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By Deborah Nnamdi Hollywood actor Eric Dane, widely known for his roles as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and Cal Jacobs on Euphoria, has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His family confirmed that the actor passed away on Thursday, February…

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested suspected terrorist collaborators and recovered drones and other logistics during coordinated operations across Adamawa and Borno states. In a statement issued in Maiduguri, the Media Information Officer of the Theatre Command, Lt. Col. Sani Uba,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A fire outbreak in the early hours of Friday gutted the Fatima Simra Multi-Purpose Market at the Dakata Small Scale and Industry Multi-Purpose Market in Kano, destroying no fewer than 50 shops. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed the incident,…

The proposed contract terms of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle have surfaced, revealing a comprehensive list of demands ranging from a $130,000 monthly salary to guaranteed 24-hour electricity at his official residence. Chelle, who is in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), reportedly outlined detailed conditions covering welfare,…

Fresh uncertainty has emerged over Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup aspirations after FIFA released its 2025 CAS & Football Annual Report without any reference to Nigeria’s pending petition against DR Congo. The omission has heightened anxiety among Nigerian football fans, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still awaiting a ruling…

Photo: Senegal and Morocco fans clash at AFCON final on January 18 Prosecutors in Morocco on Thursday requested prison sentences of up to two years for 18 Senegalese football fans arrested following unrest during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. According to an AFP journalist present…

Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in what marks the latest development in an ongoing investigation into his administration. The development was disclosed by his Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, in a…

Photo: Late Senator Barinada Mpigi Nigeria’s Senate has been thrown into mourning following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 64. Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, was serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works…

The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical, David Bird, has disclosed that the $20 billion facility is expanding its storage, logistics and maritime infrastructure to strengthen import and export operations. Bird said the coastal location and deep-sea access of the refinery were deliberately designed to support a merchant…

Photo: Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu. The decision was taken on Thursday during plenary in Port Harcourt, signaling a temporary easing…