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Our visit to Buhari not for coalition talks – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar led a delegation of prominent politicians on a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna on Friday. However, Atiku clarified that the visit was primarily for Sallah celebrations and not for any discussions on the planned coalition of political parties aimed at forming a stronger

Lagos police, hospital exploited us after water tank killed my sleeping sister – Victim’s brother

Amarachi Oguzie, elder brother of the late Chizoba Oguzie, who died when a water tank fell on her through the roof while she was asleep, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about the heartbreaking tragedy and the emotional toll it has taken on their family What is your relationship with the late Chizoba Oguzie? She was my

Gunmen seize ransom bearer, free Kaduna pastor

In a dramatic turn of events, kidnappers in Kaduna State have released Pastor Samson Ali, a 30-year-old cleric with the Evangelical Church Winning All, but detained the ransom bearer, Yusuf Ambi. Ali was abducted from his home in Mararaba Aboro, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on April 8, 2025, just two weeks after

FG tracks 1,277 persons as Lassa fever kills 122

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has listed 1,277 persons for follow-up over the possibility of being infected with Lassa fever. This follows the centre recording 659 confirmed cases out of 3,779 suspected cases and 122 deaths in 13 weeks (from January to March 30, 2025). A report obtained from the NCDC on

Falana warns Akpabio against using police in political dispute

Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has cautioned the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, against involving the police in the ongoing dispute between him and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Falana issued the warning following a petition by Akpabio to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in which he accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of defamation.

LASIEC releases notice of election

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission has released notice of election for local government poll in the state. According to a statement by the Head of Public Affairs of LASIEC, Tope Stephen, the election will take place in all the 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas on July 12. Campaigns and rallies

Bayelsa crush crisis-hit Shooting Stars in Yenagoa rout

Bayelsa United extended their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions with a 3-0 victory over out-of-form Shooting Stars at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Friday evening. The Prosperity Boys made their intentions clear early in the matchday 33 opener of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season, dominating possession and carving

NSC commends NGF boss for grassroots development

The National Sports Commission has commended the President of the Nigeria Golf Federation Olusegun Runsewe for his commitment and dedication to the grassroots development of golf in the country. The NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, made the remarks on Thursday in Abuja, during the unveiling of golf equipment donated by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club

Afenifere honours Adebanjo at 97th posthumous birthday

Leaders of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, have held an inaugural national symposium to commemorate the 97th posthumous birthday of the departed leader of the group, the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The leaders reflected on the identity, ideals, and enduring ideology of the Yoruba group, founded on March 26, 1950, at the public lecture held

Ndume warns Tinubu over lopsided appointments

The senator representing Borno South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the growing concerns on alleged lopsided appointments in his administration. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Friday, Ndume criticised the President for what he described as a clear violation of the

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Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech

CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.

What to know about the Trump indictment on the eve of his court appearance

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Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia

A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals against arrest, Russian state media says

Suspected Chinese spy balloon was able to transmit information back to Beijing

The suspected Chinese spy balloon that transited the US earlier this year was able to capture imagery and collect some signals intelligence from US military sites, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN.

Beijing promised to 'fight back' over Taiwan leader's US visit. But this time it has more to lose

An anticipated meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California this week has sparked concerns of a repeat of the pressure campaign China launched last year when then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.

'Scary, cold, hungry and lonely': Volunteer soldier shares experience on front line

A young volunteer soldier, Akula, who signed up for the war at the beginning of the Russian invasion is now dealing with the trauma of war. He spoke to CNN's David McKenzie about his time on the front lines and how it has affected his mental health.

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