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CAF ruling: Nigeria vows to protect citizens in Libya

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting its citizens in Libya following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football  against the Libyan Football Association. The CAF decision cited Libya for alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian team during a Nations Cup Qualifying Match. The Ministry, in a statement signed...
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36 killed as bus plunges into gorge in northern India

At least 36 people have died and several others have been injured after a bus fell into a 50-meter-deep gorge in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand. The accident occurred in Marchula, a hilly area in the Almora district, where officials say the driver lost control of the vehicle, which was carrying 44 passengers. Uttarakhand’s state...
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Appeal Court discharges, acquits ex-CJN Onnoghen

The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Monday, overturned the conviction of the Umar Danladi tribunal, which found a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, guilty of false asset declaration. The appellate court in a judgment, discharged and acquitted Onnoghen from the conviction delivered against him by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The...
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Gunmen attack Abia RRS facility, kill one detainee

Gunmen on Monday launched an attack on the Police Rapid Response Squad facility at Owerrinta, located along the Umuahia-Aba Federal Expressway. During the assault, a female detainee was fatally shot. Confirming the incident on Thursday, the state Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, said one suspect was arrested. Isa stated, “On that day, there was an...
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NMA demands Kano commissioner’s sack over doctor’s assault

The Nigerian Medical Association, Kano State Chapter, on Monday, issued an ultimatum to the Kano State Government, calling for the immediate dismissal of the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Amina Abdullahi HOD, following her alleged assault on a female doctor. Confirming the assault via a press statement signed by the NMA Chairman, Dr. Abdurrahman Ali and...
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Arsenal sporting director, Edu Gaspar, set to leave

Arsenal’s sporting director, Edu Gaspar, is set to leave the club amid interest from Evangelos Marinakis’ group of clubs, including Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos, and Rio Ave. According to multiple reports on Monday, the Brazilian, who played a pivotal role in reshaping Arsenal’s transfer strategy and on-field identity since 2019, is expected to take on a...
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