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2027: Yobe APC chairman sparks controversy, asks women to divorce anti-APC husbands
By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Yobe State, Mohammed Gadaka, has stirred controversy after urging married women to divorce husbands who prevent them
Okpebholo inaugurates 18 council chairmen, urges them to serve the people
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has charged the newly inaugurated chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state to prioritise grassroots development
GMB Says Uber Robotaxi Plans For London ‘Premature’
The GMB union has described plans by Uber to introduce driverless services for customers in London as “premature”, warning of potential social and economic disruption. David McMullen, GMB Senior Organiser,
Naira appreciates to N1,395/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira appreciated to N1,395 per dollar in the parallel market yesterday from N1,405 on Thursday, strengthening by N10 against the dollar. However, the currency remained stable
Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe missed a late penalty as Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Friday, ending Jose Mourinho’s side’s perfect
Northern senators mourn two monarchs, hail contributions to peace
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have mourned the deaths of
Bwala thanks Wike’s aide, Lere, Rufai vows to speak truth to power
Following a heated exchange involving Arise TV presenters Oseni Rufai and Olayinka Lere during a programme on Friday, former presidential aide Daniel Bwala and Rufai have reacted to the development
Sultan mourns Emir of Gumel, hails 46-year reign
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has mourned the death of the Emir of Gumel in Jigawa
Meet Nigerian-American Navy veteran crowned Miss Grand USA 2026
The United States Mission in Nigeria has celebrated the emergence of Victoria Oluwakotanmi, a Nigerian-American and U.S. Navy Reserve veteran, as Miss Grand USA 2026. The U.S. Mission Nigeria disclosed
Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich
Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday. Isak’s Premier
