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Family seeks N20.5m to save retired social worker’s life

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The Assistant Social Work Officer retired from the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

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Akpabio inaugurates APC Convention Sub Committee

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The Senate president inaugurated the committee with a charge on members to work assiduously for the success of the convention.

Tinubu promises to look into tariffs for media business

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President Tinubu made the promise at the State House in Abuja when he hosted the leadership of the Nigerian media.

US offers reward for information on Khamenei, other Iranian leaders

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The monetary offer was made through the United States of America’s Department of State Rewards for Justice programme.

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Intimate Affairs: Five sacrifices a man should never make to please a woman, by Funke Egbemode

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And here is the irony. The women who truly deserve love are usually the ones who never ask for those sacrifices in the first place.

D’Tigress must learn from South Korea loss — Wakama

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that D’Tigress lost 77-60 to the Asian side on Thursday, the first time Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team has been defeated by South Korea.

Basketball: Korea outclass Nigeria as Park inspires qualifier victory

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Park led Korea with 22 points, six rebounds and four assists, shooting 8-of-13 from the field and 3-of-5 from three-point range.

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Iran to Trump: No one can exclude us from World Cup

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Iran spoke in response to President Trump’s warning that their “life and safety” would be at risk in the United States of America.

Friday, Mar 13

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NAN committed to factual reporting, sanctity of truth – MD

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Ali stated this on Thursday when a delegation from the International Press Centre (IPC), led by its Executive Director, Lanre Arogundade, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.

NELFUND extends loan application portal for some institutions

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The Fund disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.

Women filmmakers take spotlight at ‘Nollywood in Hollywood 2026’

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The annual Nollywood in Hollywood film showcase was founded in 2018 by Nigerian-American filmmaker, Ose Oyamendan.

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Breaking: Another popular Nigeria gospel artist is dead

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This is coming about a week after the death of Taiwo, one of the twins of the Adegbodu brothers, was announced

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Minister inspects airport access gates as hybrid payment system begins

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He was there to assess the operational performance of the newly introduced hybrid payment system for vehicles entering the airport.

FCCPC tackles airlines over Yuletide fares, demands refunds

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Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, made this known to State House Correspondents on Thursday in Abuja.

Security chiefs brief Tinubu on anti-terror operations

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The briefing followed a closed-door meeting between President Tinubu and the Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

NAN MD pushes shift from foreign technology

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Ali made the call when the President of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Prof. Azikiwe Onwualu, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the NAN headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.

Breaking: Tinubu establishes taskforce on petroleum reform, value optimisation

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Fola Adeola, Co-Founder of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc and Founder and Chairman of the Fate Foundation, is the Taskforce's chairman.

Plateau: Court scraps two-year LG tenure, restores four-year term

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In a judgment delivered on Friday, the Chief Judge of Plateau State, Justice David Mann, ruled that the state's laws limiting council terms were inconsistent with the 1999 Nigerian Constitution.

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Asake reaffirms Islamic faith, visits holy site in Medina, performs Umrah + Video

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In the clip shared on his social media page, the singer was seen offering prayers at Raudhatul Jannah, one of the most revered prayer areas in Islam, located within Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.

Senate confirms new INEC National Commissioner

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The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Electoral Matters at plenary in Abuja on Thursday.

16-year-old kills friend while playing with father’s gun

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The incident occurred on March 1 in Kwamba, Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, while the two boys were playing at Emmanuel’s residence.

Lagos predicts heavier rainfall in 2026, warns residents of flood risks

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The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement during a media briefing on the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and socio-economic implications held at the ministry’s conference room in…

ADC members pray court to stop Kingibe from parading self as party member

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Okezuo Kanayo, Chairman of ADC, Wuse Ward, and Secretary, Isaiah Samuel, filed the suit on Friday through their lawyer, Dr. Maxwell Opara.

Makinde group urges Wike allies to return to ‘PDP mainstream’

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Convener of the group, Laja Adeoye, made the appeal on Thursday in Lagos in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Mentorship most enduring academic legacy — Lagos Deputy Governor

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Hamzat spoke on Thursday at Prof. Abimbola Sangodoyin’s valedictory lecture and 70th birthday at the University of Ibadan.

FX market reforms raise capital inflows by 200% – Cardoso

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He said this when he delivered a distinguished Alumni Lecture at St. Gregory’s College, Lagos as part of its Founder’s Day celebration.

FA hands Neto extra ban, £70k fine after Arsenal red card

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Neto was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession during Chelsea’s 2–1 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium earlier this month.

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Edo PDP publicity secretary resigns, pledges support for Okpebholo

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In a statement on Thursday titled “Edo May Win”, Osa-Ogbegie said the opposition party in the state and in Nigeria has become unfocused to the extent that few weeks before the primary elections, no serious person has indicated interest in…

Obi reacts to claims he sought Bwala’s support for 2023 presidential race

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The accusation, Obi said, did not merit a response, insisting he had no dealings with Bwala and would not engage in what he described as “transactional politics.”

Reece James extends Chelsea stay with new six-year contract

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James’ previous deal was due to expire in 2028, but the club moved to secure the defender on a longer contract amid potential transfer interest ahead of the summer window.