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Breet Welcomes Lagos Style Icon Rahman Jago Onboard

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Breet, one of Nigeria’s best crypto-to-crypto trading platforms, is excited to announce the official onboarding of Rahman Jago — Lagos socialite, fashion tastemaker, and cultural icon — as the new

Iran-bound businessman arrested in Port Harcourt for ingesting 53 wraps of cocaine

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Operatives of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) have arrested a businessman, 44-year-old Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka Christian for ingesting 53 wraps of the same

One-way driver kills tricyclist in Lagos

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A fatal road accident over the weekend at Origan, Oko-Afo, along the Badagry Expressway, has claimed the life of a commercial tricycle operator following a head-on collision with a vehicle

Medical professionals from US lift Delta communities with free surgeries

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A team of over 40 medical professionals from the United States has launched a week-long free medical outreach across five communities in Delta State. The initiative, which began on June

NigComSat launches second phase of accelerator programme to boost space-tech innovation

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The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) Ltd on Sunday announced the launch of the second phase of its Accelerator Programme, saying that the programme would take place on July 18, 2025,

OYRTMA rescues passerby injured by reckless tricyclist in Ibadan

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The Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has condemned the reckless driving of a tricycle operator whose one-way movement and excessive speed led to a serious accident in Ibadan, leaving

Ex-Osun lawmaker urges Tinubu to prevent crisis over council chairmen reinstatement

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A former member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and prevent a potential crisis following the reinstatement of

2027: Aiyedatiwa declares support for Tinubu’s re-election bid

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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has pledged his full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying his economic reforms and policies are unprecedented in the history of Nigeria.

President Tinubu and June 12

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By Tunde Rahman Around this period in 1993, precisely on June 12, 1993, the day of that historic election, this writer operated in two different but mutually reinforcing capacities. While

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Delta North APC endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori, Nwoko for 2027

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…unveils leadership council amid push for Anioma State …as Okowa, Onyeme, others absent from stakeholders’ meeting The country home of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko in Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government

Katsina govt to launch literacy classes for repentant bandits

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The Katsina State Agency for Mass Education has unveiled plans to begin literacy classes for repentant bandits as part of efforts to reintegrate them into society. According to the state

Flooding: We are ready, Lagos tells residents

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The Lagos State Government at the weekend assured residents that all preparations to avert flooding disasters have been emplaced, saying there was no need for panic. The Permanent Secretary (PS),

National Hospital denies laying off doctors

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The management of the National Hospital, Abuja, has firmly denied reports suggesting that it is laying off doctors or any category of its staff, stressing that such claims are entirely

Celebrities were never icons, says Erigga

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Rapper Erigga has argued that celebrities were never true icons, but rather an illusion created by the music industry. According to Erigga, talented singers aren’t rare, but rather the ones

Monarch petitions IGP, cries out over alleged plots to raze community

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A traditional ruler in Osun State, Oba Taofeeq Osunmakinde, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the threats by suspected armed hoodlums to raze his community.

FCTA launches elderly abuse reporting channels

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has restated its commitment to protecting elderly residents from all forms of abuse, including neglect, physical, emotional, and financial exploitation. As part of renewed

Top-Performing Crypto in 2025? BlockDAG’s DeFi Rollout Challenges ETH, LINK, & XMR for the Top Spot

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Choosing the top-performing crypto involves more than chasing price spikes or reacting to news cycles. It requires a closer look at each project’s functionality, readiness, and relevance in the real

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Ijero United clinches victory at inaugural Oluye Municipal Cup

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The spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and community pride was on full display as Ijero United Football Club emerged champions of the first annual Oluye Municipal Cup, a grassroots football tournament

I had a memory loss after major accident – Actor Lekan Olatunji

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Actor Lekan Olatunji has recounted how he survived a life-threatening accident. In a recent interview, the Yoruba actor said he spent three months in the hospital with memory loss and

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First Lady emphasised role of fathers in national development

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has emphasised the vital role fathers play in shaping the future of families and the nation, calling for continued support for men to fulfill their responsibilities

Abdulsalami Abubakar is a ‘patriot of uncommon integrity’ – Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), as a “patriot of uncommon integrity,” in a heartfelt tribute commemorating the elder statesman’s 83rd birthday.

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Kamaru Usman ends four-year drought with emphatic UFC win

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After nearly four years without a win and mounting speculation about his decline, Kamaru Usman has silenced the doubters with a dominant showing at UFC Atlanta on Saturday night, reaffirming

JUST IN: Youths protest in Makurdi over killings in Benue communities

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Youths in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, stormed the streets on Sunday to protest the recent killings in Yelewata, Saidu, and other communities across the state. The demonstrators, dressed in

Davido cancels UK show at Tottenham Hotspur stadium amid production issues

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Grammy-nominated singer Davido has announced the cancellation of his upcoming performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 3rd. In a statement on Instagram, he cited unresolved issues with the

Why Niyi Akinmolayan sought my husband’s approval for ‘Elevator Baby’, by Toyin Abraham

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Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has recounted how filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan took permission from her husband, Kola Ajeyemi before shooting award-winning movie ‘Elevator Baby’. In an interview with PulseNG, Abraham

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Kudirat, Dele Giwa, Bola Ige: Soyinka calls for fresh investigation

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Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka on Saturday called for a fresh investigation into the unresolved muders, including those of Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, Dele Giwa and slain Attorney-General and Minister of

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LG polls: Lagos APC kicks off campaigns Tuesday

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State would begin campaigns for the local government elections on Tuesday. The chairmanship and councillorship polls will be held in 57 councils on

Osinbajo calls for political engagement for national transformation

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Former vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called on Nigerians, especially Christians and young people, to play vital and impactful roles in the political terrain. He made the call on

Fresh Appeal Court verdict revalidates reinstatement of council chairmen -APC chieftain

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The dismissal of a suit relisting the control of Osun State local government areas by the Court of Appeal has revalidated the reinstatement of the council chairmen, a chieftain of

PSN restates commitment to well-being of Ogun residents

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The Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Ogun State branch, Adewale Adenugba, has restated the commitment of the society to the health and well-being of the people through