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Day: March 9, 2026

Police warn applicants against bribery during recruitment screening exercise

Applicants who qualified for screening into the Nigeria Police have been warned to maintain discipline and avoid bribery and misconduct throughout the process and accept the outcome in good faith. This warning was issued by the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, while addressing the successful candidates during commencement of screening exercise at…

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War: Oil prices will rise above $200 per barrel – Iran warns US, Israel

Iran has warned it will carry out retaliatory attacks on oil facilities in countries around the Gulf after Israel bombed at least five energy sites near Tehran. The attacks caused thick black smoke to cover the city and have raised concerns that the conflict could lead to major disruptions in the global economy. A spokesperson…

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Middle East tensions escalate as explosion rocks Belgian synagogue

Authorities in Belgium have on Monday condemned an early-morning explosion outside a synagogue in the city of Liège as a serious act of anti-Semitism. The blast occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on Monday outside the synagogue in Liège. No injuries were reported, though windows in buildings opposite the synagogue were damaged. Police closed the street…

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2027: You’re inept, Lagos APC blasts opposition parties

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised opposition parties over what it described as a lack of coherence, courage and constructive engagement with the pressing needs of Nigerians as the 2027 general elections approach. The Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, made the remarks in a statement issued…

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African players in Europe: Marmoush torments Newcastle again

Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City triumphed 3-1 away to Newcastle United at the weekend in the FA Cup — the second time this season he has bagged a cup brace against the Magpies. The 27-year-old Egyptian also netted twice in a League Cup semi-final second leg victory over Newcastle last month. Mohamed Salah…

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Breaking: A-Court affirms judgment barring INEC from validating PDP Ibadan convention

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Monday, affirmed the judgment that barred the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with the national convention it held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2026. That convention produced a factional leadership for the party, with Senior Advocate of Nigeria Taminu…

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Laporta stopped Messi Barca return to avoid power struggle – Xavi

Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said the club’s president Joan Laporta scuppered the return of all-time great Lionel Messi in 2023 to avoid a power struggle. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner left Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and then two years later moved to MLS side Inter Miami. “Leo was signed, in January 2023…

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