Month: July 2025

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Oliseh Urges Osimhen: Join Premier League Now or Regret It

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has advised Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to act swiftly and secure a move to the English Premier League, warning that delaying such a decision could lead to long-term regret. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Oliseh emphasized the importance of this moment in Osimhen’s career. “Victor Osimhen is at a very delicate crossroad,” he wrote. “He needs to find his way to the

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Trump Hosts Five African Presidents, Discusses Resource Development and Economic Partnerships

On Wednesday, former U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the Presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal to the White House for a high-level meeting aimed at exploring economic partnerships and investment opportunities in Africa. Held at the State Dining Room in Washington, D.C., the meeting focused on leveraging Africa’s abundant natural resources for mutual economic benefit. Trump described the visiting nations as being from “highly vibrant regions” with “valuable

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Diplomatic Tensions: FG Reacts as US, UAE Enforce Tougher Visa Measures on Nigerians

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over recent visa restrictions imposed by the United States and the United Arab Emirates, urging reconsideration in light of longstanding diplomatic relations. The new measures include shorter visa durations, limited entries, and stricter documentation requirements for Nigerian applicants. US Visa Restrictions Effective July 8, 2025, the United States revised its visa reciprocity schedule for Nigerians. Under the new policy, non-immigrant visa categories

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Two Dead, Nine Injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Crash

A tragic accident that occurred on Monday night along the Owode-Ijako stretch of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway has claimed two lives and left nine others injured. The crash, which involved a red DAF truck, a white Mazda bus, and a yellow tricycle (Keke NAPEP), happened near the Tipper Garage area, according to a traffic report released by the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) on Tuesday. According to the

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JAMB Sets 150 as 2025 University Admission Cut-off, Bars Candidates Under 16

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in collaboration with key stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector, has pegged the minimum cut-off score for 2025 university admissions at 150, while also reaffirming 16 years as the minimum age for entry into tertiary institutions. This resolution emerged from JAMB’s annual policy meeting on admissions held in Abuja on Tuesday. Polytechnics and colleges of education will maintain a cut-off score of 100, while

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NiMet Issues July Flood Warning for 20 States Amid N620bn Ecological Fund Concerns

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh flood alert, warning that 20 states including Lagos, Sokoto, Benue, and Edo face significant risk of flash floods this July, despite the disbursement of over ₦620 billion in ecological funds across the country. The agency, in a statement released Monday, identified areas such as Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, and others as vulnerable to intense rainfall that could

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Lagos Residents Lament Slow Ambulance Response After Ikoyi Crash Injures Three

A delayed emergency response following a serious accident on Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, has triggered widespread concern over the efficiency of ambulance services in the state. The early Tuesday morning crash involved three young women, two of whom reportedly sustained severe head injuries. According to eyewitness Agboola Kotun, the victims were left waiting for an ambulance for over 90 minutes before he personally transported them to the General Hospital in

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Saka Reveals Why a Past Relationship Didn’t Lead to Marriage

Veteran Nigerian actor and comedian Afeez Oyetoro, popularly known as *Saka*, has opened up about a major condition that ended a potential marriage in his past. Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Saka shared how a woman he had intended to marry once demanded that he must own two cars before she would agree to tie the knot with him. “The lady I wanted to marry at the time

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Don Jazzy Opens Up: “I Don’t Think I’m Wired for Monogamy”

Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has sparked conversation online after revealing that he doesn’t see himself as someone who can be in a monogamous relationship. Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Nancy Isime, Don Jazzy admitted that he struggles with the idea of committing to just one woman. He explained that while he respects those who can maintain one-on-one romantic relationships, he doesn't believe

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