Adamu Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has formally joined the race for the Adamawa South Senatorial seat after purchasing the Expression of Interest and Nomination Form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Adamu, a former commissioner in Adamawa State, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, saying …
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Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Men’s Footballer of the Year after a standout individual season in England. According to BBC Sport on Friday, the Portuguese midfielder was recognised for his consistency, creativity, and leadership throughout the campaign, where he delivered impressive numbers …
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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reshuffled his cabinet following the resignation of two commissioners to pursue their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Newsextra24 reports that the Oborevwori made this known on Friday, in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles …
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Botswana’s former president, Festus Mogae, renowned for leading the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS, has died at the age of 86. Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, confirmed Mogae’s death during a national broadcast on Friday and declared a three-day national mourning period in his honour. Boko described the late former president as …
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Security agents on Thursday night arrested the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. Bodejo, who is seeking the Taraba Central Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was arrested after earlier arriving in the state aboard a private jet. …
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The residents of Ogudu community in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, have been thrown into grief, following the death of their revered traditional ruler, Oba Nojeemdeen Fashola. Newsextra24 learnt that the first-class monarch died peacefully in the early hours of Thursday at his residence in Ogudu. According to Daily …
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A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Zana Akpagu, has resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Akpagu said his decision was informed by unresolved court cases and legal uncertainties currently affecting the party. His resignation was contained in a letter dated April 26, 2026, and made available …
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The Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Abdul Ahmed Ningi, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Newsextra24 reports that Ningi announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ningi Ward in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. He said the decision followed wide …
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Rano Air has temporarily suspended some flight routes following a sharp rise in Jet A1 aviation fuel prices, which has significantly increased operating costs. The airline announced this in a statement on Friday, saying the fuel price surge has made certain routes commercially unsustainable, forcing a reduction in operations until …
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Unity Bank says it disbursed more than N500 million to small-scale traders and shop owners nationwide through its Shop Collateralised Facility (SHOCOF), to boost small businesses and deepening financial inclusion. The bank disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the loan product was designed to provide easier access …
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