Netflix has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking another major step in the streaming platform’s expansion into live sports. The company disclosed the development in a blog post on Tuesday, announcing plans to broadcast all 104 matches of the tournament, which …
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The Nigeria Police Force has released former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha on bail after interrogating him over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. Okorocha, who represented Imo West Senatorial District in the Senate, was arrested on Monday night at the REIZ Continental Hotel in Abuja and released after …
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Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been spotted dancing at an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in a video circulating on social media. The street-pop artiste was seen entertaining the crowd at the political gathering, moving across the stadium field in an APC-branded vest while dancing …
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Arise News has announced that political analyst Anthony Kila will no longer appear on its television network following allegations that he falsified his academic qualifications. The television station said the decision followed an investigation by Premium Times into Kila’s educational credentials, which raised questions about the qualifications he had reportedly …
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The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide and strengthen support for survivors during plenary. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South) seeks to establish a legal and institutional framework for suicide prevention, treatment and support for people experiencing psychological …
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The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has urged the Federal Government to urgently review the N70,000 national minimum wage amid rising living costs. NASU President, Mr Makolo Hassan, made the call at the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. He said rising …
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The Federal Government on Tuesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and dualisation of the 401-kilometre Lambata–Bida–Mokwa–Makera–Kontagora federal highway in Niger, at the cost of N1.8 trillion. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, explained that the project would be executed through the Dangote tax …
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The National Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) says it will launch a nationwide youth peace campaign on Oct. 28 to promote interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence. The association disclosed this in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Ven. Daniel Arowolo, and National Secretary Nehemiah Nanmwa …
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday thrashed Comoros 5-0 in Ikenne to advance to the third round of the 2028 Olympics women’s football tournament qualifiers. The Falcons, who won the first leg 2-0 on Friday, will face Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in the next round of the African qualifying series. Interim Head …
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A Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday has overruled an objection by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s defence team to the testimony of the Department of State Services (DSS) digital forensic expert. The presiding Judge, Justice Darius Khobo ruled that the prosecution could call the witness, who was subpoenaed by the …
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