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UCL: Simeone snubs Arsenal, PSG, names ‘strongest team’ in competition

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has shared his opinion on the ongoing UEFA Champions League season, stating which club he believes is the strongest team in the competition. Surprisingly, Simeone did not include big names like Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain, even though both teams have shown strong performances. Simeone explained that the team he considers […]

Insecurity: Take urgent action to tackle banditry, kidnapping – SPSP tells Tinubu

The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently take stronger steps to stop the rise in banditry and kidnapping across the country. The group said the current situation is causing fear among citizens and slowing down economic and social activities. SPSP noted that recent attacks in several […]

Gov Idris presents N642.9bn 2026 budget to Kebbi Assembly

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has submitted a proposed budget of N642.9 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. He said the budget is designed to support growth, strengthen infrastructure, and improve service delivery across the state. Governor Idris explained that the budget focuses on sectors such as education, agriculture, […]

Ogun govt partners UNICEF to deepen social behavioral change efforts

The Ogun State Government has announced a new partnership with UNICEF to improve social behavioural change programs across the state. The collaboration aims to promote healthier habits, better community practices, and stronger awareness on issues that affect children and families. According to officials, the partnership will support campaigns that focus on hygiene, education, health, and […]

Banditry: Gov Yusuf urges Kano residents to remain calm

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appealed to residents of the state to stay calm following recent concerns about rising banditry in the region. He assured the public that the government is actively working with security agencies to tackle threats and keep communities safe. The governor explained that security operatives have already increased surveillance […]

Let your decisions help galvanise sports business — SWAN President urges NSC

The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called on the National Sports Commission (NSC) to make decisions that will strengthen the sports business sector. He emphasized that strategic choices could help create more opportunities for athletes, investors, and sports-related enterprises. Speaking at a recent event, the SWAN President highlighted the importance […]

Bandits abduct teenage boy, six girls from FCT community

A teenage boy and six girls were abducted by armed bandits in a community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The incident has sparked concern among residents who fear for the safety of children in the area. Authorities have launched a search and rescue operation, but details about the identities of the victims or the […]

‘Single mother stigma only applies to poor women’ – Mercy Eke

Reality TV star Mercy Eke has shared her views on the stigma faced by single mothers. She stated that the negative judgment often only targets women who are financially struggling, while wealthy single mothers are usually spared such criticism. Mercy emphasized that being a single mother should not be a reason for shame, regardless of […]