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ABU Refutes Viral Claims Of Secret Nuclear Weapons Project
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ABU Refutes Viral Claims Of Secret Nuclear Weapons Project

Nafisat Abdulrahman

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media video alleging that the institution was involved in developing a secret nuclear weapons programme for Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of…

UK Envoy, NGOs Hail Nigeria’s Removal From FATF Grey List
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UK Envoy, NGOs Hail Nigeria’s Removal From FATF Grey List

Ruth Nwokwu

The United Kingdom High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, and the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), have commended Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major step forward for the nation’s financial integrity,…

Madagascar Revokes Nationality Of Ousted President
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Madagascar Revokes Nationality Of Ousted President

Agency Report

Madagascar’s new government has stripped ousted President Andry Rajoelina of his Malagasy nationality in a decree published Friday, according to media reports, just 10 days after he was removed in a military putsch. The decree means that Rajoelina — who was impeached on…

How Billionaire Adebutu Kessington Brokered Peace Between Ooni, Alaafin
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How Billionaire Adebutu Kessington Brokered Peace Between Ooni, Alaafin

Nafisat Abdulrahman

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, have officially ended years of perceived rivalry between their two ancient thrones. The peace meeting, held on Friday at the Eko Hotel Signature Building in Lagos, was convened by the Odole…

Katsina Governor Radda Reshuffles His Cabinet
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Katsina Governor Radda Reshuffles His Cabinet

Godwin Enna

Katsina State governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has carried out a major shake-up in his cabinet, redeploying several commissioners and appointing two new special advisers in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across the state. In a…

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FUDMA Gets New Vice Chancellor

Godwin Enna

The Governing Council of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has appointed Professor Mohammed Khalid Othman as the new substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution. The announcement was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing…

Basketball: Curry, Green React To NBA Gambling Scandal
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Basketball: Curry, Green React To NBA Gambling Scandal

LEADERSHIP News

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry says he “wouldn’t worry” about the NBA’s integrity despite an FBI investigation into illegal sports betting. Miami Heat player Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups are among dozens of people arrested…

Slot Not Worried About Salah’s Form
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Slot Not Worried About Salah’s Form

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said “the last thing” he needs to worry about is Mohamed Salah’s form. Salah was Liverpool’s top scorer with 29 goals last season and also contributed 18 assists as they cantered to the Premier League title. The 33-year-old has scored just…

Sheffield Wednesday Placed In Administration
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Sheffield Wednesday Placed In Administration

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Sheffield Wednesday have been placed in administration and hit with an automatic 12-point deduction by the EFL. Julian Pitts, Kris Wigfield and Paul Stanley of Begbies Traynor have been appointed joint-administrators after it was revealed His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs were…

Ododo Hails Tinubu Over Appointment Of Maj-Gen Shaibu As New COAS
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Ododo Hails Tinubu Over Appointment Of Maj-Gen Shaibu As New COAS

Ibrahim Obansa

The Kogi State Government has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Major General Waidi Shaibu, a proud son of the State, as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS). In a statement by the State’s Commissioner of Information and…

Kano Government Suspends Monthly Sanitation Exercise For KANFEST 2025
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Kano Government Suspends Monthly Sanitation Exercise For KANFEST 2025

Hafsat Bello Bahara

The Kano State Government has suspended the monthly environmental sanitation exercise earlier scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, to allow residents and visitors to fully participate in the upcoming Kano Festival of Arts and Culture (KANFEST) 2025. This was announced in…

10-yr-old Girl Rescued After 7 Years Of Abuse In Kaduna
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10-yr-old Girl Rescued After 7 Years Of Abuse In Kaduna

Godwin Enna

A 10-year-old girl from Wuna Zhide, Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State, who was subjected to years of abuse by her caregiver in Rigasa, Kaduna State, has been rescued and reunited with her biological father through the intervention of Save the Children International…

Chukwueze Ruled Out Of Fulham Vs Newcastle United Clash
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Chukwueze Ruled Out Of Fulham Vs Newcastle United Clash

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Samuel Chukwueze will miss Fulham’s trip to Newcastle United today due to a calf injury Chukwueze sustained the injury in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic two weeks ago. The injury forced the winger to miss Fulham’s 1-0…