German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who at 40 is the oldest German player ever to appear at a World Cup and is playing in his fifth global tournament, had had little to do until Comenencia struck with a shot which took a deflection.
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Workers in the US capital removed President Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, the venue said, after a federal judge ruled that its renaming was unlawful.
The effort came after a judge rejected a last-minute bid by the center’s board to halt the removal of Trump’s name, marking a setback for the president’s broader push since returning to the White House to place his name and image in official spaces — an abrupt break with American political tradition.
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Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command said it has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine abducted passengers following a swift tactical operation along the Katsina-Kankara highway.
The police said an intensive search-and-rescue operation is ongoing to secure the release of the remaining victims and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
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The governor described the exercise as an expression of compassion and a reflection of the values that underpin democracy, including justice, equity, the rule of law, and respect for human dignity.
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Thabo Mbeki has praised Abdulsalami Abubakar for his 1998–1999 transition programme, saying it restored democracy in Nigeria and established a framework sustaining civilian rule and peaceful power transfers for over two decades.
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Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved the release of ₦300 million to Imo State students at the Nigerian Law School and Nigerian returnees from South Africa who are indigenes of the state.
While the returnees numbering 250 will receive ₦1 million each to enhance their rehabilitation and integration, 100 Imo students at the Law school will receive ₦500,000 each to help them cope with the rising cost of living.
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Shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX jumped 11 per cent to $150 on their first day of trading Friday after the biggest initial public offering in history, making the polarising entrepreneur the world’s first trillionaire as he vowed to take humanity to Mars.
The blockbuster operation, which raised more than $75 billion, is expected to kick off a series of major IPOs by AI companies in the coming months.
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If anyone was in doubt about Mr P’s love for his fans, the Nigerian singer of the defunct P-Square group has once again cleared all uncertainty by fiercely expressing his deep love for them.
“If you say anything about my fans, I’ll challenge you,” he said.
“If you say anything about me on Twitter, I’ll respond. It’s normal,” he said, adding that he intentionally built his fanbase to truly know who they are and remains personally engaged with them because he sees himself as human before being a celebrity.
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The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day.
According to the statement, the declaration highlights the government’s recognition of June 12 as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey and a tribute to the courage, resilience and sacrifices of citizens who fought for democratic governance.
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FG begins evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, citing citizen safety and welfare concerns.
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of ₦10 billion as emergency intervention funding.
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President Bola Tinubu has received in audience the President of Madagascar, Colonel Michael Randrianirina.
Randrianirina met with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday during his visit to Nigeria.
The Army colonel was sworn in as Madagascar’s president in October 2025, just days after a military power grab that sent former president Andry Rajoelina fleeing.
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