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Africa
Dangote Refinery refutes claims on PMS export, re-importation
The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed as unfounded and misleading claims suggesting that its petroleum products…
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Local
Fully tinted vehicles not acceptable in Nigeria – I-G
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, June 23, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Olatunji Disu has said that the Nigeria…
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Lead Story
Oyo Govt. declares 16-hour curfew in Oriire, 9 other LGAs
Ibadan, June 23, 2026 Gov. Seyi Makinde has declared a 16-hour curfew in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Oyo…
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Alleged coup plot: Court orders probe of leak of evidence on social media
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, June 23, 2026 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the Department of State…
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Africa
Ghana hold England to boost World Cup hopes
Ghana produced a disciplined defensive display to earn a valuable 0-0 draw against England in their Group L World Cup…
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Africa
Afreximbank secures double honours at 2026 IABC Gold Quill Awards for excellence in strategic communications
Cairo, Egypt, 23rd June 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 2026 International…
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Local
The Sovereign Scribe: Why digital intelligence demands a transformed vessel By Isaac Megbolugbe
June 23, 2026 Article Overview Human effort alone is fundamentally insufficient to produce words that carry eternal weight. In the…
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Lead Story
Nigeria records rise in gas output
By Angela Atabo Abuja, June 23, 2026 Nigeria’s gross gas production has risen to 7.63 billion standard cubic feet per…
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Local
Lagos joins Global Under2 Coalition, reaffirms commitment to climate leadership resilience
London – 22nd June, 2026 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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Africa
Why IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu should be released from detention By Chief Emeka Asinugo
There are moments in the life of every nation when the true test of democracy can no longer be perceived…
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Local
The North, the columnist and bandits By Lasisi Olagunju
Sometimes, a matter one thinks is pregnant with an elephant delivers only a rat. Last week, I was on my…
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Local
Umuahia tanker fire: Station owner puts loss at N150m
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, June 22, 2026 The owner of Aka God Petroleum Limited, Nkwoegwu, near Umuahia, Mr Chinonso Ahamefule,…
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Local
Oluwo, Elebuibon and terror war By Lasisi Olagunju
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, recently threw a challenge at Yoruba spiritual leaders. His target was the…
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Local
Former friends could become hostile enemies By Fr. Peter Iwuala
This is a painful truth that cuts deeply into human experience, and it is one that the prophet Jeremiah knew…
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Local
Naira gains N1.34 at official market
By Grace Alegba Lagos, June 22, 2026 The Naira opened the week stronger at the official market, trading at the…
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Local
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup goals record as Argentina reach last 32
Lionel Messi made World Cup history on Monday night after scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria to become…
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Local
Bomb blast rocks Lagos commercial area, CP assures residents of safety
By Deborah Akpede Lagos, June 22, 2026 The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr. Fatai Tijani, has assured residents…
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Education
Tinubu appoints Ogundipe, ex UNILAG VC, Chairman of NUC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities…
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Local
Taipei 2026: A historic Rotary Convention and Nigeria’s moment on the global stage By Ehi Braimah
The city of Taipei, Taiwan, became the meeting point of hope, service, friendship and global leadership as over 35,000 Rotarians…
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Local
Nigeria’s shameful absence from 2026 FIFA World Cup By Martins Oloja
Football is diplomacy. It is big business. It is public relations. It is identity. But when the 48-nation World Cup kicked off…
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Local
FCC chairman congratulates customs CG on tenure extension
By Grace Abe Abuja, June 22, (2026) The Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Omidiran has congratulated…
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Africa
Afreximbank signs US$500 million term loan facility with Central Bank of Tunisia to support realisation of strategic goals
Cairo, Egypt, 22 June 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a US$500 million term loan facility with the Central…
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Local
The three-month sprint (2): Vocabulary. Concepts. Metaphors By Max Amuchie
Every serious intellectual undertaking eventually reaches a threshold where it can no longer rely entirely on inherited language. It must…
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Arts & Entertainment
UNN to unveil book on El Anatsui Africa’s most celebrated contemporary artist
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with the University Senior Staff Club, is inviting members of the academic…
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Local
Daniel Bwala on Gov Makinde, and one other story By Festus Adedayo
On Friday last week, Presidential media aide, Daniel Bwala, was on his usual binge of Villa hatchet jobs. He flew…
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