2 h. ago Northern youths defend APC chair, dismisses protest threats as “Fireplay by Lazy Politicians”

Murtala Gamji, the National Leader of the Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum, has dismissed recent calls for the resignation of read more Northern youths defend APC chair, dismisses protest threats as “Fireplay by Lazy Politicians”

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9 h. ago How Piggyvest’s Odunayo Eweniyi is solving three big things 

For many young Nigerians, the ability to enjoy affordable nightlife, build wealth, and have unfiltered conversations was an exclusive privilege, read more How Piggyvest’s Odunayo Eweniyi is solving three big things 

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22 h. ago “Our Visas Are A Privilege, Not A Right” – U.S. Govt Replies Wole Soyinka

The United States Consulate has reiterated that visas granted to foreign nationals are a privilege, not a right. This statement comes in response to inquiries surrounding the revocation of Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka’s visa. In an email response to The Punch on Thursday, the Consulate explained that it could not release details about Soyinka’s case […] The post “Our Visas Are A Privilege, Not A Right” – U.S. Govt Replies Wole Soyinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago VIDEO: Super Falcons Can Win 11th WAFCON Title In Morocco Next Year — Okoronkwo

Nigeria, defending champions of the competition, qualified for the tournament following a 3-1 aggregate win over neighbours Benin Republic.  The post VIDEO: Super Falcons Can Win 11th WAFCON Title In Morocco Next Year — Okoronkwo appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago ‘Entry Is A Privilege, Not A Right’, US Defends Soyinka’s Visa Revocation

The United States Consulate in Lagos has defended its decision to revoke the visa of Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, saying that visas granted to foreign nationals were a privilege, not a right. According to The Punch, the Consulate’s Public Diplomacy Officer, Julia McKay, in an email response to the newspaper on Thursday, explained […]

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46 h. ago Onanuga: Tinubu’s reversal on pardon list shows strength, not weakness

Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has defended his principal’s decision to revise the presidential pardon list, describing the read more Onanuga: Tinubu’s reversal on pardon list shows strength, not weakness

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51 h. ago Alleged Forgery: Trial Of Abuja Lawyer, 1 Other Begins As Police Call First Witness

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Thursday, commenced hearing in a case of alleged forgery and impersonation filed against Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, and one other defendant, Ibitade Bukola. The defendants were standing trial before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on allegations of forging official documents and impersonating a Senior Advocate […]

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55 h. ago ‘Pardoning Maryam Sanda Was Right Thing To Do’, Sheikh Gumi Defends Tinubu’s Decision

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has thrown his weight behind the presidential pardon earlier granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, describing it as an act of mercy consistent with Islamic principles. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had initially granted […]

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59 h. ago FIFA Accomplishes Goals With Birnin Kebbi Stadium, NFF President Affirms

Contrary to the wave of criticism on social media regarding the Birnin Kebbi Mini-Stadium, allegedly built at a cost of $1.2 million as part of FIFA’s Forward Project initiative, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has defended the project. He asserts that FIFA has accomplished its objectives with the establishment […]

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4 d. ago US Revokes Wole Soyinka’s Visa, Nobel Laureate Expresses Surprise

Professor Soyinka believes that the action is linked to his criticism of the US President Donald Trump and his policies. The post US Revokes Wole Soyinka’s Visa, Nobel Laureate Expresses Surprise appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago ‘I’m still searching my past for any offence’ — Soyinka reacts as US revokes visa

“I have no visa; I am banned, obviously, from the United States. And if you want to see me, you know where to find me,” he added.

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4 d. ago Dapo Abiodun Gifts Super Falcons ₦50m Ahead Of WAFCON Qualifier Vs Benin

Nigeria are the defending champions and defeated Benin Republic 0-2 in the first leg of the encounter. The post Dapo Abiodun Gifts Super Falcons ₦50m Ahead Of WAFCON Qualifier Vs Benin appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Super Falcons Defender, Alozie, Shortlisted For 2025 FIFPRO Women’s XI

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has been selected for the shortlist of the 2025 FIFPRO Women’s XI. The 26-player shortlist was unveiled on Monday, featuring nominees voted for by players from around the globe. Alozie was instrumental in Nigeria’s remarkable campaign during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, where the team […]

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4 d. ago Hearing In Ganduje’s Alleged Bribery, Misappropriation Case Stalled

Ganbduje and and his co-defendants are facing charges bordering on bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds. The post Hearing In Ganduje’s Alleged Bribery, Misappropriation Case Stalled appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Zamfara Govt Official Donates 50% Of Salary For The Vulnerable

A Zamfara State government official has taken a bold step towards supporting the less privileged in his community. Hon Aliyu Adamu Barmo, Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has sacrificed 50% of his monthly salary to provide support to vulnerable individuals in Tsafe local government area. As part of his initiatives, Barmo has introduced […]

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4 d. ago Failure To File Applications Stalls Hearing Of Ganduje’s Case

The hearing in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation of public funds involving former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was on Monday stalled due to the failure of the defendants to file their pending applications before the Kano State High Court. The Kano State Government had filed an 11-count charge against […]

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4 d. ago Ghana, Malawi deepen ties with fresh push for visa free travel

Ghana and Malawi are taking new steps to strengthen their decades long partnership, with both nations signalling support for a read more Ghana, Malawi deepen ties with fresh push for visa free travel

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4 d. ago Chidinma Ojukwu denies discussing Super TV CEO’s death with co

Under further cross-examination, Ojukwu was questioned about documents she allegedly took from the apartment after Ataga’s death....

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5 d. ago Court Acquits 12 Travellers Accused Of Killing Female Police Officer In Rivers

The court also awarded ₦1 million each as compensation for the unlawful detentiont of the 12 defendants who had spent 18 months in custody. The post Court Acquits 12 Travellers Accused Of Killing Female Police Officer In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago ‘I feel sorry for those who have one wife,’ Ned Nwoko defends polygamy

“But to stand on two, three, four is much more balanced. That’s just the example I give. So I feel sorry for those who have one wife because it’s difficult to stand on one leg,” he said.

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