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The Presidency has addressed claims surrounding a recently signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom, stressing that the deal applies strictly to Nigerians residing illegally in the UK. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said the clarification became necessary following reports suggesting Nigeria had agreed to accept foreign deportees. In a statement posted on …

Chuck Norris, veteran, martial arts world champion, action hero and early 2000s Internet meme inspiration, whose rugged demeanor was immortalized on hit show “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” read a message credited to the Norris family posted to …

In view of the escalating situation in the Middle East, European Union (EU) leaders said they do not want to be taken by surprise by a potential migration crisis. “We will not let there be a repeat of 2015,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said following a Thursday summit in Brussels, stressing that “so far, we have not …

Tehran: The spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Ali Mohammad Naini, has been killed in an attack. The Tasnim news agency, which is close to the elite force, reported that the general was killed in a strike for which the IRGC blamed Israel and the United States. Naini was described as a veteran commander who had served the …

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified misleading reports that misrepresented the recent remarks of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on terrorism in Borno and Yobe States. The clarification is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, on Thursday in Abuja. Uba said the report distorted the CDS’ recent remarks on …

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu returned to Lagos in the early hours of Friday after concluding a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom (UK). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential jet landed at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 1:15a.m.. On ground to receive the President were …

Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco’s walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal. The call follows CAF’s decision to overturn the 2025 AFCON result as sanction on Senegal for a walkout, despite winning on the pitch. CAF stripped Senegal of the 2025 title 58 days after the …

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Downing Street, as both countries sealed a £70 million steel deal to support the refurbishment of two major ports in Lagos. According to the BBC, the agreement will see British Steel supply 120,000 tonnes of steel for the upgrade of the Lagos Port Complex and TinCan Island …

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the Federal Government has recently taken decisive steps to address persistent gas supply challenges affecting electricity generation in the country. Adelabu, who stated this in his Eid-el-Fitri (Sallah) message to Nigerians titled “Let Our Sacrifices Strengthen National Progress”, however expressed optimism that government’s interventions are already yielding gradual improvements and will significantly enhance …

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals are set following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Wednesday. The ties feature several blockbuster clashes, including a heavyweight rematch between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Also, three Spanish clubs—Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid—advanced to the eight-team stage. Here is the full list of quarter-final fixtures, including dates and venues. UCL …