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2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Barca To Win LaLiga Today, Madrid Score Stoppage-time Winner To Make Catalans Wait

Sports

Making only his second ever LaLiga appearance, Jacobo Ramon's 95th-minute winner for Real Madrid against Mallorca on Wednesday, May 14, forced Barcelona to wait another day at least for LaLiga title glory. Hansi Flick's side were seconds away from being confirmed as champions without playing, only for Madrid to score with practically the last kick of the game at the Bernabeu. Barcelona will only need a point at rivals Espanyol today (20:30 BST) to wrap up the title. Martin Valjent drilled a fine low effort to give visitors Mallorca the lead in the Spanish capital. Hosts Real were dominant but…

May

15

2025

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Biggest Off-Grid Solar Firm Wins Loan For Nigeria Power Access

Economy

Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar company, secured financing from a World Bank-backed program to boost electrification in Nigeria, which has the largest number of people without power. The company secured a naira-denominated loan of $80 million from the International Finance Corp. and Stanbic IBTC Bank Ltd., it said in a statement on Thursday, May 15, according to a report in Bloomberg earlier today. It’s the largest local-currency facility for energy access in West Africa to date.

May

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2025

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Alleged Genocide: White S/Africans Going To U.S Are Cowards -Ramaphosa

Foreign

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a group of 59 white South Africans who have moved to the US to resettle "cowards", saying "they'll be back soon". The group of Afrikaners arrived in the US on Monday after President Donald Trump granted them refugee status, saying they faced racial discrimination. But Ramaphosa said those who wanted to leave were not happy with efforts to address the inequities of the apartheid past, terming their relocation a "sad moment for them". "As South Africans, we are resilient. We don't run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems. When…

May

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2025

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Oyo Okays N4.5b For Bodija Explosion Victims, Ready For Food Export

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has approved the sum of ₦4.5 billion as financial support to survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion which occurred on January 16, 2024. The decision was taken at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor's Office on Wednesday, May 14. The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who gave the report, said this was apart from the over ₦200 million that the state government had expended on accommodation, feeding, hospital and security bills, following the tragic incident. Also, the Council approved the recommendation of…

May

15

2025

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Benue Bloodfest: Strong Inter-agency Cooperation Underway As Gov Debunks N300b Link To Suspected Terrorists

News

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi The security architecture in Benue State is being reworked to thoroughly fight --and possibly terminate --terrorism and other crimes, which have jointly claimed several lives recently and led to destruction of properties estimated at millions of Naira. In this wise, the Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke, Makurdi, Maj. Gen. M.K Gara has sought collaboration with the police and other security agencies in the state. The Commander said this during a courtesy visit to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 4, Makurdi, Zacharia F. Achinyan. During the visit, Maj. Gen. Gara acknowledged the importance of the Police…

May

14

2025

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Enough Is Enough: End Amnesty, Empower The Military To Crush Boko Haram And ISWAP Now

Opinion

By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi The time has come to draw a firm line in Nigeria’s protracted battle against insurgency. With thousands of so-called “repentant” terrorists surrendering, rehabilitated, and reintegrated into society, the recent resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorism in the Northeast demands a critical reassessment of the nation’s counter-terrorism approach, especially the controversial amnesty program. The recurring waves of violence suggest that leniency has been mistaken for weakness. Now is the time for Nigeria’s military to shift gears and pursue an uncompromising offensive against the insurgents. Enough is enough! Borno State, the epicenter of Nigeria’s decade-long insurgency, is…

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2025

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Kaduna School Wins Authentic News Award

News

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna In a feat underscoring its commitment to educational excellence, Girau International School (GIS), Kaduna, has been awarded the Authentic Primary School Of The Year 2024. The accolade was presented during the 10th Annual Authentic News Daily Awards and Lecture held at the Auditorium Hall of Arewa House, Kaduna,North-West Nigeria. Authentic News Daily, a multiple award-winning publication with headquarters in Kaduna, celebrated leaders, individuals, and educational institutions that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the development of primary education in Nigeria. The event, which took place at the weekend, attracted dignitaries, educators, and community leaders, to honor the…

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2025

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Alleged N3.1b Fraud: Final Witness Testifies Against Suswam, Former Benue

Entertainment, News

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 presented the Ninth and last Prosecution Witness, PW9, Ape Sunday against the former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswan. The Commission is prosecuting Suswan alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia on amended 11-count charge, bordering on diversion of public funds to the tune of N3.1 billion (Three Billion, One Hundred Million) being part of the proceeds from the sale of the state government’s shares, held on its behalf by Benue Investment and Property Company Limited. During Wednesday proceedings, prosecuting counsel, A.O Atolagbe informed the court that the prosecution was presenting its ninth and the last of its witnesses, implying that it was closing its case with the testimony of the witness. The closing of its case with…

May

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2025

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Health Boost: Alia Govt Purchases N.4b X-Ray Gadgets For State’s General Hospitals

News

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Executive Secretary (ES), Benue State Hospitals Management Board (HMB), Dr. Matthew Onojah has disclosed that the board has purchased six brand new X-ray equipment worth over N400 million as part of efforts to equip General Hospitals in the state. The ES disclosed this while interacting with newsmen in his office at the board's headquarters in Makurdi, the State capital. Dr. Onojah, who revealed his achievements to include decrease in taxes of civil servants in the board, prompt payment of salaries and arrears of 12 months as well as increase in salaries, also explained that the six…

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14

2025

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Zamfara Parallel Assembly Flays Gov Lawal Over Alleged Insensitivity, Corruption

News

By John Ekah, Gusau Factional members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have charged Governor Dauda Lawal to establish three Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state. They claimed the charge was necessary following what they described as the failure of his administration to fulfil one of its cardinal campaign promises to end armed banditry in the state. In a motion moved by Hon. Ibrahim Tudu Tukur, member representing Bakura State Constituency, he said Gov. Lawal has steadily allowed the escalation of insecurity in the state while abandoning displaced persons to roam the streets of towns begging for…