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Court fixes date for judgment in Abba Kyari’s asset declaration case

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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed Feb. 26, 2026, for judgment in a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

Malema: If America blocks me, I’ll go to Nigeria for Jollof

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South African Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has caused a stir across Africa after a video of him went viral on X, dismissing

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Supreme Court overrides FG’s pardon for Maryam Sanda, affirms death sentence

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The Supreme Court has overridden the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to an Abuja-based housewife, Maryam Sanda, who was in 2020 sentenced to death

Peace Corps tackles EFCC over arraignment of CG, finance director

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The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) Friday in Abuja accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of acting in bad faith over the arraignment

Bayelsa declares 3-day mourning for deputy governor

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The death of the deputy governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, 60, on Thursday, has thrown the state into mourning, and triggered an outpouring

Domestic equities market closes higher, gains N946bn

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The domestic equities market on Friday closed northward, appreciating by N946 billion, as gains in the heavyweight stocks lifted trading activities. The market capitalisation of listed

Ex-minister Ngige remanded in prison over ‘N2.2bn fraud’

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A former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his bail application.

Chidoka: Ex-SWAN FCT chairman returns as FRCN cooperative president

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Immediate past chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), FCT chapter, Mr. Ndubueze Chidoka, has been re-elected as President of the Federal Radio Corporation

Nigeria’s security challenges driven by criminality, extremism, historical factors not religion – Tinubu

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…Says ‘we’re committed to strengthening security, dismantling criminal networks’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly dismissed claims that Nigeria was experiencing any form of religious

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Reps push for modernisation of workplace safety laws

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The House of Representatives has advocated that Nigeria must urgently modernise its occupational safety laws to protect millions of citizens who face preventable risks daily

Why I advocate single tenure for governors – Bago

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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has given reasons for advocating for single tenure for governors, elected and appointed officials, arguing that it would

NUPRC issues permits to 28 companies for flare gas utilisation

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has granted permits to 28 companies to access flare gas, advancing the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions

Tia Billinger: British adult film star Bonnie Blue faces deportation

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Indonesian authorities have confirmed that British adult film actress Tia Billinger, popularly known as Bonnie Blue, will be deported for breaching the country’s immigration laws.

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Minister, popular cleric ‘at war’ over alleged extortion, blackmail

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Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Oyo State Police Command over alleged attempts by Primate

Landlord drags 2Baba, wife Natasha to court over alleged unpaid fees

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Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and his wife, Natasha Idibia, have been dragged before a court by their Abuja landlord over alleged unpaid professional

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Foundation, group launch AI-powered exams preparatory platform

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The Abosede Tomori Foundation (ATF) in partnership with Study AI has launched Nigeria’s first AI-powered examination preparatory platform designed to deliver syndicated digital learning and

Ministry goes digital, unveils system for effective service delivery

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The Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office (NMCO), under the Ministry of Solid Minerals, has unveiled the 1 Gov Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) for the digitisation

Don’t crucify Bello Matawalle

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Critics calling for removal of the Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle appear driven more by political maneuvering or power struggles than by any genuine concern

From ashes to conflict: The rise of Shuaibu Umaru

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Born in 2003 in the quiet village of Aulari, Konduga local government area, Borno state, Shuaibu Umaru entered a world already marked by trials. Though

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CAS visits Makurdi, reaffirms NAF’s commitment to air power readiness

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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s renewed commitment to air power readiness, welfare-driven

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NSCDC CG Audi reinforces VIP protection with specialised tactical training

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In response to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police officers from VIP protection duties and redeploy them to core policing, the Nigeria Security

Pillar of Igbo nation’, YOWICAN hails Uzodimma on 67 birthday

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The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has celebrated the Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on the occasion of his

Imo demolishes kidnapper’s organ harvesting mortuary, hotel

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The Imo State Government has demolished Ugwudi Cottage Hospital Mortuary located in Umuechem, Umuhu community in Ngor Okpala local government area of Imo State,

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How Teachers discouraged my law dream – Chess champion Onakoya

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Nigerian chess champion and Guinness World Record holder, Tunde Onakoya, has expressed regret over being discouraged from pursuing his early passion for law and the

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Salah returns to Liverpool squad

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Mohamed Salah has been named in Liverpool’s squad for Saturday’s Premier League match against Brighton following discussions with head coach Arne Slot on Friday. The

National emergency on security: Action demonstrates Tinubu’s political will to confront insecurity head-on – Experts

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently declared a national emergency to combat the growing insecurity across the country; a bold step that previous governments avoided. BENJAMIN SAMSON,

IPCR’s strategic framework for resolving conflicts in Nigeria

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It is absolute truism that conflicts, especially violent conflicts, disrupt economic activities, education, health services and even employment opportunities. The lingering communal conflicts in the

TCN rehabilitates Afam IPP–Port Harcourt, Afam IPP–Elelenwo 132kV lines

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has begun the rehabilitation of two critical transmission lines within its Port Harcourt region. A statement released Friday in

How I transitioned from regular back-up performer to a recognised actress – Maryam Yahaya

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Maryam Yahaya is a young talented actor in Kannywood; she joined the industry in 2016 and has featured in hundreds of Hausa films. In this interview

Governor Sani extends free CNG bus scheme indefinitely, deepens commitment to citizens’ welfare

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Governor Uba Sani has approved the indefinite continuation of the Free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Scheme in Kaduna state, following what officials described