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Nigeria congratulates new UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham
By Fortune Abang Abuja, July 22, 2026 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has felicitated the new Prime…
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Funeral eulogy for Omenuko Gburugburu! – Amb. Chief Dr. Sir Paddy Njoku By Prof. Echefuna’ R G ONYEBEADI
Omenuko of the universe! (as I fondly call him), the shocking news of Chief Dr Sir Paddy Njoku’s demise was…
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Tinubu administration has changed maritime sector – Oyetola
By Diana Omueza Abuja, July 22, 2026 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says President Bola Tinubu’s…
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Nigerian passport drops to 90th in global ranking, still offers access to 44 destinations
Nigeria’s passport has fallen to 90th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, but Nigerians can still travel to 44…
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Trump praises Tinubu’s fight against terrorism, reveals US military support for Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to tackle terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria,…
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Ondo: Gunmen kidnap 2 farmers in Ondo – Police confirm
By Muftau Ogunyemi Akure, July 21,2026 Two farmers have been reportedly kidnapped by suspected gunmen at the Oke-Ifira/Idogun forest axis…
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Prince Ejike Stanley Nwankwo, Obowo-born retired Customs Officer, passes on to glory aged 63
The transition to eternal glory of Umulogho Obowo, Imo State-born Prince Ejike Stanley Nwankwo, a Comptroller of Customs (Rtd.), has…
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Uzodimma: Technology key to Nigeria’s prosperity
Governor Hope Uzodimma has said that technology is key to Nigeria’s prosperity, commending the National Agency for Science and Engineering…
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External reserves stand at $52bn – Cardoso
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 21, 2026 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s…
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Outgoing British envoy praises Tinubu’s economic reforms
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 21, 2026 The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, on Tuesday, said the…
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Tinubu’s reforms repositioning Nigeria for long-term prosperity – Idris
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, July 21, 2026 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the bold reforms…
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Cautious monetary policy stance appropriate due to evolving global developments – Cardoso
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 21, 2026 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says in…
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Burna Boy ranked Africa’s best-selling artiste with 14.46m equivalent album units
Afrobeat singer Burna Boy By Sunday Okeke Abuja, July 21, 2026 Chartmasters, global music data platform, has ranked Grammy-winning Nigerian…
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New UK prime minister targets lower energy bills in first move
London, July 21, 2026 New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday he would cut taxes on electricity bills…
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Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, appears in South African court to fight deportation
By Deborah Enwerem Abuja, July 21, 2026 Former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has appeared before the Cape Town…
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Sierra Leone hands over ECOWAS chairmanship to Senegal
Freetown, July 21, 2026 Sierra Leone on Tuesday transferred the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
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Trump announces new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports
Washington, July 21, 2026 The U.S. has announced a new 50 per cent tariff on a broad range of Canadian…
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ICPC grills Gbajabiamila over alleged fake Presidential Investment Council probe
The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday appeared before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…
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NIMASA, NSIB deepen collaboration to enhance maritime safety
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration with the Nigerian Safety…
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There’s no age any man can say ‘I’ve known it all’ By Emeka Asinugo
There is an old saying that the greatest school is life itself, and the remarkable thing about this school is…
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Fidelity Bank sponsors the 2026 Young Innovators Camp
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has sponsored the 2026 Young Innovators Camp, a free educational initiative organized by MONAT…
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Imo Exco approves N26.9b judges’ quarters; As Uzodimma inaugurates new Commissioner, Longers Anyanwu
The Imo State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved projects worth about N26.9 billion, including the construction of judges’ quarters, new…
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Terrorists increasingly using drones, cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, Sahel to boost operational capabilities – UN warns
The United Nations (UN) has raised alarm over the growing use of drones, sophisticated communication technologies and cryptocurrencies by terrorist…
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What makes a citizen look like a citizen? Football, Spain, and the politics of ancestry By Professor Hsain Ilahiane
Spaniards celebrating World Cup 2026 victory Every nation tells a story about belonging. Some tell it through constitutions. Others through language.…
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Tinubu announces 26 new appointments (See who is where)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of…
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