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Sokoto Approves N1.7bn for 1,000 Motorcycles to Fight Banditry
The Sokoto State Government has approved N1.759 billion for 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles to boost security agencies' mobility in the fight against banditry.
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sports
Super Falcons Eliminated From World Cup Race After 2-1 Loss to South Africa
Nigeria's Super Falcons have been eliminated from 2027 World Cup contention after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a qualifying playoff, ending their run of qualifying for every edition since 1991.
business
Tinubu, Shettima to Headline CIBN Banking Conference in September
President Tinubu, VP Shettima, and CBN Governor Cardoso will headline the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria's 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja.
sports
Trabzonspor Closing In on Darwin Núñez Loan From Al-Hilal
Turkish side Trabzonspor are in advanced talks to sign Darwin Núñez on loan from Al-Hilal, with the prospect of reuniting the striker with former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah.
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Turkey's Parliament Approves Conditional Pardon for PKK Militants
Turkey's parliament has approved legislation offering a conditional pardon to thousands of Kurdish militants, contingent on the PKK's full disarmament.
entertainment
Wizkid to Headline Detty December Fest 2026 Opening Night
Wizkid will headline the opening night of Detty December Fest 2026 on December 18 in Lagos, kicking off 13 days of music, culture, and fashion.
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Iranian Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery Sentenced to 15 Years Over Reporting
Acclaimed Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison over images and interviews shared with foreign media outlets.
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ASUU Authorises 20 Universities to Prepare for Strike Over Unimplemented Agreement
ASUU has authorised branches in 20 universities to issue 14-day strike ultimatums, citing government failure to implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement. Two universities have already gone on strike.
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Aviation Workers' Strike Grounds Flights, Strands Passengers in Lagos and Abuja
Aviation unions shut down operations at several domestic airlines on Tuesday over unremitted ticket charges and unionisation disputes, stranding thousands of travellers.
sports
Victor Boniface Ends 16-Month Goal Drought With Pre-Season Brace as Leverkusen Comeback Continues
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface scored twice for Bayer Leverkusen in pre-season, ending a 16-month goal drought and continuing his injury comeback.
sports
Chelsea's Big-Spending Summer: 11 Signings Worth Over €400m
Chelsea have spent over €400m this summer, the most of any club in world football, as Xabi Alonso reshapes his squad with 11 new signings.
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Nigeria's Creative Industry Is the Country's "Next Oil," Says Lai Mohammed
NIPSS and the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy are partnering on a summit aimed at unlocking the sector's role in Nigeria's $1 trillion economic target.
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DSS Releases Carpenter Wrongly Linked to Oyo School Abduction, Pays ₦3m Compensation
Mustapha Marwana was cleared of any link to a terrorist group after a DSS panel found no evidence connecting him to the May attack on three Oyo schools.
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INEC Reprints Osun Ballot Papers to Include SDP Candidate Ahead of Saturday's Election
INEC has begun reprinting Osun governorship ballot papers to include SDP candidate Dr. Francis Ajala, days before Saturday's closely watched election.
