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Martinez Says Anger, Frustration Fuelled Man United Criticism

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has said anger and frustration following the club’s 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League prompted his recent criticism of the club’s leadership and transfer strategy. The Argentina international had questioned United’s investment in the squad during the summer transfer window and expressed disappointment with technical director Jason Wilcox over recruitment and efforts to strengthen the team. In a social media post, Martinez explained that his comments were driven by his desire […]

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Borno Woman Jailed Two Years for Sexual Exploitation of Minor

A Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has sentenced a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Sanda, to two years’ imprisonment for procuring a 16-year-old girl for sexual exploitation. The conviction was secured by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), which disclosed that the court also ordered Sanda to pay ₦500,000 in compensation to the victim. According to NAPTIP, the offence contravenes Section 16(1) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015, as amended. […]

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2027 Elections: Police Pledge Improved Security, Professionalism — IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force will build on lessons from previous elections to ensure professionalism before, during and after the 2027 general elections. Disu gave the assurance while speaking with journalists at the launch of The Origin of Women in Nigeria Police Force, a book written by 96-year-old retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Stella Okuyiga, in Rivers State. He said the police had held a conference involving commissioners of police and […]

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NSIB, Navy Divers Continue Underwater Search for Crashed NAF Aircraft

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigerian Navy have continued round-the-clock underwater search and recovery operations at the site of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR 42-500 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The NSIB disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the multi-agency team had recovered additional aircraft components to support the ongoing investigation into the October 5 accident. The bureau said specialist divers were using hydrographic surveys, satellite synthetic aperture radar imagery, mud excavation and […]

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NAF Crash: Aiyedatiwa Orders River Fumigation, Emergency Water Supply in Igbokoda

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the fumigation of a river in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area, following complaints of a foul odour after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crashed into a nearby swamp. The governor also directed the provision of potable water, nose masks and other essential health kits to residents amid concerns about possible water contamination and public health risks. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, […]

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FG Approves New Eastern-Western Power Grid to Tackle Collapses

The Federal Government has approved plans to develop a new Eastern-Western electricity grid as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s recurring power grid collapses. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this at an energy conference in Lagos, stating that the government was preparing to begin the procurement process. He said Nigerians could begin to see the benefits of the project within two to three years. Tegbe explained that the government had divided the country into three energy zones and […]

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Fani-Kayode Defends Obasanjo Over Nigeria Airways Liquidation

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has defended former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the liquidation of Nigeria Airways in 2004, arguing that the airline had suffered years of mismanagement, corruption and financial difficulties before Obasanjo returned to office in 1999. Fani-Kayode made the remarks in a post on X on Thursday while responding to Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo’s criticism of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over the airline’s collapse and the unpaid entitlements of its former workers. He […]

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Momodu Accuses Tinubu of Filling INEC with Yoruba Appointees Ahead of 2027 Election

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of appointing Yoruba people into the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the move could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general election. Momodu made the allegation during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, expressing concerns about the possibility of a free and fair election. He argued that the Yoruba electorate was politically conscious and that support for Osun State Governor […]

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Accord Leaders Ask Adeleke to Clarify Support for Tinubu’s Re-election

Two leaders of the Accord Party in Lagos State have urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to clarify his political allegiance following reports that he has been appointed coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in Osun State. The leaders, Oke Sewedo and Oladeji Oluwatosin, made the appeal in an open letter addressed to Adeleke and the party’s national leadership under the platform of Concerned Leaders of Accord, Lagos State. They expressed concern that Adeleke’s reported involvement in Tinubu’s […]

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