of ECOWAS, held …
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests aimed at accessing the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Adeola was …
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The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, have publicly endorsed the PDP governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, ahead of the 2027 Ogun governorship election. The endorsement came when Adebutu and members of his campaign team paid a visit to the Egba Traditional Council to seek the …
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The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has set July 31 as deadline for all large taxpayers to wholly adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS). This is according to a statement issued by Dare Adekanmbi, the Special Adviser on Media to the NRS Chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji on Sunday …
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Justice Joel Agya, Chief Judge of Taraba, has notified the public about the 2026 annual vacation of the state high courts, which will commence on Monday, August 3 and end on Sunday, October 4, 2026. This is contained in a statement tagged; “Taraba State Legal Notice No 3 of the …
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The Enugu State Government has approved the construction of 19,000 housing units aimed to address the housing deficit and reduce the cost of housing in the state. The approval was granted at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held at the Government House, Enugu, on Sunday. Briefing Government House correspondents …
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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. The tense contest remained goalless after 90 minutes before substitute Ferran Torres delivered Spain’s second World Cup title. Argentina began with determination, creating dangerous moments, but Spain’s …
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