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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win second title and win prizes; Messi cries

Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute goal gave Spain its second world title on Sunday in a tense but one-sided win over Argentina. The shot was Spain’s 12th on target, all while defending champion Argentina had produced zero. Yet despite the frequency with which Spain peppered the Argentine defense with shots, their brilliant goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez repelled every Spanish attempt and set a …

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Journalists in Imo vote confidence in NUJ leader led by Nwanguma

Post views: 29 Members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council, have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of the Prime Minister, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma, citing the inclusive, transparent and innovative leadership style of his administration. The motion was made during the Union Congress held on Wednesday at the NUJ Press Centre, New …

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The NLC threatens nationwide action on the minimum wage review and calls for a national minimum pension

…The union says the price hike has reduced pensions to poverty wages …warns the government to honor its obligations towards workers and pensioners Daud Olatunji Nigeria’s Labor Congress has said it is ready for a nationwide campaign to secure a comprehensive overhaul of the national minimum wage, warning that organized labor is poised for a major fight to force improved …

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Ogun 2027: Egba can trust PDP gubernatorial candidate Adebutu, says Alake

*You are a better version of your father. Whoever says there will be no way for you, you will eat their funeral akara The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, on Sunday, hailed the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, describing him as a trustworthy and reliable politician.Oba Gbadebo, …

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Badejo-Okusanya elected 33rd president of the NBA, defeats Akangbe and Akinboro

Senior Lawyer of Nigeria, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has been elected as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association after achieving a decisive victory in the association’s national elections conducted electronically. Badejo-Okusanya polled 12,317 votes, accounting for 47.18% of the total votes cast, defeating his closest rival, Lateef Akangbe (SAN), who garnered 7,934 votes, while Olumuyiwa Akinboro (SAN) came third …

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Kogi Police Command neutralizes suspect and recovers firearm – THIS UPDATE

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Kogi Police Command has recorded another operational success in its sustained offensive against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the neutralization of a suspected kidnapper and recovery of an Italian-made pump action gun during a joint security operation in Ayegunle Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area. Spokesperson for the command, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said that …

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Three public servants in custody for $500 million equipment theft (see names)

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three public servants for allegedly stealing government equipment worth about $500 million. The command’s spokesperson, Musa Mohammed, made this known in a statement made available to journalists in Bayelsa on Saturday. Mohammed said the suspects allegedly conspired to steal several government-owned assets from the Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity in Bayelsa. The …

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The BEDC calls for the planned auction of operational vehicles

‎ ‎ BEDC Electricity Plc has approached the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, seeking an urgent order to halt the planned auction of three of its operational Toyota Hilux vehicles seized in execution of a ₦20 million judgment, insisting that the sale would nullify its pending appeal. ‎The company’s senior legal officer, Victor Mukoro, in an affidavit said the company …

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