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Vinicius Jr., the Brazilian sensation, will be out for weeks as Real Madrid plays Liverpool in the Champions League.

Real Madrid will be without winger Vinícius Junior for their upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against Liverpool this week. The LaLiga giants confirmed on Monday that the 24-year-old Brazilian has sustained a left hamstring injury, and as a result, is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks. Vinícius played the full 90 minutes in Real Madrid’s commanding 3-0 victory over Leganés in LaLiga over the weekend. The winger’s […]

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News

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people in Indonesia

At least 16 people have been killed after flash floods and a landslide struck Indonesia’s Sumatra island over the weekend. The disaster is reported to have been triggered by torrential rains  causing rivers to burst their banks and sending mud, rocks, and trees tumbling down a mountain, washing away homes and farmland. According to a report from foreign officials on Monday, six people remain missing as rescue operations continue, with […]

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FG continues hunt for abroad ghost workers

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced on Monday that the Federal Government's investigation into civil servants receiving salaries while residing abroad is still underway. Walson-Jack made the statement at an event in Abuja marking her 100 days in office and a review of her tenure in the civil service. Dismissing claims that the process had been abandoned, she emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring […]

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Sports News

Ikpeba calls for inclusion of new players in Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international and African Player of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, has called for the inclusion of fresh talents in the Super Eagles squad. His remarks followed Nigeria's unexpected 2-1 defeat to Rwanda's Amavubi in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Monday night. Reacting during a TV interview, Ikpeba expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's performance and the result. The match […]

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Entertainment News

Don Jazzy laments not having partner

Renowned Nigerian music executive, Don Jazzy, has shared insights into his personal life, lamenting his relationship status. Taking to his Instagram page on Monday, the Mavin Records boss expressed a desire to join the trending 'Suspect Challenge,' an online phenomenon where couples humorously tease one another in playful videos. However, his single status appears to have hindered his participation, sparking a lighthearted yet candid reflection. This is not the first […]

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Business

FG plans to spend more on debt servicing, capital expenditures

The Federal Government has outlined plans to allocate a significant portion of its budget to debt servicing over the next three years, surpassing investments in capital expenditure. This was revealed in the recently approved 2025–2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper. According to the document, debt servicing costs are projected to reach N50.39 trillion between 2025 and 2027, exceeding the N48.93 trillion earmarked for capital expenditures. The report highlights […]

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World

Ukraine vows to never submit as war reaches 1,000th day

Ukraine has reiterated its commitment to resisting Russian aggression as the country marks 1,000 days since the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ukrainian foreign ministry declared that Ukraine will never submit to the occupiers, and the Russian military will be punished for violating international law. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to address a special session of the European […]

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FRSC to clampdown on fake diplomatic and unauthorized number plates

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has concluded a plan to clampdown on fake diplomatic and unauthorised number plates on vehicles across Nigerian roads. A statement issued on Monday by the Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, explained that, the directive issued by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed is part of efforts to strengthen national security and curb criminal activities facilitated by fraudulent vehicle identification. The […]

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Ohanaeze youths slam Obasanjo over comments against INEC boss

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his comments on Nigeria's recent elections. The group also condemned his remarks directed at Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Okwu Nnabuike, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, accusing the former president of laying the foundation for a flawed […]

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Wike approves payment of new minimum wage to FCT workers

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate implementation of the new minimum wage, setting it at N70,000 for all administration staff. This was contained in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, Anthony Odeh, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to the statement, Wike approved the payment of the minimum wage on […]

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