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OAU Emerges Champion of West African University Games

Obafemi Awolowo University has emerged overall champion of the 15th West African University Games in Ile-Ife, winning 122 medals, including 33 gold, 50 silver and 39 bronze.

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Court Strikes Out Euracare’s Bid to Stop Inquest into Adichie’s Son’s Death

The Lagos State High Court has struck out an application by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital seeking to halt the coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, son of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, ruling that the inquiry can proceed despite the cremation of the child’s body.

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Coastal Highway Will Be Re-routed to East-West Road over Difficult Terrain — Umahi

Works Minister Dave Umahi says difficult terrain and flooding concerns have prompted a revised Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway alignment through the East-West Road.

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Ogah Backs Gov. Nwifuru on Establishment of New Abakaliki Cement Factory

Chinedu Ogah backs Governor Nwifuru’s proposed Abakaliki cement factory, citing its potential to create jobs, reduce unemployment and stimulate industrial growth.

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We’ve Waived ₦3.3trn in Fuel Taxes, Duties — Tinubu

President Tinubu says the Federal Government has waived ₦3.3 trillion in fuel taxes and duties to cushion rising petrol prices.

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Over 40 ISWAP Terrorists Killed in Fresh Borno Air Strikes — Military

Nigerian Air Force says coordinated air strikes in Borno killed over 40 terrorists, disrupted planned attacks and supported ground troops.

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CJN Swears In 68 New Senior Advocates of Nigeria

Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun swears in 68 Senior Advocates of Nigeria as the Supreme Court opens the 2026/2027 legal year.

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Tribargain Unveils New E-Commerce Platform for Nigerian Market

Tribargain launches an integrated Nigerian marketplace combining online shopping, barter transactions and auctions to expand opportunities for buyers, sellers and entrepreneurs.

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Makinde’s Chief of Staff Resigns Months Before 2027 General Election

Ogunwuyi resigns as Makinde’s Chief of Staff amid political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, without publicly disclosing his reasons.

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Northern APC Governors’ Reluctance to Back Tinubu Raises 2027 Concerns

Divisions within the APC have raised concerns over some northern governors’ reported reluctance to openly support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, prompting the party’s national leadership to change the process for selecting polling agents in some states.

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Man City Beat Liverpool 3-0 amid Fan Backlash over Financial Ruling

Manchester City maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, despite hostile chants and banners following an independent commission’s ruling on the club’s financial conduct.

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Bayern President Plays Down Haaland Move Amid Man City Uncertainty

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has played down speculation about signing Erling Haaland if Manchester City face relegation, saying the German club is well equipped in attack but may reassess its options in the coming years.

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