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Foreign

Protests Spread to Oyo, Ogun, Abuja and Lagos Over Abducted Teachers, Pupils

Protests erupted across Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Abuja and other parts of Nigeria as members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), civil society organisations, and youth groups demanded urgent action over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo and Borno states. The demonstrations were triggered by the May 15 kidnapping of seven teachers and 39 pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, […]

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Sports

Iran Squad Set for Mexico Arrival Ahead of 2026 World Cup Campaign 

Iran’s national team is set to arrive in Mexico on Sunday as it finalises preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where it will compete in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand. The squad, led by head coach Amir Ghalenoei, will be based in Tijuana after FIFA approved a switch from its originally planned training camp in the United States. The move was made amid security, travel, and […]

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Local

Henry Nowak Murder Protests Turn Violent as Anger Over Police Response Grows

Violent clashes erupted in Southampton after hundreds of people gathered to protest the murder of 18 year old Henry Nowak and the police response to the incident. The protests were sparked by the release of bodycam footage showing officers handcuffing Nowak after he had been stabbed, despite his repeated pleas for help. The footage has generated widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of police actions on the night of the attack. […]

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Foreign

Dangote Refinery Accuses FG of Sabotage in Fresh Court Battle Over Fuel Imports

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken the Federal Government and several petroleum agencies to court, alleging deliberate actions aimed at frustrating its operations and investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. In court filings before the Federal High Court in Lagos, the refinery claimed that government agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), have failed to provide adequate crude […]

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Foreign

Fulani Chiefs Deny Link to Kidnapping Cases, Call for Fair Treatment

The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria has condemned what it described as rising ethnic profiling of Fulani people in connection with kidnapping and other violent crimes, insisting that criminal acts should not be attributed to an entire ethnic group. The leaders made the call following renewed public debate over insecurity and recent kidnapping cases reported in parts of the region, including Ogun State. They said it was […]

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Foreign

Ghana and UK Sign Growth Partnership to Boost Jobs, Education and Investment

Ghana and the United Kingdom have entered into a new Growth Partnership agreement designed to accelerate job creation, expand educational opportunities, and attract investment into priority sectors of the Ghanaian economy. The agreement was signed during the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London and forms part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations through trade, skills development, and industrial growth. Officials say the partnership will focus on practical outcomes that support […]

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Football

FIFA Opens State of the Art 2026 World Cup Broadcast Hub in Dallas

FIFA has officially launched a modern international broadcast centre in Dallas, marking a major milestone in preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be the largest in tournament history and will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The facility, located at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, will coordinate worldwide television, radio, and digital coverage of the tournament. It is expected to host thousands of […]

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Football

Real Madrid and Barcelona Set for Transfer Battle Over Netherlands Star Amid Rising Interest

Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to compete for the signing of Netherlands international midfielder Kees Smit, who has attracted growing interest from top European clubs following his breakthrough performances for AZ Alkmaar and the Dutch youth national teams. Smit, 19, has quickly developed a reputation for his technical intelligence, precise passing, and ability to control midfield tempo, making him one of the most closely monitored young prospects in Europe. […]

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Foreign

Gunmen Kill 8, Injure 10 in Fresh Plateau Community Attack

Armed attackers have struck Gwon Ajang village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing at least eight people and injuring 10 others in a fresh wave of violence in the region. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday night when gunmen stormed a local gathering and opened fire on residents, triggering panic and forcing survivors to flee. Several victims died on the spot, while the injured were taken […]

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