President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday inaugurated Africa’s first renewable energy college, the Barefoot Renewable Energy College, Osara, (BARECKS), and the Green Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Pilot Plant in Kogi. Tinubu, represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, described the citadel of learning located at the Confluence University of Science and …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026. Delivering judgment, Justice Mohammed Umar, held that the suit by the NDC, lacked merit. Newsextra24 reports that …
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Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, has clarified claims of angrily walking out of the traditional wedding of Nigerian TikTok stars, Jarvis and Peller. Newsextra24 reports that Seun was said to have left the wedding in Lagos after one of the Master of Ceremonies (MCs) allegedly compared Wizkid to his father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. …
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WhatsApp users worldwide reported widespread service disruptions Monday night, preventing millions from accessing messages, calls and other features of the app. The outage, which started around 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time, affected users in several countries, with complaints ranging from undelivered messages to failed voice and video calls, as well as …
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Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James has responded to criticism over always attending public events with her husband, Femi Atere, saying they have chosen to build their marriage by sharing every part of their lives together. Newsextra24 reports that the reaction came after she addressed a social media user who questioned …
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The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Delta government to position itself for emerging global trade opportunities that could transform the state into Nigeria’s next industrial hub. Okonjo-Iweala made the call at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit on Monday in Asaba. …
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Former Falconets winger, Flourish Chioma Sabastine has sealed a move to Portuguese women’s champions Benfica. Sabastine put pen to paper on a three-year contract with Benfica. The club have the option to extend the agreement for another season. The 21-year-old left Turkish champions Fenerbahçe at the end of last season …
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol or fuel, at its retail outlets in Abuja and neighbouring areas. Checks by journalists on Monday (today) showed that NNPCL filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory and its …
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The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has stated that most Nigerians will not vote if they conclude that the 2027 election will not be free and fair. Newsextra24 reports that the cardinal gave the warning on Monday during a program on Eagle 102.5 FM, …
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Chelsea have completed the signing of experienced England midfielder Jordan Henderson on a free transfer after he departs from Brentford. Jordan Henderson, 36, has signed a two-year contract at Stamford Bridge after Brentford agreed to terminate his deal by mutual consent one year before it was due to expire. Henderson said the …
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