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UCL: Arsenal set record after 2-1 win over Slavia Prague

Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday night means they have now extended their unbeaten away run in the competition to a club-record 10 matches. The victory also saw the Gunners move up to third in the table. The Premier League champions raced into a two-goal lead in the first…

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2027: Makinde faults past, present leaders over failure to harness Nigeria’s resources

Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM, Seyi Makinde, has slammed past and present leaders of Nigeria, saying they lacked and still have no ideas on what to do with the country’s abundant natural and human resources. Faulting Nigeria’s quality of leaders, Makinde said the country has yet to fully harness its potential because…

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Experts seek soil-based fertiliser recommendations to improve yields

By Cynthia Alo Agricultural experts have called for a shift from one-size-fits-all fertiliser recommendations to soil-based application, warning that farmers may be wasting money on nutrients their crops do not need.They said differences in soil conditions and crop requirements meant that applying the same fertiliser rates across farming locations could result in poor nutrient use,…

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Lagos targets 100 food-processing plants around logistics hub

By Cynthia Alo Lagos State Government is planning to establish between 50 and 100 small food-processing plants around its proposed food systems and logistics hub as part of efforts to promote local processing, add value to agricultural produce and strengthen the state’s food supply chain.Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this at the Executive Business Breakfast organised…

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Osun lawyers urge Adeleke to avert collapse of court buildings

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Lawyers in Osun State have raised the alarm over the deteriorating condition of court buildings across the state, urging Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently intervene to prevent further decline in the administration of justice. The lawyers, under the aegis of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), representing the five branches in Osogbo,…

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Ogun indigenes reaffirm support for Adebutu ahead of 2027

…PDP candidate’s supporters pledge grassroots mobilisation for ‘Ogun for Ogun’ agenda By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Indigenes of Ogun State have reaffirmed their support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, and his running mate, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, pledging grassroots mobilisation for their ambition ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The pledge was made…

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2027: I’m on a mission to rescue Abia South — Ikonne

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Abia South in the 2027 general election, Prince Paul Ikonne, has pledged to attract federal projects and employment opportunities to the zone if elected. Ikonne made the pledge while addressing members of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) at Christ the King Cathedral,…

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Iranian President Pezeshkian speaks on possible assassination amid fears of fresh US strikes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian talked about his possible assassination on Tuesday, amid growing apprehension about fresh strikes by the United States military. The head of government’s remarks followed the limited US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and Qeshm Island on Monday after Iranian forces reportedly fired at a US aircraft. Pezeshkian stressed that a…

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EU issues guidelines to strengthen Europe’s emergency preparedness

The European Commission is intensifying efforts to strengthen preparedness across the EU, citing the “increasingly frequent and complex crises” in Europe. Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, unveiled new guidelines on Tuesday to help countries, people, and neighbourhoods prepare for emergencies. “Every European should know what to do, how to protect their family,…

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Currency outside banks rises 104% in 3 yrs — CBN

•Demand deposits climb 71% •Analysts highlight cash dependence, financial inclusion challenges By Peter Egwuatu Currency held outside the banking system by Nigerians rose by 103.8 per cent to N4.923 trillion in September 2026 from N2.416 trillion in September 2023, highlighting the persistent demand for physical cash despite the expansion of electronic payment channels in the country….

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