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Gombe Governor Decries Low Compensation for NYSC Camp Takeover

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has criticised the compensation paid by the Federal Government for the takeover of the state-owned National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Malam Sidi, Kwami Local Government Area. The camp, originally built by former Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo for corps members’ orientation, was converted into a facility for Operation Safe Corridor—the military-led programme for the de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant Boko Haram members. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Njodi,

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Entertainment News

Naira Marley: “It’s time to tell my side of the story”

Two years after the death of his former signee, Mohbad, Nigerian singer Naira Marley has announced plans to publicly share his account of the controversy surrounding the incident. Mohbad passed away in September 2023, sparking widespread speculations and accusations that linked Naira Marley, music promoter Sam Larry, and Marlian Music to his death. Although investigations later cleared him, the artiste has now disclosed that he is ready to address the matter personally. In a post on Tuesday, Marley urged his

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International

Egypt, Zimbabwe Strengthen Cooperation in Media, Health, and Agriculture

Egypt has expressed readiness to broaden its partnership with Zimbabwe, with a focus on public broadcasting, health, agriculture, and other strategic areas of development. According to a ZBC News report (a TV BRICS partner), the Egyptian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Salwa Mowafi, made this known during a meeting in Harare with the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties through collaboration in healthcare, childcare, agriculture, water purification, tourism, housing development,

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Politics

ADC Candidate Rejects Anambra South By-Election Results

The senatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Anambra South by-election, Donald Amamgbo, has rejected the outcome of the poll held on Saturday, August 16, describing it as a “charade” that undermined the people’s will. Speaking at a press conference in Awka on Tuesday, Amamgbo alleged that the exercise was marred by irregularities and deliberate sabotage targeted at his party. “What happened during the election was a carefully orchestrated charade designed to suffocate the people’s voice and

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News

States Struggle With Capital Projects as Spending Falls Short

Procurement delays, insecurity, and rising costs have hindered state governments across Nigeria from meeting their capital expenditure targets in the first half of 2025. Budget performance reports for the second quarter show that despite ambitious allocations meant to drive infrastructure growth, actual spending fell far below expectations. Between January and June, 31 states spent a combined ₦2.75 trillion on capital projects, representing only 15.7 per cent of the ₦17.51 trillion allocated for the year. The shortfall has slowed work on

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Entertainment News

NFC Dismisses False Reports on Ali Nuhu’s Death

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has refuted rumours circulating online claiming that its Managing Director, Ali Nuhu, has passed away. In a statement released by its Director of Public Affairs, Brian Etuk, the agency described the reports as false, malicious and damaging. It stressed that Nuhu, who was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on February 12, 2024, remains alive and fully engaged in his role as Chief Executive of the NFC. The clarification followed a viral Facebook post alleging

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International

Trump Administration Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas

The United States government has withdrawn more than 6,000 student visas since January 2025, according to the State Department. Officials disclosed that about 4,000 of the revoked visas were linked to criminal offenses such as assault, driving under the influence, burglary, and alleged support for terrorism. In addition, student visa and green card holders who openly back the Palestinian cause or criticize Israel’s military actions in Gaza could also face deportation, as such positions are being classified as a threat

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News

UK Endorses Tinubu’s Reforms, Promises Deeper Trade Relations

The United Kingdom has commended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, describing them as tough but necessary measures to reposition Nigeria’s economy. Speaking during a courtesy visit to First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, said the reforms represent bold and courageous steps that are already creating new opportunities for trade and investment. He was accompanied by Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever and Political Counsellor Natalie Palmer. Montgomery

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Sport

Moggi Slams Lookman Over Atalanta Contract Dispute

Veteran Italian football administrator Luciano Moggi has criticised Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman over his ongoing standoff with Atalanta, calling on Serie A authorities to enforce stricter penalties against players and coaches who fail to honour contractual agreements. Writing in his column for Libero, the former Juventus and Napoli director accused Lookman of disregarding the terms of his deal with Atalanta, describing him as a symbol of what he sees as a growing culture of contractual indiscipline in Italian football. “Our

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