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Urhobo Traditional Rulers Back Oborevwori’s Re-election
Sylvester Idowu in Warri The leadership of Urhobo traditional rulers yesterday threw its weight behind the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori’s re-election in the 2027 general election. The royal
FG bans 25% textbooks, sets 70% pass mark for school books
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has drawn a fresh battle line against substandard textbooks in Nigerian schools, declaring that instructional materials scoring below 70 per cent will no
Victor Umeh: NDC Will Have Agents In Every Polling Unit In 2027
Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has dismissed claims that the NDC lacks the organisational strength and candidates to compete effectively in the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party
NIS extends UK passport exercise as demand surges among Nigerians
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom following a surge in demand among Nigerians seeking passport services. The exercise, which is
Hull City star Sorba Thomas escapes car crash unhurt
By Adesewa Adewale Hull City winger Sorba Thomas has escaped injury after his car overturned in an accident near the club’s training ground in Cottingham on Friday morning, with the
‘My son transformed our family business’ – Corporate meat seller’s father
Muraina Nojeem, father of viral Nigerian meat seller Akeem Muraina, popularly known as the “Korporate Meat Seller,” has said his son’s education and upbringing helped him transform the family’s butchery
Kremlin Warns Lithuania Over Potential Deployment Of Western Nuclear Weapons
Russia has warned Lithuania that it could become a target for Russian nuclear forces if Western nuclear weapons are deployed on its territory. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday
Bayeux Tapestry Goes On Public Display In UK For First Time In 1,000 Years
The Bayeux Tapestry has gone on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago. The 70-metre (230ft) 11th Century artwork opened
Carter Efe Vows To Beat Speed Darlington In October 1 Boxing Bout
Nigerian content creator Carter Efe has vowed to beat entertainer Speed Darlington in their October 1 celebrity boxing bout, saying comments about singer Burna Boy have fuelled his determination. Carter
Kristersson Seeks Another Term As Sweden’s Right Moves Closer To Far-Right Government
Kristersson’s growing cooperation with the Sweden Democrats represents a major shift from his earlier position. In 2018, he assured Holocaust survivor Hedi Fried that his Moderate Party would not work
