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King Charles hosts Nigerians ahead of Tinubu’s historic UK visit

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King Charles III welcomed members of the Nigerian diaspora in the UK on Wednesday evening in a pre-visit reception ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state

Tracy Ohiri: Businesswoman makes u-turn on s£xual allegations against Umahi

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Businesswoman Tarcy Ohiri has withdrawn her earlier claims of sexual harassment and unpaid contract against Dave Umahi. In a video statement on Wednesday, Ohiri said

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TUCWC celebrates women, calls for gender equality, economic justice

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The Trade Union Congress (TUC) Nigeria Women Commission marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a call for greater inclusion of women in leadership, equal

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Bayelsa state: Anticipation as athletes, fitness enthusiasts gear up for Yenagoa City 10km International race

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Bayelsa state is set to host elite runners from across Nigeria and around the world as the Yenagoa City 10KM International Race takes center stage

2027: Do your e-registration, Ihedioha urges ADC faithful in Imo

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Former governor of Imo state, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, has urged members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to go and do their online registration in order

Rep gives FAAN 2 weeks to recover over N18.98bn debt owe by foreign airlines

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Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says foreign airlines Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, Royal Air Maroc,

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Troops repel ISWAP attack in Goniri, kill senior commander

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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists in Goniri, Yobe state, killing over 20 fighters, including a senior commander.

Fubara swears in 5 commissioners, mum on 4 others

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday swore in five commissioners approved by the state House of Assembly to join his new cabinet. Speaking after

Court adjourns hearing on Walida Abdulhadi’s release

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A Federal High Court in Dutse has adjourned the hearing of a case seeking the unconditional release of Walida Abdulhadi and her reunion with her

Flutterwave backs Tiwa Savage Music Foundation to champion African creative talent

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Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced its strategic partnership with the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, marking a landmark commitment to investing in African

Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC, others

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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State against the

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Daniel Daga: Norwegian Court sentences former Flying Eagles captain to prison

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Former captain of Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Nigeria national under-20 football team (Flying Eagles), Daniel Daga, has been sentenced to six months in prison

Wadie Jary: Former Tunisa FA President hospitalised

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Former president of the Tunisian Football Federation, Wadie Jary, has been admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital in Tunis, Tunisia, following a

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Court jails man 18 years for raping wife’s 15-year-old niece

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A Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, Wednesday jailed a 48- year – old engineer , Christopher Ajubie 18 years for having unlawful

School building collapses after emergency evacuation, Lagos launch probe

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The Lagos state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has confirmed that a four-storey school building housing Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College in Aguda,

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University of Maiduguri matriculates 6,553 students

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The Vice Chancellor of University of Maiduguri, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, has said the institution matriculated 6,553 students for 2025/2026 academic session. Mele who

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Kaduna prepares KADVIS for state police, commences specialised training

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The Kaduna state government has begun positioning the Kaduna State Vigilance Service(KADVIS) as a potential foundation for the proposed state police structure as constitutional discussions

Troops foil multiple coordinated terrorists’ attacks in Borno

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Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has successfully defeated multiple coordinated attacks launched by ISWAP terrorists on military

Jigawa partners India’s NDDB to boost dairy development

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The Jigawa state government has announced plans to partner with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) of India to strengthen livestock development and expand dairy

WHO raises alarm as 42% Africans suffer oral diseases

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) Wednesday expressed worry over the increase of oral diseases, which have affected 42 percent of the African population in 2021,

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Senate confirms Oyedele as Minister

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The Senate Wednesday confirmed appointment of Professor Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. Confirmation of appointment of Oyedele by the Senate followed close

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21 days after presidential assent, NASS amends Electoral Act, makes crucial addition

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Three weeks after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the amended Electoral Act into law, the National Assembly has amended the Act, specifically to prohibits politicians

Senate passes FCT’s N2.2trillion 2026 budget for second

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The Senate Wednesday passed for second reading, the N2.2trillion 2026 budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Passage of the appropriation bill for second

International Women’s Day: Give to gain

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As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, we wish to activate its message with the 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” which reminds us that empowerment is

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Certificate disparity: CSOs protest delay in handling of deputy speaker’s case

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Worried by the failure of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) is handling the allegation of inconsistencies regarding the Deputy Speaker of the House of

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Sexual harassment: UniAbuja moves to strengthen reporting framework

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The University of Abuja has assured that the institution is taking steps to establish a clear reporting and disciplinary framework to address cases of sexual

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2027: Wike-led PDP set for convention, Turaki’s BoT rallies support, Makinde adamant

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The legal fracas and intra-party wrangling facing the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) persisted Tuesday as both the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike-led faction and

140 troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury – Pentagon

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The Pentagon said Tuesday that about 140 U.S. service members have been wounded during 10 days of sustained attacks tied to the Iran conflict. Chief

Uncertainty deepens over Iran as U.S., Israeli attacks continue

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American and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran that killed the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting retaliatory strikes across the region, are the latest

Americans divided along party lines on U.S- Iran War – Polls

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Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition