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US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored naval warnings, as Iran condemns the move and warns of retaliation amid rising tensions.

JUST IN: US seizes sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean

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The United States has seized another tanker linked to Venezuela, U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday, ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. The seizure is the sixth in recent weeks involving vessels that were either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so previously. The officials, who […]

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NIS releases updates on passport tracking system

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has released updates to its passport tracking system to improve how applicants monitor the status of their passports. The update was announced in a post uploaded on the Service’s official X account on Thursday, where NIS explained that many passports already produced had remained uncollected, resulting in rising complaints from

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2026 budget: FG allocates N252m for anti-‘japa’ campaign

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The Federal Government, through the National Orientation Agency (NOA), plans to spend N252 million on an anti-japa campaign, including sensitisation programmes and training initiatives targeting youths in select states. A SaharaReporters’ review of the 2026 Nigerian budget document has revealed that the anti-japa campaign seeks to promote awareness about opportunities in Nigeria and discourage irregular

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AFCON 2025: Davido places bet of N71m on Super Eagles against Morocco

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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has placed a bet of N71 million on the Super Eagles of Nigeria to win their AFCON 2025 semi-final match against Morocco. The match takes place today, January 14, 2025, at 9 pm at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria has maintained strong performance

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Lagos: How to check your driving offenses

Lagos: How to check your driving offenses

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Motorists in Lagos are increasingly turning to digital platforms to verify traffic violations as the state government intensifies enforcement of road laws through technology-driven monitoring systems. With automated cameras, plate recognition tools and centralised databases now actively tracking vehicle movements across major corridors, drivers are being urged to regularly check their records to avoid penalties,

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Taiwo Oyedele opens up on threats, pressure over tax reforms

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The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said he has been receiving threats because of his role in driving Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms.   Oyedele spoke in Abuja at a governance colloquium held to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy

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AFCON semi-final: Morocco have only one advantage against Nigeria – Coach

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Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has dismissed claims of any external edge ahead of Wednesday’s AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against Nigeria, stressing that home support is the only advantage his side will enjoy against the Super Eagles. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Monday, Regragui addressed debates surrounding refereeing, which have intensified following Morocco’s

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Delta: Suspected kidnappers flee, abandon soaked garri, ammunition during police raid

Metro / /

Delta State Police have thwarted a planned kidnapping and recovered firearms and other items after suspected kidnappers fled, abandoning soaked garri and ammunition during a raid. The operation, carried out by the CP Special Assignment Team, came in response to credible intelligence about the criminals’ hideout in Upper Agbarho. According to a statement on Tuesday

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Nigeria vs Morocco: CAF picks Ghanaian referee, Daniel Laryea for AFCON semi-final

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea to officiate the high-stakes AFCON semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco, set to take place tomorrow at 9 p.m. Moroccan time. The match, billed as one of the tournament’s most anticipated encounters, will be held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

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JAMB approves 85 candidates through its special screening, marking a milestone in the JAMB underage admission process.

JAMB fixes dates for 2026 UTME registration, exams

Education / /

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially announced the 2026 UTME registration dates, unveiling the full schedule for the sale of application documents, registration period, and examination timelines for admission into tertiary institutions across the country. The announcement of the 2026 UTME registration dates was contained in a statement released by the Registrar, Prof.

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