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Man City secure all three points at Stamford Bridge, close gap on Arsenal

Manchester City claimed all three points at Stamford Bridge with a 3-0 win over Chelsea, closing the gap on Arsenal to six points. After a slow first half, City stepped up after the break and took control of the game. Rayan Cherki set up the opener in the 51st minute, crossing for Nico O’Reilly to […]

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FG names 48 terrorism financiers

FG names 48 terrorism financiers

The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and entities allegedly involved in financing terrorism across Nigeria, as part of intensified efforts to dismantle extremist networks. The list, published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), identifies persons and organisations suspected of providing financial and logistical support to terrorist groups operating within

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Pastor raped me on church altar — Anambra schoolgirl

A 16-year-old girl, Precious Okafor, has alleged how a pastor raped her on a church altar during a ‘special deliverance’ in Anambra State. In an interview with Punch, the teenager said she was taken from Lagos to her hometown in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area, in November 2025 by her aunt, who claimed a

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Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

FG moves to stop ex-citizens from using Nigerian passports

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to withdraw and deactivate passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Alao Babatunde. It applies to Nigerians whose renunciation requests have been approved

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INEC chairman X post

INEC denies chairman’s alleged partisan post on X

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that its chairman endorsed a partisan post on social media platform X, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, the commission said the report was part of a “malicious and coordinated campaign” aimed at undermining its credibility. INEC clarified that

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CBN debunks viral N5,000 note featuring Tinubu

CBN debunks viral N5,000 note featuring Tinubu

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed as false a viral image circulating on social media claiming the introduction of a new N5,000 banknote featuring President Bola Tinubu. The image, which quickly gained traction online, sparked widespread reactions and speculation about a possible new high-denomination currency. However, the apex bank, in a statement shared

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