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Taiwo Awoniyi Reflects on Journey From Ilorin Streets to the Premier League

Taiwo Awoniyi, striker for Nottingham Forest, has shared the inspiring story of his rise from humble beginnings in Ilorin to playing in the...

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Peter Obi Criticises Leaders Over Focus on Elections Amid Rising Insecurity

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria’s political leadership for focusing on the next election while insecurity continues to spread across the...

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Global Stock Markets Fall as Oil Surges Above 100 Dollars Amid Middle East War

Global stock markets declined sharply on Monday as oil prices surged above 100 dollars per barrel, triggering fresh fears of inflation and economic...

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Mbappe Doubtful as Carreras Ruled Out of Real Madrid Clash With Manchester City

Real Madrid will be without defender Alvaro Carreras for their crucial UEFA Champions League encounter against Manchester City on Wednesday, while star striker...

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FG Orders Investigation After Fire Hits Federal Secretariat in Abuja

The Federal Government FG has ordered an immediate investigation following a fire outbreak at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja. The incident, which occurred...

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FG Explains Delay in February 2026 Salaries for Steel Ministry and Four Agencies

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation has explained the reason behind the delay in the payment of February 2026 salaries...

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Appeal Court Upholds Ruling Allowing Sule Lamido to Contest PDP Chairmanship

The Court of Appeal Nigeria in Abuja has affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court Nigeria restraining the Peoples Democratic Party from...

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Iran Launches Missiles After Mojtaba Khamenei Named New Supreme Leader

Iran fired missiles toward Israel and several Gulf nations early Monday following the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of...

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Pound Strengthens Against Naira as Forex Market Opens Week with Volatility

The British Pound Sterling began the second full trading week of March 2026 with a noticeable gain against the Nigerian Naira on Monday...

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Fintiri Defects to APC, Reshaping Adamawa Political Landscape Ahead of 2027

Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa State, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress in...