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Chelsea Survive Seven-Goal Thriller Against Brighton to Maintain Alonso’s Perfect Start
Chelsea edged Brighton in a dramatic seven-goal encounter to preserve Alonso’s winning start, but defensive concerns remain despite a revitalised attack that has produced nine goals in three games. Chelsea’s English midfielder #10 Cole Palmer (L) celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Brighton and…
NDLEA Arrests Cross-Border Kingpin, Seizes N6.2bn ‘Jihadi Drug’ And Opioids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted 47,200 Captagon pills and more than 3.9 million opioid tablets worth over N6.2 billion at Lagos airport, while arresting a suspected cross-border kingpin who allegedly said the Captagon consignment was destined for northern Nigeria. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of captagon, popularly…
FG Approves N10bn TETFund Research Grant, Marking 64.2% Increase
The Federal Government has approved N10 billion for the 2026 TETFund National Research Fund, a 64.2 per cent increase from the previous cycle, with funding targeted at research across 30 priority areas. The Federal Government has approved N10 billion for the 2026 Grant Cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF), representing a…
Tinubu Seeks US Court Order To Block Release Of FBI, DEA Files On Drug Allegations
President Bola Tinubu has asked a United States court to stop the release of FBI and DEA records linked to allegations concerning him, in a legal move aimed at keeping the files from becoming public. Two United States agencies, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), are seeking a three-month…
Nigeria’s Land Borders Remain Open, Tunji-Ojo Tells Atiku
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has dismissed claims that Nigeria’s land borders are closed, responding to Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to reopen borders with Benin Republic, Cameroon, Chad and Niger if elected. Photo combo of interior minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has dismissed former Vice President Atiku…
Venezuela Retains Oil Ownership And Sovereignty Despite US Deal, Rodriguez Says
Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez says the country will retain ownership and sovereignty over its oil resources despite a major deal with the United States that would give Washington majority control over 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. This combination of pictures created on January 21, 2026 shows interim president of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez and…
Akpabio: 2027 Campaigns Won’t Disrupt National Assembly Duties
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that preparations for the 2027 elections will not interfere with lawmakers’ constitutional responsibilities, saying campaigns can be scheduled for afternoons and evenings while legislative work continues in the mornings. A combo image of Senate President Godswill Akpabio (L) and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas…
Niger: Mutinous Soldiers Clash With Presidential Guard in Niamey
Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked Niger’s capital, Niamey, on Saturday as mutinous soldiers reportedly attempted to storm the presidential palace, triggering clashes with the presidential guard and raising fresh concerns over instability in the military-ruled country. A general view of the Niamey 101 military base in Niamey on July 15, 2022, during an official visit…
Police Rescue Two Colombian Women From Trafficking Ring In Lagos
Two Colombian women have been rescued in Lagos after allegedly being deceived into travelling to Nigeria, where they were reportedly held captive and stripped of their travel documents by suspected members of a trafficking syndicate. The alleged traffickers, identified as Chinese nationals, fled before the police arrived and remain at large. Operatives of the Nigeria…
Gunshots Reported Near Military Base In Niger Capital
Gunfire was reported near a military base in Niger’s capital, sparking concern among residents as security challenges continue to grip the West African nation. A general view of the Niamey 101 military base in Niamey on July 15, 2022, during an official visit of French Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Armed Forces to Niger. Gunfire…
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