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Troops rescue 16 kidnapped victims in Kogi
Troops have rescued 16 kidnapped persons after engaging suspected bandits in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi. The victims comprised six males, six females and four children, according to an
Colombia earthquake death toll jumps to 111; president declares emergency
Colombia’s newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquake struck the west of the country. The 7.4 magnitude tremor killed
Russia blocks only anti-war party from elections
Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday barred the country’s only anti-war party, Yabloko, from contesting September’s parliamentary elections. The court thereby upheld a suit brought by a pro-Kremlin nationalist party, stripping
2027: Kwankwaso rejects Jingir’s call for Muslim-Muslim ticket
Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, in support of
Chery enters global top 10 wales, surpasses 20m vehicle sales
*As Carloha celebrates feat By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria, authorised distributor of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has celebrated another landmark achievement by Chery Automobile as the global automotive brand continues
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Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Spurs face Charlton [Full list]
Premier League clubs non-active in European competition have officially discovered their fate following the completion of the Carabao Cup second-round draw on Monday evening. Top-flight heavyweights Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur
2027: Umahi dismisses opposition to APC Muslim-Muslim ticket
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has dismissed opposition to the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, urging Nigerians to focus on performance
PTI Centre Mayhem: Suspension, remand deepen storm around Delta Works Commissioner
By Egufe Yafugborhi WARRI — The controversy surrounding the alleged assault of the Senior Special Assistant, SSA, on Protocol to the Delta State Government, Mr Simon Mudi, popularly known as
International Youth Day: PDP mobilises youths to end voter apathy
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mobilised its youth structures nationwide ahead of the 2026 International Youth Day, urging greater youth participation in politics as
Barcelona’s Araujo completes loan move to Liverpool
Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona, the Spanish champions announced on Monday. Barca did not specify the details of the deal, but according
