34 embassies face closure over 11-year ground rent debt
No fewer than 34 foreign embassies in Abuja risk being shut down by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) due to unpaid ground rents dating back to 2014. The FCTA’s…
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Sydney Sweeney launches soap made with her used bath water
Sydney Sweeney is appealing to her more rabid fan base with the release of a new soap product containing her actual bath water. The Euphoria actor is one of the…
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UK: What to know about Nationwide’s £100 free cash payout
Millions of Nationwide Building Society customers in the UK are about to receive £100 in free cash. This is part of the building society’s Fairer Share programme, which rewards loyal…
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FULL TEXT: Tinubu speaks on his mid-term performance, says security, economy improving
To mark the second anniversary of his administration, President Bola Tinubu issued a statement to say indices on key sectors are looking good. Below is the full text. Fellow Nigerians,…
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Pope Leo’s inauguration to hold May 18
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration will take place on May 18, 2025. In a statement released Friday, the Holy See said Leo’s inauguration mass will be held in…
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BREAKING: Cardinals Elect New Pope
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals have chosen a new pope. According to BBC, this was indicated by white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney.…
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Nigeria Contactless Passport Launches in the US, Jamaica, Brazil, and Mexico to Massive Applause
The Nigerian government has expanded its revolutionary contactless passport application system to four new countries; United States, Jamaica, Brazil, and Mexico, marking another bold step forward in service delivery for…
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Nigeria rejects Shell’s $1.3bn oil asset sale
Nigeria's oil regulator has rejected Shell's proposed $1.3 billion sale of its onshore oilfields to Renaissance group because the buyer is not qualified to manage the assets, ThisDay newspaper reported…
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World chess: Trans women banned from all-female contests
The world's top chess federation has banned all trans women from competing in all-female contests over 'unfair advantage' fears. The new rules from the International Chess Federation (FIDE) state that…
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Men bag life in prison for raping and hanging two sisters – India
Two Indian men have been jailed for life for raping and murdering two Dalit sisters. A court in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh sentenced the two men over…
