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Continue reading →: Veteran Gospel Juju Maestro Dele Blacko Set to Release Soul-Stirring EP Ojumo IreVeteran gospel juju musician Dele Ajayi, also known as ‘Dele Blacko’, is getting ready for the release of his eagerly awaited EP Ojumo Ire — a vibrant blend of rhythm, faith, and celebration that promises to captivate gospel and juju music lovers alike. The new project, which features acclaimed Nigerian…
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Credit: @FRSCNigeria via X Continue reading →: FRSC Receives CNG-Powered Bus from Federal Government to Boost Cleaner, Safer TransportThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has received a brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)–powered bus from the Federal Government, aligning with the national vision for cleaner, safer, and more efficient transportation under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PC-CNG). In a statement posted on the Corps’ official X handle, the…
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Credit: @aonanuga1956 via X Continue reading →: NEDC Delegation Conducts Pre-Shipment Inspection of Electric Buses in ChinaA delegation from the North East Development Commission (NEDC) today carried out a pre-shipment inspection at Anhui Ankai Automobile Co. Ltd, a leading bus manufacturing facility in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China. According to a statement shared on X by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: NAF Investment Limited Launches First-Ever Virtual Reality Gaming CentreThe Nigerian Air Force Investment Limited (NAFIL) has commissioned its first-ever Virtual Reality Gaming Centre, a state-of-the-art facility set to redefine recreation, creativity, and digital engagement within the Force. According to a statement on NAFIL’s official X handle, the Virtual Reality Arcade was commissioned on 7 August 2025 at the…
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Credit: fcbarcelona.com Continue reading →: FC Barcelona Overtakes FIFA and NBA with Record 23.8 Million YouTube SubscribersFC Barcelona, popularly known as Barça, has cemented its position as the world’s leading sports club on YouTube, reaching a historic 23.8 million subscribers—a milestone that sees it surpass global sporting giants FIFA (23.6M) and the NBA (23.3M). The club announced the achievement in a statement published on its official…
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Credit: @InibeheEffiong via X Continue reading →: NBA-SPIDEL Constitutes Public Interest Litigation Committee with Top Legal PractitionersPublic interest and human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has confirmed his inclusion in the newly constituted Public Interest Litigation Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL). The announcement was made in a statement by Prof. Paul Ananaba (SAN), Chairman of the Transitional Committee…
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Credit: Peter Obi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s 12-Day Two-Nation Trip ‘As the Nation Bleeds’Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil, describing it as a display of “insensitivity” while the country faces severe economic and security crises. In a statement posted on his official X handle…
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Credit: @FBI via X Continue reading →: FBI Cracks Down on Grandparent Scams Targeting SeniorsThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it is intensifying efforts to combat scams targeting elderly Americans, following the takedown of a major international fraud operation. In a statement posted Wednesday on the Bureau’s official X handle and reposted by FBI Director Kash Patel, Special Agent in Charge Ted Docks…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Bayern Approves Kingsley Coman’s Move to Al NassrBayern Munich has given the final green light for Kingsley Coman to travel today and complete his move to Al Nassr, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano, in a post on X, confirmed that Coman will leave Munich in the next hours, with the transfer now fully agreed —…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: President Tinubu to Embark on Two-Nation Trip to Japan, BrazilPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a diplomatic trip covering Japan and Brazil, with a stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, en route. According to a statement posted on the Presidency’s official X handle, the President will participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference…
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Credit: @FCBarcelona via X Continue reading →: Barcelona Board Approves €7 Million Guarantee to Boost La Liga RegistrationsFC Barcelona’s board has approved a €7 million personal guarantee to La Liga in a bid to ease budgetary constraints and secure player registrations ahead of the new season, according to Barça Times. The decision, spearheaded by club president Joan Laporta, aims to both address a budget deviation and increase…
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Credit: The Times of India Continue reading →: India Approves ₹4,600 Crore Semiconductor Projects to Boost Domestic Chip ProductionIndia has taken a major step towards strengthening its semiconductor industry with the approval of four new manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission, totalling an investment of ₹4,600 crore. According to The Times of India, the projects—spread across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab—are aimed at scaling up domestic chip…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Nigeria Customs, FIRS, NSW Secretariat Push Towards 2026 National Single Window LaunchThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has ramped up efforts to drive the Federal Government’s trade reform agenda through deeper collaboration with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Single Window (NSW) Secretariat. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), hosted FIRS Executive Chairman,…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: Tinubu Unveils Plans for Nigeria’s First National Industrial Manpower Development PolicyPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday announced that Nigeria will launch its first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, emphasising that the country’s true wealth lies in its people rather than its natural resources. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025…
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Credit: @fkeyamo via X Continue reading →: Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Orders Withdrawal of Complaint Against Comfort Emmanson, Reduces Sanctions in KWAM 1 CaseThe Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced a series of resolutions concerning recent incidents of unruly behaviour at Nigerian airports, including the withdrawal of a criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and the reduction of penalties against music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM…
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Credit: gov.uk Continue reading →: Japa: UK Home Office Unveils £3 Million Facial Recognition Vans to Tackle CrimeThe United Kingdom Home Office has announced the rollout of new facial recognition vans across the country, aimed at scanning public spaces in real-time to help identify wanted individuals and boost public safety. In a statement published on its official website (gov.uk) and shared via its verified X handle, the…
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Credit: @RepThomasMassie via X Continue reading →: U.S. National Debt Surges Past $37 Trillion Years Ahead of ProjectionsThe United States’ national debt has officially surpassed $37 trillion, marking a historic high reached years earlier than expected, according to the Treasury Department’s latest report confirmed to FOX5 Las Vegas. The milestone comes well ahead of the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) January 2020 forecast, which projected the debt would…
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Credit: @BTOofficial via X Continue reading →: Minister of Interior Meets Joint House Committee on Certificate Racketeering, Vows Stronger Verification SystemsThe Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on August 12, 2025, received the Joint House Committee on Alleged Cases of Certificate Racketeering, chaired by Honourable Abubakar Hassan Fulata, to deliberate on measures to protect the integrity of Nigerian citizenship documentation. In a statement posted on his verified X handle, the Minister…
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Credit: NGRPresident via X. Continue reading →: Tinubu Constitutes Boards of NCC, USPF to Boost Digital Economy GoalsPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), both operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The announcement was contained in a statement posted on the Presidency’s official…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: Police Launch Investigation into Kwam 1’s Alleged Unruly Conduct on AircraftThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed receiving an official petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over an alleged incident involving Fuji music legend, Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1. According to the petition, KWAM 1 is accused of engaging in unruly behavior that allegedly…
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Credit: @MayorofLondon via X Continue reading →: London Sees Drop in Key Crimes, but Mayor Khan Says ‘More Work to Do’London has recorded a notable decline in robbery, theft, residential burglary, and knife crime, according to the latest figures released by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) for the first quarter of 2025–2026. The data shows knife crime down by 19%, residential burglary reduced by 10%, theft from…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: NAF Conducts Rappelers Recurrency Training to Boost Counter-Terrorism OperationsThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed a Rappelers Recurrency Training exercise at the Regiment Training Centre, Kaduna, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of its special forces. In a post on the official Air Force X handle, the statement confirmed that the training aligns with the Chief of…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Warns of Worsening Hunger and Poverty in Nigeria, Cites Argentina’s Recovery as ModelFormer Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lamented the deepening hunger and poverty in Nigeria, warning that millions of citizens are being pushed into hardship due to poor leadership and economic mismanagement. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi described…
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Credit: @MAGAVoice via X Continue reading →: VP JD Vance Urges Elon Musk to Rejoin MAGA Movement Before 2026 MidtermsUnited States Vice President JD Vance has called on billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to return to the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, despite ongoing tensions between Musk and President Donald Trump. In an interview video posted by MAGA Voice on X, monitored by…
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Credit: @David_Ornstein via X Continue reading →: Bournemouth Agree £35m Deal to Sign Lille Defender Bafodé DiakitéAFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement to sign centre-back Bafodé Diakité from French club Lille in a deal worth £35 million plus £5 million in add-ons, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The 24-year-old is undergoing a medical in London today ahead of putting pen to paper on a…
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Credit: @officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: EFCC Arrests 93 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ogun StateOperatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The anti-graft agency announced the arrests in a post on its official X handle on Sunday, August 10, 2025, stating that the suspects were apprehended…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: NAF College of Nursing Sciences Opens Admission for 2025/2026 Academic SessionThe Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences (NAFCONS), Kaduna, has announced the commencement of applications for admission into its National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) Nursing Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a post on the Nigerian Air Force official X handle, the Director of Public…
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Credit: @nytimes via X Continue reading →: Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Peace Plan Suggesting Land Swaps With RussiaPresident Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Saturday firmly rejected U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s proposal that a peace deal with Russia could involve “some swapping of territories,” effectively ceding Ukrainian land to Moscow. Speaking in a video address from his Kyiv office just hours after Mr Trump’s remarks, Mr Zelensky…
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Credit: @SpokespersonMoD via X Continue reading →: India’s Defence Production Hits Record ₹1.5 Lakh Crore in 2024-25 Amid US TensionsAmid ongoing diplomatic tensions with United States President Donald J. Trump, India’s defence production has surged to an unprecedented ₹1,50,590 crore in the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking an 18% increase over the previous year and a 90% jump since 2019-20, according to official government data. In a post on its…
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Credit: @bosuntijani via X Continue reading →: ‘Bosun Tijani Unveils Nigeria’s Largest Digital Infrastructure Project Under Renewed Hope AgendaNigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, has declared that meaningful connectivity is central to unlocking the full potential of the nation’s digital economy, underscoring it as a critical pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement posted on his verified X…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: Nigeria, U.S. to Deepen Cooperation on Digital Innovation and Cybersecurity – PresidencyThe Presidency has announced that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the United States Consulate are set to strengthen bilateral ties in digital innovation and cybersecurity, following a high-level courtesy visit by the newly appointed U.S. Consul General to Nigeria. In a statement on its official X handle,…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: Investors’ Confidence Soars as Tinubu’s Reforms Lift Nigerian Market by N643 Billion – PresidencyThe Presidency says Nigeria’s capital market has recorded a major boost, with a ₦643 billion gain on the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sweeping economic reforms continue to strengthen investor confidence and market momentum. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the Presidency noted…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: Presidency Unveils 4D Foreign Policy Framework to Drive Renewed Hope AgendaThe Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has announced a new strategic direction for the country’s diplomacy, aligning its “Renewed Hope Agenda” with a “4D Foreign Policy Framework” aimed at delivering tangible national development outcomes. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, the Presidency said…
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Credit: @BitcoinMagazine via X Continue reading →: El Salvador to Launch Specialized Bitcoin Banks for Private InvestorsEl Salvador has unveiled plans to establish specialized Bitcoin banks designed for private investors, where the cryptocurrency will serve as the core asset for deposits, loans, and investment operations, according to a report by Bitcoin Magazine on X. The initiative expands on the Central American nation’s historic 2021 decision to…
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Credit: @Keir_Starmer via X Continue reading →: Israel-Palestine Crisis: UK Prime Minister Urges Israel to Halt Gaza Escalation, Calls for Immediate CeasefireUnited Kingdom Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has condemned the Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its military offensive in Gaza, warning that it would only deepen the humanitarian crisis and prolong the conflict. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday, Starmer said the move was “wrong”…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Urges JAMB to Address Student Hardship Over Blacklisted CBT CentresFormer Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to urgently ease the challenges faced by students seeking to amend their course or institution choices. In a statement posted on X titled “JAMB: A Plea for Compassion”,…
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Credit: @RupertLowe10 Continue reading →: UK MP Mistakenly Reports Charity Rowers as Migrant Boat, ReactsRupert Lowe, the independent Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth, has issued an apology after mistakenly identifying a charity rowing boat as a vessel carrying illegal migrants and alerting authorities on August 7, 2025. The vessel in question was crewed by a group of British men undertaking a 1,000-mile rowing…
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Credit: @AGPamBondi via X Continue reading →: U.S. Doubles Reward to $50 Million for Information Leading to Arrest of Venezuela’s Nicolás MaduroUnited States Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced Thursday that the State Department and Department of Justice (DOJ) have placed a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing his alleged role in large-scale narcotics trafficking and links to violent criminal networks. In a…
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Credit: @_PastorUmoEno via x.com Continue reading →: Akwa Ibom Governor Showcases ARISE Agenda Achievements After Two Years in OfficeThe Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has hosted the public presentation of the Socio-Economic Impact of the ARISE Agenda, marking two years since assuming office. The event, held yesterday, August 7, 2025, highlighted his administration’s progress across multiple sectors without incurring public debt. In a statement shared…
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Credit: @AlNassrFC_EN via x.com Continue reading →: Ronaldo Nets Hat-Trick in Al-Nassr’s 4-0 Win Over Rio Ave Despite Ballon d’Or SnubCristiano Ronaldo showed no signs of slowing down at 40, firing a stunning hat-trick in Al-Nassr’s 4-0 friendly victory over Portuguese side Rio Ave on Wednesday. The veteran forward delivered a masterclass in finishing — opening the scoring with a clinical strike, adding a towering header, and capping off his…
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Credit: @PeterObi via x.com Continue reading →: Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Education Crisis, Urges Urgent National PriorityFormer Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concern over the deteriorating state of Nigeria’s education sector, warning that the country is facing a crisis of “great magnitude.” In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi echoed a recent…
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Credit: @WSJ via x.com Continue reading →: President Trump Praises Elon Musk Despite Past DisputesUnited States President Donald J. Trump has offered unexpected praise for tech billionaire Elon Musk, calling him a “good person” despite their previous public disagreements. The comment came during a White House press briefing held on August 6, 2025, in response to a question about a recent Gallup poll that…
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Credit: @elonmusk via x.com Continue reading →: Tesla Announces Major Full Self-Driving Upgrade with 10X More ParametersTesla is taking a giant leap forward in autonomous driving technology with the announcement of a new Full Self-Driving (FSD) model that features approximately 10 times more parameters than its current version, along with significant improvements in video compression efficiency. The development was confirmed by CEO Elon Musk via a…
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Credit: @5iveAliveWT via x.com Continue reading →: Davido Sells Out Merriweather Post PavilionAfrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, continues to blaze trails on the global stage as he sold out the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland during a stop on his 5IVE Alive Tour on August 5, 2025. The electrifying performance drew an official crowd of 19,319 attendees, marking a…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via x.com Continue reading →: Nigeria Customs Service Issues Scam Alert Over Fake Instagram AccountsThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a scam alert warning to the public, flagging the existence of fraudulent social media accounts impersonating its officials, particularly on Instagram. In a post made on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, August 6, the agency cautioned Nigerians to be vigilant…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via x.com Continue reading →: Nigeria Customs Launches Reputation Management Guide to Strengthen Ethics, Public TrustThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a daring step to institutionalise ethics, professionalism, and stakeholder confidence by formally launching its Reputation Management Guide, a strategic policy framework intended to reorient officers on the standards, values, and conduct required to uphold and enhance the Service’s reputation. The Comptroller-General of Customs…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via x.com Continue reading →: Darwin Núñez Close to Al Hilal Move After Verbal Agreement with LiverpoolDarwin Núñez is edging closer to a sensational move to Al Hilal, after a verbal agreement was reached between the Saudi Pro League side and Liverpool, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Romano confirmed that a club-to-club agreement is in…
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Credit: Trump Posts On Truth Social On X Continue reading →: President Trump Establishes White House Task Force for 2028 Summer OlympicsPresident Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order establishing the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics, marking a significant step in the United States’ preparation to host one of the world’s most celebrated sporting events. In a statement released via his Truth Social platform on Monday,…
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Credit: @YeleSowore via x.com Continue reading →: Sowore Rejects Police Invitation Citing “Legal Fabrications,” Demands Proper DocumentationHuman rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Yele Sowore has raised alarm over what he described as a “legally baseless” invitation by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Team, calling for proper documentation before he would consider appearing before the team. In a post on his verified X…
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Credit: @PeterObi via x.com Continue reading →: Peter Obi Defends One-Term Presidency Vision, Says Leadership Is About Service, Not EntitlementFormer Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has once again clarified his position on seeking a single term in office if elected President of Nigeria, expressing surprise that his offer to serve for just four years has become a subject of widespread agitation. In a…
