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“We Rejected David Mark As PDP National Chairman”-Wike

Written by on 4 August 2025

Wike stated this during a media chat, where he opened up on internal party dynamics and his strong views on leadership selection. According to Wike, “when we started having issues of National Chairman in North-Central, there was pressure for David Mark to be National Chairman of PDP. We refused.” He questioned Mark’s impact during his […]

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WAEC releases 2025 WASSCE results

Written by on 4 August 2025

This was announced in a statement posted on social media on Monday, August 4, 2025, the examination body confirmed that candidates who sat for the exam can now access their results online. “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been […]

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Senator Yar’adua debunks rumour on dumping APC to join ADC

Written by on 4 August 2025

Yar’adua debunked the claims that he is set to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in a statement made available to the newsmen. The lawmaker described the speculations as baseless and the result of media mischief. Yar’adua also insisted that his support remains with the APC and President Bola Tinubu. “I wish to categorically reaffirm […]

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D’Tigress beat Mali at the AfroBasket 2024

Written by on 4 August 2025

It was the seventh time Nigeria would lift the trophy. Rena Wakama’s side extended their unbeaten streak at the Women’s AfroBasket tournament to 29 games. The West Africans have also qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted by Germany. Three countries, Mali, South Africa and Senegal, will compete in the […]

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Man United draw Everton, West Ham blank Bournemouth in US tour finals

Written by on 4 August 2025

The Red Devils earned a final point in Atlanta to top the table with seven in the pre-season friendly tournament, having previously beaten West Ham 2-1 and Bournemouth 4-1 in the round-robin US tour. “It’s improving,” Fernandes told journalists after the match. “I think the club is doing the best that they can. “We needed […]

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NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rain flash floods nationwide

Written by on 4 August 2025

‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Monday with moderate rains over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States in the northern region. ‎ “Later in the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region. “There is a high possibility […]

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INEC warns against vote buying, violence ahead of 2026 Osun polls

Written by on 3 August 2025

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mutiu Agboke, made the call while speaking with journalists where he questioned the roles played by other stakeholders particularly the media, security agencies, civil society organisations, the political class, and religious leaders during elections. He lamented the increasing violence before and on election day. He urged key players […]

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LAUTECH teaching hospital doctors begin indefinite strike

Written by on 3 August 2025

The doctors cited the failure of the hospital management and the state government to address their long-standing demands as the reason for the industrial action. On April 8, the doctors suspended a month-long strike to give the hospital management and the state government time to meet their demands. Three months after suspending their strike, the […]

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Three-storey building collapses in Abuja

Written by on 3 August 2025

According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT command, Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred at about 6 pm on Saturday. A 27-year-old male and citizen of Niger Republic, Aliyu Salisu, who was trapped in the rubble, was rescued on Sunday morning. In a statement, Josephine noted that upon receiving reports of the incident, […]

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Anambra Govt vows to find killers of Fish Magnet boss

Written by on 3 August 2025

Onyekesi, who is said to be one of the biggest dealers in fish in Awka, was abducted from his home by unknown gunmen after shooting him in the leg, and was later dumped dead at Amawbia, despite payment of ransom. The incident has generated lots of uproar, with many bemoaning the state of security in […]

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