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INTERNATIONAL FILE

FULL LIST: Top seven best-paying European countries after tax

Across Europe, salaries can look impressive on paper, but what truly matters is how much workers actually take home after taxes.
SPORTS

Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal chase treble in FA Cup quarter-finals

Liverpool face a daunting trip to Manchester City in the standout tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend as Mohamed Salah seeks to end nine spectacular seasons at Anfield on a high.
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SECURITY

Gunmen abduct Sokoto residents as police intensify rescue operation

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a late-night bandit attack on Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area, during which several residents were abducted, and others were injured.
SPORTS

Buffon quits Italy role following World ‘Cup play-off exit

Ex-Italy goal keeper Gianluigi Buffon has stepped down from his role as delegation with the Italy national team following the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
POLITICS

2027 battle: INEC under fire as ADC crisis worsens

The Independent National Electoral Commission has come under intense criticism, following the derecognition of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress on Wednesday.
INTERNATIONAL FILE

Man stabs four children to death in Ugandan kindergarten attack

Four children were stabbed to death on Thursday at a kindergarten in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, police said.
JUDICIARY

BREAKING: Court rejects bid to bar Kingibe from ADC

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday declined an ex parte application seeking to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the activities of the African Democratic Congress.
ENERGY & POWER

Oyo targets 300MW by 2027 — Commissioner

The Oyo State Government on Thursday reiterated its commitment to building a sustainable energy future that would transform the people from poverty to prosperity through reliable and sustainable power infrastructure.
ENTERTAINMENT

Pacquiao says Mayweather fight ‘not an exhibition’

Manny Pacquiao’s planned September fight with Floyd Mayweather will not be an exhibition, the Philippine boxing legend said Thursday, days after his fellow hall of famer said their bout would be strictly entertainment.
POLITICS

Bayelsa mulls higher education ministry

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has promised to look at the recommendation on the creation of a Ministry of Higher Education for the state.
SECURITY

ADC faults FG for deploying armoured vehicles to INEC headquarters

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over the deployment of security operatives and armoured vehicles to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja.
SECURITY

Army Chief Shaibu leads security assessment team to Plateau

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, led heads of security agencies on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, Plateau State.
LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

What People Are Actually Doing With Their Smartphones Late at Night

You’re lying in bed, the lights are off, and your phone is in your hand. You tell yourself you’ll just scroll for a few minutes. But somehow, an hour slips by without you noticing.
SECURITY

Easter: NSCDC deploys 57,000 personnel nationwide

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 57,000 officers across the country ahead of the Easter celebrations to strengthen security and ensure a peaceful holiday period.
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INTERNATIONAL FILE

FULL LIST: Top seven best-paying European countries after tax

Across Europe, salaries can look impressive on paper, but what truly matters is how much workers actually take home after taxes.
SPORTS

Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal chase treble in FA Cup quarter-finals

Liverpool face a daunting trip to Manchester City in the standout tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend as Mohamed Salah seeks to end nine spectacular seasons at Anfield on a high.
SECURITY

Gunmen abduct Sokoto residents as police intensify rescue operation

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a late-night bandit attack on Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area, during which several residents were abducted, and others were injured.
SPORTS

Buffon quits Italy role following World ‘Cup play-off exit

Ex-Italy goal keeper Gianluigi Buffon has stepped down from his role as delegation with the Italy national team following the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.