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Governor Caleb Mutfwang apologises to Igbos over role Plateau state played in civil war claiming they were ‘deceived’
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Governor Caleb Mutfwang apologises to Igbos over role Plateau state played in civil war claiming they were ‘deceived’

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has expressed regret over the role played by Plateau people during the Nigerian Civil War, apologising to the Igbo community and calling for lasting reconciliation. NigerianFootball NewsThe governor made the remarks during a meeting with Igbo leaders representing the 17 local government areas of Plateau State at the Government House in Jos. He acknowledged the painful history between both groups and urged everyone to focus on unity and shared progress. He also claimed that they were “deceived” into participating in the conflict.Mutfwang praised the Igbo community for its longstanding contributions to the state's economy and development, describing them as an important part of Plateau's growth. He also noted that the state had remained ...
Delta Commissioner Breaks Down in Tears as Oborevwori Stops Him From Kneeling at Swearing-In
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Delta Commissioner Breaks Down in Tears as Oborevwori Stops Him From Kneeling at Swearing-In

Newly appointed Delta State Commissioner, Moses Ogodo, became visibly emotional during his inauguration on Monday after being sworn into the State Executive Council by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.Moments after taking the oath of office at the Government House in Asaba, Ogodo broke down in tears and moved to kneel before the governor in appreciation for his appointment.Governor Oborevwori, however, immediately stopped the gesture, asking the commissioner to remain standing.“Don’t kneel down for me. Stand up. We are here to serve Deltans together,” the governor told him.The governor’s response drew applause from dignitaries and guests who attended the swearing-in ceremony.Reacting to the incident, the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Ossai Ovie Success, des...
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega bans elections after decades in power
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Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega bans elections after decades in power

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega has announced that the country will no longer hold elections, saying the move is necessary to stop the opposition from returning to power.Speaking during celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, Ortega said his government would work with the National Assembly to pass new laws that would “build a wall” against opposition groups, whom he described as coup plotters and traitors.“There will be no more elections here so that they can try to seize the government and seize power,” Ortega said during the event, which was attended by thousands of state employees.The 80-year-old leader, who has been in office since 2007, did not clarify whether the 2027 elections would be cancelled or whether opposition parties would simp...
FG Returns 13 Oil Blocks to Licensing Pool After Failing to Attract Bids
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FG Returns 13 Oil Blocks to Licensing Pool After Failing to Attract Bids

The Federal Government has announced that 13 of the 50 oil and gas blocks offered during the 2025 Licensing Round will be returned to the licensing pool after they failed to receive bids from investors.The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the disclosure on Tuesday during the 2025 Commercial Bid Conference in Abuja.According to Eyesan, although 50 blocks were made available for bidding, only 37 attracted interest from prospective investors.She revealed that 143 companies participated in the commercial bid process, submitting about 200 bids for the available assets.Eyesan described the response as encouraging, noting that nearly 300 companies initially expressed interest in the licensing round, a devel...
Real Madrid susperstar, Vinicius Jr debuts new look after undergoing chin cosmetic surgery
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Real Madrid susperstar, Vinicius Jr debuts new look after undergoing chin cosmetic surgery

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr has unveiled a striking new look following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to Brazilian  news outlet TMC, the 26-year-old forward recently underwent a chin harmonisation procedure at a dermatology clinic in Goiânia soon after returning from a holiday in Europe.Chin harmonisation (or chin augmentation) is a cosmetic procedure used to alter the shape, size, or projection of the chin to create better balance and symmetry with the rest of your facial featuresReal Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior has sparked widespread reactions on social media after debuting a noticeably different appearance following a reported cosmetic procedure during his post-World Cup break.Photos of the 26-year-old ...
Messi breaks silence after World Cup final loss, congratulates Spain
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Messi breaks silence after World Cup final loss, congratulates Spain

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has broken his silence after his side’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in the United States.The Inter Miami FC forward admitted that the loss would be difficult to overcome while expressing pride in his team’s achievements.Messi, who did not speak to reporters after Sunday’s final in New York, shared his first reaction online on Monday following Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat.PUNCH Online reports that Spain claimed their second World Cup title courtesy of Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner in a match where Argentina struggled to create clear-cut chances, with their first shot on target arriving in the 117th minute.Reacting to the defeat on his Instagram page on Monday, Messi described the pain of losing the fin...
Jarvis Opens Up on Relationship Commitment With Peller Ahead of Wedding
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Jarvis Opens Up on Relationship Commitment With Peller Ahead of Wedding

TikTok stars Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and his fiancée, Elizabeth Amadou (Jarvis), have shared details about the strong commitment they say forms the foundation of their relationship ahead of their wedding.Speaking during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, released on Monday, the couple discussed the importance of faithfulness and the values guiding their relationship as they prepare to tie the knot on August 1.When asked whether Peller had ever been unfaithful, Jarvis responded that he had not, while Peller questioned why he would consider cheating.Jarvis explained that their relationship is built on prayer and a shared commitment to God, saying they have made a solemn promise to remain faithful to one another. She stated that breaking that commitmen...
Reps begin clause-by-clause review of state police bill
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Reps begin clause-by-clause review of state police bill

The House of Representatives has begun clause-by-clause consideration of President Bola Tinubu’s executive bill seeking the establishment of state police, with lawmakers indicating they may adopt the Senate-approved version with only minor amendments.Speaking during a meeting of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, said the House would build on the work already done by the Senate to fast-track passage of what he described as a priority constitutional amendment aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. GeographicReferenceKalu recalled that the House had earlier passed its own Constitution Alteration Bill on State Police on June 11 before proceeding on recess. However, the decision was resc...
Middle East wars and funding cuts have left 30.4 Million people in need of life saving assistance – WHO warns
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Middle East wars and funding cuts have left 30.4 Million people in need of life saving assistance – WHO warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning that escalating military conflict, disease outbreaks, severe food insecurity, and shrinking humanitarian funding are worsening public health conditions across the Eastern Mediterranean Region.The agency emphasized that fragile health systems in the area are coming under increasing strain, leaving millions in urgent need of life-saving assistance.  In its latest Health Emergencies Situation Report, the UN health agency designated Sudan as the region’s largest humanitarian emergency, noting that 30.4 million people require assistance and 13.5 million have been displaced by ongoing fighting.WHO warned that widespread disease outbreaks and severe financial constraints are threatening the complete breakdown of e...
Music executive Diddy wants woman who sued him to pay for ‘frivolous’ lawsuit
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Music executive Diddy wants woman who sued him to pay for ‘frivolous’ lawsuit

Sean "Diddy" Combs has asked a federal judge to sanction a woman suing him and her attorneys, arguing that their lawsuit is legally baseless and should never have been refiled.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Combs is seeking sanctions against Grace O'Marcaigh and her legal team after they filed an amended complaint despite an earlier ruling that California courts lacked personal jurisdiction over him.Diddy's lawyers argue that the amended filing simply repeated the same jurisdictional arguments that had already been rejected by the court instead of addressing the deficiencies identified by the judge. They claim O'Marcaigh and her attorneys ignored the court's ruling, forcing Combs to incur additional legal expenses defending what they describe as a meritless case. Com...
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