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Iran calls for massive turnout at Khamenei's funeral, urges public to 'avenge' his death
52+ min ago (501+ words) Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has urged millions of Iranians to participate in the funeral of the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the ceremony as an opportunity to honour his legacy and send a…...
Lagos 2027: How I will contest without Peter Obi's influence -Rhodes-Vivour
41+ min ago (328+ words) The Lagos State African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has revealed how he would contest without the influence of the former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, or the Obidient movement. Featuring in an interview…...
Court rejects El-Rufai's bail bid after hospital disowns medical report
38+ min ago (407+ words) The Kaduna State High Court has dismissed another bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the criminal case brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. Justice D. H. Khobo, in a…...
FCT: No president in Nigeria's history commissioned Tinubu's number of projects - Akpabio
45+ min ago (421+ words) The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday said no president in Nigeria's history has commissioned the number of projects done by President Bola Tinubu within three years in office. Describing Tinubu as a miracle worker, Akpabio said Tinubu…...
Two killed, over 40 cows stolen as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (288+ words) Suspected Fulani cattle rustlers have reportedly attacked Okpafie community in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, killing two persons and rustling more than 40 cows. The attack was said to have occurred on'Tuesday'night at Oyilawu village in Okonobo Ward. Residents…...
Primaries: Revised NASS list could return APC to past troubles - Obun
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (283+ words) A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Cletus Obun, says the revised list of National Assembly candidates could return the party to its past troubles. Obun issued the warning on Thursday in an interview on Arise Television's "Morning…...
FCT projects: Tinubu has fulfilled his promises - Wike
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (340+ words) Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said the promises President Bola Tinubu made to the people of the capital city in the area of road infrastructure have been fulfilled. The minister spoke during the commissioning…...
2027: ADC group backs Atiku for appointing Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (615+ words) An African Democratic Congress, ADC, support group in Enugu State, ADC Likeminds, has lauded former Vice President and the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for appointing Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson for the 2027 election campaign. The…...
Burna Boy's mum asks singer to get married, have children
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (230+ words) Burna Boy's mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, has asked the singer to consider setting down and having kids. The talent manager gave the advice while celebrating Burna Boy's 35th birthday with close friends and family on'July 2nd. In a clip from the…...
Alleged impersonation: Court grants Ozekhome's medical trip request
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (431+ words) An Abuja High Court on'Thursday'granted Mike Ozekhome permission to travel to the United Kingdom for medical reasons for six weeks. Recall that on February 27, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, arraigned Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni,…...