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Phyna marks first anniversary of sister’s death, says ‘I’m sorry I couldn’t get you justice’
Big Brother Naija reality star Phyna has marked the first anniversary of her sister Ruth’s death, saying she is still…
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Mo Bimpe recounts exclusion from children’s celebrations before becoming a mother
Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe has recounted how she was excluded from some social gatherings because she had not become a…
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Union Bank’s alpher empowers 98 women entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship, funding
Lagos, Nigeria alpher, Union Bank of Nigeria’s dedicated proposition for women, has partnered with Zuri Circle Network (ZCN) to empower…
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IPOB gives Government 14 days to list Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal, threatens election boycott
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has given the Federal Government 14 days to ensure that the appeal against the…
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Former British PM Starmer steps down as MP
London, Sept. 1, 2026 Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as Member…
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TD Africa, HP deepen partner engagement with exclusive proximity partners event
Leading technology distributor, TD Africa, and global technology company Hewlett Packard (HP), on August 26, 2026, hosted an exclusive Proximity…
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Wike’s ally, PDP chieftain, Dan Orbih dies
A prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, has died, with his family announcing his death on…
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The Nigerian naira is trading at different rates against the United States dollar across the official foreign exchange market and…
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Akpakomiza and other stories By Paul C Nwabuikwu
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Mr Monday Okpebholo approaches the routine task of making public speeches with…
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Alake backs South-South push to unlock solid minerals wealth
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake, has pledged the Ministry’s full support to the South-South Development…
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Ideato Councils legislators hold Special Plenary on newly built Umuchima Bridge by Uzodimma
The Legislative Councils of Ideato North and Ideato South Local Government Areas of Imo State have jointly endorsed Governor Hope…
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Tinubu happy at rescue of kidnapped Corps members, others; Assures of safe travels
President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight at the rescue in Kogi State, of 21 kidnapped Nigerians, among them 15 National…
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Glory hidden in plain sight: The divine enigma of Dolly Parton By Isaac Megbolugbe
Preface: The Hermeneutics of Rhinestones Popular culture frequently demands that the sacred and the profane occupy strictly segregated spaces. We…
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Africa is already building its future By Dr. Wale Osofisan
There is a familiar way of talking about Africa in global investment circles. A young population. Vast natural resources. Rapid…
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Davido advises people to keep records when helping others
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has advised people to keep records of assistance they render to…
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Fireboy DML recounts family’s reaction to cigarette photo
Nigerian singer, Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has recounted how a social media post showing him with a…
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Ethiopia repatriates nearly 100,000 nationals abroad
Addis Ababa, Sept. 1, 2026 Ethiopia has repatriated more than 98,900 nationals facing difficult conditions abroad over the past year…
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Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel, others to attend 7th Freedom Online lecture Thursday
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, will deliver the 7th yearly lecture of Freedom Online newspaper. Theme of…
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Abia-MTN Partnership: 77% of new telecoms sites now operational — Kanu
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Sept. 1, 2026 The Abia State Government’s partnership with MTN Nigeria has achieved 77 per cent…
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When did visibility become expertise? Reflections on NBA’s 2026 conference By Ebuka Ukoh
Here is a critique of the Nigerian Bar Association’s decision to feature a popular social media influencer in a plenary…
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Tinubu welcomes 4.43% GDP growth
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Aug. 31, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s 4.43 per cent economic growth in the…
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Mutfwang: Man of the Year By Emeka Obasi
Humanity smells sweeter when one great mind takes an extraordinary step aimed at expanding bridges through destruction of walls. Plateau…
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Troops rescue 21 kidnap victims in Kogi forest operations
Rescued kidnap victims by Troops of 12 Brigade in collaboration with other security agencies on Monday in Kogi forest …
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New ECOWAS President pledges cooperation with breakaway Sahel states
By Mark Longyen Abuja, Aug. 31, 2026 New ECOWAS Commission President, Birame Diop, has pledged to deepen cooperation with Mali,…
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EFCC dismisses over 40 staff for corruption, prosecutes 5 others
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, Aug. 31, 2026 The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, says more…
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