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Adelabu Welcomed Warmly on Return to Ibadan

23Apr

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Adelabu Welcomed Warmly on Return to Ibadan

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Adebayo Adelabu, was given a rousing reception on Thursday as he arrived in Ibadan, Oyo State.Adelabu, who recently stepped down from his role as Minister of Power in the administration of Bola Tinubu, was greeted by supporters and well-wishers in what many described as a heroic homecoming.Reports indicate that after his resignation, he is preparing to formally declare his intention to contest in the 2027 Oyo State governorship election.

Nigeria Begins Export of Locally Made Solar Panels to Ghana

23Apr

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Nigeria Begins Export of Locally Made Solar Panels to Ghana

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria has started exporting domestically produced solar panels to Ghana, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy sector.Officials noted that Nigeria’s approach to rural electrification is gaining recognition across Africa, positioning the country as a growing player in clean energy solutions. The government also highlighted the potential for expanding solar power projects in border communities, which could enhance cross-border electricity trade and boost regional energy stability.Speaking at a recent event, the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, explained that Nigeria’s solar manufacturing capacity has increased from 120 megawatts to 300 megawatts within two years.He attributed...

FIFA Rejects Call to Replace Iran With Italy at World Cup

23Apr

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FIFA Rejects Call to Replace Iran With Italy at World Cup

FIFA has dismissed suggestions to substitute Iran with Italy at this year’s World Cup, following a proposal reportedly put forward by a special envoy to Donald Trump.Although concerns had been raised about Iran’s participation due to ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Israel, football’s global governing body has made it clear that Iran will remain in the tournament, according to reports.The proposal came from U.S. envoy Paolo Zampolli, who said he had recommended the idea to both Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Zampolli argued that Italy, a four-time World Cup winner, has the pedigree to justify inclusion.However, FIFA declined to directly address the suggestion and instead reiterated Infantino’s earlier stance that Iran will participate. T...

Trump Administration considers expansion of refugee program for White South Africans

23Apr

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Trump Administration considers expansion of refugee program for White South Africans

The administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a proposal to more than double the current refugee ceiling to accommodate a larger number of white South Africans.According to sources familiar with internal discussions, U.S. officials have deliberated increasing the existing 7,500-person cap by an additional 10,000 slots specifically for Afrikaners.Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has prioritized the resettlement of European-descended South Africans through an executive order, citing claims of race-based persecution.While the South African government denies these allegations, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program has been used almost exclusively for this group over the past fiscal year.State Department data indicates that approximately 4...

SAD : OAU 400-level medical student d!es moments before final exam

23Apr

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SAD : OAU 400-level medical student d!es moments before final exam

A 400-level medical student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun state, identified as Adewole Emmanuel, d!ed after collapsing moments before his final semester examination.Emmanuel’s death was announced in a statement released by the Ife University Medical Students Association (IFUMSA)on Thursday, April 22.“Under the cover of dark clouds, we write to you with the heaviest of hearts to inform you of the passing of one of our own, an integral part of the association and a solid pillar of his class,” the statement reads.The association described the deceased as “a colleague, friend, roommate, and a Part 4 medical student with an undeniably bright future until the time of his passing”.“This incident is not only sad, but crucially painful as we lost a rising sta...

Pope Leo condemns living conditions in Equatorial Guinea prisons

23Apr

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Pope Leo condemns living conditions in Equatorial Guinea prisons

Pope Leo has condemned the living conditions in Equatorial Guinea prisons during his four-nation African tour. Speaking before a vast crowd of around 100,000 worshippers on Wednesday, April 22, the pontiff turned his attention to the plight of inmates in the oil-rich Central African state.'My thoughts go to the poorest, to families experiencing difficulty and to prisoners who are often forced to live in troubling, hygienic and sanitary conditions,' he said."To be effective, however, it must always promote the dignity of every person," the pontiff told hundreds of inmates gathered in the prison courtyard, encouraging them not to despair."You are not alone," the pontiff said."Your families love you and are waiting for you. Many people outside these walls are pr...

FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal Out for Rest of the Season

23Apr

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FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal Out for Rest of the Season

Barcelona have confirmed that teenage sensation Lamine Yamal will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury.In an official medical update, the club revealed that tests showed damage to the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg. The statement added that Yamal will undergo conservative treatment and is expected to return in time for the World Cup.The injury occurred shortly after the young winger scored from the penalty spot in a hard-fought victory over Celta Vigo. He later went down on the pitch and signaled to the bench before being substituted.Further assessments confirmed the setback, with reports indicating he will miss key fixtures, including the upcoming El Clásico, and likely the rest of the campaign.While the win over Celta Vigo kept Bar...

Cristiano Ronaldo eyes treble as Al-Nassr FC closes in on major titles

23Apr

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Cristiano Ronaldo eyes treble as Al-Nassr FC closes in on major titles

There is growing optimism that something special is taking shape, with Cristiano Ronaldo spearheading Al-Nassr’s push toward a historic turnaround. After a period marked by missed opportunities and frustration, the club now finds itself within touching distance of a remarkable treble.What once seemed like a transitional campaign has evolved into a serious title charge. Al-Nassr has hit top form at the right moment, turning earlier inconsistencies into a surge that has placed multiple trophies firmly within reach.AFC Champions League pathIn continental competition, the numbers tell a clear story. Al-Nassr is just one victory away from clinching the West region title in the AFC Champions League Two. A semifinal clash against Al-Ahli (Qatar) stands as the immediate hurdle.Prog...

DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of Ribadu’s Phone Call

23Apr

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DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of Ribadu’s Phone Call

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged involvement in the bugging of the telephone line of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.El-Rufai pleaded not guilty when a five-count amended charge, marked:FHC/ABJ/99/2026 was read to him before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.Proceedings however, got stalled midway into the hearing of the defendant’s bail application when the judge noted that a document referred to by the defence lawyer, Oluwole Iyamu (SAN), was not in the court’s file.Upon request by Iyamu, which was not opposed by the prosecuting lawyer, Oluwole Aladeloye (SAN), the judge stood down the case for the defence lawyer to ensure that the documen...

Obi cannot rejoin, contest 2027 election on our platform – LP chair

23Apr

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Obi cannot rejoin, contest 2027 election on our platform – LP chair

The Labour Party’s interim national chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman has declared that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would be legally barred from contesting the 2027 election on the party’s platform, citing strict membership registration deadlines under the Electoral Act.Usman made the disclosure in an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, saying the party’s register would be closed 21 days before its primaries and submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission.She said, “Well it will be too late actually for him to come back because if you look at the act now, at some point we close the register.“Once we close the register 21 days before primaries, submit the register, the e-register to INEC, you can’t come from behind the door for us to register you an...