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AFCON 2025: Football fans ‘choke’ controversial Ghanaian referee, Instagram page pulled down

AFCON 2025: Football fans ‘choke’ controversial Ghanaian referee, Instagram page pulled down

Naija News • 1d ago

The Instagram account of Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has been taken down following criticism over his officiating during Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [...]...

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CICAN Elects New Leadership, Taiwo Hassan Becomes Chairman

CICAN Elects New Leadership, Taiwo Hassan Becomes Chairman

Naija News • 1d ago

The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) has elected a new executive council to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years. In a closely contested election held at the NACCIMA House in Lagos on Thursday, Comrade Taiwo Hassan of New Telegraph emerged as Chairman, securing 25 votes to defeat... The post CICA...

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N110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC tenders more bank records in ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello’s trial

N110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC tenders more bank records in ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello’s trial

Naija News • 1d ago

Four prosecution witnesses from different banks testified in former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's N110 billion Fraud trial on Thursday. The post N110.4bn Fraud Trial: EFCC tenders more bank records in ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello’s trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Federer backing Alcaraz to complete career Slam

Federer backing Alcaraz to complete career Slam

Naija News • 1d ago

Roger Federer says he hopes Carlos Alcaraz can win the upcoming Australian Open and become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam. Six-time [...]...

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Bangladesh Cricketers stage T20 league boycott

Bangladesh Cricketers stage T20 league boycott

Naija News • 1d ago

Bangladesh’s cricketers have begun a boycott of all forms of cricket in response to comments made by a national cricket board director, which have led [...]...

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Dele Momodu joins ADC, pledges collaboration to rescue Nigeria

Dele Momodu joins ADC, pledges collaboration to rescue Nigeria

Naija News • 1d ago

Momodu said his decision to join the ADC was not driven by personal political ambition but by a desire to contribute to national renewal. The post Dele Momodu joins ADC, pledges collaboration to rescue Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes

Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes

Naija News • 1d ago

Ogun State Governor, has reiterated his administration's commitment to improving the welfare of families of deceased soldiers. The post Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News ....

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Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo council of Obas

Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo council of Obas

Naija News • 1d ago

The inauguration followed the passage of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, by the State House of Assembly. The post Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo council of Obas appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Robertson keen to stay but ‘wants to play football’

Robertson keen to stay but ‘wants to play football’

Naija News • 1d ago

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson would like to remain at Liverpool beyond this summer when his contract expires – but says he’s “a player who wants to play”. Robertson, [...]...

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Okpebholo Hosts Freed AAU Students, Reaffirms Commitment To Rebuild University

Okpebholo Hosts Freed AAU Students, Reaffirms Commitment To Rebuild University

Naija News • 1d ago

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday received students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were recently released following their arrest over the Ekpoma protest. The governor assured the students that his administration remains committed to dialogue, reform, and the comprehensive revival of the university. The engagement took p...

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VAT applies only to bank service charges, not transfers — NRS

VAT applies only to bank service charges, not transfers — NRS

Naija News • 1d ago

Nigeria’s NRS confirms the 7.5% VAT applies only to bank service fees, not the actual amount transferred. Get accurate details on banking taxes. Read More: https://punchng.com/vat-applies-only-to-bank-service-charges-not-transfers-nrs/...

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US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil

US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil

Naija News • 1d ago

The U.S. has completed its first Venezuelan oil sale, part of a $2 billion deal following the capture of President Maduro. Proceeds are held in US accounts Read More: https://punchng.com/us-completes-first-sale-of-venezuelan-oil/...

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Zamfara govt completes JB Yakubu Secretariat renovation, to reopen it February

Zamfara govt completes JB Yakubu Secretariat renovation, to reopen it February

Naija News • 1d ago

The 30-year-old JB Yakubu Secretariat complex had languished without any major renovations, despite hosting many Ministries, Departments and Agencies until recently. The post Zamfara govt completes JB Yakubu Secretariat renovation, to reopen it February appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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His legacy speaks for itself – SDP pays tribute to late Nigerian senator, Akwashiki

His legacy speaks for itself – SDP pays tribute to late Nigerian senator, Akwashiki

Naija News • 1d ago

Nigeria’s opposition party, Social Democratic Party, SDP, has paid tributes to the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who died on December 31, 2025, at an Indian hospital, aged 52. The tribute was delivered on Thursday during an evening of remembrance organized by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, where Akwashiki ...

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Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat,’ says Platini

Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat,’ says Platini

Naija News • 1d ago

Infantino was Platini's deputy from 2009 and 2015 when the Frenchman headed European football's governing body. The post Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat,’ says Platini appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Regragui Praises Super Eagles After Morocco’s AFCON 2025 Semi-final Win

Regragui Praises Super Eagles After Morocco’s AFCON 2025 Semi-final Win

Football • 1d ago

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria following their hard-fought encounter in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes and was decided by penalties, with Morocco progressing to the final. Despite the win, Regragui acknowledged the quality and strength of the … The post ...

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Why Omije Ojumi wasn’t flown abroad for treatment – Alayo Melody

Why Omije Ojumi wasn’t flown abroad for treatment – Alayo Melody

Naija News • 1d ago

Gospel singer Alayo Melody has opened up about the circumstances surrounding the death of popular singer Bunmi Akinnanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi. In a video on Instagram, Melody said The post Why Omije Ojumi wasn’t flown abroad for treatment – Alayo Melody appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....

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Nigerian govt inaugurates committee to improve power supply in health facilities

Nigerian govt inaugurates committee to improve power supply in health facilities

Naija News • 1d ago

The initiative targets at least 30 per cent renewable-powered healthcare delivery by the end of 2027. The post Nigerian govt inaugurates committee to improve power supply in health facilities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela

Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela

World • 1d ago

Cuban president says soldiers fell defending 'sovereignty of a sister nation' amid escalating tensions with Washington....

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Bassey, Nwabali selected for 2025 AFCON semis Best XI

Bassey, Nwabali selected for 2025 AFCON semis Best XI

Naija News • 1d ago

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and defender Calvin Bassey made the Best XI of the semifinals of the 2025 AFCON despite the penalty shootout loss [...]...

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