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Train derailment: 6 sustain injuries, no fatalities – NSIB
By Gabriel Agbeja Abuja, Aug. 26, 2025 The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that six persons sustained injuries…
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Western U.S. wildfires prompt emergency declarations
Sacramento (U.S.), Aug. 26, 2025 Western U.S. states are battling multiple fast-spreading wildfires, with several regions under states of emergency…
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Peter Obi and St. Philomena By Emeka Obasi
Politicians must know when to draw the line between terminological inexactitudes and fact. I was born at St. Philomena Hospital,…
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Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to deliver Keynote at African Energy Week 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 21, 2025 Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been confirmed to speak at this year’s edition…
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Soyinka pushes Nigeria-Brazil cultural exchange
By Muhyideen Jimoh Brasilia, Aug. 26, 2025 Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka on Monday met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio…
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People, privations and public policy priorities [3] By UGO ONUOHA
THE buzz recently was media headlines that the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, had endorsed…
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Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil: Air Peace to begin direct flight from Lagos to Sao Paulo
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace will soon begin a direct flight from Lagos to the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo.…
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Abdulsalami Abubakar, Obasanjo set for CARE365 health hub unveiling in Abuja
Abujah Racheal Abuja, Aug. 25, 2025 Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside other eminent leaders and global health experts are expected…
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Africa must take ownership of its security – Amina Mohammed
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 25, 2025 United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has charged African defence chiefs to take…
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Prophet El Buba: That stance alone remains priceless By Emeka Asinugo
In a country where religion and ethnicity often define the identity of citizens and ultimately shape their national destiny, Prophet…
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Tinubu receives full military honours in Brazil
By Muhyideen Jimoh Brasilia, Aug. 25, 2025 President Bola Tinubu received a full military welcome on Monday during his official…
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Osimhen scores first Galatasaray goal in 4-0 win
Victor Osimhen opened his scoring account for Galatasaray as the Turkish champions thrashed Kayserispor 4-0 to keep their perfect start…
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‘ADC is a mere distraction’ By Lasisi Olagunju
Yesterday, someone asked me to give my current impression of that coalition party called the ADC. I asked if the…
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Afreximbank joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Diamond Partner amid African financing drive
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 25, 2025 Multilateral financial institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has joined this year’s African…
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Death of world’s nicest judge By Lasisi Olagunju
He was just a municipal court judge in a US city. Some years ago, he was asked: “In your 38…
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President Tinubu arrives Brazil to begin state visit; Received with full military honors (See pictures)
President Bola Tinubu arrived on Monday in Brasília, Brazil, to commence a state visit. President Tinubu, who flew in from…
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ADC seeks state of emergency in Katsina, Zamfara over massacre of worshippers
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 24, 2025 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for an immediate declaration of a…
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Tinubu’s Brazil visit strategic, game changer in economy diversification – Presidency
By Muhyideen Jimoh Brasilia, Aug. 25, 2025 The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil is…
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Remembering Nigeria’s victims of terror By Dakuku Peterside
Every year on 21 August, the world pauses to honour victims of terrorism. In Nigeria, that pause is never a…
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International Oil & Gas standards body, IOGP, welcomes Renaissance Africa Energy
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – August 24, 2025 Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has become the third Nigerian company…
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Ooni, Alaafin feud is needless controversy By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “Chieftaincy titles, the crux of the current face-off between the Ooni and Alaafin, have these days…
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Fidelity Bank to convene strategic panel on export financing at FNITCC Atlanta 2025
As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding Nigeria’s footprint in global trade, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has…
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LASAA reaffirms commitment to fairness, safety and industry growth
Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has responded to recent apprehensions suggesting a resurgence of heavy-handed regulation and arbitrary…
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NIMASA, Nigerian Society of Engineers strengthen collaboration for Blue Economy growth
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has emphasized the critical role…
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‘Suspend patently unlawful pay rise for politicians’, SERAP urges Tinubu; Wants compliance with court ordered downward review
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission…
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