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President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, sent condolences to the family of Mr. Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday. Mr. Hayatou was also the one-time acting President of FIFA -the world's football governing body. President Tinubu, in a statement, commiserated with…
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Most people have experienced the fading excitement after splurging on a new outfit or the latest tech gadget. But what if there was a scientifically proven way to find more joy and satisfaction in our purchases? A study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that investing in experiences, rather than material goods,…
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The Polish Consul in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Friday said it met with the detained University of Warsaw students in Nigeria. Poland Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski disclosed this in a statement shared on his X account. "The Polish Consul in Abuja met with the detained Polish students. They are…
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Barcelona signed Spain star Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig on Friday for a reported 60 million euros ($65 million). "The player has signed a contract with the club for the next six seasons, ending on June 30, 2030, and his release clause is 500 million euros," said the Catalan side in a statement. Playmaker Olmo…
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The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has applauded business mogul, Mr. Femi Otedola, for endorsing the windfall tax, which, he said, has the potential to promote economic fairness and stability in Nigeria. Adedeji, who described Otedola as an influential voice in the country’s financial sector, argues that the…
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The succession crisis rocking the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, deepened on Friday as its youth wing barred the Secretary General, Ambassador Okey Emuchay, from the national secretariat of the organisation in Enugu. They also reaffirmed Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu as the acting National Youth Leader pending the election of the group next year. Rising…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the lawmaker representing Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, and five of his House of Representatives colleagues to remain dedicated to reforming Nigeria. Obasanjo stressed the importance of transparent and efficient governance and urged them to focus their efforts on enacting legislation that improves…
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Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has expressed sadness over another unprovoked attack on Ayati Village in Ukum Local Government Area, where many people were reportedly killed. READ ALSO:Benue PDP summons Suswam, others over anti-party activities Alia, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria…
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The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has assured that Nigerians in the United Kingdom are safe and secure following the protests in some UK cities. Montgomery gave the assurance during a meeting with the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja. A statement by the spokesman…
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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has arrested four suspected human traffickers and rescued nine persons used as prostitutes in the state. The command also said it had recovered smuggled 55 30-litre kegs of petrol around Gwagwasu Moore Road, Kishi in the northern part of the state. NSCDC Commandant in the…
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The Africa Center Mexico, the organiser of the 2024 Puebla International Literature Festival, has announced the cancellation of invitations to guests from South Africa. The decision comes in the wake of the recent controversy surrounding Nigerian-born model and former Miss South Africa (S.A) contestant, Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina. What the statement says In a statement issued…