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Honest Ahanor: Why Nigeria Can Still Sign the Crystal Palace Defender
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Peter Obi Meets Swiss Ambassador, Discusses Education, Healthcare and Nigeria–Switzerland Cooperation

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Labour Party chieftain and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has held talks with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria in a meeting centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing Nigeria’s development priorities. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, focused on areas including education, healthcare, poverty reduction and…

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FBI Investigates Argentine FA Over Alleged $300 Million Money Laundering Scheme

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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations of money laundering, wire fraud and tax evasion involving up to $300 million routed through the United States. According to multiple reports, the investigation, which began in 2025, is examining whether…

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DSS Tracks Bandits’ Logistics Network as Security Forces Close In on Oyo School Kidnappers

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Nigeria’s security agencies have recorded a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to combat banditry and rescue abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State after tracing key members of criminal support networks operating outside forest hideouts. The Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed that intelligence-led operations have identified and apprehended individuals allegedly responsible for providing logistics, supplies…

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Tinubu Orders FCCPC Probe Into Meta, Google, X Over Alleged Exploitation of Nigerian Media Content

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies, including Meta, Google’s parent company Alphabet, X, and several Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of exploiting Nigerian media content without fair compensation. The directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the…

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Nigerian Army’s Helicopter Rescue Drill Sparks Online Debate After Spectacular NADCEL Finale

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The grand finale of the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026) in Port Harcourt ended with an eye-catching aerial rescue demonstration that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the event. During the July 6 celebration, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, senior military officials and thousands of spectators, the Nigerian Army…

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Nigeria’s Presidency has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to identify and prosecute those behind an alleged fictitious government agency that reportedly operated for months using forged presidential documents. The directive follows the growing controversy surrounding the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion…

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Security Update: Ekiti Church Worshippers Rescued as Nigeria Recalibrates Counterterrorism Strategy

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Nigeria recorded significant developments on the security front this week as abducted church worshippers regained their freedom in Ekiti State, while military authorities continue adjusting operations following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from a joint counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin. In Ekiti State, security agencies successfully rescued worshippers who were kidnapped during an…

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Nigeria Demands Accountability from South Africa Over Killings of Citizens Amid Xenophobia

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Nigeria has issued a strong diplomatic warning to South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian citizens amid renewed anti-immigrant violence, demanding a thorough investigation and justice for the victims as tensions between the two African nations continue to rise. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Government condemned the…

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Political tensions ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election escalated on Friday after Governor Ademola Adeleke and Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu exchanged sharp remarks over allegations that suspected criminals were being sheltered inside the Government House in Osogbo. During a security meeting attended by political stakeholders, the IGP revealed that he…

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Team Nigeria Heads to Glasgow as Tinubu Says ‘Win Clean,’ PUMA Unveiled as Official Kit Partner

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Team Nigeria has officially begun its journey to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with President Bola Tinubu urging the country’s athletes to compete with integrity while the National Sports Commission (NSC) unveiled global sportswear brand PUMA as the team’s new official kit partner. Speaking during the presidential send-off ceremony at the State House…

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