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Abia State-born Architect Iheanacho Samuel Ukwu passes on in the US at 80; Wake-Keep holds in Long Island, New York
Architect Iheanacho Samuel Ukwu from Ovim, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, in Abia State, Nigeria, has passed on to glory at…
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Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, welcomes restaurant, Pizzanada
Pizzanada, a family-owned, pizza, empanada, vegan, and Italian restaurant, opened on July 8 on North Beverwyck Road in Lake Hiawatha,…
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FCCPC resumes implementation of digital lending regulations
By Ginika Okoye Abuja, July 20, 2026 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has resumed the…
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NCDMB, Renaissance begin training for 300 Nigerians in Oil and Gas Field Readiness
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has commenced a specialised…
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FG debunks alleged attack on FGGC Monguno, assures parents of students’ safety
By Jumoke Olaitan Abuja, July 20, 2026 The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed false reports circulating on social media…
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DSS to appeal ‘too lenient’ life sentence of Ansaru commanders
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced plans to appeal the life sentences imposed on two senior commanders of…
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Olisa Agbakoba to chair GOCOP 2026 conference in Lagos
Abuja, Nigeria, July 20, 2026 Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has accepted to…
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NLNG celebrates Prof. Bart Nnaji at 70, lauds science, innovation contributions
By Catherine Egwuom Lagos, July 20, 2026 The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has celebrated Prof. Bart Nnaji at 70,…
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Afreximbank approves US$200 million facility for Shoreline to support Algeria’s energy development
Cairo, Egypt, 20 July 2026: As part of ongoing financial interventions in Algeria since becoming a full member of the…
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Democracy’s sweet billions By Lasisi Olagunju
At the dawn of this democracy, masked musician, Lagbaja, looked at the value of a million naira and asked in…
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Bandit rats in our big budget By Lasisi Olagunju
On 9 June, 2026, the Presidency announced that “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task…
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Peter Obi: Troops that foiled kidnap attempt in Borno gave me a great birthday gift, but…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has hailed the gallantry of members of the armed forces who…
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2027: Alake endorses Adebutu for Ogun governorship
By Joy Akinsanya Abeokuta, July 19, 2026 The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, has publicly…
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IPMAN kicks against issuing licences for petroleum products import
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has kicked against the issuing of licences to some companies for the…
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Information Minister congratulates Nigeria’s Ibietan on re-election as APRA Secretary General
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan on his re-election as Secretary General…
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Ohanaeze felicitates Obi at 65, says his personal example continues to inspire many
By Alex Enebeii Enugu, July 19, 2026 The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has congratulated the Nigeria Democratic…
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Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55
Kate Henshaw By Joy Akanu Abuja, July 19, 2026 Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday…
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Akpabio, Oshiomhole, Umahi: How sex threatens the Nigerian State By Festus Adedayo
Did you listen to last week’s broadside from Senate President Godswill Akpabio against former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole?…
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Peter Obi marks 65th birthday with reflection, donates N10m to Anambra Hospital
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has marked his 65th birthday by calling for greater service to…
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Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya wins NBA presidential election
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has been elected as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).…
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Spain beat Argentina to win 2026 FIFA World Cup as Ferran Torres fires La Roja to glory; See player ratings
Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Argentina 1-0 in an extra-time thriller at…
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Dangote Granite Mines boosts access to education with bursary awards for Ogun host community students
Dangote Granite Mines, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), at the weekend further stamped its commitment to educational advancement…
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‘Withdraw backdoor social media shutdown bill or face legal action’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House…
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The odd quirks of Peter Obi at sixty-five By Valentine Obienyem
The Greek biographer Plutarch, in the preamble to his “Life of Alexander”, observed: “I am writing biography, not history; and…
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Tinubu asks ECOWAS to present united voice against Afro-phobic attacks
By Salisu Sani-Idris Lungi (Sierra Leone), July 19, 2026 President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday urged the Economic Community of West…
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