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Day: April 3, 2026

Bandits abduct 15, kill one in coordinated Katsina attacks

At least 15 people have been abducted and one person killed following coordinated bandit attacks on two communities in Katsina State. The incident was revealed in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the attacks took place in Malumfashi Local Government Area, where armed bandits first stormed…

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Barcelona, Atletico set for triple-header within 10 days

By Enitan Abdultawab In just 10 days, FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will play three fierce games: two in the UEFA Champions League and one in the league. These games almost look like a repeat of the two-legged tie between the two in the Copa Del Rey, with the Blaugranes losing out on a 4-3…

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Oyo govt proceeds with Ibadan coronation despite absence of three high chiefs

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Government on Friday went ahead with the coronation of selected high chiefs in Ibadan, despite the absence of Sharafadeen Alli, Adebayo Akande and Lateef Oyelade, who had earlier notified the authorities of their unavailability and requested a postponement. The ceremony, held at the historic Mapo Hall, drew dignitaries, traditional…

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Easter: FRSC deploys 500 personnel, 200 Special Marshalls against accident in Abia

The Abia State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has deployed 500 officers and men, as well as 200 Special Marshals to highways, strategic locations and special corridors in Abia State, to ensure accident-free Easter period. The Sector Commander of FRSC in Abia State, Ngozi Ezeoma who said this in a statement,…

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US visa rules change: 12 new countries affected

New visa rules in the United States are now in force, requiring travelers from dozens of countries to post bonds of up to $15,000 before they can obtain business or tourist visas. The policy expansion comes as President Donald Trump’s administration continues tightening legal immigration rules, arguing that existing visa programmes allow too many visitors…

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Kane ruled out of Bayern match with injury – Kompany

Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga match at Freiburg this weekend but should be fit for their Champions League clash with Real Madrid next week, coach Vincent Kompany said Friday. Kane missed England’s friendly defeat by Japan this week with an ankle problem and has not recovered in time to face Freiburg on Saturday….

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Amupitan warns ADC on implications of holding convention without INEC supervision

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against proceeding with its planned congresses and national convention without the commission’s supervision. Amupitan issued the warning during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, following the party’s insistence on going ahead with its convention despite INEC’s…

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