Sports
WSL SIDE, MAN CITY, SACK COACH TAYLOR
52-year-old Taylor took charge of City in May 2020 and led them to two major honours.
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COURT DECLARES PROF UTOMI'S SHADOW CABINET UNLAWFUL
Justice OMOTOSHO held that Professor UTOMI and his associates could not hide under the rights to associate and to criticise the government to engage in unlawful activities.
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Breaking News
NNPP SECURES COURT LEAVE TO COMPEL INCLUSION OF ITS AUTHENTIC LOGO FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS
According to the party, Pursuant to the said action, on Aug. 15, 2025, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory graciously granted our client leave to bring an application for an order of mandamus, compelling INEC's compliance.
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Opinion
ATIKU ABUBAKAR CONDEMNS PRESIDENT TINUBU OVER STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE
Alhaji Abubakar said President Tinubu’s blatant refusal — or calculated negligence — in preventing the escalation of the political crisis is nothing short of disgraceful.
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NIGERIA, JAPAN LAUNCH YOUTH-FOCUSED VENTURE FUND
The goal of the initiative is to channel Naira-dominated investments into high-growth startups, with a view to shield them from currency risks and unlock access to long-term concessional financing.
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FOOTBALL: Gianluigi Donnarumma Announces PSG Exit: 'Disappointed'
Earlier in the day, PSG boss Luis Enrique said he was "100 percent responsible" for the "difficult decision" to leave Donnarumma out of the squad.
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Agriculture
U.S. SHOWCASES CALIFORNIA WINES, EXPANDS TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN NIGERIA
The event brought together 18 California wineries with the Nigerian business community, with a view to strengthen agricultural trade ties between the two countries.
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Breaking News
GO RESTORE SANITY IN EDO STATE - PSC CHAIRMAN DIRECTS NEW CP AGBONIKA
CP Monday Agbonika was formerly in charge of the Police Mounted Troop, and he replaces CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin.
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Breaking News
US Rapper Kanye West Ordered to Pay Handyman $140,000
The handyman initially filed the lawsuit in 2023, alleging unsafe working conditions, unpaid wages and wrongful termination.
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Crime
DISREGARD FAKE, RECYCLED SECURITY ADVISORY ABOUT KIDNAPPING ON GBAGADA EXPRESSWAY - LAGOS CP
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has also warned those behind the spread of fake news in the state to to change their ways or face the full wrath of the law for such criminal act.
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Police Trust Fund Reforms: Between Hope, Legality, and the Lessons of the Past - Okey Nwanguma
The National Assembly must resist the temptation to rubber-stamp an Executive Bill that merely legalizes the status quo. The repeal and re-enactment process must be preceded by a performance audit, review of the Fund’s legal foundation, and inclusion of independent oversight mechanisms.
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Breaking News
CAF Postpones WAFCON, Announce New Date
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will be one of the 16 countries participating at the tournament and will try to defend the title they won last year and hope to win their 11th African title.
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Controversial
INEC PROCEEDS WITH RECALL OF KOGI CENTRAL SENATOR, AS PETITIONERS FULFILL WITH PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Committee on Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, said the petitioners have now supplied the contact addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of their representatives, as required by law, INEC guidelines and regulations.
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2027 Election Riggers Should First Write Their Will - Alex Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State made the remarks following recent boasting by some opposition politicians that the All Progressives Congresss, APC, will take over governance in Abia State come the 2027 elections.
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ISIS Senior Leader, ABU-BILAL AL-MANUKI, Killed in Nig-US Counterterrorism Offensive
The President stated that “Early assessments confirm the elimination of the wanted IS senior leader, ABU-BILAL AL-MANUKI, also known as ABU-MAINOK, along with several of his lieutenants, during a strike on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin.”
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Fugitive Drug Kingpin Surrenders to NDLEA after 13 Years
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI, said REGINALD PETER CHIDIEBERE was first arrested in 2013 following the seizure of large consignments of cocaine and heroin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos.
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BLESSING CEO Remanded in EFCC Custody for N36m Fraud
EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate I, Ikoyi alleged that the self-styled relationship therapist defrauded one IFEYINWA NONYE OKOYE under the false pretence of leasing a six-bedroom detached duplex in Lekki, Lagos State.
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3 NIGERIAN PILGRIMS FREED FROM DRUG TRAFFICKING DETENTION IN SAUDI ARABIA
The spokesman for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, FEMI BABAFEMI, confirmed the development in a statement, saying it was based on the intervention of the Federal Government.
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President TINUBU Returns to Lagos for APC Primaries After 2 Weeks Overseas
Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, and the Deputy Governor FEMI HAMZAT, led a team of top government functionaries to welcome President TINUBU at the airport.
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Environment
WANTED: BLUEPRINT FOR NIGERIA'S WASTE MANAGEMENT CRISIS
To build a sustainable future, we must dismantle the barriers posed by outdated infrastructure and adopt cutting-edge waste management solutions that prioritize environmental stewardship.
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Crime
COURT JAILS MAN OVER N1.1M EMPLOYMENT FRAUD IN MAIDUGURI
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development in a statement, said the defendant accordingly pleaded guilty to the charge, while counsel to the defendant A. A. Yaro, prayed the court to temper justice with mercy.
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Breaking News
D'Tigress Unveil FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Squad
Coach Rena Wakama's list includes experienced players like Ezinne Kalu, Sarah Ogoke, Amy Okonkwo, and Promise Amukamara in the list announced.
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ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY MOURNS DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS
In a statement on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, Lambeth Palace noted that: "we cherish the strong bond between Popes and Archbishops of Canterbury - the fruit of many decades of ecumenical dialogue."
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PSC Condemns Policemen Involved in Extrajudicial Murder in Delta State
The spokesman further stated that the Commission extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and enjoins members of the public to remain calm as justice takes its course.
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Rivers Impeachment Saga: 2 Lawmakers Backtrack, Amid Judicial Huddles
Both SYLVANUS NWANKWO and PETER ABBE said although Governor FUBARA had violated the provisions of the constitution, they believe that the matter can be resolved through other means than impeachment.
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Activists Condemn Police Crackdown on Lagos Anti-Demolition Protest
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, said the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, is investigating the roles played by the protest leaders.
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Featured
Unregulated Food Environment: Nigeria is Eating Itself to Death - Humphrey Ukeaja
Nigeria faces a choice that is both economic and moral. The country can continue to treat diet-related diseases as an unfortunate side effect of development. Or it can recognise that the modern food system operates according to powerful commercial incentives that require deliberate public regulation
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NBBF President: FIBA Verdict Will Determine NBBF Tenure
In addition, the board approved the NBBF Budget, which will cover National teams programs (Men, Women, Youth), International competition participation, domestic league operations, Grassroots and development programs, and administrative and governance operations.
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Politics
PETER OBI'S VISIT TO BAUCHI STATE GOVERNOR SETS TONGUES WAGGING
Governor Mohamed said during the discussions, he reiterated his unwavering commitment to fostering unity and combating division, emphasizing that patriotism remained the foundation of a brighter future for the nation Nigeria.
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INEC Registers 2 New Political Parties; Warns About Electoral Act Amendment Delay
INEC Chairman, Professor JOASH AMUPITAN, made the announcement during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties for 2026.
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