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INEC extends deadline for submission of nominations for state elections to Aug. 11
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 9, 2026 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of…
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Africa
WAFCON: Super Falcons crash out; Lose to Cameroon 0-1
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja. Aug. 9, 2026 Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Sunday crashed out of the Women’s Africa Cup of…
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Education
Professor Kathryn Quigley joins New Jersey Civic Information Consortium Board
The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC) has welcomed Professor Kathryn Quigley to its Board of Directors as Rowan University’s…
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Education
NIMASA introduces new standards for seafarers’ education, training, assessment, examination, certification
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has introduced a new set of comprehensive standards for seafarers’ education, training,…
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Local
NRS Chairman Adedeji dismisses online report on Frontier Exploration Fund as sponsored fake news
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed online reports linking the NRS to an…
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Local
Willie Obiano: A good man By C. Don Adinuba
It was by no means fortuitous that when Willie Obiano, Anambra State governor from 2014 to 2022, marked his 71st…
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Local
Akwa Ibom Government announces temporary closure of Ibom Hotels for renovation
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the temporary closure of Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort from August 22, 2026,…
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Local
Chris Ngige: An authentic Igbo leader By C. Don Adinuba
As Dr Chris Ngige, former Anambra State governor, former Labour and Productivity Minister and former Senator of the Federal Republic,…
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Lead Story
Electricity restored in Aba as gas supply to Geometric Power Plant resumes
After nine days of electricity outage in the Aba Ring-fenced Area comprising nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs)…
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Faith
Imo-born priest, Rev. Fr. Ihejirika emerges World President of Catholic Media Professionals
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Aug.8, 2026 Imo-born Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Walter Ihejirika has been elected the new President of…
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Local
Abuja at 50: Redemption song for Wike By Martins Oloja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike August 8, 2026 This week’s reflection on Abuja @ 50 is…
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Local
Military rescues 363 victims, arrests scores of terrorists in 1 week – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 8, 2026 The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) rescued 363 victims and arrested scores of…
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Arts & Entertainment
Mrs. Obiageli Eze of Fountain of Glory ordained Assistant Pastor, RCCG
One of the major features of the Annual Conventions of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), is the ordination…
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Local
Otti directs removal of bottlenecks on corps members allowances
By Leonard Okachie Bende (Abia), Aug.7, 2026 Gov. Alex Otti has directed the relevant officials to remove all administrative bottlenecks…
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Local
Court remands woman for allegedly severing boyfriend’s manhood in Kano
By Ramatu Garba Kano, Aug. 7, 2026 A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano on Friday ordered the remand of a…
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Business and Economy
‘Grown Ups 3’ begins filming in New Jersey, a film-friendly state
Grown Ups 3 has begun filming in New Jersey, USA, with actors being seen in Woodbridge, Madison and Morristown.…
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Local
Reflections on APRC’s initiative to advance Dr. Goodluck Jonathan for UN Secretary-General position By Prof. (Amb.) Mondy Gold
Decades of credible historical and leadership research demonstrate that history often remembers not only the victories that nations celebrate,…
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Local
An icon, Chief Theophilus Amaraihe Nwalor of Ogbor Uvuru, Aboh Mbaise, passes on to glory in USA, at 101
The transition to eternal glory of a legend, Chief Theophilus Amaraihe Nwalor (Ekwueme 1 of Ogbor Uvuru) in Aboh Mbaise…
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Arts & Entertainment
Family announces burial arrangements for Matriarch, late Nneoma Ezinne Mrs. Joy Iwuchukwu
The family of the late Chief Brendan Ogbuagu Iwuchukwu of Umuagha, Umuezeala-Ama, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Charly Boy: ‘Leo Stan Ekeh advised me to set up Foundation and avoid activism’ By Chimezie Orisakwe
What began as the launch of a memoir evolved into an inspiring conversation on purpose, service, and health advocacy as…
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Faith
Holy Ghost Service of 74th Convention of RCCG holds today, Friday; Theme – Mountain Movers
The Holy Ghost Service of the 74th Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), with the theme,…
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Local
Come to Niger Delta, NDDC boss urges investors
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has urged public and private organisations to…
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Business and Economy
Abia Govt. acquires additional 20 electric buses, warns against traffic violations
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Aug. 6, 2026 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has inaugurated an additional 20 electric buses for…
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Lead Story
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan bows out of UN Secretary General race
Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has decided not to contest to occupy the soon to be vacant office…
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Local
Prof Bart Nnaji as a sports superstar By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Prof Bart Nnaji is globally renowned for his revolutionary innovations in robotics, e-Design and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He has served…
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