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NIGERIA DAILY: “FG’s Cheaper Transport Plan Won’t Benefit Us In The Villages” — Nigerians
Download Here: Every day, millions of Nigerians grapple with the high cost of transportation following the removal of fu…
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FG targets 20,000 annual medical school admissions, plans six-zone simulation centres
The Federal Government has set a target of increasing annual admissions into medical schools to 20,000 within the next t…
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Corruption, others reducing confidence in police — study
A new study has found that corruption and misconduct among police officers are significantly reducing public confidence …
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Abandoned newborn found alive in Benue forest
A newborn baby girl, allegedly abandoned in a carton shortly after birth, has been rescued alive by a passerby at Ashar …
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Nestoil’s Scorpio drilling deploys $28m rig, boosts OML 42 oil output
Nestoil Group, through its strategic business unit Scorpio Drilling International, has completed workover operations on …
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NUPRC reaffirms sole oversight powers over host community funds
…says registered HCDT now 172 The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has insisted that monitori…
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WORLD IN BRIEF:Swiss rave shooting leaves one dead, Kenya traders protest import duty hike, South Africa secures $405m NDB loans and other stories
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island The United States has struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, marking…
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Oyo deepens engagement with industries, reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare, business growth
The Oyo State Government has renewed its commitment to strengthening the industrial sector through sustained engagement …
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Presidency spends N37.6bn on trips
The Presidency’s domestic and foreign travel-related expenditure has gulped N37.64 billion in three years, an analysis o…
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14,500 missing in N’East as families groan
As the world marked the International Day of the Disappeared, families across Nigeria’s North-East continue to live with…
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Modular refineries flop despite subsidy removal
Three years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed the petrol subsidy with a promise to free resources, attract inves…
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Concerns as INEC unveils gov’ship candidates’ list
Candidates and stakeholders across various political platforms in the country have been put on edge as the Independent N…
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How I lost 2 grandchildren to diphtheria in 1wk – Grandma
A grandmother in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Fatimatu Abdullahi, has narrated how diphtheria claimed the lives of he…
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Why I parted ways with Kwankwaso – Hanga
The Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Rufai Sani Hanga, has disclosed that his decision to part way…
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2027: Gombe APM candidates meet national leaders, strategise for victory
The Gombe State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Dr. Lamela L. Silas, and his running mate,…
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Not just another security strategy document
Another document will soon join the crowded field of materials on Nigeria’s national security strategy as the Presidenti…
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Where else should President Tinubu spend his vacation?
When President Ahmed Bola Tinubu departed for London on Wednesday last week to spend two weeks of his annual leave, ther…
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At 78: The patriotism that sets Dr. Sule Lamido apart
In an era of political fluidity, Dr. Sule Lamido possess a rare combination of empathy, long-term vision, and resilience…
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Fuel Subsidy: The debate Nigeria never finished
For three years, Nigerians have been told to endure the pain of fuel subsidy removal because the country could no longer…
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Officers detained over death of commercial driver
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of an officer, CPL Alfred Louis, and members of h…
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Police recover GPMG, AK-47 in Plateau
The Police Command in Plateau State has recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) and an AK-47 rifle during an oper…
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No default since adoption of T+1 settlement – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said the adoption of the one-day transaction settlement cycle, known as…
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Firms partner on Dei-Dei market phase two
Exclusive Shelters has partnered with Urban Shelters Infrastructure Limited to develop Phase Two of the Dei-Dei Ultra-Mo…
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Nigerian ports’ cargo rises 12.3%, vessels up 14.4% in Q2 2026
The Federal Government’s ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector are beginning to yield results, with the Nigerian …
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Dangote rejects $38bn wealth ranking, says refinery crosses $40bn
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, has dismissed recent estimates of his persona…
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N1.36trn electricity unpaid in 2025 – Report
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stated N1.36trn worth of electricity was lost and unpaid for i…
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Nestoil invests $28m to boost crude oil output
Nestoil Group has successfully deployed one of its rigs, the Pathfinder 500, completing workover operations on two produ…
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NASENI empowers Lagos residents with clean cookstoves, others
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has distributed clean cookstoves, solar home sys…
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FG eyes N3trn renewable energy investment through new company
For years, unreliable electricity has remained one of the less visible constraints on the quality of education, research…
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The Prince on a Hill
“Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin A Peculia…
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What to know about diaspora mortgage loan for Nigerians
Amidst growing concerns for affordable housing in the country, the federal government has launched an initiative targete…
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Media Trust gets editors-at-large
Media Trust Group, publishers of Daily Trust, owners of Trust TV, Trust Radio and other titles, has appointed three prof…
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APM, CSOs demand release of FBI report on Tinubu
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the United States authorities to rel…
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State electricity markets hit bankability wall as investors hold back
Nigeria’s landmark decentralisation of its electricity market is struggling to mobilise the billions of dollars required…
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Saha: Osimhen waiting for Man United call
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha claims Victor Osimhen is still waiting for a call from the Premier League cl…
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APC Chairman: Atiku’s Subsidy Plan Will Kill Minimum Wage
The proposed return of petrol subsidy could plunge Nigeria back into the fiscal difficulties associated with the policy …
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Dangote threatens supply freeze to importing marketers over quality fears
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting sales of Premium Motor Spirit to major marketer…
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President Tinubu takes fight against xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks in S’Africa to AU
…Says enough is enough, demands urgent action to sustain Africa’s solidarity President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, formally…
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Senegal’s $7.1m sickle cell drug push targets six African markets
Senegal is stepping up efforts to reduce Africa’s dependence on imported medicines with a $7.1 million pharmaceutical pr…
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Mutfwang: Hisbah not allowed in Plateau
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has directed an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operatin…
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Atiku: No good father heads for airport when his house is on fire
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has tackled President Bola Tinubu for embarking on overseas trip while the country …
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Bellingham, Mbappe fire Real Madrid to 4-0 win over Malaga
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the La Liga season under Jose …
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NEDC Partners Adamawa ADP to Support Farmers
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) in partnership with the Adamawa Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) ha…
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2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing its candidates
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of systematically…
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Adamawa Government Reaffirms Commitment To Livestock Development
The Adamawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in the livestock sub-sector as part of efforts t…
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Adamawa At 35: The land of beauty reborn under governor Fintiri
On August 27, 1991, Adamawa State was carved out of the old Gongola State. 35 years later, the state christened “The Lan…
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Barau Attends World Hausa Day Celebration in Ghana
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, was in Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, where he…
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Fityanul Islam Is A Partner In Peaceful Coexistence—Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that collaboration between members of Fityanul Islam First Aid Group and secu…
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Dangote Refinery: Nigerians recount days of long fuel queues
It is exactly 726 days (September) since the Dangote Petroleum Refinery officially announced the commencement of Premium…
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Fernandes leads Manchester United to first EPL win of the season
Captaian Bruno Fernandes scored a hattrick to lead Manchester United to a comeback victory for its first league win of t…
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Europe vacation: Tinubu went to refuel, says aide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Nigeria on a three-week vacation to Europe as part of his annual leave. Address…
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La Liga: Four-goal Real Madrid sweep aside Malaga
Real Madrid scored three first half goals to defeat Malaga in their Spanish La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu. Goal…
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Fernandes hat-trick fires Man United to 5-2 comeback win over Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United recovered from a goal down to thrash Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old rea…
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Xenophobia: Tinubu reports South Africa to AU, demands action
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally reported the xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other natio…
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Farmers Killed in Fresh Attack on Sokoto Communities
Suspected bandits have killed five farmers and injured five others in a fresh attack on two communities in Rabah Local G…
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ADC challenges Yari, APC as Nigerians battle rising costs
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’…
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2027: APM Demands Release of FBI Report on Tinubu
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has called on the United States authorities to make public the findings in the report …
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Climate change threatens millions with displacement in Central Africa, says IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Central African Forest Commission (COMIFAC) have entered into…
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Plateau resident: I lost 2 grandchildren to Diphtheria in one week
As diphtheria continues to claim the lives of many Nigerians, a grandmother in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Fatimatu …
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Nigeria’s biggest container terminal records 6% growth in export volumes in H1
Export volumes through APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, grew six percent in the first half of …
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Philips backs Tinubu’s NFF reforms, urges stakeholder support
Shina Philips, the founder and president of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s reforms of the …
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Inside Tinubu’s Plan to Cut Transport Fares
This video examines the Tinubu administration’s plan to reduce transport fares from October 1 through the use of Compres…
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Why Borgu And Other Niger Kingdoms Are Falling Under Jagaban
This video examines the growing insecurity in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, a region where President Bola …
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FACT CHECK: Is Nigeria’s National Assembly World’s Busiest Parliament?
This video fact checks the claim that Nigeria’s National Assembly is the busiest parliament in the world. It examines th…
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Drug abuse: Kano to establish rapid response centre, rehabilitate 10,000 users
The Kano State Government has commenced plans to establish a rapid response centre and take at least 10,000 drug users o…
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Diphtheria: Kano gov’t takes active case search to communities with reported deaths
The Kano State Government has taken its diphtheria response directly to communities in Rano Local Government Area follo…
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Plateau: Troops neutralise suspected terrorist, recover rifles, ammunition
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered weapons and other military-relat…
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NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn worth of ‘Jihadi drug’ in Ghana soap at Lagos airport
…As traffickers abandon N4.6b worth of drugs at Lagos airport Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (ND…
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USA-based Nigerian lady backs UNIZIk visually impaired students with assistive academic tools
Chiadika Eleh, a Nigerian 23 year-old lady graduate of University of Pennsylvania, USA with passion for accessibility, h…
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Benue varsity student hospitalised after roommate poured hot mixture on her
A 200-level Political Science student of the Father Moses Orshio Adasu University in Makurdi (MOAUM), Rose Adikwu, has b…
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Beauty in the Motherland sets to enthral Africa in Lagos
Beauty in the Motherland (BITML) is set to return to Lagos in 2026. This year’s edition is riding on the read more Beaut…
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Africa fintech growth must be matched by resilient infrastructure – Belema CEO
Africa’s fintech revolution can only achieve sustainable growth if the infrastructure powering digital transactions is r…
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Five filmmakers inch closer to history at NLNG’s inaugural creative arts prize
Five documentary films have emerged as finalists for the inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA) on August 25, …
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AFAN Mourns Former National President Faskari
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed grief over the death of its former National President, Archi…
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How a Christian built Juma’at Mosque in Plateau
Peter Ibrahim Gyendyeng, a Christian resident of Plateau State, has built a Juma’at Mosque in Gana Ropp community of Bar…
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Chelsea sign Argentina Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa
Chelsea Sign Argentina Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez From Aston Villa Chelsea have announced the signing of Argentina int…
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Victim flees as abductors fall into deep sleep
Idowu Alade, a 55-year-old victim, escaped from the hideout of his captors in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, w…
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Kaduna Will Be Home Of Sports In Nigeria—Commissioner
Governor Uba Sani is determined to make Kaduna State the preferred sports destination in Nigeria, by rebuilding faciliti…
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Shops, goods destroyed as fire razes Abuja market
A major fire outbreak has destroyed several shops at Eda Plaza, a building materials market, in the Jabi area of Abuja. …
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Tinubu Embarks on 3-Week European Leave Amid 2027 Campaign
President Bola Tinubu has commenced a three-week leave to Europe. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Info…
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Afreximbank picks jury for $20,000 CANEX publishing prize
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed a three-member jury for the 2026 CANEX Prize for Publishing, …
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NBA’s new president vows to defend Constitution, judicial integrity
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, the newly inaugurated president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has promised to upho…
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Abuja filling stations increase petrol pump prices
Many filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (…
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N4.65Trn recapitalisation: Are banks financing Nigeria’s economy or government?
Five months after the Central Bank of Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation window closed, Nigerians are justified in askin…
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Three shot dead as gunmen abduct traditional title holder in Kano
Three people have been killed, five others injured and the Sarkin Noma of Kano State, Alhaji Yusuf Nadabo Chiromawa, abd…
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Eze, Ifowodo, Oburumu in the race for the $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026
The field has narrowed, and the race for the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature has reached a decisive stage, with read m…
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UNIMED emerges top 5 in technology challenge with Edu Sign AI
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has recorded a major breakthrough in the West African innovatio…
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DSS Wants Sowore’s Trial Shifted Beyond 2027 Presidential Election
The Department of State Services (DSS) has instructed its private counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, to take steps to seek …
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Adamawa ADC crisis: Omar Suleiman calls on Atiku to withdraw Modibbo endorsement
Omar Suleiman, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, has called on former Vi…
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Yoruba Youth Council visits Ooni, says October summit will provide cultural preservation, others
As part of preparations for the forthcoming Yoruba Youth Summit 2026, scheduled to hold on October 15, 2026 read more Yo…
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Nigeria must turn its music boom into a bigger economic engine – Onyeabor
In this interview with KENNETH ATHEKAME, Charles Onyeabor, son of late Nigerian electronic music pioneer, William Onyeab…
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Between Awolowo, Tinubu and Obasanjo: A Yoruba political inquiry for a nation in search of balance
In every epoch of Yoruba political history, certain leaders emerge whose philosophies do more than shape electoral outco…
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Abducted corps member: Kidnappers demand N20m ransom
Gunmen who abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) three days ago have demanded N20 million ransom e…
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Enikanolaiye reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to OIC as strategic platform for solidarity, peace
Sola Enikanolaiye, minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Organisation of Isl…
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Prevent release of my FBI, DEA records, Tinubu tells US Court
President Bola Tinubu has asked a United States federal court to block the further release of records linked to past inv…
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Filmhouse honors brave guards, steps up security after Lekki attack
Filmhouse Group has announced security enhancements across all its locations and paid tribute to two frontline guards fo…
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Faskari, former AFAN president, dies in Turkey
Architect Kabir Ibrahim Faskari, former President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and Poultry Associati…
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Ex-IGP’s name missing as INEC releases list of Nasarawa gov’ship candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list of governorship candidates for the Nasarawa S…
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Yari: Subsidy can’t return, anyone promising it is deceiving Nigerians
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected calls for a return of petrol subsidy, warning Nigerians against politic…
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Why Adidas, Puma walked away from Nigerian football — Pinnick
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has revealed how alleged backdoor dealings and damaged …
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PHOTOS: Emir Sanusi leads maiden Maulud durbar in Kano
The Kano Emirate Council on Saturday staged its first-ever Maulud durbar to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (P…
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Customs’ new frontier: Technology, revenue and the future of Nigeria’s trade
For an agency that sits at the intersection of trade, taxation and national security, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) …
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Mourinho backs Mbappe for Ballon d’Or award
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has backed Kylian Mbappe to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, arguing that the award should r…
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Katsina opens fibre optic market to investors
The Katsina State Government has commenced the rollout of fibre optic services to consumers as a measure to expand acces…
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Liverpool agree £123m Barcola deal with PSG
Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement to sign France forward Bradley Barcola from European champions Paris Sain…
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Iraola escapes Anfield defeat as Munoz rescues Liverpool draw
Andoni Iraola was denied victory in his first home game as Liverpool manager as Victor Muñoz’s late strike salvaged a re…
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Kano sets up c’ttee to contain diphtheria outbreak
The Kano State Government has constituted a special committee to coordinate efforts to contain the reported outbreak of …
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Shettima Departs Abuja For AU Summit In Angola
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinub…
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Zamfara: Police Rescue 9 Travellers After Gun Battle With Bandits
The police in Zamfara State have confirmed suspected bandits’ attack on the Gusau-Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe Local …
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CITN Lagos chairman targets stronger professional capacity, member engagement
The Lagos and District Society of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) is set to prioritise professiona…
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Lagos makes new investment in waste mgt, deploys 220 compactor trucks
The Lagos State Government is deepening investment in waste management with deployment of 220 newly acquired compactor …
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Firm expands organic food production, targets global market
All Organic Farms Limited, a Nigerian food processing company, is expanding its organic food production capacity with pl…
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Gov Oborevwori Commissions 110-Office Complex for NYSC, NCS, Others
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has commissioned a multi-million-naira 110-office administrative complex const…
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Liverpool remain winless in EPL with Forest draw
Liverpool rallied from a goal down twice to force a 2-2 draw at home to Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League …
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JAMB extends deadline for acceptance of previous admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission from 2021…
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Obi, Kwankwaso Movement rejects merger, warns against removal of DG
The OK Movement, a platform to mobilise support for Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi,…
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Immigration/NSCDC recruitment: FG releases dates for oral interview
The Civil Defence, Correction, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has called on successful shortlisted applica…
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Plateau govt, ADC lock horns over N10bn expenditure
The Plateau State government and the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) are bickering over alleged N10.11 bill…
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US set to take control of major portion of Venezuelan oil wealth
By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Eric Martin The US is set to take majority control over a huge amount of read more US set to ta…
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Taraba: Police arrest suspected female traffickers, rescue 3 girls
Two women have been arrested by the police in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, for allegedly attempting to traffic thr…
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SMA Gold rallies APC leaders, candidates in Badagry ahead of 2027 elections
Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, popularly known as SMA Gold, a former Lagos State governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Co…
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Niger: Coup fear as Gunshots rock Presidential palace, airport
Gunfire and explosions were heard in parts of Niamey, Niger’s capital, early Saturday, with reports of heavy shooting ar…
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Explainer: Nigeria is getting its second chance with global investors after hard reset
…Africa’s most populous country scored a rare double with an index return and ratings boost this week For the most read…
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Explainer: Nigeria is getting its second chance with global investors after hard reset
…Africa’s most populous country scored a rare double with an index return and ratings boost this week For the most read…
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Kwara reunites 146 Woro kidnap victims with families, provides N80m cash support
The Kwara State Government on Friday reunited 146 victims of the Woro community kidnapping with their families after 21 …
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Tears For a Titan: Tributes rain on legendary NLC scribe, Ugboaja as he bows out
…Union vows befitting farewell for late labour strategist The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has been thrown into mournin…
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2027: Atiku will defeat Tinubu without opposition coalition — Bolaji Abdullahi
Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that Atiku Abubaka…
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Youths arrested over post on Borno LG’s allocation released after Daily Trust report
Three youths arrested in Shani Local Government Area of Borno State over a Facebook post on the council’s N3.11 billion …
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Nigerian doctors want to stay but can’t, says NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association has said many Nigerian doctors want to remain in the country but are being forced to le…
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10 most welcoming cities in the world, according to a new study
A new study has ranked 200 cities around the world based on factors including safety, visa access, English proficiency, …
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10 countries where more people speak English fluently
English is spoken across much of the world, but some countries have developed levels of proficiency that may not match r…
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Nigeria’s outlook lifted to ‘positive’ by Moody’s on reform gains
Moody’s on Friday revised Nigeria’s outlook to “positive” from “stable”, citing the country’s improved ability to withst…
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Odedina on building Grubspot into a business beyond its founder
Funmilayo Odedina is a food and hospitality entrepreneur and the CEO of Grubspot, a Lagos-based food and hospitality bra…
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Subsidy: Between Tinubu, Atiku, Obi
The removal of petrol subsidy by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has become one of the most consequenti…
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2027: Inside the battleground states
As campaigns for presidential and National Assembly elections commenced, major political parties have, as part of their …
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How Nigerians pay more to stay alive
For years, the familiar approach to health care for many Nigerians was simple – wait until illness strikes, then look fo…
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It’s a blessing being a Nigerian – Chief Isaac Shaahu
Chief Isaac Shaahu is one of the few surviving politicians from the First Republic. He was a member of the Northern Hous…
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Fuel subsidy and 2027 election: Policy reversal or political strategy?
The ongoing debate over fuel subsidy has become one of the major economic and political issues ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 p…
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Job seekers to freelancers: How young Nigerians are embracing digital space
The notification came after weeks of persistence. It was a modest contract worth just $15 to write a 1,000-word blog pos…
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Stop gas flaring, perpetuating illegality for petro-naira
Until recently, two of the fiscal dispensations that mirrored Nigeria’s penchant for profligacy and waste were the fuel …
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What Nigerians say about subsidy
The debate over fuel subsidy in Nigeria continues to generate debates among Nigerians. While some believe that bringing …
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Abuja’s floods are not mere natural
The 2026 rainy season has once again exposed the fragility of Abuja’s urban planning and governance. While the intensity…
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Questions over ranching, grazing reserves
Despite many policy directives by the federal government aimed at eliminating open grazing in the country, the persisten…
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MAAUN founder donates vehicle to Northwest University VC
The President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, on Friday paid a working visit to Northwe…
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How the natural course of destiny works
The belief that whatever happens to one is determined by fate is called “destiny.” Belief in destiny, whether good or ba…
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One year after, FG yet to resume national library construction
More than a year after the federal government announced that construction of Nigeria’s long-abandoned National Library h…
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We can contribute more to food security, employment – Kakanda monarch
Dr Faruk Muhammad Kakanda, an engineer, is the 23rd Agankyu of Kakanda. In this interview he spoke on the history of the…
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Xenophobia: SA-based Nigerian lawyer commends FG’s evacuation efforts, urges further action
A South Africa-based Nigerian lawyer, Ugochukwu Anyiam, has called on the Federal Government to intensity efforts to eva…
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WhatsApp to start charging businesses for customer replies from October
Businesses that rely on WhatsApp to communicate with customers will face a new operating cost from October 1, 2026, as r…
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Our borders already open, Presidency replies Atiku
The Presidency has reacted to the recent declaration by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (A…
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Nigerian businesses to pay for WhatsApp messages from October
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, is set to introduce per-message charges for certain business communications sent t…
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Fake agencies: Tinubu orders Forensic Audit of MDAs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oye…
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Panic in Jos as man jumps off bridge into water
A middle-aged man was on Friday rescued after jumping into the water from the British American Bridge in Jos North read …
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BBNaija: What the numbers really say
Until just a week ago, I was indifferent to the social media noise about Big Brother Naija (BBNaija, for short) read mor…
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Many Feared Abducted as Bandits Attack Travellers in Zamfara
Many travellers were feared abducted after bandits blocked the Gusau-Funtua highway, less than a kilometre from Tsafe to…
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I’ll reopen Nigeria’s borders, develop southern ports to revive trade – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has promised …
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Youths protest alleged killing of UNIPORT graduate by police
Some youths have staged a protest in the Agip/Ada George axis of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State over t…
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3 youths allegedly arrested for posting Borno LG’s FAAC allocation on Facebook
Three youths in Shani Local Government Area of Borno State, Salihu Yahaya, Haruna Mohammed and Muhammed Mallum, have all…
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Why Abdulaziz Yari Is Tinubu’s Masterstroke for 2027
In politics, victories are often credited to candidates, but history teaches that behind every successful presidential c…
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Family kicks as DSS rearrests Miyetti Allah leader after release from EFCC
Operatives of the Department of State Service, on Friday, whisked away the national president of the Miyetti Allah Kauta…
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Yobe LG Vice Chair Allegedly Assaulted By Soldiers
The Vice Chairman of Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, Abubakar Muhammad Nur, has alleged that soldiers of the…
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FG recognises Benin-Asaba Expressway as emergency, orders immediate repair
Apparently rattled by public outcry over the poor condition of the Benin-Asaba Expressway, in which motorists were trapp…
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NECA condoles NLC over demise of general secretary
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has condoled with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the famil…
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Tinubu links Nigeria’s economic ambitions to stronger national security
President Bola Tinubu has declared that securing the lives and property of Nigerians remains non-negotiable, stressing t…
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Tinubu is a lion with horns, opposition must unite to oust him — Donald Duke
Donald Duke, presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has warned opposition parties against underes…
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AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Inflation diverges as Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Rwanda see key economic shifts
Across Africa this week, the economic picture remained mixed as some countries made progress in taming inflation while o…
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Troops kill 2 terrorists, recover 2 AK-47 rifles, motorcycles in Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed two terrorists and recovered two AK-47 ri…
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KASU Management Begs ASUU to Suspend Strike
The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), KASU B…
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Man rescued after jumping off bridge in Plateau
A middle-aged man was rescued on Friday after reportedly jumping into the water from the British American Bridge in Jos …
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NPC Chairman, Aminu Yusuf, dies after prolonged illness
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, is dead. A source within the commission told D…
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Atiku: I have evidence Tinubu is 90 years old
Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar…
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Law profession no longer noble, says VDM
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticised Nigeria’s legal profession, s…
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FULL LIST: Nigerians on fresh US Deportation List
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added 10 Nigerians to its “Worst of the Worst” register of c…
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ASUP Seeks Probe Into Alleged N1.3bn Unremitted Pension Deductions at Mubi Poly
Academic Staff Union Of Polytechnics (ASUP) of the Federal Polytechnic Mubi chapter, Adamawa State, has urged the Federa…
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NE group reject call to remove Ali Modu from Tinubu’s re-election Campaign team
Abba Chamma Habib, the Chairman of the Northeast Coalition for Truth, Justice and Responsible Leadership (NECTJRL), has …
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N10bn campaign cap tests INEC’s ability to police 2027 spending
…bigger donation limits, third-party spending and digital campaigns raise fresh concerns Nigeria’s new N10 billion presi…
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APC LG chairman shot dead in Kogi
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon. Ishaq Yunusa, ha…
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Facts behind the figures: Where Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race will be won
The Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election will not simply be decided by which candidate is the most popular nationally. T…
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Umahi orders arrest of Hartland MD over abandoned Asaba-Onitsha road
David Umahi, the minister of works, has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Nigeria Limited over the…
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Nigeria’s care economy belongs in policy, not just household budgets
Before most Nigerians begin their working day, millions of women have already prepared meals, bathed children, organised…
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Kaduna Institute Will Provide Nigeria’s Skilled Labour—Minister
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has said that the importation of skilled labour from West African and …
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Inside Tinubu’s Plan to Cut Transport Fares
Transportation costs may begin to ease from October 1 if a new Federal Government plan to cut the cost of running commer…
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Enitan seeks support, says no individual can transform civil service alone
The newly appointed Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, has called on Permane…
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Report: Zamfara records highest kidnap rate in 1 year
Zamfara State recorded 236 kidnapping incidents involving 1,921 victims between July 2025 and June 2026, but security …
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Cholera cases decline but outbreak not over — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said cholera cases have declined significantly from the…
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Diphtheria: Kano gov’t disputes claim of 50 deaths, says only 2 recorded in Rano
The Kano State Government has refuted claims by a lawmaker that 50 children died from diphtheria outbreak in Rano Local …
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Reflections on Nigeria’s Public Health Administration: A Tribute to Dr Oluwatoyin Salawu
Public health is, at its heart, about protecting communities before illness becomes a crisis. It is about preventing dis…
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Atiku to Tinubu: Nigerians need cheaper fuel, not last-minute transport promises
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s l…
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Corps members abducted in Kogi
Some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been abducted in Kogi State. The corps members who were ret…
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Radda rewards top BUK medical students with N7m, laptops, scholarships
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has gifted N7 million, three laptops and postgraduate scholarships to t…
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Over 1,500 People Missing in Yobe – ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is following up on more than 1,500 cases of missing persons …
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Fashola: What Nigeria must do to tackle insecurity
Former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has called for a radical and comprehensive approach to tackli…
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P&ID case would have crippled Nigeria’s economy – Fagbemi
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), said the controversial Proc…
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Onoh laments exclusion of South East in N610bn infrastructure approval
The Chairman of forum of former members of Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has criticised the Federal G…
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Atiku vows to end insecurity in one year if elected
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said he would end insecurity in Nig…
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BOI’s N250bn bond opens new chapter for development finance in Nigeria
The Bank of Industry’s N250 billion maiden domestic bond is more than a successful capital-market debut. Its oversubscri…
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Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll nears 400 as rescuers search for 1,400 missing
Rescue teams waded through mud on Thursday searching for more than 1,400 people missing after flash floods and landslide…
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Nigeria, China host food festival to deepen ties
Nigeria and China are expanding their longstanding diplomatic relations beyond trade and infrastructure, using food, tou…
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US to withdraw 200 troops from Nigeria after counterterrorism gains
The United States is preparing to withdraw about 200 military personnel deployed to Nigeria earlier this year to support…