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ADC governorship candidate Manir Muhammad Dan’iya has decried the rising deaths and insecurity in Sokoto State, saying more than 100 people may have died in separate incidents over the past 10 days. He cited bandit attacks and the Gorau boat tragedy, where the reported death toll had risen to 53, and called for urgent government action.
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La Liga Atlético Madrid CEO to Protect Julián Álvarez Amid Transfer Rumours
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Some Jigawa residents have expressed support for ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore fuel subsidy, saying subsidy removal has worsened economic hardship for ordinary Nigerians. Atiku made the pledge during his first media chat after the 2027 campaign season officially opened.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a persistent right knee injury. The Italian, who won Wimbledon in July and the US Open in 2024, said he needs more time to recover.
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi of Gombe State for winning the women’s category of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. She defeated competitors from 132 countries and won a prize of 300,000 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to about ₦120 million.
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The Benue State Police Command has rescued 13 passengers who were abducted along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of Ohimini Local Government Area. The victims had spent eight days in captivity before security operatives rescued them during a night operation in Amla-Cho Forest, Otukpo LGA.
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The Nigeria Immigration Service, Osun State Command, has arrested 55 irregular migrants from Cameroon and Congo who allegedly entered Nigeria through unauthorised routes without valid travel documents. The migrants were also accused of engaging in unregistered online business activities.
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has approved the promotion of 7,472 personnel, comprising 2,134 officers and 5,338 marshals. The exercise is aimed at rewarding merit, strengthening professionalism and improving road safety operations nationwide.
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted that Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martínez could leave the club this summer. Watkins has attracted offers from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, while Martínez has expressed his desire for a new challenge.
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Federico Valverde has been named Real Madrid captain, but faces competition from Aurelien Tchouameni for a starting role under Jose Mourinho.
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Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has been named MLS Player of the Week after scoring a hat-trick for New England Revolution.
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Tyson Fury casts fresh doubt on Anthony Joshua showdown, blaming a dispute over money and venue for the fight’s uncertainty.
