Iran says it has agreed not to pursue a nuclear weapon and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the release of about $25 billion in frozen assets under a peace agreement reportedly brokered by US President Donald Trump. Details of the proposed deal were released by Tehran on …
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Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in a deal worth €60 million (£51.7m), bringing an end to the Spaniard’s four-year stay at Stamford Bridge. The agreement includes a fixed fee of €55m, with a further €5m tied to performance-related add-ons. While the final paperwork is …
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Plateau State chapter of the Kautal Pulaaku Fulbe Association of Nigeria, KPFAN, has berated former Governor Jonah David Jang over his opposition to a recent court ruling granting indigeneship to Hausa residents in Jos North Local Government Area based on their birth and long-term stay in the state. While reacting …
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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged winner of the second edition of the 2026 University Duel Competition. The University Duel is a premier contest designed to showcase Nigeria’s emerging talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The competition featured 62 universities and 186 students, who were tested in …
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, has condemned the kidnapping incident at the ”Vegetable Market” area of the Airport road, Benin, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr Patrick Ebojele, and made available to …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Sao Paulo Brazil-based businessman, for allegedly importing shirts and impregnated towels with 6.10kg of liquid cocaine from the South American country into Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted large illicit drug consignments in Kano, Kwara, Delta, Gombe, Lagos, and the FCT. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Giving a breakdown, Babafemi said that NDLEA operatives in …
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The ECOWAS Parliament is scheduled to begin a week-long meeting of its delocalised joint committee aimed at addressing West Africa’s renewable energy and electricity challenges in Dakar, Senegal, on Monday. A parliamentary statement on Sunday said the meeting is themed: “Harnessing Renewable Energy for Rural Electrification and Empowerment of Rural …
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The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra, has dismissed five lecturers over alleged sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other forms of misconduct. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Harrison Madubueze, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Awka. Madubueze said the decision was taken at the …
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Two Indian nationals were among three individuals arrested in Nepal after authorities allegedly recovered a large quantity of narcotic drugs from their possession, police officials said on Sunday. The arrested Indian citizens have been identified as Ahmad Ladn, 32, and Mohamad Saddam, 33, both residents of Bihar’s Sitamarhi district. A …
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