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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Kericho mass grave mystery: Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, exhumed in Kenya

Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery. The exhumation was done after the police obtained a court order to retr…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Gunmen kill two in Plateau village attack

Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked Rim village in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two residents and injuring two others. According to Sahara Reporters, the assailants “stormed the village on Tuesday night, opening fire indiscriminately in an attack that lasted sev…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Business

Eight teams set for Italian Embassy U-20 Cup as organisers target young talents

Eight teams will compete in the maiden Italian Embassy U-20 Cup scheduled to hold in May, as organisers unveil plans for a grassroots-focused tournament aimed at nurturing young football talents in Nigeria. The competition, an initiative driven by Rudder Sports Management Limited, will also feature…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 26): Death toll rises

The war in the Middle East continues to claim more casualties. President Donald Trump’s claim of an ongoing negotiation for a ceasefire agreement has been repeatedly dismissed by Iran, which has promised to continue fighting. Thousands of people have been killed in the region, and an even higher nu…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Many killed in Kebbi Sallah celebration clash - Police

The police have confirmed that a violent clash between youth groups during the Sallah celebration in the Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State has resulted in multiple fatalities. The police spokesperson in the state, Bashir Usman, in a statement late Tuesday, said the situation was brought …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Otti to deliver this year's TheNiche lecture

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, is expected to deliver this year’s edition of TheNiche Annual Lecture, which is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 23 April at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State. TheNiche is an online Nigerian newspa…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Sports

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward to leave at end of season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 33-year-old Egypt international, who joined Liverpool from Roma in June 2017, confirmed the news in a video message on his social media accounts. "Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first par…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat threat posed by militant Islamists

Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat Ghana has signed a defence agreement with the European Union (EU) as Islamist militants continue to wreak havoc in neighbouring countries. The agreement, signed in Accra by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghanaian Vi…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

VIDEO: MC Oluomo regains control of NURTW secretariat, assesses damage

The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, on Tuesday took possession of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja following an earlier takeover by a rival faction. According to a video posted by TVC on X, Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, visi…

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3 weeks ago Politics

UPDATED: EFCC moves to take over Malami’s Abuja house

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday moved to take over the Maitama residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja. EFCC operatives, reportedly led by Folarin Sunday Dare, arrived in about five buses and, dressed in their red and b…

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3 weeks ago Politics

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cr…

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3 weeks ago Technology

Lagos taskforce nabs five hoodlums over extortion claims

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) says it has apprehended five suspected hoodlums, popularly called ‘Omotaku’, over alleged extortion. The suspects were alleged to have extorted motorists on the Aboru and Abule-Egba axis of the Abeokuta Expressway. Chai…

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3 weeks ago Technology

PHOTOS: Tight security as ICPC arraigns El-Rufai in Kaduna

Security was heightened on Tuesday around the Federal High Court in Kaduna as operatives of various agencies took positions ahead of the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged corruption-related offences. As early as 7:00 a.m., heavily armed personnel drawn from t…

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3 weeks ago Politics

EU Unveils €290m Nigeria Investment To Boost Health, Digital, Agriculture Sectors

European Union on Monday announced a significant expansion of its strategic partnership with Nigeria, unveiling a €290 million investment package under its Global Gateway Strategy to support digital infrastructure, healthcare manufacturing, agricultural value chains, and migration management. The a…

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3 weeks ago Politics

OPS, NLC demand action as petrol hits N1,400/litre

The Organised Private Sector and the Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday called for urgent government intervention as petrol prices surged towards N1,400 per litre across parts of the country, raising fears of worsening inflation, job losses, and business closures. The development follows successive …

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3 weeks ago Business

Clout is loud, but reputation rules

There was a time when authority was earned quietly through competence, consistency and character. Today, authority competes with attention. In a digital ecosystem driven by algorithms, outrage and instant validation, many professionals are confronting a troubling question: Are we building careers, …

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3 weeks ago Politics

Crossing the red line by opposition and ruling party

Mr Timothy Omo-bare was Deputy Inspector General of Police when he attended the Aburi Peace meeting held in Ghana on January 4-5, 1967. The meeting was designed to bring peace to Nigeria and prevent a possible Civil war in the country. Other senior officers who attended the Aburi meeting were the t…

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3 weeks ago Politics

Governance by guesswork: How a simple error shut down Nigeria

Nigeria did not pause on Thursday, March 19, 2026, by choice. It paused because those in charge did not do their homework. The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, announced public holidays to mark the end of Ramadan. It was routine until it collided with reality. Within hours, the Sult…

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3 weeks ago Politics

Russia in Africa: Inside the alleged operation to influence Angolan politics

Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola Two Russians are going on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election. Arrested last Augu…

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3 weeks ago Sports

Football Black List 2025: Jess Carter, Eberechi Eze and Alex Iwobi named

- Published England defender Jess Carter, Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi have been included on the Football Black List, external in recognition of their off-field contributions to the game. The annual celebration, which began in 2008, recognises efforts and achieveme…

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