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A group of 23 Nigerian athletes are set to compete for medals as the Paris 2024 Paralympics kick off with a sensational opening ceremony at the Place de la Concorde on Wednesday, August 28. As the 17th Paralympics gets underway, these athletes will face off against some of the world’s best in 549 events across 22 sports. The Nigerian team …

Manchester United have agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte. United will pay an initial fee of £42.2m, but the deal could be worth up to £50.7m (€60m) including performance bonuses. Ugarte, who has been the club’s top midfield target throughout the transfer window, is due in the UK on Tuesday 27 August to undergo a …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Nigerian government sets September 14 deadline for NIN-SIM linking The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed all mobile network operators to complete the mandatory verification and linking of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to the National Identification Number (NIN) by September 14. Read more 2. Nigerian government and ASUU …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police have arrested one Abdulrasheed Muhammad, a Nigerian Navy officer, for the murder of Aminu, son of the former Chief of Naval Staff, the late Vice Admiral II Ibrahim. FCT Police Commissioner, CP Bennett Igweh, who paraded the suspect on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, said Muhammad killed Aminu and stole his car two weeks ago. …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Dele Oyewale, confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. READ ALSO: KPK arrests 14 internet fraud suspects in Benue He said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday in Benin City based on actionable intelligence …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed all mobile network operators to complete the mandatory verification and linking of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to the National Identification Number (NIN) by September 14. NCC Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the directive was aimed at ensuring full compliance with …

A former National Vice President (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has said that if opposition parties fail to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, it will mean the end of the country. In a statement released, Lukman said it was worrisome that opposition parties that are discussing uniting …

After several days of positive trading, the Nigerian equity market plunged back into bearish territory on Wednesday as investors lost N176 billion at the close of trading. This follows a decline in the prices of shares such as Neimeth, Tantalizers and MTN Nigeria, among others, on the trading floor. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization …

Senator Monday Okpebholo receives royal blessing from Enogie of Ologbo Duchy In a touching display of cultural reverence, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo, paid a respectful visit to the illustrious Enogie of Ologbo Duchy in Ikpokba-Okah LGA. The historic visit was a testament to Senator Okpebholo’s deep respect for the rich cultural heritage of …

Police officers in Lagos have arrested a nurse over the death of a 36-year-old woman identified as Abiola in the Lekki area of ​​the state. State police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. He said the victim’s driver reported the incident to the Moroccan Police Division. READ ALSO: Police arrest woman who owns anti-aircraft ammunition …