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Transfer: Onazi moves to Lithuanian club FK Babrungas

Former Ogenyi Onazi has completed a move to Lithuanian second division side FK Babrungas. The 33-year-old midfielder returns to Lithuania, having previously played for FK Žalgiris earlier in his career. Onazi was last registered with Italian Serie D side SSD Città di Acireale before making the transfer. He began his professional career in Italy with […]

Naira extends significant appreciation against US dollar

The Naira continued its rally against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the naira strengthened to N1,357.77 per dollar, up from N1,366.23 on Friday. This represents a gain of N8.46 against the dollar at the official rate. Meanwhile, the black market showed […]

Indonesia arrests two French nationals, Italian over alleged porn production

Authorities in Indonesia have arrested two French nationals and one Italian over alleged involvement in producing and sharing prohibited video content. The arrests took place on the popular tourist island of Bali, where strict laws regulate such activities. Police in Badung district confirmed that the suspects—two men and one woman—are under investigation for attempting to […]

Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, Ahmed

A senior member of the All Progressives Congress, Ismaeel Ahmed, has stated that the party does not actively look for politicians to join its fold. He made this known during an interview on Politics Today. According to him, while the party welcomes new members, it does not intentionally target opposition figures or encourage defections. He […]

Zulum condemns Maiduguri explosion, urges vigilance

Governor Babagana Zulum has condemned the recent explosion in Maiduguri, describing it as a cruel and senseless act. The incident occurred on Monday evening and affected innocent residents during the holy period of Ramadan. In a statement released through his media aide, the governor expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families. He described […]

Abia begins surveillance in border towns to prevent Lassa Fever outbreak

The Abia State Government has assured residents that no case of Lassa Fever has been recorded in the state despite outbreaks in other parts of Nigeria. Officials say preventive measures are already in place to protect the public. Speaking after a State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, revealed that […]

Europe rejects Trump’s call to secure Strait of Hormuz

European leaders have rejected a request by Donald Trump to support efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the region. The issue was discussed during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. The United States had urged several countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Japan, to deploy naval forces […]

Mojtaba Khamenei ‘Flown To Russia For Lifesaving Surgery’

Reports suggest that Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, was flown to Russia for emergency surgery after an airstrike reportedly killed his father, Ali Khamenei. Sources claim he was treated in a clinic inside one of President Putin’s palaces. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to confirm or deny the reports, calling them “uncommented” and highlighting […]