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Nottingham Forest Seal £37m Deal for Ipswich Winger Omari Hutchinson

Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement to sign Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town in a deal worth £37 million. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Friday that the 21-year-old winger has agreed personal terms with the Premier League side and is set to undergo a medical. Hutchinson began his career in Chelsea’s youth system before playing for Charlton Athletic and Arsenal, eventually rejoining Chelsea in 2022. However, limited first-team opportunities prompted a loan move to Ipswich for the 2023/24 season,

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Tiwa Savage Reveals Qualities She Wants in a Partner

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has shared details about the kind of man she would like to date, saying she remains open to a relationship. Speaking during a recent podcast, the award-winning singer and single mother of one explained that she has specific preferences for her ideal partner. According to Savage, her dream man would own a private jet, have a yacht, and not be involved in any “baby mama drama.” “I’m still looking for someone’s son,” she said with

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Rescuers Race to Find Survivors After Flood Claims 60 Lives in India

Rescue operations intensified in India’s Himalayan region on Friday as emergency teams searched through thick mud and debris for survivors following a devastating flood that has killed at least 60 people. The disaster struck Chisoti village in Kishtwar district, Indian-administered Kashmir, on Thursday after a sudden cloudburst unleashed torrents of water, mud, and rocks. Officials say dozens remain missing, including Hindu pilgrims who had gathered near a large makeshift kitchen set up for visitors to a local shrine. According to

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NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Alleged Pension Fund Diversion

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government seven days to refund what it claims is a 40% diversion of workers’ contributions from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) into the national treasury. The union also demanded the immediate constitution of the National Pension Commission’s (PenCom) Governing Board, warning that failure to act could trigger a nationwide strike. NLC President, Joe Ajero, accused the government of violating the laws establishing the NSITF and undermining its role as

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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls Over Data-Sharing Dispute

Russian authorities have imposed restrictions on voice calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing the platforms’ refusal to share user information with law enforcement in cases linked to fraud and terrorism. The country’s communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, announced that the ban targets only the call functions, leaving messaging and other features unaffected. Officials said services would be fully restored once the companies comply with local data-sharing laws. The decision deepens Moscow’s ongoing conflict with international tech firms, a standoff that has grown

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FG Approves Nine New Private Universities

The Federal Government has given the green light for the establishment of nine additional private universities across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the announcement on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. The newly approved institutions are: Tazkiyah University, Kaduna State Leadership University, Abuja Jimoh Babalola University, Kwara State Bridget University, Mbaise, Imo State Greenland University, Jigawa State JEFAP University, Niger State Azione Verde University,

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Lagos Assembly Moves to Slash Estate Agents’ Fees to 5% in New Tenancy Bill

The Lagos State House of Assembly is pushing forward a new Tenancy Bill aimed at shielding tenants from excessive charges by estate agents. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Stephen Ogundipe, explained that the bill was crafted in direct response to growing public concerns over steep agency fees. One of the key proposals is to cut agent commissions on annual rents from the current 10 per cent to five

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Tinubu Orders Review of Revenue Deductions by Key Government Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has instructed a comprehensive review of deductions and revenue retention policies among Nigeria’s top revenue-generating bodies, aiming to increase national savings, enhance spending efficiency, and free up more funds to drive economic growth. The directive, issued during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, targets agencies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company

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2025 Budget Faces Possible Extension as Treasury Freezes Fund Requests

Nigeria’s 2025 budget may run into 2026, as stalled capital projects, procurement delays, and a shutdown of the government’s cash-planning portal have brought new spending to a standstill barely eight months into the fiscal year. The situation came to light at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, convened by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to review the progress and challenges in implementing the extended 2024 capital budget and the 2025 spending plan under the Bottom-Up

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