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The Federal Government has secured enhanced funding commitment from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to operationalise the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). SAPZ Phase 2, which is expected to scale up climate-resilient infrastructure and inclusive agro-industrial growth across an additional 24 States, expanding from the initial eight states and the FCT, […]

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared a nationwide strike, accusing the Dangote Refinery of unlawfully dismissing more than 800 Nigerian workers for joining the union. In a circular issued after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and signed by its General Secretary, […]

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has announced that it was set to participate in the 2025 Africa Peace Prayer Summit in Kenya, with Ambassador Amaba Sam Ogbuku leading the delegation. Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke, the International Spokesman of IAWPA, in a press statement he signed and sent to newsmen in FCT Abuja, said […]

A 73-year-old grandmother who spent more than three decades living in the US has been deported to India, the BBC reported yesterday. Harjit Kaur, who had unsuccessfully applied for asylum in the US, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on 8 September, sparking shock among the Sikh community. She moved to […]

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes had a second-half penalty saved as Ruben Amorim’s side slipped to a Premier League defeat at Brentford. United were trying to fight their way back after Igor Thiago capitalised on some shambolic United defending inside the first 20 minutes to give the home side a two-goal cushion. Benjamin Sesko pulled […]

Britain’s Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal claimed straight-set wins to reach the third round of the China Open in Beijing. British number one Raducanu was tested throughout by unseeded Spaniard Cristina Bucsa but battled to a 6-3 6-3 victory. Kartal produced a powerful display to see off Australian 14th seed Daria Kasatkina 6-3 6-0 in […]

Eddie Nketiah struck with virtually the last kick of an enthralling encounter at Selhurst Park to give Crystal Palace a deserved victory and end Premier League leaders Liverpool’s five-match winning start to the season. Italian Federico Chiesa’s 87th-minute equaliser looked like to have salvaged a point the champions’ dismal display barely merited. Ismaila Sarr had […]

Carlos Alcaraz said he had the “best physio in the world” after shrugging off concerns about an ankle injury to beat Zizou Bergs in the second round of the Japan Open. The world number one had said he was “scared” after landing awkwardly during his first-round win over Sebastian Baez on Thursday. But the 22-year-old […]

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 12 passengers traveling from Abuja in a commercial bus belonging to Big Joe Ventures Ltd with registration number: Edo FUG 13 XY, along the Okene – Auchi Road. Confirming the incident, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP William Ovye Aya, said the […]