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FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: D’TIGERS EDGE TUNISIA 84-81 IN FIZDALE’S WINNING DEBUT
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, opened their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers campaign on a winning note, defeating Tunisia 84-81 in a closely contested Group C encounter in Luanda, Angola. The victory also marked a successful competitive debut for newly appointed head coach, David Fizdale, whose side displayed resilience to overcome one…
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2026: TINUBU CHARGES TEAM NIGERIA TO WIN WITH INTEGRITY, BREAK MEDAL RECORDS
President Bola Tinubu has challenged Team Nigeria to surpass the country’s best-ever performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, while urging the athletes to compete with integrity and strictly avoid doping. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, at a farewell ceremony in Abuja, the President reminded the contingent that they…
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TEKNO EXPLORES LOVE, HEARTBREAK AND COMMITMENT IN NEW ALBUM ‘WHERE DID LOVE GO?’
Nigerian Afrobeats star Augustine Okechukwu, popularly known as Tekno, has released a new eight-track album, ‘Where Did Love Go?’, offering listeners a heartfelt journey through love, longing, commitment and emotional vulnerability. According to emPawa Africa, the project follows the success of the singles Bamboo, Press Button and Matter, which have collectively garnered more than 3.1…
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NADCEL 2026: NIGERIAN ARMY REASSURES CITIZENS OF READINESS TO TACKLE INSECURITY
The Nigerian Army has assured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment and capacity to overcome the country’s security challenges, urging citizens to continue supporting ongoing military operations nationwide. The assurance was given by the Commander of 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, after leading officers and soldiers on a 10-kilometre route march in Benin as part of…
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NADCEL 2026: NIGERIAN ARMY URGES STUDENTS TO SHUN CRIME, EMBRACE EDUCATION AND PATRIOTISM
The Nigerian Army has called on students across the country to reject crime, drug abuse and other social vices while embracing education, discipline and patriotism as vital tools for building a peaceful, secure and prosperous Nigeria. The appeal was made during a public speaking engagement on Friday July 3 at Government Day Secondary School, Rigachikun,…
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52 KANO INMATES SIT FOR NECO, NBAIS EXAMS IN PUSH FOR REHABILITATION THROUGH EDUCATION
No fewer than 52 inmates in custodial centres across Kano State have commenced the 2026 NECO and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) examinations, highlighting the Nigerian Correctional Service’s commitment to rehabilitation through education. The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said the candidates, comprising 41 male and 11 female…
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KWARA POLY EMBRACES COMMERCIAL FARMING TO BOOST REVENUE, TRAIN STUDENTS
The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has embraced commercial agriculture, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen practical education, promote food security, and generate sustainable income. Speaking with journalists during the maiden harvest at the institution’s commercial farm in Ilorin, the Rector, Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, said the initiative marks the beginning of a long-term…
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NSCDC CRACKS DOWN ON SUSPECTED BURGLARY RING IN ILORIN, RECOVERS FIREARMS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested two suspected members of a burglary syndicate. The suspects, identified as Ajiboye Adedamola Oluwatobi, and Dayo Sesan, were apprehended in separate intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives of the Command’s Tracking Unit. According to a statement issued on Thursday July 2 by…
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FG WELCOMES SUSPENSION OF OYO TEACHERS’ STRIKE, HAILS DIALOGUE-BASED RESOLUTION
The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing it as a major win for dialogue and a positive step toward restoring uninterrupted learning for students. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the resolution was achieved through sustained engagement between the Federal Ministry of Education, the Oyo State…
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JIGAWA COURTS INVESTORS, SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE, ENERGY AND MANUFACTURING AT J-INVEST 2026
Jigawa State is intensifying efforts to attract new investments and drive economic growth, with Governor Umar Namadi calling for stronger partnerships at the Second Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit, J-INVEST 2026, held in Dutse. Speaking at the summit, Namadi said the event was designed to move beyond discussions and create practical investment opportunities. He…
