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South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has urged Africans to remain united after responding to controversy over comments that were recently attributed t...
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By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has filed a criminal defamation case against former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, ov...
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By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s current account surplus climbed by 46 per cent year-on-year to $4.98 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 20...
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Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been cleared of all six bribery charges brought against her in the United Kingdom ...
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By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Residents of Sodeke-Titun Ilupeju, Oke Odo, and 22 other communities in the Sabo area of Abeokuta North Local Governme...
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By Davies Iheamnachor, Port Harcourt The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has initiated efforts to reunite members following inter...
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By Olugbenga Ige The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has praised Governor Umo Eno for settling o...
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By Animashaun Salman The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), ha...
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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant after battling a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that ...
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has revealed the reason behind his emotional reaction after scoring the opening goal in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over ...
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LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary closure of the Iddo Bridge in the Ijora area of Apapa Local Government to enable the Fe...
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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has opened up for the first time about Nigeria’s failure to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describin...
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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to bolster security measures around schools across the s...
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United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has appealed to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to help the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vo...
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The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two individuals in separate incidents involving the destruc...
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By Rotimi Ojomoyela A strong display of political solidarity and support was witnessed in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday as Vice President Kashim Shettima, a...
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have successfully rescued seven farmers who were abducted during a bandit attack and re...
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Microsoft Urges Nigeria to Translate AI Policies into Real-World Impact Microsoft has called on Nigeria to move beyond developing Artificial Intell...
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The Senate has said it will examine allegations raised by Senator Adams Oshiomhole concerning the reported forgery of signatures linked to the suspens...
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By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Government has pulled down a building in Ibadan allegedly used by suspected criminals as a warehouse for arms and amm...
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Oil prices tumbled to their lowest level in three months on Tuesday amid growing optimism that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen following a peac...
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“We must recognise that safeguarding our nation is a shared duty that requires the active participation of every patriotic citizen,” Aliyu stated....
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JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Mop-Up Examination Results The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the results of ...
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By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the death of four people, while two others sustained injuries following a s...
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By Dickson Omobola The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong support for the Single Afri...
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By Hadiza Yusuf The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has named Hon. Mustapha...
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Global markets surged on Monday while oil prices retreated sharply after the United States and Iran announced an agreement aimed at ending hostilities...
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By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives on Monday commenced a two-day public hearing on several defence-related bills a...
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Makinde Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment at NYSC Orientation in Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his administration...
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By Henry Obetta The Edo State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Mr. Andrew Momodu, has called on prospective investors, industry operators, and develop...
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the registration of the African De...
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By John Alechenu ABUJA — Christian elders from Borno and Adamawa states have appealed to the Federal Government to immediately deploy forest guar...
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By Vincent Ujumadu Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has reiterated the commitment of the state government to safeguarding the ...
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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove t...
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Renowned Nollywood actor, playwright, filmmaker and academic, Dr Kola Oyewo, has passed away at the age of 80. The news of his death was made publi...
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The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has cautioned opposition figures against using the recent abduction incident in Or...
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Agency Report For years, 32-year-old Ibrahim Mohammed lived among jihadist fighters in the dense forests of northeastern Nigeria’s Borno State. B...
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Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadi...
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The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has cautioned opposition politicians against politicising the recent kidnapping inci...
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen its efforts in combating insecurity, including banditry, kidnapp...
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Senator Seriake Dickson has held talks with the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, amid recent tensions...
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By Adegboyega Adeleye France winger Ousmane Dembele has thrown his support behind national team captain Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World ...
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By Solomon Azu Navy Hands Over Another Suspected Militant Associate to DSS in Calabar The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major success in...
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By Timothy Agbor A former House of Representatives candidate of the Labour Party for Ife Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Ol...
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By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Amid the growing wave of violence and social unrest across different parts of the world, Nigerian painter and fine art photograp...
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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has emphasized that Nigeria’s security personnel should not be viewed as adversaries o...
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Human rights advocate and presidential flagbearer of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to remain active in public protest...
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Elon Musk has reportedly become the first individual in history to cross the $1 trillion net worth milestone on paper following the pricing of SpaceX...
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Iran on Friday reaffirmed its determination to retain the right to enrich uranium and oversee activities in the Strait of Hormuz under any future agre...
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By Evelyn Usman June 12 remains a significant date in Nigeria’s history, symbolizing the nation’s democratic struggle and the collective desire...
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By Enitan Abdultawab Former Governor of Lagos State and former Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that elections a...
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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described June 12 as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic history, noting that it reflects bo...
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…Urges Tinubu to Launch Full-Scale Offensive Against Terrorism By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A prominent legal practitioner and Senior Advocate...
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Pope Leo XIV on Friday addressed migrants at a reception facility on the Spanish island of Tenerife, declaring that “we are all migrants” as h...
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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain united and work together in the continuous effort to build a stronger nation, emphasizing that w...
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President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that over 13,000 terrorists were eliminated within the last year as security agencies intensified operations aimed...
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By Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has revealed that the pupils and teachers kidnapped from schools in the Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle ...
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The United States will launch their FIFA World Cup campaign on Friday with a crucial clash against a well-organized Paraguay side in Los Angeles. T...
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By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has called on residents of the state and Nigerians at large to remain ...
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The Nigerian Navy has achieved another major success in its ongoing campaign against militancy and criminal activities in the Calabar waterways, handi...
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President Bola Tinubu has bestowed national honours on 51 distinguished Nigerians, including prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figure Joe Igbo...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on a number of distinguished journalists, pro-democracy activists, politicians, and militar...
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Fellow Nigerians, Today, we commemorate Democracy Day and celebrate the resilience and determination of the Nigerian people. For twenty-seven u...
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By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), in collaboration with security agencies, has step...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the policies and programmes introduced by President Bola Tinubu are large...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the benefits of democracy reach ev...
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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has cautioned professionals against engaging in corrupt practices, stressing that public service is a duty to...
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Residents of Umuawa Alaocha in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State have successfully rescued two abducted Ohuhu indigenes, Mr. Dennis ...
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The naira continued its downward trend against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, ahead of the Democracy Da...
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Co-host nation Mexico began their 2026 World Cup campaign on Thursday with an opening match against South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexic...
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Real Madrid have announced the appointment of Jose Mourinho as their new head coach on a three-year contract, marking the Portuguese tactician’s d...
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By AFP Thousands of football supporters surged toward Mexico City’s official World Cup fan zone on Thursday, resulting in disorderly scenes just ...
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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has expressed concern over what it described as the unfa...
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The son of one of Hamas’ founding members has confirmed that Israeli authorities released his father in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after d...
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President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to foster a more robust, investment-led economy through continuous cooperation...
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By Hadiza Yusuf The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised Nigerian professionals to seek prosperity through lawful business ventures r...
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The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is currently “under control,” according to the African Union’s health agency, which on Thursday commended the count...
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By Dayo Johnson, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubakar, James Ogunnike & Adeola Badru As Nigeria commemorates another Democracy Day on June 12, thirty-t...
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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Bismarck Rewane as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of its Board of ...
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By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has restated that democracy remains the most appropriate system of gover...
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By Denis Agbo The Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former South-East Spokesman to President Bola Ah...
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British Defence Secretary John Healey dramatically resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to allocate ...
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By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently introduced the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Manual,...
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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has disowned reports suggesting that its Committee on Public Accounts issued a warrant of arrest against fo...
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By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Labour Party (LP) has officially endorsed a total of 1,211 candidates to vie for various executive and legislative o...
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By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Two senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar,...
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By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Amid growing public debate over the Federal Government’s borrowing activities, policy and communications org...
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch “very hard” strikes against Iran and indicated plans to take control of the country’s key o...
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By Adegboyega Adeleye Just days after being denied entry into the United States and subsequently missing out on officiating at the 2026 FIFA Wo...
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Activist and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has taken a swipe at the party’s national leader, Senator Seriake Di...
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A number of Nigerians recently repatriated from South Africa have shared troubling accounts of alleged xenophobia, harassment, discrimination, and e...
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By Emma Una, Calabar The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State, Dr. Fred Okem, has expressed concern over the increasing ...
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By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja In a major step toward reforming Nigeria’s security structure, the House of Representatives on Thursday approved...
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Senate Distances Itself from Arrest Warrant Issued Against Ex-NNPC Boss Mele Kyari By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate has clarified that it ...
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By Hadiza Yusuf The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged leaders to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive steps to address the growing...
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Afrobeat’s international success has often been linked to major UK cities such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester. However, a significant cultu...
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Military-led Niger has introduced a new penal code that, for the first time, criminalises same-sex relationships, imposing severe penalties of up to...
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Supporters of the Ivory Coast national team based in the country have been unable to secure visas to travel to the United States for the World Cup, ...
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By Ayobami Okerinde Reigning world champions Argentina will enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the number one-ranked team globally, according to th...
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By John Alechenu, Abuja The Labour Party (LP) on Thursday officially endorsed Dr. Chibuzo Okereke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 gene...
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By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday concluded the process of filling its minority leadership positions, followi...
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By Hadiza Yusuf The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed concern over the growing rate of poverty, inadequate educational opportunities...
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The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa in the wake of recent xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos. A total of 268 returnees to...
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Yilwatda The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed confidence in the party’s ability ...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reinstated a number of previously suppressed constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa, an...
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By Innocent Anaba A Lagos-based legal practitioner, Mr. Ken Nwanna, has submitted a petition to the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner...
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…References Electoral Act 2026 By Denis Agbo A frontline aspirant for the Enugu West Senatorial District seat under the National Democrati...
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By Lamidi Bamidele & Nkiru Nnorom Nigerians evacuated from South Africa have safely returned to Lagos following recent outbreaks of xenophobic viol...
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By Golok Nanmwa, Jos A wave of sorrow swept through Ta-Hoss community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday night after two ...
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The House of Representatives has unveiled the final version of the Constitution Amendment Bills, including a landmark proposal aimed at creating a con...
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What does a name really represent — a prediction of future success or a tribute to sporting legends? As the World Cup gets underway on Thursday, ...
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Festus Keyamo The Federal Government has grounded a private aircraft and suspended the operating permit of its owner following an incident in whi...
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By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its campaign against the illegal importation of vegetable o...
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By Victor Ahiuma-Young, Geneva, Switzerland As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform workplaces worldwide, governments are facing a c...
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By Martha Godwin Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) across Nigeria have been directed to comply with new technical, commercial, and re...
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According to report by Daily Post on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (AD...
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The Naira depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the...
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Governor Adeleke By Shina Abubakar Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that the opposition party is jittery that the Accord par...
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Alex Iwobi has etched his name into Nigerian football history after making his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles, becoming just the fourth player ...
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The Federal Government has ordered a probe into how an aircraft landed on a roadway, and also took off, in Ogwashi-Uku area, near Asaba, Delta State c...
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The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has warned supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, ...
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The terrorists holding teachers and pupils abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly made a four-point ...
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