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Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia were handed their first home loss of the season by Nasarawa United who came from behind to win 2-1 at the Umuahia Township Stadium in a pulsating matchday 22 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Abia Warriors have been the outstanding team on the road this season winning five of their 11 away games so far but had a taste of their own medicine when the Solid Miners from Lafia netted twice to end their unbeaten run. They were also unbeaten for six games before the encounter with Nasarawa United. Playing in…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has advised persons with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather conditions. The Agency, in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, said dust particles are in suspension, warning the public to take necessary precautions. ‎ ‎”Driving in the rain should be done with caution. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.” ‎It advised residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. The Agency predicted haziness and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country.…

The Federal Fire Service has contained a residential fire outbreak caused by a lithium solar inverter system at Suncity Estate, Galadima, Abuja, saving properties valued at approximately ₦700 million. In a statement on Sunday via Facebook, signed by the National Public Relations Officer and Head, Corporate Services, Paul Abraham, said the emergency response involved coordinated efforts between the Federal Fire Service and the FCT Fire Service. “Firefighting teams included a crew from the RED HOUSE Federal Fire Headquarters led by DSF Bolaji, the Apo Station crew led by DSF Ogwuche, with the FCT Fire Service joining the Federal Fire Service…

Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort. After Real Madrid beat Villarreal on Saturday to take pole position overnight, the Catalans edged a point ahead again. Although Oviedo are bottom of the table with just two victories all season, Barca had to scrap for their victory as the visitors worked hard defensively to keep Hansi Flick’s team at bay until the second half. Eventually, the hosts’ quality told at the partially-reopened Camp Nou, and after Olmo opened the…

The hashrate of Foundry USA, a digital asset advisory firm with the world’s largest Bitcoin (BTC) mining pool, has curtailed its hashrate by about 60% since Friday in response to the severe winter storm impacting large swaths of the United States.“Bitcoin hashrate on Foundry USA alone is down by nearly 200 exahashes per second (EH/s), or 60%, since Friday amid continued curtailment. Temporary block production has slowed down to 12 minutes,” according to TheMinerMag. FoundryUSA still commands about 198 (EH/s) of hashing power, accounting for about 23% of the global mining pool hashrate, data from Hashrate Index shows.  A breakdown of…

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The House of Representatives has disowned the interim report released by its minority caucus on alleged alterations to Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform laws, describing the caucus-led probe as procedurally improper and lacking parliamentary authority. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Spokesperson for the House, Akin Rotimi, clarified that while political caucuses are recognised platforms for consultation and advocacy, they have no power under the Standing Orders to constitute committees with investigative or oversight powers. The clarification followed reports that the Minority Caucus had constituted an ad hoc committee and released an interim report confirming alleged changes to key provisions…

Nigerian actress and singer Tonto Dikeh has recounted how her ex-husband, businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill, released their son King Andre’s passport after withholding it for a decade. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Dikeh on Saturday announced her reconciliation with Mr Churchill on social media, describing the reunion as a “divine restoration” after years of public conflict and separation. This newspaper also reported that Mr Churchill disclosed on his Instagram page on Sunday that they had put their past differences behind them and were ready to co-parent. However, the 40-year-old actress went further to share a testimony in church on Sunday…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that  Christians are being victimized in some states in the northern Nigeria. Dogara made the remarks on Sunday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, where he responded to questions on whether Christians are being victimised in the region. He explained that in several North-Central states, including Plateau, Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa, Christians are not silenced or marginalised, suggesting that people from those states cannot claim that their voices have been suppressed. However, the former Speaker acknowledged that some areas in the North still experience religious-related challenges, describing…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Sunday pleaded to be left out of discussions about him replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 election. Dogara spoke against the backdrop of speculations that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may again field a Muslim–Muslim ticket in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Dogara said: “I would have sincerely pleaded with you to leave me out of this, but let me say something. Whatever we are doing shouldn’t be because we are afraid of anybody breathing down our necks; it should…