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FG clarifies UK deportation deal, says it applies only to Nigerians

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The Presidency has addressed claims surrounding a recently signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom, stating that the deal applies only to Nigerians residing illegally in the UK. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said the clarification followed reports suggesting that Nigeria had agreed to accept foreign deportees. In […]

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US: 90,000 bottles of children’s Ibuprofen recalled due to contamination — FDA

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About 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled in the United States over contamination concerns, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said. The agency disclosed in its enforcement report that 89,592 bottles of the liquid medication are affected. The recall was initiated by Strides Pharma following complaints from consumers who reported seeing a

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Borno bombings: Take war to terrorists — Sultan tells military

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive approach in combating terrorist groups after deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. Speaking on Wednesday evening while announcing Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, the Sultan stressed that security forces should not wait for attacks to happen before responding. “Take

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Two people shot at Park Place Mall in Tucson as police respond to evening gunfire, leaving two injured, no suspects arrested, and authorities describing the incident as isolated.

US: Two people shot, wounded at Park Place Mall in Tucson

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Two people were wounded in a shooting at Park Place Mall in Tucson, United States, on Wednesday evening, authorities said. The Tucson Police Department said officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 7 p.m. and found two victims with gunshot injuries. Both were taken to hospital for treatment, although their conditions were not immediately

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Delta: How We’re tackling electricity challenges – Gov Oborevwori

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has outlined steps his administration is taking to address electricity challenges across the state, focusing on policy changes and infrastructure projects to improve power supply and support economic activity. Speaking during the inauguration of the 31-kilometre rehabilitated Ohoror–Bomadi Road on Tuesday, the governor said several communities that had

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Former UK MP Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences, facing one count of Class A and three counts of Class B drug possession. He will appear in court on 25 March.

Ex-UK lawmaker, Crispin Blunt, charged with drugs offences

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Former Conservative MP Crispin Blunt has been charged with four drugs offences, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The 65-year-old, who represented Reigate, Surrey, from 1997 to 2024, faces one count of possessing a Class A drug and three counts of possessing Class B drugs. The charges came after police searched his home in Horley, Surrey, in

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Israel kills Iran intelligence chief, Esmail Khatib

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Israel says it has killed Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, in an overnight strike, marking a fresh escalation in the ongoing conflict. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation. “Last night Iran’s Intelligence Minister Khatib was also eliminated,” he said. Katz added that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had given the military broad

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Nigerians can ‘fly now, pay later’ for domestic flight — FG

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The Federal Government has introduced a new consumer credit product, “Fly Now, Pay Later,” to make domestic air travel more accessible to Nigerians. The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation announced this on its X handle on Tuesday, saying the initiative allows eligible customers to book local flights and pay for them over time through structured financing.

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Eid-il-Fitr: FG declares March 19, 20 public holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March 2026 as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement released on Tuesday by Dr Magdalene

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