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$500,000 Reward For Super Eagles Still on Despite Defeat, Says BUA Chairman

he Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has commended Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their gallant display at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He said that the monetary pledged by made him still stands in spite of the semifinal defeat by host Morocco. Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a heartbreaking loss from the 2025 AFCON after losing 4-2 on penalties …

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More Lawmakers withdraw from planned impeachment of Fubara

wo additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have joined to plead for leniency to halt planned impeachment of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara. The house had recently issued impeachment notice to Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Nma Odu, on grounds of alleged misconduct. Mrs Barile Nwakoh representing Khana Constituency I, and Mrs Emilia Amadi representing Obio/Akpor Constituency II on …

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We’re still proud of you- FG to Super Eagles

he Federal Government says it is still proud of the performance of Super Eagles in spite of gallantly losing to Morocco on penalties in the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON). This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Thursday in Abuja. He thanked the Super Eagles for giving their …

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Defence Minister To Military: Failure Not An Option

he Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has described serving officers and men of the Armed Forces as the finest representation of Nigeria and the nation’s enduring shield. Musa stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Regimental Dinner and Awards Night. He urged them to continue to uphold discipline, loyalty and …

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AFCON 2025: Obi Hails Super Eagles, Says They Made Nigerians Proud

eter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has hailed the Super Eagles for their beautiful display throughout the 120 minutes of play against the hosts country Morocco in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles lost 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a dramatic semi-final game …

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NIMC Tells Parents To Update Children’s Data After They Clock 16

he National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged parents and guardians to update their children’s National Identification Number (NIN) records once they turn 16, warning that failure to migrate the data from the minors’ register to the adult category could render the identity number inactive. In an X post, NIMC said children enrolled under the ER category, which covers minors, …

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US To Suspend Visa Processing For Applicants From 75 Countries Including Nigeria

*Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil affected he United States will suspend visa processing for applicants from 75 countries beginning January 21, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. The spokesperson offered no further details about the plan, which was first reported by Fox News and cited a State Department memo. According to the report, the memo instructs U.S. embassies …

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UPDATED: FG Signs, Unveils New Agreement With ASUU

… 40% salary increase for lecturers takes effect January 1, 2026 — Alausa … says FG committed to faithful implementation of the agreement he Federal Government and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday signed the renegotiated 2009 agreement that will usher in permanent industrial peace and harmony for unfettered development of university education in …

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Trump Vows ‘Very Strong Action’ If Iran Executes Protesters

resident Donald Trump has said the US will take “very strong action” against Iran if it executes protesters, as rights groups say more than 2,400 anti-government demonstrators have been killed in a violent crackdown by Iranian authorities. Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, told BBC Persian he was due to be executed on Wednesday. It is …

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Impeachment: Two More Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw, Call For Political Solution To Crisis

arely a week after 26 lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly signed an impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, two more legislators have withdrawn from the plot, calling instead for a political resolution to the crisis. Hon. Barile Nwakoh, representing Khana Constituency I, and Hon. Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, urged …

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