Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday, a truce that could end fighting with the militant group Hezbollah and strengthen attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. However, Israel has not been fighting …
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FIFA has announced plans to introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, marking a historic first for the tournament. The groundbreaking performance is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will be renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the event. According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the half-time …
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Police on Thursday charged a 30-year-old man, Ibrahim Karaye, in court in Kebbi State for allegedly killing his father, Bahago Karaye. Spokesman of the State Police Command, Usman, confirmed this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi. He said the incident occurred on March 30 at a farm in Rakka Village, Birnin Yauri, Yauri Local Government Area of the state. “The …
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Kwara United Queens head coach Felicia Anthony has reaffirmed her team’s determination to maintain their impressive run and clinch the title at the Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Championship. This follows their resounding 4-1 win over FUOYE Dazzlers in the semi-final played at the KFA Golden Pitch, George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, on Thursday. Speaking after the match, Anthony expressed his satisfaction …
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Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has reaffirmed Lagos as the beating heart of Nigeria’s economy, stressing that despite Abuja being the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos continues to drive the economic strength of the nation. Obasa made this statement on Thursday when he received the new leadership of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce …
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The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says an e-procurement system is underway in the country. The Director General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, when a delegation of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) paid a courtesy visit to his office. Zulum provides $1 billion in transportation support and distributes 500 electric tricycles to cyclists …
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Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N1.66 trillion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Guinea Insurance, Trans Express and Aradel, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 211,901.01 points from 209,317.41 points the previous day. After five hours of …
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An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, John Ibrahim, on Thursday told the Federal High Court, Abuja, how over N4.6 billion was allegedly diverted from the Bauchi State government coffers. Ibrahim, an EFCC investigator, is the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu. The witness who was given evidence by the …
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President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, reiterated his commitment to building a stable, peaceful and prosperous nation, assuring that the well-being of Nigerians remains his utmost priority. He said political and economic structures that have long undermined the prosperity of Nigerians are constantly being replaced through the realignment of the economy to enable full participation. Receiving a delegation of …
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Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq. The judge also ordered the arrest of Bashir Alkali, a former permanent secretary at the ministry. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed criminal charges against Farouq, who …
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