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The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Adebayo Amupitan as Chairman of INEC, marking a major step on the road to 2027 elections

BREAKING: Road to 2027 elections begin as Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman

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The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Adebayo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a significant step on the road to 2027 elections. Amupitan, a 58-year-old professor of law, was nominated by President Bola Tinubu and endorsed by the National Council of State before facing a rigorous screening at […]

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Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, has announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years as AI and automation in the workplace drive major cost reductions and efficiency reforms.

AI taking jobs: Nestlé to cut out 16,000 jobs partly due to automation

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Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, has announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years as AI and automation in the workplace drive sweeping changes in its operations. The company said the restructuring aims to reduce costs and boost productivity amid rising global competition. In a statement on Thursday, Nestlé revealed

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A court-appointed medical panel of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has declared Nnamdi Kanu medically fit to face trial

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu declared fit to face trial by medical panel

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A court-appointed medical panel of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has declared Nnamdi Kanu medically fit to stand trial. The panel stated that his health condition is not life-threatening. The assessment was ordered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja following conflicting reports from doctors representing the prosecution and defence. The

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Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he can transform Nigeria within four years if elected in the 2027 presidential election.

I can change Nigeria in four years — Peter Obi

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Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he can transform Nigeria within four years if elected in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday, the former Anambra State governor confirmed he would contest and urged Nigerians to prioritise competence and integrity in choosing their next leader. “I am contesting, and I

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Malaysia appeals FIFA ban linked to eligibility scandal

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The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has appealed FIFA’s decision to suspend seven national team players over the Malaysia FIFA eligibility scandal, according to a report by Bernama on Wednesday. FIFA had last month banned the players for one year and fined FAM $440,000 for allegedly submitting falsified documents claiming the footballers had Malaysian ancestry,

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The Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup dream ends in heartbreak as Nigeria is eliminated by DR Congo after a 1–1 draw and 4–3 penalty shootout loss.

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles to face Gabon in play-offs

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Nigeria will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA Super Eagles World Cup play-offs after the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday. The Super Eagles booked their spot with a convincing 4–0 win over Benin Republic, while Gabon advanced as Group F runners-up following a 2–0 victory

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Federal Government to increase investment in hand washing infrastructure and hygiene education, warning that poor hand washing in Nigeria remains a major public health concern, with only eight per cent of citizens able to demonstrate proper techniques.

Only 8% of Nigerians wash their hands properly — UNICEF

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Federal Government to increase investment in hand washing infrastructure and hygiene education, warning that poor hand washing in Nigeria remains a major public health concern, with only eight per cent of citizens able to demonstrate proper techniques. UNICEF Officer in Charge of the Maiduguri Field Office,

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Instagram is introducing stricter safety measures for teenagers, aligning its “Teen Accounts” with the PG-13 movie rating standard

Instagram to become PG-13 for teens after Meta’s latest update

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Instagram is introducing stricter safety measures for teenagers, aligning its “Teen Accounts” with the PG-13 movie rating standard, Meta announced on Tuesday. The update strengthens last year’s protections, which already limited young users’ exposure to content about violence, cosmetic procedures, and self-harm. According to a Meta blog post, the company will now restrict or hide

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