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Tinubu meets Dutch PM, says Nigeria positioned to power clean energy future of Europe, world

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President Tinubu said Nigeria offers immense opportunities across several sectors and that his administration is deepening reforms to enhance the investment climate.

Football scouts uncover “future stars” in Plateau, Kaduna

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Nura Nakargo, the coordinator for Jos North LGA centre and proprietor of Ajester Football Academy, commended the programme's structure and selection criteria

EPL: Man City close gap on Arsenal with big win over Brighton

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Pep Guardiola's men were ruthless from the start of Thursday's tie, putting the game to bed with two goals from Phil Foden either side of a Kevin De Bruyne opener.

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Tinubu mourns ex-Senate spokesperson, Ayogu Eze

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President Tinubu prayed to God Almighty to grant repose to the departed's soul and comfort to those in mourning.

Tinubu, in Netherlands, says partnerships must be transformative, translate into real gains

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President Tinubu emphasised the pivotality of stronger ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands, saying both countries must explore more creative channels of collaboration.

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Ondo Poll: Ganduje appeals to aspirants to work for APC electoral victory

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Mr Ganduje said the aspirants should not see themselves as losers because there is always a second chance.

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Navy arrests over 14 crude oil vessels in four months – Official

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The naval official informed Rivers State Governor Fubara that the Nigerian Navy has moved its training headquarters from Lagos to Port Harcourt.

Residents lament as petrol queues resurface in Abuja

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“We have abundant products. It is just a transportation glitch,” NNPC said.

Naija Star Search 2: Meet 20 contestants (PHOTOS)

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Episode 1 showcased raw talent, introducing 20 gifted contestants striving for their chance at Afrobeats stardom.

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Governor Otu suspends clan heads

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The traditional rulers were suspended for rejecting a decision of the governor.

6-year-old accidentally shot dead by 12-year-old brother in Taraba – Police

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The police say the parents of the children have been arrested

Ondo 2024: Akeredolu’s ex-deputy, Agboola, wins PDP governorship primaries

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Mr Agboola was the late governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu's deputy before falling out with his boss over his governorship ambition.

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Ex-LG boss on the run over alleged murder of lawmaker in Taraba

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The police say since the Chief Judge of the state ordered his arrest, Mr Tikari has been on the run

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Let there be light!, By Toyin Falola

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The government must see beyond the present and keep going to the roots of Nigeria’s problems, one of which is erratic power supply. It is a fundamental phenomenon, and a reasonable government should not hold it with levity if there is any…

ANALYSIS: Boko Haram factions fight each other, leave Islamic State worried

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In its quest to expand beyond north-east Nigeria, clashes between the JAS and ISWAP factions are not in the global terror group’s interests.

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Why I relocated to America – Actress Doris Simeon

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For nearly a decade, fans of actress Doris Simeon, whose roles in Yoruba films in the 2000s captivated many, continued to yearn for her on-screen brilliance.

Josplay partners Premier Records to bridge generation gap

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Josplay is an Africa-focused music streaming platform powered by AI.

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Dominican Republic 2024: Olowookere invites 25 players to camp for Burkina Faso

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Chidi, Kareem, and Moshood, the players responsible for a stunning 12-goal haul against the C.A.R, have been recalled

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Former Newswatch CEO, Ray Ekpu, loses wife

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Mr Ekpu said his wife, Uyai, died at the age of 73 after a brief illness.

DELVE: Artificial intelligence, diversity and inclusivity, By Chiamaka Okafor

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While I would love to be the one to help us all understand how we can close this gap, I am only but a student and explorer of Al and all it is doing to our lives and changing the world as we knew it or know it. All I can do is point to

Abia Assembly summons police commissioner, others over killing of businessman by officer

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The entrepreneur, Emmanuel Okocha, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, died on Friday after a police operative shot him for allegedly refusing to give a bribe.

Flights diverted as fire breaks out at Lagos airport

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“Efforts are on to ventilate the smoke from the building. In the meantime, all flight operations in Terminal 1 of MMA have been diverted to the D Wing,” FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Orah said.

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How engineer saved us from air disaster – Passenger

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The airline management said it regrets the delay in delivering timely services to its valued passengers

UPDATED: Residents flee as soldiers withdraw from Niger community after terror attack

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A Niger State government official said the withdrawal of the soldiers was in line with “administrative arrangement” for reinforcement against the terrorists.

119 inmates escape as rainstorm destroys custodial centre in Niger, 10 recaptured

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NCoS enjoined the public to look out for the fleeing inmates and report any suspicious movement to the nearest security agency

Environmentalists suggest ways to tackle land degradation, desertification in Nigeria’s 11 frontline states

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The environmentalists said Nigeria’s 11 frontline states affected by land degradation and desertification "constitute about 35 per cent of Nigeria's total land area."

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Musings on parties in turmoil, By Azu Ishiekwene

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The moment of decision for the parties may seem far off, if you count three years until the next general elections. But in politics it is not the years before the next election that count; it is the events that shape those years. And those…

Sugar in Infant Formulas: NAFDAC speaks on NESTLE products in Nigeria

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NAFDAC said unlike Cerelac, Nido, the follow-up milk formula by Nestle, was not registered in Nigeria and is not in the country’s market.

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Nigerian woman breaks Guinness World Record with longest interview marathon

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Since June 2023 when Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest cook-a-thon, many Nigerians have been making attempts at setting or breaking world records in different spheres of life.

Gunmen kill police inspector in Rivers

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Gunmen in Rivers State have recently stepped up attacks on police operatives in the oil-rich state killing many in the process.