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Ajax fans angry some of their fixtures have been postponed due to police strikes set off flares, attacked buildings, and clashed with officers Sunday in Amsterdam after a demonstration. Images on local media showed Ajax fans grabbing bicycles and barriers and marching towards the police HQ in the Dutch capital before officers intervened to restore…
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As Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate International Democracy Day, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has expressed regret over the country's democratic setbacks. Obi in a post on X highlighted the erosion of democratic ideals, citing leadership failure, systemic corruption, insecurity, and human rights violations. He described Nigeria as a…
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The National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has demanded retraction of the false and malicious allegation levelled against him by the Edo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi, that he was plotting to rig the upcoming governorship election in the state. The party chairman had, in a statement widely circulated…
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A report released by Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) and its partners has exposed the crippling effects of multiple taxation on businesses in Rivers State. The study unveiled at the weekend, revealed that a staggering 75 official charges applicable to businesses, with 17 of these appearing to be multiple taxes. According to Alexander Sewell, Research and…
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Dangote Refinery has denied a report that it sold premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited at N898 per litre. Dangote refinery described NNPC claim as "misleading and mischievous." The dispute follows NNPC's disclosure that it purchased PMS from Dangote Refinery at N898 per litre. NNPC's…
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The post came as a surprise, even from the provocative Donald Trump: "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" the former president said Sunday. Though the all-caps post on his Truth Social website came without accompanying commentary or explanation, the context was clear. On Tuesday, just minutes after a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris that Republican Trump…
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Donald Trump's campaign reported Sunday that there had been "gunshots in his vicinity" but added that the Republican presidential candidate was safe. "President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time," said a statement from his campaign spokesman Steven Cheung.Trump had been golfing at his course in West Palm…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has disclosed that it purchased premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from Dangote Petroleum Refinery at N898 per litre. NNPC's spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, confirmed the price to TheCable on Sunday and debunked reports that NNPC purchased petrol from Dangote refinery at N766 per litre. “We successfully…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday received 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The aid is to support internally displaced persons affected by the flood disaster in parts of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the relief items arrived the Cargo wing of Nnamdi…
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French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot is in advanced negotiations for a two years deal with Marseille, a source at the Ligue 1 club told AFP on Sunday. Rabiot is a free agent since leaving Juventus in July after five years in which he won the 2020 Serie A title and two Italian Cups. READ ALSO: Rabiot…
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Following the arrest and release of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore by the Nigerian secret police, a former Director of the secret police, Mr. Dennis Amachree, has urged his colleagues not to waste precious time on the activist, whom he described as "publicity-seeking." According to Amachree, great revolutionists don't stage publicity stunts. "The DSS should…