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Transfer deadline day: Major deals already completed across Europe
By Adegboyega Adeleye The transfer deadline day has delivered several major moves involving Europe’s leading clubs, with Manchester City, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Barcelona and Juventus among those completing late
2027: INEC denies replacing NDC candidates with unathorised names
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) that it replaced the names of the party’s validly nominated candidates with unauthorised names ahead
No criminal FBI record against Tinubu – Reno Omokri
Mr Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, says no criminal FBI record links President Bola Tinubu to criminality. Omokri reiterated this during the City Boy Movement Podcast, anchored by Mr
UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills man
A Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, UK.
2027: Turaki-led PDP endorses G100’s move to challenge Tinubu
The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed the G-100, a group of 100 opposition stalwarts driving the creation of an all-opposition front to challenge President
Atiku’s Insistence on Personal Service Stalls Proceedings in Suit Seeking Tinubu, APC’s Disqualification in 2027 Election
*Case shifted tio September 28 Alex Enumah in Abuja Hearing in the suit seeking the disqualification of President Bola Tinubu and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), from participating
ACCI Unveils AgroMeqa Expo to Drive Mechanisation, Private Capital into Agriculture
James Emejo in Abuja The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Tuesday unveiled plans to leverage agricultural mechanisation, technology and private capital to accelerate the country’s transition from subsistence
FDA Says DSS’ Sowore Prosecution Pause Strengthens Electoral Process
The Foundation for Democracy in Africa (FDA) has welcomed the decision by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, to appeal to the Federal High
Lassa fever cases rise to 1,035, deaths hit 252 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed lassa fever cases in week 33, bringing cumulative infections to 1,035. The latest cases were recorded
Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions
Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted “hybrid attack” involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month and announced diplomatic counter-measures. The European Union expressed “full solidarity”
