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OAU final year student commits suicide, Police probes incident
By Shina Abubakar A final year student of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Oluwole Oluwasegun of the department of Marerial Science and engineering has reportedly committed suicide. A statement issued by
Abacha’s son, Sani emerges PDP governorship candidate in Kano
By Hadiza Yusuf The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has selected Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abacha, son of former Head of State General Sani Abacha, as its candidate for
Raphinha, Yamal fire Barcelona to 7-2 win over Racing Santander
Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona ripped Racing Santander to shreds in a spectacular 7-2 triumph in La Liga on Wednesday. Hansi Flick’s league leaders preserved their 100 percent record
Man United crash out of League Cup after blowing 2-0 lead against Brighton
Manchester United’s problems mounted as they crashed out of the League Cup after blowing a two-goal lead in a stunning 3-2 defeat against Brighton on Wednesday. Michael Carrick’s side slumped
Ondo Killer Drink: 49 dead, 170 affected – Health Commissioner
By Dayo Johnson The Ondo State government has said that 49 people have now died from suspected poisonous alcohol consumption, with 170 others affected across the state. Commissioner for Health,
2027: ‘Who is more Kwankwasiyya than us? We’ll deliver Kano for Tinubu’ — Jibrin
By Adegboyega Adeleye A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win Kano State in the 2027 presidential election, despite the
State police/constitution amendment: NASS gives 36 state assemblies 30 days to respond
By Henry Umoru The National Assembly has transmitted to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999
Subsidy removal: States’ revenues rose, but education, health spending fell — ADC’s Adio tackles governors
The combined revenues accruing to Nigerian state governments have risen from N4.8 trillion in 2022 to N15.5 trillion following the removal of petrol subsidy, but spending on education and healthcare
Saudi club hit with stadium ban, fine over Jota chants
By Adegboyega Adeleye Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun have been ordered to play their next two home league matches behind closed doors and fined 100,000 Saudi Riyals (£20,000) over offensive
IGP Disu proposes dedicated police desk for creative economy
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within an appropriate existing structure
