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Dutch international Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract with Liverpool, ensuring his stay at the club beyond the end of the current season. The 33-year-old centre-back had been nearing the end of his existing deal, but has now pledged his future to the Reds for an additional two years. Van Dijk’s renewal follows closely on the heels of Mohamed Salah’s contract extension last week, signaling Liverpool’s intent to retain its key senior players. “It was always Liverpool,” said Van Dijk, who had previously been linked with a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain. “That was the case. It was…

The Borno State government has sounded the alarm over growing insecurity in the region, citing the infiltration of foreign terrorist elements among Boko Haram ranks. This revelation was made by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, during an appearance on News Central on Thursday. Addressing the deteriorating security landscape, Tar highlighted that non-Nigerian militants were increasingly being identified among the insurgent group. “We have in the rank and file of Boko Haram, militants who are not from Nigeria but from neighbouring countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and other countries. That is what we mean by foreigners joining…

Arsenal have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals and will go head-to-head with Paris Saint-Germain in what promises to be a thrilling contest. The Gunners earned their spot after a disciplined performance against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bukayo Saka found the net after missing an earlier penalty, while Vinicius Jr responded with a goal for Madrid. Gabriel Martinelli sealed the deal with a stoppage-time strike, helping Arsenal progress. In the other quarter-final decider, despite goals from Harry Kane and Eric Dier, Bayern Munich were edged out by Inter Milan, who advanced with a 4-3 aggregate…

Three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) were hospitalized after armed assailants launched a surprise attack on them during a drug raid in the Jahi district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday night. This was disclosed in a statement issued Friday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi. “The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence and surveillance report raided an uncompleted building at NNPC area of Jahi where 74 bottles of codeine, 10 litres of codeine syrup, 48grams of tramadol 225mg and 4.9kgs of skunk, a strain of cannabis, as well…

NIGERIA GOVERNORS’ FORUM PAYS SOLIDARITY VISIT TO PLATEAU, COMMENDS GOVERNOR MUTFWANG’S SECURITY RESPONSE, ADVOCATES PEACE AND UNITY The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has commended the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for his swift and decisive response to the recent attacks in rural communities of Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas. Governor Abdulrazaq, who led a high-powered delegation of the Forum on a solidarity visit to Plateau State, sympathized with the government and people of the state over the tragic incidents and appealed for concerted efforts to promote…

Delta NIPR congratulates Anele, Acting Director Army PR Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has congratulated the first female Acting Director of the Nigerian Army Public Relations, Lt Col Anele Onyinyechi Apollonia, on her well deserved appointment. State Public Relations Officer of NIPR, Dr Bar. Fred Oghenesivbe (JP), in a goodwill message on Thursday, described the new acting image maker of the Nigerian Army as a worthy and active member of the Institute. He noted that Lt Col Anele is a top class professional with the required skills and experience to deliver on her assigned…

PRESS RELEASE2025 EASTER CELEBRATIONS: IGP EXTENDS FELICITATIONS TO CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. Orders Watertight Security, Visibility Policing As Christians across Nigeria and the world prepare for the 2025 Easter Celebration, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has extended his warmest felicitations to the Christian community on the occasion. The IGP acknowledges the significance of the celebration, which symbolizes hope, renewal, and sacrifice; and encourages Christians to reflect on these values and continue to promote peace, unity, and goodwill in their communities. The IGP hereby directs Commissioners of Police across all State Commands and Formations, and their supervising Assistant…

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N1.578 trillion, March 2025 Federation Account Revenue to the Federal, States and the Local Governments. The revenue was shared at the April 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. In a statement, Bawa Mokwa, Director (Press and Public Relations) in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation said the total distributable revenue of N1.578 trillion comprised distributable statutory revenue of N931.325 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N 593.750 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N24.971 billion and Exchange…

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU INAUGURATES NATIONAL CENSUS COMMITTEE, GIVES THREE-WEEK DEADLINE FOR REPORT President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census on Wednesday. The committee will submit an interim report within three weeks. The President said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. Nigeria’s last census was in 2006, nearly two decades ago. It recorded a population of 140,431,790, with 71,345,488 males and 69,086,302 females. President Tinubu stressed the pivotal role of a technology-driven process in ensuring credible and…

Sen Siyako Trains 250 Constituents in Dry Season Farming The Senator representing Gombe South at the national Assembly, Senator Anthony Siyako Yaro has empower youths and women in Gombe South in agricultural skills. The workshop which commenced today at ALGON event center Billiri will train two hundred and fifty (250) youths and women on dry season farming, rearing of animals and farming education for Balanga and Billiri. Senator Anthony Yaro who was represented by Hassan Ahmadu Haruna said Gombe South is an agrirerian zone hence the need to trained and empower the youths and women so that they can explore…