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Local
Police arrest teen, accomplice over kidnap, murder of 5-yr-old in Enugu
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Aug. 20, 2025 The Police Command in Enugu State has detained 18-year-old Ikediekpere Obodoagu for allegedly…
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Assault: Governorship hopeful demands justice for NYSC member in Anambra
By Obinna Unaeze Awka, Aug. 19, 2025 The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate in the upcoming Anambra Governorship poll, Sir…
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Africa
Foreign affairs ministry mourns Taofik Coker’s passing
Amb. Taofik Coker, Consul-General of Nigeria in Buea, Republic of Cameroon. (NAN) By Fortune Abang Abuja, Aug. 21, 2025 The…
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Tinubu praises Nigeria’s armed forces at TICAD 9; Japanese PM pledges $5.5 billion support for Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Yokohama, Japan, lauded the Nigerian armed forces for their successes in the war…
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The Guiding and Holding Ministry of God in Christ Jesus By Isaac Megbolugbe
August 2025 Introduction The Guiding and Holding Ministry of God in Christ Jesus is a profound expression of His boundless…
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PSC approves promotion of 952 ASPs to DSPs; Decline promotion of 179; Argungu warns beneficiaries
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP) to the next rank…
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Education
Dabiri-Erewa hails Abidoye’s record-breaking UK A-Level feat
Abuja, Aug. 20, 2025 Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated 18 -year old Abiola Abidoye…
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Charter of Equity is not slogan for confusion, says Uzodimma
…I cannot handpick candidates, they must follow democratic process …Urges Owerri zone to prioritise collective interest of other zones Governor…
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TICAD9: Tinubu sets $1bn trade target
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 20, 2025 President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s participation in the Tokyo International Conference on African…
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Africa
Senegal knock Nigeria out of 2025 Afrobasket
Senegal on Wednesday ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the semifinals of the Afrobasket Championship in Luanda, Angola, with a 91-75…
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ADC rejects increase in salaries of political office holders
….Says Nigerians need pay-rise, not politicians The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised strong objections to the proposed salary increases…
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Arts & Entertainment
Doyin Abiola: A truly exceptional life and career By Bola BOLAWOLE (TUNJI BELLO)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0705 263 1058. I did not work at Concord newspapers where Dr. Doyin Abiola held sway…
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Local
Tragedy as man is electrocuted while vandalizing Aba Power infrastructure
Residents of Omuma Road, Aba, Wednesday woke up to a tragic and disturbing scene: the lifeless body of an unidentified…
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Progressive Governors’ Forum mourns passing of Mama Lydia Yilwatda
The Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has expressed deep sorrow…
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Local
Sen. Wamakko empowers constituents with motorcycles, food items, others
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto Former governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko in…
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Boko-Haram deradicalization camp: FG has not adequately compensated us – Gombe Gov.
Attah Willies, Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has complained that the Federal Government has not adequately compensated Gombe State after…
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Africa
Super Eagles B defeat Congo 2-0
By Vivian Ahanmisi Lagos, Aug. 19, 2025 Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Team B, produced a spirited performance on Tuesday evening, defeating…
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Arts & Entertainment
Government should support Media with tax incentives, relief on import duties – Soneye
Abuja, Nigeria Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has…
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Mele Kyari, ex-NNPCL GCEO’s bank accounts frozen over alleged fraud
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Aug. 19, 2025 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered the temporary freezing of…
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Macron warns against hasty Ukraine peace without security guarantees
Paris, Aug. 19, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron has cautioned against a hasty peace deal for Ukraine that lacks strong…
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Police manhunt for killers of their colleague heighten tension at Amarata in Yenagoa
The manhunt for the suspected killers of a policeman deployed for patrol in Amarata, a suburb notorious for violent cult…
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Business and Economy
Traxport, Vecturis sign investment agreement to transform freight rail in Nigeria
Traxport Rail Services Ltd, a Nigerian rail freight company focused on delivering efficient and modern logistics solutions, has announced the…
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Ukraine envoy hails unity at U.S. summit, rejects land concessions
Berlin, Aug. 19, 2025 Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, has welcomed the show of unity at the Ukraine summit…
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A Canadian Court’s verdict on Nigeria’s democracy By Ebuka Ukoh
Last week, the federal Court of Canada, presided over by Justice Sébastien Grammond, gave a ruling that has shaken more…
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Africa
UN official laments deteriorating security, humanitarian conditions in South Sudan
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 19, 2025 Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, on Monday lamented the deteriorating security…
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