THE Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said that China will remain committed to strengthening cooperation with Africa in the face of global instability. Yuqing stated this on Monday in Lagos at a reception to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the founding …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the final list of 17 candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, 2026. Mr Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), made the disclosure in a …
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, claiming football’s most prestigious individual prize at the ceremony held in Paris on Monday night. The French international was rewarded for an outstanding 2024/25 season in which he scored 35 goals and provided 16 assists across all competitions. His …
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THE latest announcement by the Trump administration over new restrictions on media outlets reporting on military-related developments has raised eyebrows among media institutions. The new restrictions issued by the Pentagon would require legal permission for media houses to publish material related to the US military and defence. Many in the …
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Ousmane Dembele has emerged as the favourite to win his first Ballon d’Or when the ceremony takes place on Monday night. Dembele, 28, provided 43 goal contributions in 44 Ligue 1 and Champions League games last season, as PSG won both competitions as part of a …
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Portugal has joined the list of nations that have officially recognised the Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual session next week in New York. Palestinian statehood, along with the ongoing war in Gaza, is expected to dominate this year’s UNGA agenda. Lisbon will join three prominent …
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THE trial of embattled Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cyber crime charges was, on Monday, stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial could not proceed as scheduled due to an objection raised by the suspended senator’s lawyer, Mr Ehiogie West-Idahosa, SAN. Newsextra24 recalls that Justice Mohammed Umar …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s institutions, deepening federalism, and safeguarding citizens’ rights. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, spoke at the National Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as …
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The police command in Delta says it has apprehended two armed robbery suspects, including an AK-47 rifle in the state. Spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Warri. The police spokesman said that the suspects were nabbed by the police operatives attached to the …
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THE Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps), Osun Command, on Monday, said it had apprehended six suspects over alleged various offences in parts of the state. A statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Mr Yusuf Abass in Osogbo, said that some of the suspects were caught in the act of committing …
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