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Empower Youth, Empower the Nation — Tinubu at FUT Minna Convocation

Minna, Niger State President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that a nation’s development is inextricably linked to deliberate and sustained investment in its youth, stressing that access to quality education should not be constrained by financial limitations. The President made the remarks during the 34th Convocation Ceremony and 43rd Founders’ Day of the Federal University of […]

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From Survival to Stardom: Aribo Reboots at Leicester, Lookman Hits Atlético Jackpot

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Leicester / Madrid Two Super Eagles stars were at the heart of a dramatic transfer deadline day in European football, as midfielder Joe Aribo sealed a late loan move to Leicester City, while forward Ademola Lookman completed a high-profile permanent switch to Atlético Madrid, marking contrasting but equally significant turning points in their careers. While

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Gambari: Nigeria’s Biggest Beneficiaries Care Least About Its Stability

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Abuja Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has delivered a rare and sobering insider account of power at the highest level of government, warning that many of those who benefit the most from Nigeria’s vast resources are often the least committed to the country’s stability, progress, and long-term development. Gambari

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NLC, TUC Push Ahead With Feb 3 Solidarity Rally as Police Raise Security Concerns

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Abuja Nigeria’s organised labour is pressing ahead with plans for a nationwide solidarity rally on February 3 in support of striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), setting the stage for a tense standoff with security authorities, who have urged labour leaders to reconsider the protest’s timing over security concerns. The planned rally, announced

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Germany’s Merz Says Transatlantic Relations Have Shifted, Urges Greater European Independence

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has acknowledged a profound shift in transatlantic relations, saying Europe must now take greater responsibility for its own political and technological future. “Transatlantic relations have changed, and no one in this room says that with more regret than I do,” Merz said, speaking in remarks shared via social media. The German

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Dangote Advances $2.5bn Fertiliser Project in Ethiopia as OCP Influence Looms

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Nigeria’s Dangote Group is moving forward with its planned $2.5 billion fertiliser complex in Ethiopia, a project that could significantly reshape the country’s agricultural input market and alter the competitive balance in East Africa’s fertiliser value chain.The project, signed between Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), involves the construction of a large-scale urea fertiliser

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As Lookman Bids Atalanta Goodbye, European Chapter Nears Its End

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Nigerian international forward Ademola Lookman has officially brought his Atalanta journey to a close, confirming his departure from the Italian side after nearly four years of standout performances in Serie A and European competition. In a heartfelt message shared on his X account, Lookman thanked the club, his teammates, and supporters, describing Atalanta as a

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Atlético Madrid Land Ademola Lookman in Major Winter Transfer Move

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Atlético Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian international forward Ademola Lookman from Italian side Atalanta, sealing one of the most talked-about moves of the winter transfer window. The Spanish club confirmed that the 28-year-old attacker has signed a long-term deal running until 2030, following successful medical tests in Madrid. While official figures were not

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Islamic State Militants Breach Niger’s Main Airport, Trigger U.S. Evacuation Order

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Islamic State (IS) militants detonated explosives and moved freely among parked passenger aircraft during an attack on Niger’s main international airport last week, according to video footage circulated by SITE Intelligence Group, a U.S.-based organization that monitors jihadist propaganda. The footage, which SITE said appears consistent with recent Islamic State activity in the Sahel, shows

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Arsenal Extend Lead at the Top as Football and Tennis Deliver Big Weekend Drama

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Arsenal’s long wait for another Premier League title continued to edge closer to an end after a dominant weekend that saw Mikel Arteta’s side tighten their grip at the top of the table. The Gunners produced a commanding 4–0 away victory over Leeds United at Elland Road on Matchday 24, underlining their title credentials with

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