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World Cup, Super Eagles’, AFCON heartbreak dominate google searches
By Juliet Umeh The FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, heartbreak, the Blord-VDM saga and the mysterious “67” Gen Z meme were among the stories
2027: APC youths demand more recognition, vow 10m votes
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Youths of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, have called on President Bola Tinubu and APC governors to embrace inclusivity in governance and accord them more
Kogi, Edo Police Strengthen Border Security Over Kidnapping
By Kingsley Omonobi The Commissioners of Police in Kogi and Edo states have intensified security collaboration along the Kogi-Edo boundary following concerns over kidnapping and banditry attacks in communities around
Osun Election: FRSC Deploys 2,500 Personnel, 50 Vehicles for Traffic Management
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has deployed 2,500 personnel and 50 operational vehicles, including seven heavy-duty tow trucks and six ambulances, to ensure effective traffic
FG presents trading platform for crude oil supply to Dangote Refinery, others
— As plants reduce reliance on imports — CORAN President By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor & Olakunle Oke The Federal Government has created an automated crude oil trading platform bringing
Sultan declares Friday first day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH after moon sighting across Nigeria
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday, August
PenCom to sanction PFAs as only 17% of RSA holders recaptured
By Rosemary Iwunze The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has threatened to sanction Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) that fail to meet prescribed targets under the ongoing Retirement Savings Account (RSA) data recapture
Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has defended the use of public funds to support marriage arrangements in states operating under Shariah law, describing the practice as a legitimate responsibility of
Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least four in Japan
At least four people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said Friday.
Police arrest 6 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has arrested six suspected kidnappers and dismantled a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Ikara Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson,
