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Modi to strengthen India, China diplomatic ties at summit

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During discussions with Beijing’s foreign minister in New Delhi on Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would travel to China later in August. In remarks made in public at the beginning of a meeting with Beijing’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Ajit Doval stated that Modi would make his first trip to China since 2018 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opening in Tianjin on August 31. Speaking of “new energy” in diplomatic relations, Doval stated, “Our prime minister will be visiting for the SCO summit.” According…

Itauma gets career-best payout after Whyte KO

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Moses Itauma‘s spectacular knockout victory over Dillian Whyte in Riyadh on Saturday night earned him a career-high payment of over $1.5 million. With bonuses, the 20-year-old British-Nigerian fighter’s $1 million guaranteed purse could increase to $1.5 million when he decisively stopped the seasoned heavyweight in the first round at the ANB Arena. Despite losing by knockout for the second time in recent memory to Itauma’s thundering right hand after just 119 seconds, Whyte reportedly made over $2.7 million for the fight. According to industry insiders, both competitors got fixed payments…

Flying Eagles begin U-20 World Cup camp

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At the NFF/FIFA Goal Project in Abuja, the Flying Eagles, the Nigerian U-20 national team, have begun the last stage of their preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. As the squad moves into the most crucial phase of their three-phase training program, head coach Aliyu Zubairu is keeping an eye on their preparedness. Zubairu told reporters that the preparations are “at top gear now” and that he was optimistic about them. He disclosed that the team is made up of both foreign-based players and indigenous players from…

NCAA okays Ogun airport for commercial flights

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has formally announced the start of commercial operations at the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in Ogun State by confirming that it has granted the airport a commercial operating permit. In a phone call with our correspondent on Monday, Balang Godwin, Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, verified the situation. According to Godwin, the license’s issuance makes it possible for the airport to start operating flights. “Yes, the licence has been granted. You can start operating after that,” he stated. “As we did in Ogun, operations…

Tinubu restoring stability, hope to Nigeria – Okowa

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According to Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, a former governor of Delta, President Bola Tinubu is giving Nigeria stability and hope. This was said by Okowa on Monday in Abuja during a national conference with the subject “Renew Hope Agenda through Continuity,” which was hosted by the Integrity Group of Nigeria. Okowa emphasised that Tinubu must stay in government in order for the people to gain from his initiatives, as stated by Pascal Adigwe, his former Special Adviser on National Assembly and Inter-Governmental Relations. In contrast to certain previous leaders, he characterised…

FG disbursed N50bn to primary health centres – Minister

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Through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, the Federal Government has directly distributed around N50 billion to Primary Health Centres nationwide. This was declared on Monday by Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. “The administration of President Bola Tinubu has also released over N20 billion for the rehabilitation and upgrade of 4,362 PHCs across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory,” Pate said in a post on his official X handle. “The Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (#BHCPF) provides a Basic Minimum Package of Health…

Fubara eyes Sept 18 comeback as Ibas pushes projects completion

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Siminalayi Fubara’s camp says it has started counting down to his anticipated return on September 18, 2025, with one month remaining before Rivers State’s six-month emergency rule ends. Jerry Omatsogunwa, the governor’s communications aide, said that locals wanted Fubara back “to continue the good work he was doing.” “The governor’s return is highly anticipated,” Omatsogunwa stated. As the leader of the Rivers State Government, he had been performing admirably. The multibillion-naira Port Harcourt Ring Road, which passes across about six local government areas, was one of several ongoing projects. It…

Alaafin lambasts Ooni in fiery clash over chieftaincy title

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, on Monday sharply attacked the decision of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on a businessman, Dotun Sanusi. The Ooni, at the weekend, bestowed the title on Sanusi during the unveiling of 2geda, an indigenous social media and commercial networking platform, held at Ilaji Hotel, Ibadan. Conferring the title, Ogunwusi described Sanusi’s commitment to the cultural and economic growth of the Yoruba race as unparalleled. But the Alaafin, in a statement issued on Monday…

Top Russian general seriously wounded in Ukraine – Officials

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Russian officials say a senior Russian officer has been gravely wounded on the battlefield in Ukraine. Sergei Melikov, the leader of the Russian republic of Dagestan, stated that Lt.-Gen. Esedulla Abachev, a prominent commander in the Leningrad Military District, has been on the front line from the start of the conflict. Melikov posted on Telegram on Monday, saying, “He has held several important commanding positions, but has always been at the very front, at the most responsible and therefore most dangerous sections of the front.” He gave no other information…

Oyo declares Wednesday work-free for Isese festival

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In honor of this year’s Isese Day celebration, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has authorized Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a public holiday. This was communicated to reporters in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, via a statement released Monday by Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, secretary to the State Government. According to Adeyemo, the governor kindly allowed the day off from work so that state citizens and followers of traditional religions could commemorate the event. Governor Makinde asked everyone to take the opportunity to pray and reflect for the stability, harmony,…