US President Donald Trump will hold talks on the Iran war on Monday with his top security advisors, US media reported, as negotiations between the rival parties seemed to reach an impasse. Tehran’s top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks in Pakistan this month — the …
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Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to face fellow ex-world champion Tyson Fury, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. Newsextra24 reports that Joshua will first return to the ring against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July as he resumes his career following a traumatic end to 2025. The long-anticipated clash between …
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The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has urged students to embrace creativity and innovation through sports as part of activities marking the 2026 World Intellectual Property Day. The NCC State Coordinator in Kano, Mr Sani Ahmad, made the call at Farmland International School during the 2026 Intellectual Property Day event. He …
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New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has fixed May 26 for its primaries for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Truthng reports the elective positions include House of Assembly, governorship, National Assembly and presidency. The NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, …
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No fewer than 213 Liquefied Petroleum Gas dealers in Ebonyi were trained on fire safety measures by officials of the state Fire Service. Speaking during the exercise at the headquarters in Abakaliki on Monday, the Chief Fire Officer, Mr Raphael Ibiam said the dealers were trained on gas leaks and …
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Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi capital, has experienced its first rain in 2026. The rain, which started at about 4a.m. on Monday, came after a heavy windstorm accompanied by dust that lasted for few hours. Truthng reports that the rain has gradually put an end to the lingering heat experienced in …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a Lagos-based woman, Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, wanted over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence. In a notice issued on Monday and signed by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency said the 41-year-old …
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday formally endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement came after a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat declared his intention to contest before members of the State Executive Council and key party leaders. …
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Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has declared her intention to contest the Imo East senatorial seat, dismissing concerns over her eligibility and reaffirming her roots in the state. Speaking with journalists in Owerri on Saturday, the aspirant rejected criticisms questioning her origin and political ambition in Imo State. …
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A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has restrained the directors of Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (ShopRite) from selling the company’s shares or assets pending the satisfaction of a judgment debt. Newsextra24 reports that the presiding judge, Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, also directed the directors, including Jide Ogundare, to disclose all movable and …
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