Messi Scores After Father’s Death in Miami Draw
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, but Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by Philadelphia Union in MLS.
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Ebonyi Police Restrict Movement for Saturday LG Poll
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Dalung Predicts Tinubu Defeat in 2027
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Murray-Bruce Urges Tinubu to Appoint More Results-Driven Officials
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Lagos Declares Thursday Work Free for 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day
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State Budgets Hit N40tn as Capital Spending Share Falls
The 36 states and FCT increased their combined 2026 budgets by 47.5 per cent to N40.14tn, while the share allocated to capital projects fell to 64.34 per cent.
US Tightens Green Card Public Charge Rules
The US will introduce stricter public charge assessments for certain green card applicants from September 18, with USCIS reviewing applicants’ financial and personal circumstances.
Canada Invites 1,000 Candidates for Permanent Residence
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Wike Orders End to FCT Green Areas Used as Car Lots
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered an immediate ban on the use of green areas, parks and gardens in Abuja as car dealership lots.
APC Sets August 22 for Legislative Primaries
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