August 26, 2025

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Tottenham Push for Kudus as West Ham Stand Firm on Star Forward

Tottenham are still in talks with West Ham over a move for Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus despite having a £50 million offer turned down. Spurs are eager to bring the 24-year-old to North London but face a major challenge as West Ham are holding out for a higher fee. There remains a significant gap in

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Football Sport

Arsenal Close In on Gyokeres as Striker Talks Reach Advanced Stage

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres as the Gunners step up their hunt for a new number nine ahead of the new Premier League season. Although there is no official agreement yet between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon, sources say both clubs are working with a shared desire to get the

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Football Sport

Elanga Set for Newcastle Move as Magpies Agree £55m Fee

Anthony Elanga is on the verge of becoming a Newcastle United player after the club agreed a £55 million transfer fee with Nottingham Forest for the winger. The Sweden international is expected to arrive in Newcastle on Tuesday afternoon to undergo his medical and finalise personal terms ahead of the switch. Although some minor details

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General Strike

ASUU Shelves Planned Strike as June Salaries Hit Accounts Before Deadline

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has put on hold its earlier plan to embark on a strike over delayed payment of salaries, following the commencement of disbursement of June 2025 wages to its members across various institutions. This development was confirmed by Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, the Chairman of the University of Abuja chapter

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Business

FG Channels N4 Trillion Subsidy Savings into Infrastructure Projects

Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The Federal Government has revealed that over ₦4 trillion saved from the removal of petrol subsidies has been strategically redirected toward critical infrastructure development across the country. This disclosure was made on Monday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during a media

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General

FG Channels N4 Trillion Subsidy Savings into Infrastructure Projects

Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The Federal Government has revealed that over ₦4 trillion saved from the removal of petrol subsidies has been strategically redirected toward critical infrastructure development across the country. This disclosure was made on Monday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during a media

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Politics

Senator Natasha Set for Senate Resumption Today After Brief Absence

July 8, 2025 Abuja, Nigeria – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, is scheduled to officially resume legislative duties at the Senate today, July 8, 2025, following a temporary absence due to health-related concerns. Her anticipated return has generated excitement among her supporters, colleagues, and observers, as she is widely regarded as a

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Politics

From Food Scarcity to Security: Ethiopia’s Wheat Revolution Challenges Nigeria’s Agricultural Status Quo

July 8, 2025 Abuja, Nigeria – As Nigeria grapples with rising food prices, insecurity in farming regions, and poor storage infrastructure, Ethiopia’s remarkable transformation into a wheat-exporting nation has sparked renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s agricultural policies and performance. Ethiopia, once a heavy importer of wheat, has in recent years made significant strides in agricultural self-sufficiency.

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General

Lagos Intensifies Drainage Clearance in Ojo, Lagos Island as NiMet Issues Fresh Flood Alert

The Lagos State Government has ramped up its drainage maintenance efforts in key flood-prone areas of the state, particularly in Ojo and Lagos Island, amid a fresh flash flood warning issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) for July 2025. Operatives of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG), working under the supervision of the Ministry

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Business

Investors Drive Continued NGX Rally Ahead of Anticipated H1 Earnings Reports

July 8, 2025 Lagos, Nigeria – Bullish momentum is expected to persist on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) this week as investors position ahead of the half-year (H1) earnings season, boosting optimism in the local bourse. Market analysts project that the rally, which gained traction in recent sessions, will continue as portfolio rebalancing accelerates and

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