Bayern Munich defeat Stuttgart 3-1, extends Bundesliga lead

Goals from Michael Olise, Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman took Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-1 win at Stuttgart on Friday and sent them 11 points clear in the Bundesliga with 10 games remaining. Bayern’s win, the ninth of their past 10 league matches, puts the German giants on course to win back the title
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Goals from Michael Olise, Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman took Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-1 win at Stuttgart on Friday and sent them 11 points clear in the Bundesliga with 10 games remaining. Bayern’s win, the ninth of their past 10 league matches, puts the German giants on course to win back the title

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Don’t japa, commissioner tells McPherson varsity graduands

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Mobolaji Aluko, has tasked the 281 graduates of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State not to embrace the japa syndrome but rather see themselves as solutions to the nation’s problem. Aluko who was the guest lecturer at the 8th and 9th combined convocation of the university held
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The Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Mobolaji Aluko, has tasked the 281 graduates of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State not to embrace the japa syndrome but rather see themselves as solutions to the nation’s problem. Aluko who was the guest lecturer at the 8th and 9th combined convocation of the university held

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EU president rallies behind Zelenskyy after Trump clash

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has shared a message of support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the wake of a contentious meeting between Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The encounter, intended to sign a mineral deal, solidify economic agreements, and discuss security assurances, devolved into a heated
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has shared a message of support to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the wake of a contentious meeting between Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The encounter, intended to sign a mineral deal, solidify economic agreements, and discuss security assurances, devolved into a heated

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Akwa-Ibom invites Tinubu to inaugurate reclaimed land, seeks seaport aide

The Akwa-Ibom State Government, on Friday, sought the Federal Government’s support to construct and operate the Ibom Deep Seaport project. It also demanded a presidential intervention in various ecological challenges, inviting President Bola Tinubu to commission its Arise Deport, a swath of reclaimed lands under its anti-erosion programme. The state governor, Umo Eno, revealed these
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The Akwa-Ibom State Government, on Friday, sought the Federal Government’s support to construct and operate the Ibom Deep Seaport project. It also demanded a presidential intervention in various ecological challenges, inviting President Bola Tinubu to commission its Arise Deport, a swath of reclaimed lands under its anti-erosion programme. The state governor, Umo Eno, revealed these

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Ondo approves N634m for 23,048 students 2025 WASSCE fees

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved N634 million for the payment of 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination fees for students in public secondary schools in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday in Akure. According to the
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved N634 million for the payment of 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination fees for students in public secondary schools in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday in Akure. According to the

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NAFDAC blacklists Indian pharmaceutical company over production of addictive pills

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has blacklisted an Indian pharmaceutical company, Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, for producing harmful, addictive pills capable of causing death. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, announced the decision at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, revealing that the company operates from the outskirts of Mumbai,
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has blacklisted an Indian pharmaceutical company, Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, for producing harmful, addictive pills capable of causing death. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, announced the decision at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, revealing that the company operates from the outskirts of Mumbai,

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UK minister resigns over overseas aid cut

UK international development minister Anneliese Dodds said on Friday she was resigning from the Labour government over cuts to overseas aid ordered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to boost defence spending. “Ultimately, these cuts will remove food and healthcare from desperate people,” Dodds said in a letter to Starmer posted on X. On Tuesday, Starmer
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UK international development minister Anneliese Dodds said on Friday she was resigning from the Labour government over cuts to overseas aid ordered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to boost defence spending. “Ultimately, these cuts will remove food and healthcare from desperate people,” Dodds said in a letter to Starmer posted on X. On Tuesday, Starmer

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FULL TEXT: Tinubu signs N54.99tn 2025 budget, pledges economic stability

President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Budget of Restoration into law, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and national development. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu highlighted key priorities, including security, infrastructure, and social welfare, while vowing to sustain reforms that drive growth and stability. Here
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Budget of Restoration into law, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and national development. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu highlighted key priorities, including security, infrastructure, and social welfare, while vowing to sustain reforms that drive growth and stability. Here

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PANDEF urges S’Court to review judgment on Rivers allocation

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called for a reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the suspension of allocations to Rivers State. The apex court had, on Friday, upheld a Federal High Court’s decision directing the Central Bank of Nigeria to withhold funds meant for local government areas in Rivers State. In a statement
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The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called for a reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the suspension of allocations to Rivers State. The apex court had, on Friday, upheld a Federal High Court’s decision directing the Central Bank of Nigeria to withhold funds meant for local government areas in Rivers State. In a statement

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Ukraine can rely on Germany, Europe — Scholz after Zelensky’s heated argument with Trump

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that Ukraine can rely on Germany and Europe. Scholz made this statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the Oval Office on Friday. Zelensky, Trump, and Vance disagreed on reaching a resolution to end Russia’s
Ukraine can rely on Germany, Europe — Scholz after Zelensky’s heated argument with Trump

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that Ukraine can rely on Germany and Europe.

Scholz made this statement after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the Oval Office on Friday.

Zelensky, Trump, and Vance disagreed on reaching a resolution to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A press conference, where Zelensky and Trump were expected to deliver separate speeches and take further questions, was cancelled due to the tense atmosphere.

Reacting, Scholz, in a tweet on X, wrote: “Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians do.

“Therefore, we are working on a common path to a lasting and just peace. Ukraine can rely on Germany – and on Europe.”

Ukraine can rely on Germany, Europe — Scholz after Zelensky’s heated argument with Trump

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